There is no strict correlation between the exercises that can be done for carotid artery stenosis, there is no contraindication to exercise for patients with mild stenosis and stable plaque, while patients with severe stenosis can do slow walking, tai chi and other soothing exercises, and the intensity of the exercise is appropriate for personal tolerance.
Carotid artery stenosis usually occurs in smoking, obesity and other people, resulting in varying degrees of narrowing of the carotid arteries, thus affecting the blood flow rate, resulting in patients with dizziness, headache, numbness in the limbs and other symptoms.
For patients with mild carotid artery stenosis and stable plaque at the same time, it does not affect exercise.
Patients with severe carotid artery stenosis have the risk of ischemia in the brain, and strenuous exercise can lead to an increase in oxygen consumption, increased sweating, and a drop in blood pressure, which may lead to the occurrence of cerebral infarction. Therefore, it is recommended to do soothing exercises such as jogging and walking, and to stop and rest in time if discomfort occurs during exercise.
For patients with carotid artery stenosis, it is recommended to consult relevant professionals. These patients should not engage in strenuous exercise, such as fast running, skydiving and other extreme sports.