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Besides managing BP, what else can slow the growth rate?

Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: May 6 10:10am | Replies (45)
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@beebo

Just a thought on this- If you have a home BP device you might try checking your #’s right after completing a workout set. If they go up measurably following those, check with your doc about what type of exercise doesn’t cause that much elevation in the #’s.

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houston13 | @houston13 | Mar 17 12:37am

I am not an expert, but I believe the BP spikes during the exercise/grunting/holding breath, don't know how long the spike lasts but don't believe very long. I am trying to find a video I was watching yesterday where Dr Galpin explains how much (his number would surprise you) and why BP rises, it was of course not related to aneurysms, but in our case is relevant, when I find it I will post the link

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bryanfox | @bryanfox | Mar 17 6:15am

I took that suggestion just now because I do have a BP cuff - interesting result. My BP was basically unchanged (around 105/75), but my HR went up considerably (resting HR 65, right after 40 pushups 95). I wonder if that should be a consideration.

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shirleydm | @shirleydm | Mar 22 7:33am

This is exactly the advice my cardiologist gave me. After the exercise, and checking your BP a few times, you can continue to do it if your BP doesn’t spike. If it does spike, don’t continue to do that activity.

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