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Re: Why I didn't give up paddling....
Posted By: george jung In Response To: Re: Why I didn't give up paddling.... (KenB)
Date: Thursday, 22 September 2005, at 11:07 p.m.
: I was going to stay out of this as I thought it was probably a troll, albeit
: an interesting one. As it seems to be real, I have some relevant
: experience to add. A few years ago a routine test led to a diagnosis of
: multiple 90% arterial blockages. I talked my cardiologist out of a
: quadruple bypass and had a couple of stents (sort of little arterial
: culverts) put in to open things up a bit. (My reasoning was that, if the
: stents didn't work, I could still get the bypass.) I should mention that I
: have never had a heart attack, nor any physical symptoms. I do have some
: nice pictures of my blocked arteries though.: 10 months after the stent procedure I ran a marathon. That wrecked my back,
: so I don't run any more, but I prefer to kayak anyway. I've paddled
: several 'kayak marathons' while touring with a loaded boat, and like to do
: longer workout paddles and races on a reasonably regular basis.: Why? Well I like to do it of course, but I'm not willing to die for it. My
: reasons are much more practical. There is substantial evidence that
: sustained exercise builds up corollary vascularization. In other words,
: longer runs, paddles, whatever, build alternate pathways for blood to
: circulate in and around the heart. My last series of tests a couple of
: months ago showed no abnormalities.: I don't figure I'm getting any kind of guarantee but I do think I'm shifting
: the odds, and doing it in a way that I really love. I also don't think it
: is right for everyone. Your friend may be right, for him. Absolute proof
: of your own mortality is a very scary thing.This thread has legs! No doubt, aerobic exercise can help you develop collateral circulation; great plan, which many people don't have the motivation to pursue. Congratulations
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