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what type of exercises we can after bypass surgery?
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367994 tn?1304953593
To provide a perspective, it is true everyone has different physiology, respond differently to therapy, etc, but in a general sense aerobic exercise is beneficial  and recommended on a continuing basis....that would include at a brisk walk at least 3 time a week for a half hour. There should be some resistant training to maintain muscle tone and strength.  When to begin and degree of exertion may best be determined by someone who has knowledge of your health history and or any special needs, etc. Thanks for your question, and take care.
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This is where your cardiologist should be looking after you. This is called professional heart management and you should be in a cardiac rehabilitation group where your heart is monitored to establish your exercise levels. Over several weeks they build your fitness up and this means your heart is able to cope much better. At the end of the course, you will be given an explanation as to how your heart has improved and suggestions for long term. They also educate you on the heart functions, impacts of bad diet, smoking, excessive alcohol etc and what life style changes you need to make. Nobody here can possibly suggest what you should be doing because everyone is different.
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