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I can answer questions on Cholesterol & Lipids, Cardiac Rehabilitation, and preventive cardiology. I can also explain the risk factors for cardiovascular disease and most cardiac diagnostic tests and procedures.
I have 17 years experience in cardiovascular disease prevention, rehabilitation and education. Researcher in cardiovascular exercise, cardiac function and cardiac testing. I developed and maintain Lipid-Clinic.com
Also run Nuclear Cardiology Research
Organizations
National Lipid Association
American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
National Lipid Association
American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
Bachelor Degree in Exercise Physiology (Wellness Programming & Cardiac Rehabilitation)
ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist
ACSM Certified Exercise Specialist
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John, Your daughter's heart rate goes up to about 93% of her age predicted maximum heart rate. This is probably fine and no cause for concern, however there are a couple of pieces of information that
Rachel, Your resting heart rate does sound like it is a bit high (85 is a "bit" high and 120 is really high for a resting heart rate). Your exercising heart rate could be an abnormal response to
Matt, A pulse of 30 or less is not normal even for an elite athlete (unless maybe they are deep alseep). The professionals in a hospital are trained and paid to know and understand the difference between
Cindi, The difference between the total cholesterol levels of you and your sister is 23 "points" and that is about 10%. I don't consider that a big difference at all. Even if you were identical twins
M, The best workout to prepare you for table tennis is actually playing table tennis. If you feel like you are getting more tired more easily, you should probably see your doctor for a check-up to
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