Sudden death due to cardiac arrest

[RadX]

Just found out one of my students has Brugada… so hv to prep him for what’s to come

 

shd be ok if managed well w a dual lead 

[inlinesix]

On 6/9/2023 at 8:32 PM, RadX said:

Huh? Regular or u have preExisting issues?

 

I see my cardiologist for kopi oni and tennis😂😂

Preventive measures since I do long distance endurance sports.

Started in 2020 as my health conscious friend had heart disease (Genetic reason).

Did treadmill ECG and cardioechogram. 
Got Green light to continue with my exercise.

[RadX]

On 6/9/2023 at 8:42 PM, inlinesix said:

Preventive measures since I do long distance endurance sports.

Started in 2020 as my health conscious friend had heart disease (Genetic reason).

Did treadmill ECG and cardioechogram. 
Got Green light to continue with my exercise.

Gd to take that step. We never know..

[Sosaria]

On 6/9/2023 at 8:42 PM, inlinesix said:

Preventive measures since I do long distance endurance sports.

Started in 2020 as my health conscious friend had heart disease (Genetic reason).

Did treadmill ECG and cardioechogram. 
Got Green light to continue with my exercise.

You just go there and ask for such test without any existing conditions? Then it's private consultation? How much does it cost per consult?

[inlinesix]

On 6/9/2023 at 9:48 PM, Sosaria said:

You just go there and ask for such test without any existing conditions? Then it's private consultation? How much does it cost per consult?

Need to make appointment as private patient.

My appointment is 1 week later

Consultation: $100

Blood test: $140

Cardioechogram: $385

Treadmill ECG: $289

 

[Fcw75]

https://www.todayonline.com/world/how-cardiologist-keeps-his-heart-healthy-2189106?fbclid=IwAR36HmaVuXsIXXOt5nhlJOoZ9_Bb0k0_elJQ-ZgDGHd0GVsag6BoZ03omZU_aem_th_AQfAJGCh1TxEG2_tXGcebuXuxFsbYNJfN_r7H5U3pcg2qCIfWz20PVNEi9FHonMiJqM&mibextid=Zxz2cZ
 

How a cardiologist keeps his heart healthy

 

NEW YORK — At 66, Dr Hugh Calkins, a cardiology professor at Johns Hopkins Medicine, knows how important a healthy lifestyle is for heart health. Here are six things he does to keep his heart in shape.

HE EXERCISES. Regular exercise strengthens the heart muscle, which helps the organ pump blood to the lungs and the rest of the body.

Dr Calkins swims for 45 minutes, five days a week, and uses the elliptical for 30 minutes, three days a week. He also takes his dog on a two-mile walk each day. 

Adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise, and two days of muscle-strengthening activity, every week.

HE PRIORITISES SLEEP. Dr. Calkins ensures he gets at least seven hours of sleep each night. Insufficient sleep is linked with high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes.

HE SAYS ‘NO’ TO CIGARETTES, ‘SOMETIMES’ TO ALCOHOL AND ‘YES’ TO CAFFEINE. Smoking is a major cause of cardiovascular disease. Alcohol is not good for the heart, so he limits his intake to one to three drinks per week.

Some people think caffeine is bad for the heart, but no research has proved that.

HE KEEPS TABS ON HIS BLOOD PRESSURE. Dr Calkins checks his blood pressure once a month. If it starts trending above normal levels, he said, it may be a sign to make some lifestyle changes.

People generally do not need to monitor their blood pressure like this, but doing so can help you get ahead of any potential heart problems.

HE USES AN APP TO TRACK HIS FOOD.Calorie counting is not useful or even recommended for everyone, he said. But he likes to track what and how much he’s eating to ensure he’s following a balanced diet.

He avoids consuming more than 2,000 calories a day to prevent weight gain, which can increase the risk of heart problems.

HE TAKES THE MEDICATIONS HE NEEDS.There are some heart health issues you cannot manage through lifestyle changes alone. That includes high cholesterol.

To drive down his high cholesterol, Dr Calkins takes statin medications. He encourages others who struggle to consult with their doctors about what medications are right for them.

[Kb27]

I think, for a start:

just by losing weight,  will relieve your heart and body of the enormous strain, and keeps you living longer and healthier.

but it's probably the hardest thing to do. 

[Blueray]

i agree, weight management is very important to overall good health.

[13177]

On 6/10/2023 at 11:22 PM, Blueray said:

i agree, weight management is very important to overall good health.

