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Q: Left bundle branch block and exercise
asked by: caeli on September 25th, 2008
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I am a 36 year old female and was diagnosed with LBBB five years ago. I have always exercised regularly and never had problems heart-wise. I was exercising and felt a big, very quick inflation-deflation feeling in my mid chest. It did not hurt but it immediately put me on alert. I got a stress test done and it indicated LBBB and an EKG that indicated sinus arrhythmia. The doctor told me that I could continue to exercise as long as I did not feel weak or faint. I wanted a second opinion in light of the fact that doctors want to see the bundle block resolve and it is unusual to be able to feel it. Does continuing to exercise also make the bundle block continue and not resolve and does it put more stress on the heart muscle?
Could pre-ecclampsia cause LBBB?
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replied on September 26th, 2008
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What type of exercise do you do?
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caeli
replied on September 26th, 2008
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Left bundle branch block and exercise
I do aerobics and use most of the fitness machines. The bundle block occurs when my heart rate is at about 180.
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replied on September 26th, 2008
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Have you considered lower impact exercises that keep the heart rate stable? Yoga, pilates, tai chi, qi gong ... they might be more suitable for you at this point.
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replied on September 26th, 2008
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Left bundle branch block and exercise
I do pilates, which I like alot, but had not considered doing just that. Lower intensity would definitely keep the bundle block away. Thanks.
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replied on September 29th, 2008
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Totally --- I know that sometimes it's hard to slow down, especially when we feel that we SHOULD be doing more. But our bodies contain some wisdom, and we have to listen to them at some point. And Pilates can keep you looking great! For some variety, you might also wan to check out online resources to vary your routine...I found some sites pretty easily using the keywords" free Pilates downloads":

http://www.easyvigour.net.nz/fitness/h_Fre e_Pilates_Exercises.htm
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