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- Oregon, WI
- Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
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Can I go to the gym 2 months after coronary artery bypass surgery?
Most people go through 3 months of cardiac rehab where they slowly work their endurance back up. You should check with your surgical team and rehab team as to when it is safe for READ MORE
Most people go through 3 months of cardiac rehab where they slowly work their endurance back up. You should check with your surgical team and rehab team as to when it is safe for you to return to the gym and what you can do in terms of more strenuous exercise.
Is low platelet count bad for pregnancy?
It depends on what else is happening. A low platelet count by itself can still mean you have a healthy pregnancy, but you should be monitored closely by your pregnancy doctor and READ MORE
It depends on what else is happening. A low platelet count by itself can still mean you have a healthy pregnancy, but you should be monitored closely by your pregnancy doctor and consult with a maternal fetal medicine specialist if you haven=E2=80=99t already. If you have low platelets combined with high blood pressure and/or high liver enzymes, that is potentially dangerous and you need to seek care immediately. =20 It also depends on how low the platelets are. Mildly low platelets are typically not a cause for concern. Moderately low platelets may mean you cannot have an epidural during labor, so consider working with a doula to help you manage your pain during labor without an epidural. Severely low platelets could be concerning and again should be watched closely by your pregnancy doctor (whether a family doctor, OBGYN, or maternal fetal medicine specialist) and at least consult with a maternal fetal medicine specialist if one is available).
