A member asked:

How come some peopke die while exercising? i get nervous sometimes working out because i get palpitations, and think i'll have cardiac arrest.anxiety?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Anxiety: Yes. You have nailed it. People who die from exercise have heart disease. It is very unlikely to occur in someone your age or with good health.

Answered 1/2/2014

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Supply mismatch: Can have mi at rest if a vessel thrombosis. But if narrow and heart wants more oxygen during exercize, the supply may be limited and cause angina-heart pain, or myocardial infarction as next step. To alleviate your concern, see cardiologist and do monitored exercize-stress testing.

Answered 1/2/2014

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