Gym workouts for losing weight fast often incorporate opposing muscle supersets and high-toning movements like scissor kicks. Learn why you might feel nausea after exercise and how to safely resume training following surgery.
A cardiac ablation is a medical procedure that destroys areas of your heart that might be causing an arrhythmia, or an abnormal heart rate. The purpose of the procedure is to allow a normal heart rate to resume. You are usually able to resume normal levels of activity within a few days after the procedure.
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A stent is a wire mesh tube that holds an artery open when there is a blockage affecting blood flow. A blockage is caused by a fatty deposit, and a piece of the deposit can break off and cause a heart attack or stroke.
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A colonoscopy is a procedure used to see inside the colon and rectum to detect inflammation, ulcers and abnormal growths. Polyps and small tumors can even be removed during the procedure.
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Premature ventricular contractions, or PVCs, are extra heartbeats. They can arise from an irritable area in one of the ventricles. PVCs are usually felt as a missed beat or a fluttering in the chest. PVCs are relatively common and can occur during exercise because of the increased adrenaline in your system.
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The gluteus maximus muscle is the largest of the three gluteal muscles in your buttocks. Pain there may be due to a gluteal muscle strain related to an athletic activity like running, or even from stretching before running.
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It is okay to exercise after getting a new tattoo, but you should avoid sun, soaking, stretches and sweat to allow it to heal properly. Follow aftercare instructions by keeping your tattoo moist, covering it with a bandage and possibly making some slight changes to your exercise routine.
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