I was recently diagnosed with a Long Q Rhythm. I'm wondering if there is anyone else out there with this problem.
My Dr. recommends Beta Blocker and no more racing. He also commented that I've had this condition all my life so I'll probably be ok.
I would like to PM with anyone out there who is swimming with a similar situation. I am feeling very conflicted and would like to talk to someone in the same boat.
I read the paragraph about the sisters who swam in Nationals with a Long Q diagnosis, in fact that article motivated me to go to the electrophysicist (sp) and get this checked out by a specialist.
Is there a history of sudden death in your family? If not, your individual risk may be less. I agree with genetic testing. The concern is that lethal arrhythmias can develop during strenuous exercise in patients with long QT syndrome.
Hi Gull,
No member of my family has died from a sudden cardiac event.
I am an only child and both my parents died from lung cancer. (they both smoked) My dad was an extremely successful high school and college athlete, well at least until he enlisted in WWII and became a Ranger.
I am hoping my insurance pays for the genetic testing and I am getting an echo-cardigram in about an hour. I really don't want to try the beta blockers, the side-effects sound miserable and make me want to cry. I am planning to swim again today, easy sets on moderate to easy intervals. I keep telling myself "nothing is different from last week"
Do you think sprinting would be worse for me than distance? I rarely do a proper sprint, I'm not wired for it. I really like the 500 / 800 / 1500 type stuff. I guess I don't need to race, or I could just do it purely for the social aspect and take it easy. I'm not that fast anyway.
Is there a history of sudden death in your family? If not, your individual risk may be less. I agree with genetic testing. The concern is that lethal arrhythmias can develop during strenuous exercise in patients with long QT syndrome.
Hi Gull,
No member of my family has died from a sudden cardiac event.
I am an only child and both my parents died from lung cancer. (they both smoked) My dad was an extremely successful high school and college athlete, well at least until he enlisted in WWII and became a Ranger.
I am hoping my insurance pays for the genetic testing and I am getting an echo-cardigram in about an hour. I really don't want to try the beta blockers, the side-effects sound miserable and make me want to cry. I am planning to swim again today, easy sets on moderate to easy intervals. I keep telling myself "nothing is different from last week"
Do you think sprinting would be worse for me than distance? I rarely do a proper sprint, I'm not wired for it. I really like the 500 / 800 / 1500 type stuff. I guess I don't need to race, or I could just do it purely for the social aspect and take it easy. I'm not that fast anyway.
