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Most of them are very good at what they do, but they are biased as a group by the amount of disease they see and often over-interpret findings in healthy people who wander under their gaze. Remember also that cardiologists’ offices are the money-losing front end of a ravenous beast with a huge profit center in its belly where the cath labs and ORs lie. The system is full of perverse incentives and you can find yourself on your back with a hose in your groin or your sternum split before you have a chance to think critically about it.
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It's right there in the name! He's 62 (In addition to being Superman!)
Or born in '62...?
Based on the results from my own EKG and those of my cycling friends...you should have an "abnormal" test. Meaning your HR is lower than average so that it comes out as abnormal because the Tech who runs the test will have the baseline HR set to high. *Usually* cyclists are well under the average and will trip an abnormal result.!
Or born in '62...?
Based on the results from my own EKG and those of my cycling friends...you should have an "abnormal" test. Meaning your HR is lower than average so that it comes out as abnormal because the Tech who runs the test will have the baseline HR set to high. *Usually* cyclists are well under the average and will trip an abnormal result.!
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My buddies have GhostRider type resting HR too. Like in the low 40's. I just recently had an EKG and I believe my resting HR was around 55, maybe? So certainly not THAT low...but the Tech did say that it's looking for a rate of 60 and above during that part of the exam...which is why mine triggered as an "abnormal" test...and the Tech basically said "nothing abnormal about it" just the way it's set up.
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There seems to be misunderstanding about stress test and reasons why to go and see cardiologist in regards to exercise. It is prudent to check if you have any issue with heart before trying to do any heavy exercise. Usual EKG done in Dr office is done while you are resting and it may be normal. Some of the problems only show while you are exercising and that is why you do stress test. During the test usually done on treadmill load will be incrementally increased which cause higher HR. There is a point when HR reaches plateau and even if you increase the load, it will not go higher. That is your maxHR. Very seldom in normal life you hit that point. When you know your maxHR and your resting HR, you can calculate zones (levels) for your training. It is prudent to do stress test every 5-7 years or so to make sure that you dont hurt yourself. This was a recommendation for anyone over 40 from the company I worked for. Sort of insurance policy, preventive measure.
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Has anyone who is healthy had an MD tell them how hard to exercise?
I saw 4 Cardiologists and two Pulmonologists in 2019. None of them told me how hard or how long to exercise. All of the Cardiologists were very supportive and honest WRT to the condition I presented with. The Electrophysiologist Cardiologist told me, "it was an honor to meet an old guy so fit, Total Respect"....."Keep doing whatever it is you are doing" and when I went to check out, the Reception wanted to know when he wanted to see me again. I told her, "Never" and she said, "Impossible, that never happened in 13 years". The top dog Sports Cardiologists basically told me they did all the tests they could and just live my life and keep riding. Nothing like.....keep it to zone 2 or a HR of 120 BPM. None of these six experts gave me any advice on intensity or duration of exercise and I made it clear I often ride nonstop for 12 hours or more. One asked my longest ride and I sheepishly admitted it and he said, "Cool".
Bottomline, MDs treat problems. If you don't have a problem, why would they be your trainer.
I saw 4 Cardiologists and two Pulmonologists in 2019. None of them told me how hard or how long to exercise. All of the Cardiologists were very supportive and honest WRT to the condition I presented with. The Electrophysiologist Cardiologist told me, "it was an honor to meet an old guy so fit, Total Respect"....."Keep doing whatever it is you are doing" and when I went to check out, the Reception wanted to know when he wanted to see me again. I told her, "Never" and she said, "Impossible, that never happened in 13 years". The top dog Sports Cardiologists basically told me they did all the tests they could and just live my life and keep riding. Nothing like.....keep it to zone 2 or a HR of 120 BPM. None of these six experts gave me any advice on intensity or duration of exercise and I made it clear I often ride nonstop for 12 hours or more. One asked my longest ride and I sheepishly admitted it and he said, "Cool".
Bottomline, MDs treat problems. If you don't have a problem, why would they be your trainer.
There is a profound difference between a physician and an exercise physiologist. Typical clinicians (=physicians) do not think in terms of zones and are not trained to provide coaching advice to healthy athletes who desire to improve their fitness.
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