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EXERCISE GUIDELINES
Your own doctor will be able to recommend an appropriate exercise programme
for you, but the following are general guidelines:
- The amount of exercise you do depends on the severity of your coronary
artery disease.
- What exercise you do must be tailored to you as an individual.
- Be sensible about exercise. If your heart asks you to rest, take a rest. Do
not try to carry on or ignore chest pain.
- Always have your nitrate tablets or spray with you in case you have an
angina attack.
- Try to avoid the cold or high winds when you take exercise.
What kind of exercises should I do?
First, talk to your own doctor as he or she is in the best position to
advise you. In general:
- Work at your own pace. You must always remember that angina is not a pain
to 'work through', it is an alarm to tell you to stop and rest.
- Exercise should be continuous and steady. Walking is recommended, not
jogging.
ALWAYS CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING ANY EXERCISE PROGRAMME
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