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In addition to keeping your BP under control, I’ve been advised to not do any type of exertion that would equate to lifting 40 lbs or more. But my Doctor’s primary focus has been on BP management.

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What numbers does he mention for the BP managment?

I believe the exertion restriction is also related to BP, BP is the worst enemy of an aneurysm and we tend to hold our breath when lifting heavy weights or exerting while exercising. I had a 5.2 AAA that was fixed with surgery 4 yeasr ago (open heart) but before the operation my Cardiologist explained to me how incredibly BP goes up with heavy exertion (he told me chest presses and crucnches are some of the worst). I was in very good shape and exercised frequently so I had to slow down significantly before the surgery. I recently found videos by Dr Andy Galpin, it is worth while listening to him, he explains the whole relationship between exertion/holding breath and BP and teaches breathing exercises to learn how to properly breathe.