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I have two stents. i make race cycling, 4 times in a week, 2 hours at a time. hr 85%-90%. doctor says no more than 1 hour exercise. what do you think?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Follow your doctor : If you have any questions, I would not hesitate to get a second opinion, but unless you get a cardiologist to advise differently, I would definitely stay within your current doctors recommendations. It is just not worth having a complication.

Answered 2/22/2015

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A member asked:

I have two stents. i make race cycling, 4 times in a week, 2 hours at a time. hr 85%-90%. doctor says no more than 1 hour exercise. what do you think?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

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