Can you see the strands of the web?
My stress test on Friday went fine. All readings were normal, except one: my blood pressure before the test started was elevated. I was anxious, I guess. The doctor agreed. My blood pressure at the end of the test was normal, actually a little below normal. The test was pedaling a stationary bike. I had eight or ten electrodes stuck to my chest and back to monitor my heart activity. Every two minutes the pedaling difficulty increased, as if I was heading up a hill. An automatic blood pressure cuff took readings at each level of difficulty. I made it up to level five before my legs gave out. The doctor asked if I could do another twenty seconds, and I did, but that was it.
I'm feeling good about the exam and the test. It appears that I'll be heading into my sixties with a relatively healthy heart. Next up: going to the dentist on Monday to get a lost filling replaced. Joy.
Glad the stress test went fine. It’s typical for blood pressure to go up when in a doctor’s office, whether knowingly anxious/stressed or not. I don’t think I’ve ever had a stress test, so I don’t have any idea how unpleasant it could be.
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ReplyDeleteYour walking is paying off and healthy eating...
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that the stress test had good results. Just as Evelyn said... walking, eating fresh food... it's all good :)
ReplyDeleteElevated blood pressure at the doc office is called White Coat Syndrome. Even doctors are now starting to recognize it. Glad the overall test went well.
ReplyDeleteLovely picture -- I wouldn't have seen the parachute if you hadn't pointed it out.
chm, I didn't find it unpleasant, it's just that I get anxious about medical stuff.
ReplyDeletemitch, at least, not bad news.
evelyn, walking the dog is certainly a good thing, for both of us.
judy, I won't mention my weakness for tortilla chips...
emm, all of my doctors in France have mentioned it. After a few visits, though, it goes away. I guess it's about familiarity and comfort with how things will go.
"...all of my doctors." Ha! That sounds a little funny. I've only had 2 primary care physicians in 15 years. :)
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