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Physical limitations with Leaky Valve
Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: Oct 26, 2025 | Replies (23)Comment receiving replies
I have two moderately leaky valves plus coronary microvascular disease, and my main arteries are 30% blocked. We were in the Sierras for a month, and 6,000 feet was fine. The only problem I had was at 10,000 feet on Mt. Lassen. I couldn’t hike more than about 200 feet & had to sit down.
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Great information @susanejw! Thank you for sharing more about your experience, and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect.
I am tagging @ficklefinn so they are sure to receive a notification, hopeful to come back and provide an update after creating this discussion.
It sounds like you are active and have a good handle on what your boundaries are.
If you are comfortable sharing more about your health, how long have you been dealing with leaky valves and coronary microvascular disease? What information or parameters did you initially receive from your health care provider(s) before feeling comfortable to push your limits? Do you have other health challenges? I ask because I am curious to know what brought you to Connect and if/how I can help you continue finding places to plug in.