A 32-year-old member asked:
Can you let me know is it dangerous to exercise with small vessel disease and high lipids?
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Dr. Calvin Weisbergeranswered
53 years experience
Small vessel disease: If you have exercise associated ischemia with the small vessel disease, the exercise could be a potential risk. You'd need to consult your doctor to see what is safe and what isn't.
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Dr. Xin-Nong Lianswered
41 years experience
No: Exercise can help to improve both conditions.
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Last updated Jun 2, 2013
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