Rocky Mountain skiing safe for heart patients says Dr Donohue
Reader with prior bypass asks about high altitude skiing in the Rockies. Advice: if in good shape, ascend slowly, limit height initially, pace increases, and discuss with doctor. Hydration advised, altitude dryness increases breath rate and fluid loss. A stress test is needed to gauge safe exercise intensity after atrial fibrillation ablation.
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