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Since I Have A Leaking Aorta,I Was Wondering If Yoga Is A Good Excercise For Me?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Arkansas City, AR

I was told not to lift and pull heavy objects ,10 lb rule,I get out of breath doing this,I have only tried a couple times

January 30, 2018
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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Check with your cardio first. And check out the yoga. There are many variations, from gentle thru grueling. I’m doing the gentle and it’s still a nice workout.

November 7, 2018
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Thankyou,I am thinking that with yoga I am lifting my body weight with different poses and I am so out of breath, I don't understand how they repair this,is it open heart and have you been able to exercise now. Thankyou so much for your reply,I wish your life full of blessings

February 6, 2018
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I had the same aorta leaking valve . Out of breath and lifted weights . Told to stop at once . Now after big operation of about 10 hrs just over 6 wks ago ,now like a teenager with my breathing & rareing to get back in action

February 4, 2018
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I had triple bp and mitral replacement, may 2017. Home in 6days also.

February 7, 2018
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Uvettr , To change the valve is open heart surgery . I was home in 6 days but had a bigger op .

February 7, 2018

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