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Is It Safe To Run Slowly After A Heart Attack?
Hi, I had a heart attack May 31st while alternating a run and walk, but had been doing very little if any cardio prior to this. I also had a quintuple bypass the next day, and am now on a beta blocker. I'd like to start a running program but am, frankly, scared. If I start slow, is it safe, or is there a risk of "dislodging" a clot and having another heart attack?
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hello there
I admire your courage to be wanting to come on track soon enough after a cardiac event in your life.
Sure you can be running very soon and brisk walking as I write this.
You must undergo a supervised TMT at the cardiology clinic for them to be able to ascertain the no of Mets you can achieve or else a stress Thallium to organise your rehabilitation programme.
hope that will help you!!
I admire your courage to be wanting to come on track soon enough after a cardiac event in your life.
Sure you can be running very soon and brisk walking as I write this.
You must undergo a supervised TMT at the cardiology clinic for them to be able to ascertain the no of Mets you can achieve or else a stress Thallium to organise your rehabilitation programme.
hope that will help you!!
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