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CJT
12/03/08
CJT
Category: Heart Disease

I'm 47yr male, physically fit & train for triathlons with a ejection fraction of 48 %. Is this ok?

I have been training for triathlons for the past 2 years and plan on continuing with this sport. I recently had a nuclear stress test that revealed a EF of 48%. I am concerned as this is below what is deemed to be normal and figured that with the rigors of my training that if anything my heart…

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