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Is it ok to take the stairs like 20 steps up if you have a heart prob?.can it be done one step at a time? is it safe?

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Dr. Venkata Chilakapati answered

Exertion: As long as a person doesn't feel any symptoms like chest pain or shortness or breath or palpitations it is ok to take chairs even if he/she has heart problem.

Dr Maes and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/25/2014

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A member asked:

Is it ok to take the stairs like 20 steps up if you have a heart prob?.can it be done one step at a time? is it safe?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Venkata Chilakapati answered

Dr Maes and another doctor agreed

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