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Exercise with existing Aneurysm

Posted by beebo @beebo, Oct 21 1:02pm

I’m 71 years old and was diagnosed about 4 years ago as having an aneurysm in the 4cm size range and have it tested annually. So far its size hasn’t changed. I’ve read different things about not lifting heavy weights or overdoing exercises.
I do mostly light weights but have been doing pushups recently. I’ve taken my BP immediately followed a set of these and it runs about 140/80. It goes back to my normal range of 115/70 pretty quickly. Heart rate also goes up to about 100 and then goes back to 65-70 bpm over the same time. Am I OK bringing my BP up to that range given that it goes back down pretty fast? Thanks

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georgeh | @georgeh | Oct 21 2:33pm

Here's a great video on the subject.


I'm 77M with a 4.6 cm ascending. I go to the gym for resistance training and cardio. But, I do more reps with lighter weight, and never push the last rep or two. In other words, don't strain. Never hold your breath while straining. That was my natural inclination earlier in my life. That creates tremendous pressure on the aortic wall...very dangerous if you have an aneurysm. I don't think pushups are recommended from what I've read...

For cardio, I do a 45 min. low intensity stationary bike, 3 to 4 times a week. You don't really need to push it. You should be able to carry on a conversation.

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Sounds like you're doing great!

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houston13 | @houston13 | Oct 21 5:26pm
In reply to @georgeh "Here's a great video on the subject. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhMEZ0glPqc&t=123s I'm 77M with a 4.6 cm ascending. I..." + (show)
@georgeh

Here's a great video on the subject.


I'm 77M with a 4.6 cm ascending. I go to the gym for resistance training and cardio. But, I do more reps with lighter weight, and never push the last rep or two. In other words, don't strain. Never hold your breath while straining. That was my natural inclination earlier in my life. That creates tremendous pressure on the aortic wall...very dangerous if you have an aneurysm. I don't think pushups are recommended from what I've read...

For cardio, I do a 45 min. low intensity stationary bike, 3 to 4 times a week. You don't really need to push it. You should be able to carry on a conversation.

If you haven't already discovered Perplexity, it's a great source for researching anything. It's a search engine that gives you answers, but footnotes the source material, so you can read the research yourself. It's amazing!

Sounds like you're doing great!

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That’s so interesting, Dr Prakash is my cardiologist, has been since my aneurysm was discovered and I was getting ready for surgery (repaired 4 1/2 years ago)

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beebo | @beebo | Oct 21 11:44pm
In reply to @georgeh "Here's a great video on the subject. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhMEZ0glPqc&t=123s I'm 77M with a 4.6 cm ascending. I..." + (show)
@georgeh

Here's a great video on the subject.


I'm 77M with a 4.6 cm ascending. I go to the gym for resistance training and cardio. But, I do more reps with lighter weight, and never push the last rep or two. In other words, don't strain. Never hold your breath while straining. That was my natural inclination earlier in my life. That creates tremendous pressure on the aortic wall...very dangerous if you have an aneurysm. I don't think pushups are recommended from what I've read...

For cardio, I do a 45 min. low intensity stationary bike, 3 to 4 times a week. You don't really need to push it. You should be able to carry on a conversation.

If you haven't already discovered Perplexity, it's a great source for researching anything. It's a search engine that gives you answers, but footnotes the source material, so you can read the research yourself. It's amazing!

Sounds like you're doing great!

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Thanks so much, great info and advice!

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