My grandson who is 12 was just diagnosed with a hole in his heart and an enlarged right heart ventrical. He s very active in sports. He s seeing a pediatric cardiologist on 1/3/12. Should he be playing any of his sports right now? What do they do to correct this?
Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern, I would explain that straining physical activity is not recommended in this clinical situation, as it may lead to progression of the enlargement of the right ventricle. I would recommend avoiding sports up to the correction of this defect. It can usually be repaired with opened heart surgery or with endovascular treatment, which is mini-invasive. You should discuss with his doctor on the above issues. Hope to have been helpful! Kind regards,