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Can Cardio Exercises Be Started Along With Toning While Having Stents Fixed?

Hi, I am a 48 year old female. And a 30 year, ongoing smoker. I have had two stents placed in my LAD. The first in 2001 the second in 2010. The first placement, I had 99% blockage in my LAD. The second, a clot was stuck in the stent. About a year and a half ago I began work out regimen by joining a gym and played tennis once per week. I lost 47 lbs. and felt the best I have in my life. I was never able to quit the smoking, but will continue to try. Each day I take the following meds: a baby aspirin (81 mg) Clopidogrel (75 mg), Metoprolol (50 mg), Atorvastatin (80 mg), Ranitidine (150 mg) and a fish oil tablet. I have not worked out for 4+ months, I ve gained approximately 25 lbs back, and currently weigh about 190, I m 5 9. My question is, I ve started to work out again (only at home with a personal trainer app, focusing mostly on toning exercises) however, I know the best benefit for me is cardio training - I want to begin some type of cardio work out @ home, without equipment (other than a bicycle) - my question is - is it best for me to begin a running regimen within 15 minutes of waking up in the morning? Or would this be a dangerous decision? Thank you for any input, I appreciate it! Sandi
Fri, 3 Jul 2020
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Hi,

* As per my clinical experience, long time stable cardiac conditions with past history of stent placement are best candidates of moderate level cardio work out.

* Following are best maneuvers for your health without risk to heart and related structures as

- walking in fresh air

- moderate intensity jogging, running

- swimming

- cycling

- intermediate intensity aerobics

* However following can prove dangerous without medical advise

- severe and fast running

- excess jumping

- over weight lifting, throwing

- heavy push ups.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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Can Cardio Exercises Be Started Along With Toning While Having Stents Fixed?

Hi, * As per my clinical experience, long time stable cardiac conditions with past history of stent placement are best candidates of moderate level cardio work out. * Following are best maneuvers for your health without risk to heart and related structures as - walking in fresh air - moderate intensity jogging, running - swimming - cycling - intermediate intensity aerobics * However following can prove dangerous without medical advise - severe and fast running - excess jumping - over weight lifting, throwing - heavy push ups. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel