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Is It Safe To Do Exercise With Pacemaker Implanted?
I am a 47-year-old male and had a pacemaker implanted three years ago. I have been afraid to do much exercising because when I did after my implantation the result was a heart ablation. My cardiologist now says I can do anything I want but the pacemaker technician tells me to only do aerobic exercises only. I want to incorporate light weightlifting as well. Can pacemaker patients safely lift weights?
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hello
welcome to HCM,
do start with light exercises.
gradually increase the intensity of the work out.
do consult your cardiologist again foe advice
welcome to HCM,
do start with light exercises.
gradually increase the intensity of the work out.
do consult your cardiologist again foe advice
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