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How much exercise is good after heart attack?
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Depends!: Do you have congestive heart failure after mi. Is your BP under control? Are you on asa? Most people can perform cardio sporting activities that take there heart rate to 70% of maximum, unless your are on a beta-blocker or calcium channel blocker, both of which slow heart rates and lower your max hr.Have you had a stress test to determine what hr you can achieve, and work load before st elevation.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Ask your doc: There's no general answer to this - it depends on your coronary anatomy and heart function - you have to ask the doctor (cardiologist) what exercise is safe for you.
Answered 5/2/2015
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