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That's a really important question, and it's one that truly needs to be directed to your cardiologist or healthcare provider before acting on it. They know your specific situation, heart function, and current medications best.

What is well established is that exercise with amyloidosis — especially cardiac amyloidosis — Show Full Answer

That's a really important question, and it's one that truly needs to be directed to your cardiologist or healthcare provider before acting on it. They know your specific situation, heart function, and current medications best.

What is well established is that exercise with amyloidosis — especially cardiac amyloidosis — requires careful planning and medical guidance. Here are some key things to keep in mind:

- Amyloid deposits can affect how well the heart squeezes and relaxes, making it harder to handle intense activity
- A stress test (called cardiopulmonary exercise testing) can help determine a safe heart rate zone for you
- Any medications taken around exercise time should be discussed with your doctor to avoid dangerous drops in blood pressure or other complications Stop exercising immediately and contact your doctor if you experience any of these during activity:

- Chest pain or pressure
- Dizziness or feeling faint
- Heart palpitations
- Shortness of breath

Please don't make changes to how or when you take medications without checking with your healthcare team first. They can help build a safe exercise plan tailored specifically to you.

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