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Heart Rate and Blood Pressure restrictions with an AAA 4.1cm

Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: Aug 1 6:41am | Replies (21)
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@chrisn61

I think it would be extremely helpful for Mayo to publish some guidelines on how to think about this topic (dilation and exercise). My doctor put no restrictions on me at 4.3 CM ascending aorta. I've seen so many other recomendations. Is it because my heart performed well in a stress test? or is it just different points of view from different doctors given the ambiguities involved... I just finished a workout witth my heart rate at 120+ for 30 minutes. I feel really good after a workout like that- but am I risking my life? Prior to my diagnosis in December I would always end my workout by getting my heart rate up to 150 -160. I'd like to go back to that (which my doctor is ok with) But it would be really comforting to get a wider perspective on this issue from the collective group of experts. . This is such an important topic for those of us who exercise regularly !!!!!!!!

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dcopeland | @dcopeland | Mar 4 8:14pm

I couldn't agree more with the guide lines from the Mayo Clinic.

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legacyrock | @legacyrock | Mar 7 6:20pm

Mine is 4.3 also and two cardiologist’s both told me the same thing. Don’t lift anything over 30lbs, working out is fine just keep the weight at 30 or under and make sure I exhale on every muscle contraction regardless of what I’m doing. It’s amazing how often a person holds their breath just doing life. What I can’t figure out is why they don’t do surgery when it’s at 4 instead of restricting peoples lives. Any work I’ve ever done required lifting more than 30 lbs. Now I’m out of work and my insurance rates just went through the roof. 🤷🏼‍♂️

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carlwgordon | @carlwgordon | Aug 1 6:41am

Did you go back to your workouts. I have a 4.1 lnalso find it hard if I jog to keep bpm under 130 and some other things in my weight. I alway breath through don't hold y breath. My resting bpm when not exercising is 60 bpm.

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