What is safe exercise with heart condition?

Ask your GP or hospital consultant to refer you to a physiotherapist. There will be specialist ones that run the hospitals heart rehabilitation clinics for post-opertive heart operations and should also be able to advise you.

growstuff

Sorry, but cutting out all fat is dangerous. The body needs a small amount to absorb Vitamins A, D and E. Small quantities of unsaturated, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats are recommended to keep cholesterol levels healthy.

Please see a dietician and coronary care nurse.

I agree with this - it is dangerous to cut out all fats. Avocados are good, olives and olive oil good. Fish is generally a good thing,too but not fried in batter.

The OP started this thread 2 years ago . Think she has found out by now..

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Here I tell you some of the exercise that are safe for heart patients are;

1. Swimming.
2. Walking.
3. Biking.

Ramblingrose not sure if you are still on GN as the OP seems to have got sidetracked.
Hopefully you will have gone back to your GP, as it sounds as though you have Angina and should at least have had a thorough ‘chat’ with your consultant at the time.
MrOops had a similar diagnosis to yours and has stents, however he wasn’t able to get anything done on the NHS even though he was unable to walk 100 yds without pain and breathlessness.
I really would advise you to speak to your GP about your way forward.

I think the only qualified people to advise you, should be your cardiac team, RR Only your clinicians know your medical history and should advise an appropriate way forward.

I have had two heart attacks and had cardiac rehab. Is that not happening at the moment, due to Covid? That input is invaluable.
My heart condition is unusual, no blocked arteries, leaky valves, poor diet etc etc, it has been caused by my RA affecting my heart. However, I am still taking steps to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Not exercising, will compound your condition, however, you need professional advice.
COPD and RA means that my exercise routine has been adapted by a cardiac phsiotherapist, but walking and keeping my steps up, is something I aim for on a daily basis. Circumstances often get in the way, but I do try.

In addition, I wear a smart watch to keep track of my steps, oxygen levels, heart rate etc.
When I had my latest heart attack in the middle of the pandemic, I was able to tell the call handler, my BP, heart rate and oxygen levels. An ambulance was dispatched immediately.
The first thing you will be advised in the event of a suspected heart attack is to chew dispersible aspirin. The handler will tell you the correct dose. Have some to hand. It could save your life!

Good luck with your new lifestyle and keep well!

Ramblingrose22 if I were you I’d phone the cardiac outpatients where you attended and ask to speak to one of the nurses. They will be able to access your medical notes and then offer you the correct advice.

Shouldn’t this be the question you ask your doctor or consultant everyone on here will have had a different experience and what suits one doesn’t another
Get proper advice tailored to your specific body and condition

I feel a small amount of exercise cannot cause any problems. Its always better to visit your doctor and seek his advice before doing anything.

British Heart Foundation website has lots of excellent info and advice on exercise and a lot of other stuff

beautybumble

Whilst someone has this condition, oils are also not recommended. I myself don't use oils or spread and it works well for me. I take no medications and I'm fairly slim. I had a friend who had a stroke. He didn't think it was necessary to change too much of his diet and sadly then had another stroke. The answer is sometimes simple, but we don't always know.

There's a huge difference between changing your diet, if you eat a lot of saturated fat, and not eating any fats at all.

I would definitely contact your GP or practice nurse. They will be able to advise you the appropriate exercise to take.

Whilst someone has this condition, oils are also not recommended. I myself don't use oils or spread and it works well for me. I take no medications and I'm fairly slim. I had a friend who had a stroke. He didn't think it was necessary to change too much of his diet and sadly then had another stroke. The answer is sometimes simple, but we don't always know.

Redhead56

Cut down on fats carbs eat more greens fruit and walk.

Fruit and veg are made up mainly of carbs, so be careful which ones you eat. Cut out all fruit and veg juices, which are essentially liquid sugar.

Do some research and find out about healthier fats. You need some fat in your diet.

Cut down on fats carbs eat more greens fruit and walk.

I would certainly indulge in a gentle daily walk and build on that according to how I felt both during and after.

Hetty58

beautybumble, all oils? What about the heart-healthy kind? How would fat-soluble vitamins be absorbed?

Exactly! This is really bad advice.

Sorry, but cutting out all fat is dangerous. The body needs a small amount to absorb Vitamins A, D and E. Small quantities of unsaturated, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats are recommended to keep cholesterol levels healthy.

Please see a dietician and coronary care nurse.

beautybumble, all oils? What about the heart-healthy kind? How would fat-soluble vitamins be absorbed?

The most important thing is to seriously consider what you're eating. Please know that I want to help and not offend, but certain foods as I'm sure you know, block the arteries. There is a way to reverse that by giving up everything that contains fat. So all dairy, meat, fish, poultry and oils. I can recommend some great books that will really help if you're interested. I switched to this diet a few years back and recently had a full blood test. The doctor said he wished the results were for him. They were all excellent. So why not give it a try? As for exercise, don't do anything too strenuous for now, just walking and perhaps yoga, all good exercise. I wish you luck and hope you let me know about the books.

Not the same problem as you but this is my situation.

I have aortic heart valve disease which means I have to be very careful about how high my heart rate goes.
I was advised by the hospital to not go higher than 130 heart beats a minute.
I bought and wear a chest heart rate monitor for all exercise and it works well for me.
You should be asking a health care professional for advice on this not asking on this site, that would be my advice. If you are not happy with your consultants advice ask for a second opinion.

Jane43, thankyou. My cardiologist prescribed meds to try and regulate the AF because on the treadmill, my rate went to 158 quickly once incline was introduced. Resting is 72 so ok. I’d been reporting increasing breathlessness on incline for a year by then.
My Fitbit is not working. I’ll replace it.

DH has had 3 stents inserted a couple of heart attacks and a pace maker.

After his stay in hospital he attended classes where the emphasis is on exercise and good diet, but that is after the blocked arteries were dealt with though, so I would definitely seek advise.