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43% cardiac output. How come I feel so well?
I went for my 3 monthly heart scan last week, I continue on herceptin. I had to stop for 4 weeks as my cardiac output dropped to 44% . It was rechecked in a month and back to 58% ...but better method ...
Hey Kath, I reckon don't underestimate your weight loss and your increased activity levels. It may be that it is in fact 43% but you are coping better because your body is fitter and not carrying that 18kg. Your heart certainly wouldn't be under the same stress. Brilliant effort with you being back at work as well as doing all your exercise. Surely your oncologist will take in to account the possible 5% inaccuracy with the testing and how you are feeling as opposed to last time. Crossing fingers for you. When do you find out your oncologists decision?