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Can A Person With Mild Heart Climb Up And Down The Stairs?
my cousin had a mild heart attack (he s 51 yrs old) a month back and one of his arteries is 100% blocked. Yesterday he climbed down around 25 steps had food and climbed up a steep ramp. Few minutes later he felt giddy and his hands went cold and the whole day we was very tired. We were wondering if it was another mild attack. Is it ok for a person to climb up/down the stairs for slant surface? can it cause another attack+
Tue, 7 May 2019
Hello,
Patients who had a heart attack is usually advised gradual progression of activity levels to avoid sudden precipitation of a cardiac event like chest pains. And considering that his arteries are documented to be blocked, even the slightest activity can cause symptoms. And he is advised no to do any physical activity that would precipitate symptoms.
Patients with blocked arteries are expected to have symptoms with several activities, and it is important to go for a regular follow-up with your doctor to check for new problems, as well as possible adjustment or addition of medications to help decrease or prevent symptom recurrence.
If his symptoms persist more than 20-30 minutes and are not relieved by rest, I would suggest a follow-up in the Emergency Room as it may portray another heart attack which needs prompt medical intervention and observation in the Intensive Care Unit.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Daryl Derick B. Dizon, General & Family Physician
Patients who had a heart attack is usually advised gradual progression of activity levels to avoid sudden precipitation of a cardiac event like chest pains. And considering that his arteries are documented to be blocked, even the slightest activity can cause symptoms. And he is advised no to do any physical activity that would precipitate symptoms.
Patients with blocked arteries are expected to have symptoms with several activities, and it is important to go for a regular follow-up with your doctor to check for new problems, as well as possible adjustment or addition of medications to help decrease or prevent symptom recurrence.
If his symptoms persist more than 20-30 minutes and are not relieved by rest, I would suggest a follow-up in the Emergency Room as it may portray another heart attack which needs prompt medical intervention and observation in the Intensive Care Unit.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Daryl Derick B. Dizon, General & Family Physician
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