I am a male in my mid-forties and have been a keen cyclist, cycling over 70 km three times a week for many years. I have recently started to feel a
tightness in my chest when cycling up an incline. What could be the cause of this? Before taking on any exercise it is always advised to have a thorough checkup with your GP. But if you are suffering with tightness in your chest, then should consult immediately with a Cardiologist before cycling again. They can perform an
Echocardiography to determine if certain regions of your heart muscles are not receiving enough oxygen-
rich blood. This fundamental diagnostic test uses an ultrasound to show a moving image of the heart, providing
information about the shape, size, function, strength of the heart, movement and thickness of its walls and the functioning of its valves.
Taking this test can help save your life as it can detect serious heart problems and prevent sudden death of Cyclists and other sports people who feel
healthy, and do not know they have any underlying health problems.

Please contact your GP who can give you further
advice.

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