Guide To Diagnosing And Treating Aortic Stenosis

Get Regular Exercise

Doctors often also suggest that patients with mild aortic stenosis get regular exercise as a part of their treatment. Regular physical activity is beneficial for the heart, even for individuals affected by mild aortic stenosis. A doctor can help a patient understand what types of activities they should avoid and the amount of time their heart rate can be raised safely. Patients should track their heart rate during their exercise regimen or routine. Aerobic-based activities like walking, team sports, running, swimming, resistance-based activities, and programs with weights can all help keep an individual's muscle and cardiovascular tissues in good health.

Regular exercise also minimizes the chance of developing cardiovascular complications. Examples of such complications are high blood pressure and unhealthy body weight. The frequency recommended for aerobic-based exercise in individuals affected by mild aortic stenosis is three to five times per week with a duration of twenty to sixty minutes. Resistance-based exercise is recommended at a frequency of one to three times per week for patients with mild aortic stenosis.

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