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Is it dangerous for me to excercise and get my heartbeat up if i had an aortic dissection 3 yrs ago?
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Ask your Heart M.D.: Any current or history of significant heart-related illness or disease (such as an aortic dissection) mandates medical clearance before beginning an exercise program.
Answered 12/30/2011
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Dissection: Avoid exercises that raise the blood pressure out of proportion to heart rate such as heavy weights or isometric exercise.
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