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Is it advisable to do exercise when affected by Aortic Dissection? Which activities would you suggest and how intense should they be?
See if it is advisable for people with Aortic Dissection to practice sports and which ones are the most recommended if you have Aortic Dissection
Movement is good to prolong life. Even if it is very careful. IF a patient can walk, a daily walk is to recommend. But this is also related to the condition of each individual. Patients who have paraplegia after surgery can do less, than people who suffered from abdominal AD with no surgery. But also poeple with paraplegia needs movement. Consult your medical experts - and take their advice.
Posted Mar 29, 2017 by Timo Söderlund 6072
Walking is recommended. Avoid extremes of heat and cold.
Posted Jul 12, 2017 by Errol 1650
Keep active,
Never over stress or exceed your limitations.
High impact sports are not advisable.
Adrenaline sports are also considered not to be good for AD patients as high blood pressure will be a danger and could cause the aorta to rupture.
Moving the body to your limitations is a good thing,
Always seek medical advice within your own parameters.
Never over stress or exceed your limitations.
High impact sports are not advisable.
Adrenaline sports are also considered not to be good for AD patients as high blood pressure will be a danger and could cause the aorta to rupture.
Moving the body to your limitations is a good thing,
Always seek medical advice within your own parameters.
Posted Sep 11, 2017 by Dan 1998
Cardio exercise is advisable and needed to strengthen the body such as walking riding a bicycle even jogging tai chi .... no heavy weight training the strain could cause you to burst your aneurysm ... a brisk 2 mile walk daily
keeping the blood pressure as low as possible is required , If your Pre operative and "being watched" Spiking the blood pressure could cause a rupture... slowly bringing the bp up such as warming up walking and cooling down after is what your looking for ....
any straining such as heavy weights could cause a rupture and subsequent bleed (even straining in the bathroom!!)
keeping the blood pressure as low as possible is required , If your Pre operative and "being watched" Spiking the blood pressure could cause a rupture... slowly bringing the bp up such as warming up walking and cooling down after is what your looking for ....
any straining such as heavy weights could cause a rupture and subsequent bleed (even straining in the bathroom!!)
Posted Sep 21, 2017 by Jim 5641
Yes I think it is critical. I walk 30 minutes everyday and also do 40 minutes of low key yoga for flexibility and relaxation.
Posted Sep 23, 2017 by Christine 1400
Gentle regular exercise is needed but certainly strenuous activity show be avoided
Posted Feb 3, 2018 by Lindsay McKinney 2520
Exercise yes you can but no heavy weights
Posted Feb 4, 2018 by Julie 750
It is always advisable to excercise! At first, (directly after surgery) walks, the swimming and jogging
Posted Feb 10, 2018 by Marvinskan 1100
Nothing stressful or heavy lifting.
Posted Mar 2, 2018 by Mark 600
Yes, but no lifting or other activity that will do sudden bloodpreassure bursts. Max intensity is individual. My max is 80%.
Posted Jun 3, 2018 by Jeppe 2300
Follow doctors orders
Posted Jun 6, 2018 by Karhleenmc 800
Do whatever you feel comfortable with. Gently push your boundaries to try out what you can cope with.
It will take time.
Your body will let you know when you are doing too much! Listen to it!
It will take time.
Your body will let you know when you are doing too much! Listen to it!
Posted Sep 23, 2018 by Stefan 2500
Walking is great for an Aortic Dissection though it will be difficult and energy draining. Build up slowly don’t push you self to hard because you body will push back taking days to recover. Gym exercise is also good but slowly build intensity. Staff away fro weights in the first six months while healing then start very slowly in how much you lift. Most importantly have an experienced exercise psychologist not an pt to develop monitor and control your exercise regime at the beginning. Rowing, cycling walking maybe difficult and plan the route so you can rest or end the exercise at your home.
Posted Nov 7, 2018 by Sean 900
It is good to exercise and one should find a program that is suitable, but no heavy weightlifting
Posted Mar 12, 2019 by Bengt 2500
Doctor orders. No lifting. Cardio can be ok.
Posted May 13, 2019 by Chris 1600
NO exercising AT ALL
Posted Jul 29, 2019 by MCSzombie 6220
I think low impact activities are best. I have participated in water exercise classes, and in Thai Chi groups. Walking is always good. I probably would recommend these, but I would not recommend anything else as each patient is different and this should be discussed with the person’s doctor.
Posted Oct 9, 2019 by Sandy 2500
I had an AD and had Open heart surgery to repair my ascending aorta, however my descending aorta was left to heal on its own. It hasn’t improved much. Simple stretches and gentle yoga has been restorative for me as well as half hour walks. I am unable to lift, push or pull over 10 pounds.
Posted Jan 21, 2020 by jessbezmc 900
Walking at moderate speed, avoid using arms / chest for heavy exercise
Posted May 26, 2020 by Arne 2300
no it is not advisable to do excessive exercise.Maybe just walking.
Posted Apr 2, 2022 by Larry 2550