Ya, not easy to maintain healthy weight not to be overweight or underweight. 

[RadX]

Get a proper weighing machine to track 

[Newbie26]

On 6/10/2023 at 10:22 PM, Fcw75 said:

https://www.todayonline.com/world/how-cardiologist-keeps-his-heart-healthy-2189106?fbclid=IwAR36HmaVuXsIXXOt5nhlJOoZ9_Bb0k0_elJQ-ZgDGHd0GVsag6BoZ03omZU_aem_th_AQfAJGCh1TxEG2_tXGcebuXuxFsbYNJfN_r7H5U3pcg2qCIfWz20PVNEi9FHonMiJqM&mibextid=Zxz2cZ
 

How a cardiologist keeps his heart healthy

 

NEW YORK — At 66, Dr Hugh Calkins, a cardiology professor at Johns Hopkins Medicine, knows how important a healthy lifestyle is for heart health. Here are six things he does to keep his heart in shape.

HE EXERCISES. Regular exercise strengthens the heart muscle, which helps the organ pump blood to the lungs and the rest of the body.

Dr Calkins swims for 45 minutes, five days a week, and uses the elliptical for 30 minutes, three days a week. He also takes his dog on a two-mile walk each day. 

Adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise, and two days of muscle-strengthening activity, every week.

HE PRIORITISES SLEEP. Dr. Calkins ensures he gets at least seven hours of sleep each night. Insufficient sleep is linked with high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes.

HE SAYS ‘NO’ TO CIGARETTES, ‘SOMETIMES’ TO ALCOHOL AND ‘YES’ TO CAFFEINE. Smoking is a major cause of cardiovascular disease. Alcohol is not good for the heart, so he limits his intake to one to three drinks per week.

Some people think caffeine is bad for the heart, but no research has proved that.

HE KEEPS TABS ON HIS BLOOD PRESSURE. Dr Calkins checks his blood pressure once a month. If it starts trending above normal levels, he said, it may be a sign to make some lifestyle changes.

People generally do not need to monitor their blood pressure like this, but doing so can help you get ahead of any potential heart problems.

HE USES AN APP TO TRACK HIS FOOD.Calorie counting is not useful or even recommended for everyone, he said. But he likes to track what and how much he’s eating to ensure he’s following a balanced diet.

He avoids consuming more than 2,000 calories a day to prevent weight gain, which can increase the risk of heart problems.

HE TAKES THE MEDICATIONS HE NEEDS.There are some heart health issues you cannot manage through lifestyle changes alone. That includes high cholesterol.

To drive down his high cholesterol, Dr Calkins takes statin medications. He encourages others who struggle to consult with their doctors about what medications are right for them.

Very good advice.

However, for matters of the Heart, sometimes it is hard to predict too 😅 

 

[RadX]

my trendline… downward

 

could be protein loss as I age too

 

2015 was when I was critically ill 

[Fcw75]

On 6/11/2023 at 9:50 AM, Newbie26 said:

Very good advice.

However, for matters of the Heart, sometimes it is hard to predict too 😅 

 

Yep, in the end up to individual I guess.

But nevertheless it’s good advice from a cardiologist.

[Fcw75]

On 6/11/2023 at 8:53 AM, RadX said:

Get a proper weighing machine to track 

My pants is my gauge. Stating to get tight, diet liao. Loose already, hoot ah! 😬

Don’t wear those that are elastic or stretchable, that’s the worse. 🤣

[Ender]

On 6/11/2023 at 10:56 AM, Fcw75 said:

My pants is my gauge. Stating to get tight, diet liao. Loose already, hoot ah! 😬

Don’t wear those that are elastic or stretchable, that’s the worse. 🤣

Heng i buy xl size pants. Perpetually hoot ar...

[Blueray]

On 6/11/2023 at 10:56 AM, Fcw75 said:

My pants is my gauge. Stating to get tight, diet liao. Loose already, hoot ah! 😬

Don’t wear those that are elastic or stretchable, that’s the worse. 🤣

yeah, my pants a bit tight after 2 weeks of durians. need to repent already. 

[13177]

On 6/11/2023 at 11:25 AM, Blueray said:

yeah, my pants a bit tight after 2 weeks of durians. need to repent already. 

Durian can put on so much weight? I only heard many people get very heaty and body feel hot after eating durian.

[Fcw75]

On 6/11/2023 at 11:48 AM, 13177 said:

Durian can put on so much weight? I only heard many people get very heaty and body feel hot after eating durian.

Durians very high in calories.