a going on vacation question

[Beer Snob-50]

leaving friday am for denver co. my question, i have an enlarged heart and 3 stents. has anyone else with heart problems gone to the high altitudes and have they had any problems. my doctor said, take your medicines everyday and listen to your body.

[Seedersandleechers]

1. Here's a link for you

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/113749.php

[Beer Snob-50]

2. thanks

[supernova]

3. Are you short of breath now

at your home altitude? How is your exercise tolerance? i.e., how long can you walk without getting winded?

Did the Doc say anything about oxygen? Other than that, the doc is right, take it easy. It will take a few days to adjust and you might be more tired than normal.

-Supernova

[Beer Snob-50]

4. no i am not

my dr does not want me doing "competitive aroebic" (sp) exerecise (reggie lewis comes to mind). i cannot climb a 10000 ft mountain, but i think i will be able to do hiking with short climbs involved.

[david13]

5. Hey, what they hey. Does it make a difference? If you are like me,

you have to go on vacation. Whatever happens, happens.
My heart seems to perform mostly good, and I have had no problems, no stent, but sometimes it starts thumping with excitement or panic or something.
But so what. I still have to go on vacation. Next month.
dc

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

6. Are you flying?

I think the airplane is pressurized to simulate 9 or 10 thousand feet. You can feel the air pressure increasing as you descend, even into Denver. So if you can survive an airplane, Denver's lowly 5500 feet should be no problem.

If you're hiking up into Rocky Mountain park, you may want to check with a doctor first.