Does normal breathing after exercise indicate a healthy heart?
Patient: I'm 72 years old and I've checked my heart rate a number of times this evening. I haven't been getting a lot of exercise the last couple of monthsbut I did challenge my 9 year old to a foot race without a warm up and did not get left behind or breathe too hard after a few  yards. I do a few miles on the treadmill, my chief source of exercise. How would this rate on a scale of 1 to 10? Doctor: Hello!Thank you for asking on HCM!Based on your later physical activities, I am glad to confirm that you do not seem to suffer from any cardiac disorder. I would rate this as 10 for your age. I recommend continuing on a healthy lifestyle (Mediterranean diet, a lot of physical activity, avoid smoking contacts and alcohol). You have nothing to worry about!Kind regards, Dr. Iliri