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.
During vigorous exercise hormones like epinephrine are released which can provoke arrythmias in susceptible individuals.
Exercise does not strengthen your heart, nor does lack of exercise weaken it.
I thought the cardiac muscle was somehow strengthened through regular aerobic activity. Wow, I've been way off base for a long time about this.
I'm really starting to freak out now. I was feeling positive yesterday, today is becoming bleak. I guess I should just be doing easy lap swimming instead of actual timed sets. Maybe I should just take a walk tomorrow.
During vigorous exercise hormones like epinephrine are released which can provoke arrythmias in susceptible individuals.
Exercise does not strengthen your heart, nor does lack of exercise weaken it.
I thought the cardiac muscle was somehow strengthened through regular aerobic activity. Wow, I've been way off base for a long time about this.
I'm really starting to freak out now. I was feeling positive yesterday, today is becoming bleak. I guess I should just be doing easy lap swimming instead of actual timed sets. Maybe I should just take a walk tomorrow.
