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My family MD is an active trpt player in his 60's. A bit of a hypochondriac I've noticed. During my exam a couple of years ago he found a slight murmur and an abnormal EKG. I was sent to a cardiologist who administered many tests. I now have regular checkups and take a low dose of blood pressure meds. I asked point blank to both MDs about trpt playing. I asked if trpt playing could have caused the murmur. I was told by both that it was highly unlikely. Neither could see any reason not to continue to play just as I had always done. The cardiologist (not a musician) just gave me that blank stare that we get when we ask a question about the medical aspect of trpt playing. I didn't ask either MD again. There are certain times to "cool it" on the trpt playing after certain surgeries. Other than that, if you are playing correctly...go for it! In my senior years, I have learned not to abuse myself with things that I have no chance of playing. Did my share of that when I was younger and it didn't work then, either!