Any advice on training with EI-LBBB

Medical Q&A [Moderated]
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Hi,

Anything I should worry about when strength training with EI-LBBB?

Reason asking:
I failed a stress test on Tuesday this week then had a Cardiac Catheterization Wednesday that showed no blockages at all. (Last May I had a Cardiac Catheterization and two stents successfully put in, both still 100% fine/open)

Diagnosis is EI-LBBB.

My Dr said to give my artery a week to close/heal before lifting heavy, but other than that he said go back to exercise. (he will be trying some meds to remove the feeling I get but said LBBB that I have it not curable, and its rare to be able to feel it without a blockage)

Male
Age 50
Height 5’ 10"
Weight 185-190
Rugged good looks

Training history about 33 years consistently
Current lifts all below my all time bests… but improving. Squat 355 1, Bench 245-1 (recovering successfully from shoulder tweak), Deadlift 455 .
Program 3 day per week (based off bridge)

I do a little cardio a few times a week (MTB, incline treadmill or jump rope) similar to outline in bridge, but longer duration during summer MTB sessions. The EI-LBBB seems to be active quickly on any cardio after a few minutes, but not so much with the weights.

Thanks for any additional insight.

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Hey Dale,

Thanks for the message and I hope you’re well.

Unfortunately, I have nothing else to add to your cardiologist’s recommendations other than I would comply with them.

Additionally, you’re not weak. That’s a stout pull