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What does running do to your body? - Just be wary if you ever have an EKG!
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Lyndon Tudor Maisey Offline
#1 Posted : 17 October 2014 23:19:25(UTC)
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I had a bit of chest pain so I went to get checked out. I was clear on everything except for a slight T Wave inversion which I was told not to worry about.It was recommended that I see my GP with the EKG results though.

I panicked when I saw this list of scary sounding conditions on my EKG! All the work I put into staying fit and I have got more wrong with me than my Dad! Scared

After a bit of digging I was amazed at how these conditions could come about......

Sinus Bradycardia

Sinus bradycardia is a heart rhythm that originates from the sinus node and has a rate that is lower than normal. In humans, bradycardia is generally defined to be a rate of under 60 beats per minute.

Left ventricular hypertrophy

Athletic training. Intense, prolonged endurance and strength training can cause the heart to adapt so that it can handle the extra workload. In some people, these changes may lead to left ventricular hypertrophy.

Right ventricular conduction delay

It is a relatively common condition with a prevalence of approximately 7%.[3] It is also commonly found in highly trained athletes with supranormal cardiovagal tone. It is usually asymptomatic and often an incidental ECG finding.

Left atrial enlargement.

The first one was on Left Atrial Size in Elite Athletes. ... for the details but the short summary is that elite athletes have enlarged left atria. ... It's normal for the heart to adapt to exercise.

Slight T wave inversion

Isolated T wave inversion in asymptomatic adults is usually a normal variant. In patients with chest pain, isolated T wave inversions can develop in two different situations: a normal variant and severe coronary artery disease; these can be easily differentiated by precordial ECG mapping using conventional electrocardiography.

Abnormal EKG
see above.

I will still be going to see my GP though.Mellow

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Mick McGeoch Offline
#2 Posted : 18 October 2014 14:48:34(UTC)
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Lyndon - everything we do in life has risks as well as benefits.
On balance - the benefits of running greatly outweigh the risks.
For example, more than half a million people have run the London Marathon, and there have been something like 12 fatalities. Sadly, the press seize on such events, which gives a disproportionately gloomy view of running.
If you took a sample of half a million people going to bed, probably 12 would die in their sleep.
Does that mean sleeping is bad for you? I don't think so.
By all means go and see your GP, but try to keep a sense of proportion.
I regard myself as incredibly lucky to have found this sport at a very young age, and enjoy all the benefits. One of the most important of those is health.
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#3 Posted : 18 October 2014 17:39:29(UTC)
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Cheers Mick

To be honest after I checked them out I was more interested and intrigued than worried.

While I was sat behind a curtain in A and E I overheard the lady looking at my results say I was very fit and thats what they must have put all of that stuff down to.

The doctor wouldn't have even mentioned the T wave inversion if it wasn't for me asking him about my EKG results as he walked away.

The doctor said to go about my normal business and told me not to worry about it but advised me to speak to my GP. On top of the reassurances from the doctor I cant see anything to suggest thats likely to be an issue either.

Life's too short, I think while your health is good you have got to enjoy it!

In fact I will be putting in for the Sospan 10 today if there are any places left for it!Smile

(I hope Tulp is running it to because he is due a whipping!)Laugh
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#4 Posted : 18 October 2014 17:45:00(UTC)
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My nephews catching on, I have only been training him a week! Just got this message from my sister.

Hey lyn so have you heard I took con to CRi today . ?? Thought he had appendicitis... Turns out he's pulled a muscle through running!! Lol
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#5 Posted : 18 October 2014 17:50:53(UTC)
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Try not to worry or stress about your state of health and fitness Lyndon. Just get out there and do your best, whenever you can, and most importantly enjoy doing it. If you're not feeling too good, then enjoy an easy run and don't put yourself under pressure. You've done well and now you're an inspiration to a new generation with your nephew. There's a lot of positives in your life.
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#6 Posted : 19 October 2014 12:12:09(UTC)
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Lyndon,

In my last company we had an annual medical. As a result, I've been to see specialists as a result of unusual ECG readings (including T wave inversion). On the first occasion, the specialist said that I had a classic case of enlarged heart muscle as a result of running for years. This has also been the subject of an article in Athletic Weekly and is not necessarily a 'bad' thing - just unusual. On the second occasion, I was referred to a 2nd specialist who confirmed that there was nothing to worry about (for now). Just wish that the doctors would pay more attention to my knees / back / gait!
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#7 Posted : 19 October 2014 16:55:54(UTC)
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Well done on researching the ECG of the athlete. Unfortunately 'normal' is defined by sedentary people, and so we come out as 'abnormal', that is good! The ECG is a very poor way of picking out treatable disease, and a good way of worrying well people.

I see the effects of not running. If you want to be like Erol, Mel or Jeff - run. If you want to be a house bound diabetic - put your feet up.
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#8 Posted : 19 October 2014 17:27:14(UTC)
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Knacker you out! Seriously though if you worry about everything you will never do anything. My father ran until his body said no more. I have a Sir Chimmory card that says ' Never take anything for granted ' There is a lot of truth in that. Just do what can while can. The last thing you want to do is to regret not trying a race or something new. Mick is right everything in life has it's risks even crossing the road!
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