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I have hypokalemic pp. i work out 5 days a week (weights) but if i go on a cardio machine i'll have sudden drop in heart rate & weakness. why?

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Tricky: muscle issues like PP can affect the heart (a muscle). You'll want an evaluation with exercise stress test prior to any more exercise.

Answered 10/22/2015

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