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What Exercises Should Be Done Post Angioplasty?
Hello, I have just had angioplasy and a stent inserted to open up a partially blocked coronary artery.. I am a 51 year old T1 diabetic and am keen to minimise any further artey complications. Can you please recommend a suitable exercise plan for me? I am unfit at the moment ALTHOUGH NOT OVERWEIGHT. i AM A SLIM 5'3INS 52KGS AND HAVE LITTLE MUSCLE TONE
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Mon, 1 Aug 2016
The best exercise after angioplasty is a walk.You can walk as far as body allows.Light stretching exercises can also be done.
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