<human>: Hello,  I m 40 years old male.  had a stent implented in my LAD last week.  I m feeling well now.  before the procedure i used to do body pumping exercise and lots of cardio (treadmill, steps machine, rowing).  Would I be able to go back to the same exercises in the future, and approximately after how long. Thank you
<bot>: Hi Charles you can go back to your old routine only If your cardiac function is completely normal which can be estimated by an Echocardiogram. If you are not a professional athlete then there is no need to exerted that much. What I would like to recommend you is that start going for daily brisk morning walk for 45 mins a day for 5 days a week, you can also go to gym for light weight lifting and cardio but for that wait for at least a month so that your body can recover fully. This routine will keep you healthy without exerting your heart much. Stop smoking completely (If you do)Wish You Good Health