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Heart Rhythm (Expert Forum)
Weight lifting and mitral valve prolapse
Answered by
Michael J. McWilliams, M.D. - atrial fibrillation, Pacemakers, Defibrillators, Arrhythmias (SVT, VT), PVC/PAC, Ablation
Wilmington Health Associates
Wilmington - NC
Questions in the Heart Rhythm forum cover topics that include heart rhythm issues, arrhythmia, irregular heartbeat, implanted defibrillators, pacemakers, and tachycardia.
Weight lifting and mitral valve prolapse
by Kate19451, Aug 31, 2008 01:35PM
Is it advisable for a person with mitral valve prolapse to lift weights? I am a 63 year-old, very active woman. I am interested in lifting weights up to 10 lbs. only but have heard that it is not recommended for MVP patients. I am very symptomatic with occasional irregular heartbeats, shortness of breath, tiredness, chest pain and some intolerance to exercise.
Doctor's Answer
by Michael J. McWilliams, M.D., Aug 31, 2008 09:51PM
, Aug 31, 2008 09:51PM
Without seeing you I can't say whether it is safe for you to lift 10 lbs. I can say that 10 lbs is not much weight. I think weight lifting precautions are intended for people that are doing heaving weight lifting.
