@jro12345 I had an ascending aortic aneurysm repair 6 years ago, it was 5.2, as others here I was very active and exercised with intensity, stopped when the aneurysm was found, I had my surgery 2 months after found, within about 2 months of surgery I started getting active again and gradually increased the intensity, all under consultation with my cardiologist, it took me a year to get close to where I was before surgery, but I have modified my goals. I lowered the weights and increased the reps concentrating always on maintaining my breathing throughout every single rep, if I notice that I may be exerting to the point where I may hold my breath I stop and lower the weight. I do fairly intense spinning and my HR gets fairly high, I asked my cardiologist and he tells me HR is not an issue, BP is, so that cardio is ok. I do strength training several times a week, swim, spinning and yoga. I get checked every year and full aortic + neck + head MRAs every 4, so far no issues.