My mother has a heart problem that caused her to come close to losing her life 32 years ago. For those of you who remember my age. I am 32 years old. In her 20’s she would black out; doctors were never able to determine the cause they thought she maybe epileptic. Because they were not sure if she was epileptic she refused to take the medication until they were sure of her diagnoses. Shortly after giving birth to me she went in Cardiac arrest it was then they figured out her condition. Every year since then she is required to see her cardiologist and every year or two I would see him as well because they suspect her condition is hereditary.
For the most part there has been no sign of me inheriting her condition until 2 years ago. Now part of my assessment involves wearing a heart holster which records my heart for two days, a stress test. A stress test involves being on a treadmill every three minutes the tread mill increases speed and incline. Now over the last two years my heart has been beating extra beats.
My cardiologist was not particularly concerned but this year he is noticed that it is happening more often and more aggressively. It appears that it is brought on during physical activity. I feel fine and notice no difference. I suspect that might be why he is so concerned. He has told me that I can still workout but I must take it easy... no cardio. What the hell is that? I am 32 years old I cannot imagine not being able to be restricted in my activities. I want to boxing classes but he said that he is worried that I may go in cardiac arrest if I push myself too hard. I will have a appointment with a doctor who will screen me for hereditary defects. It could take upto 6 to 8 months to get an appointment.
I’m a little worried but I will focus on Yoga pick up Pilates and see what life has in store for me.
I’ll keep you posted when I get the results.
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