This morning (08 Feb. 2010 ) I went outside to shovel the recent snowfall from my driveway. I placed 2 shovels together and that way was able to push a larger swath of snow towards to edge from which I could then shovel the snow onto the bank. While doing both these rather strenuous endeavours, I experienced some nausea and the beginning of some vague-like fainting spellsl - which I would suggest were cerebral hypoxia-like symptoms- the kind mountainers experience. I did not experience any shortness of breath or any angina symptoms that one might expect for I am 82 year old. I have experienced similar symptoms under similar strenuous exercises in the past. Indeed some members of my family have told me that they also experienced similar symptoms following strenuous short term bursts of energy. I have also noted that during professional sports many atheletes seem to experience similar symptoms- which in some cases have been diagnosed as flu.
EKG's only determine whether the heart is getting sufficient blood supply - it tells us very little about O2 perfusion to the rest of the organs in the body- especially the most important organ- the brain? Cardiologists should be consulting with their neurologist colleagues rather than zeroing in on the coronary vessels It is not always practical to do EKG's-at the football arena or the hockey rink- at least not for a large group of athletes who are already dressed to play their sport. Coaches doctors and therapists might wish to pursue this possibility for a rapid test for poor oxygen perfusion of vital bodily organs- so essential in winning those gold metals or other trophies.
Medical researchers should also focus on this study since heart is also important organ in our body aside from brain and yes, this medical condition experience not only athletes but also adults. And I would to know more about this issue for research studies in my area.
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