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Does Normal Breathing After Exercise Indicate A Healthy Heart?
I'm 72 years old and I've checked my heart rate a number of times this evening. I haven't been getting a lot of exercise the last couple of monthsbut I did challenge my 9 year old to a foot race without a warm up and did not get left behind or breathe too hard after a few yards. I do a few miles on the treadmill, my chief source of exercise. How would this rate on a scale of 1 to 10?
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Hello!
Thank you for asking on HCM!
Based on your later physical activities, I am glad to confirm that you do not seem to suffer from any cardiac disorder.
I would rate this as 10 for your age.
I recommend continuing on a healthy lifestyle (Mediterranean diet, a lot of physical activity, avoid smoking contacts and alcohol).
You have nothing to worry about!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
Thank you for asking on HCM!
Based on your later physical activities, I am glad to confirm that you do not seem to suffer from any cardiac disorder.
I would rate this as 10 for your age.
I recommend continuing on a healthy lifestyle (Mediterranean diet, a lot of physical activity, avoid smoking contacts and alcohol).
You have nothing to worry about!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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