Re: stress test tomorrow and scared

From: Dr. Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD (andrew_at_heartmdphd.com)
Date: 09/14/04 

Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2004 18:51:00 -0400

Don wrote:

> I have been having svt's and some unexplainable heart problems. I am
> the type that never likes to quit and am afraid I will stay ont he
> treadmill too long and have a problem.
>

Better to have a problem with a cardiologist around than when you are
alone or with folks who will be unable to resuscitate you.

>
> I used to exercise religiously until 6 months ago. I went to walk on
> my treadmill at home at a slow pace and I started feeling funny like I
> could not catch my breath.
>
> Anyhow is this test safe. Like i said I tend to overdo it.

See above.

> When is the
> right time to tell them to quit.
>

You tell them what your symptoms are as they arise.

>
> All these problems could be in my head too. But I did have "short
> runs" of SVT on a 24 hour monitor a few weeks ago.
>
> ANy for those that are going to argie I am not a troll and the
> questions I am asking are legitamate.

Hope this information helps you.

Servant to the humblest person in the universe,

Andrew 

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