Heart stress test

[Ajfarang]

Can anyone recommend a clinic to get a heart stress test in Bkk before i head out to Nepal trekking? I have had blood and urine tests and ekg but i just want to be sure because of my age 73.  Thanks for any advice.

[scubascuba3]

I guess the stress test won't pick up how you'll feel at altitude which can be awful 

[ezzra]

Any big hospital will have the facilities for a stress test, i had mine done at Samitivej hospital in Sukhumvit 49, can't tell you how much it cost as it was a part of a full check up package...

[Lacessit]

Do you have previous experience in trekking at high altitude?  AMS can become a medical emergency very quickly if ignored, for people of any age.

[Ajfarang]

2 hours ago, Lacessit said:

Do you have previous experience in trekking at high altitude?  AMS can become a medical emergency very quickly if ignored, for people of any age.

Yes, i have been trekking Nepal many times. Familiar with Attitude sickness.

[xylophone]

1 hour ago, Ajfarang said:

Yes, i have been trekking Nepal many times. Familiar with Attitude sickness.

Yes, and I see  Attitude sickness sometimes on this thread!!

 

Sorry couldn't resist it Aj!

Good on you for going trekking in Nepal, and stay safe.

[Patong2]

Trekking in Nepal at 73?

and taking sensible precautions before you go!

Really admire your drive to keep enjoying yourself, hope you have a great trip.

 

At 72 I spent quite a bit of time at 10,000' & 11,000' and we just take things quietly for the first 2 days but people have different tolerances. Up at 14,000' makes you a bit breathless and I don't think I could have carried even a small back pack but I was only there for the afternoon to spot animals.

 

Like to see a report when you get back.

 

 

[Lorry]

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Edited September 13, 2022 by Lorry
Double posting

[VocalNeal]

Banyan Hotel has 1,093 steps or 61 stories ????

[Sheryl]

https://www.bangkokhearthospital.com/en/package/heart-check-up-package-2020

[Ajfarang]

On 9/13/2022 at 2:27 AM, Patong2 said:

Trekking in Nepal at 73?

and taking sensible precautions before you go!

Really admire your drive to keep enjoying yourself, hope you have a great trip.

 

At 72 I spent quite a bit of time at 10,000' & 11,000' and we just take things quietly for the first 2 days but people have different tolerances. Up at 14,000' makes you a bit breathless and I don't think I could have carried even a small back pack but I was only there for the afternoon to spot animals.

 

Like to see a report when you get back.

 

 

 

[Ajfarang]

Thanks. My mantra is "Slow, slow down, turn around and go down if you are not having fun." Spending a few days acclimatizing to see how it goes. No problems previously but effects are highly variable between individuals regardless of age. I will probably hire a porter for my small 10 kg pack.