Originally Posted by Darth Lefty

I know you're joking, but I feel like writing this anyhow.

In my own condition, the left chamber and the septum are enlarged. Additionally, by the valve, there is an especially thick knob of muscle, making a hard turn for the blood flow, causing a larger pressure drop and poorer ejection from the chamber. Besides the physical shape, the mis-growth also caused some minor electrical problems. I do get chest pain, daily, so "pedal harder" doesn't work for me.

As for Secretariat,

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