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Post by stormloader on May 2, 2006 22:10:01 GMT 8
The literal, organic human heart that is (though i do know many big-hearted cyclists, figuratively speaking) I'm not too sure about it but I think I've read somewhere that (active) cyclists, in general, tend to have bigger than average hearts. Plus I also know for a fact that Lance A. has a decidely larger than average heart (but then he's a freak of nature). Anyone care to shed light on the matter? Reason I asked is that I just realized that I have a mild cardiomegaly (?) or slightly enlarged heart. Apparently dehins naman daw abnormal mashadow according to the physician (even my mom and sister have the same condition) I've been actively riding mountain bikes for more than three years now (weekend warrior level only plus several months off the saddle last year) I'd like to believe that the reason is due to this rather than an ailment of some sort. btw where are the MDs here? Thanks
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Post by jr on May 2, 2006 23:15:27 GMT 8
The literal, organic human heart that is (though i do know many big-hearted cyclists, figuratively speaking) I'm not too sure about it but I think I've read somewhere that (active) cyclists, in general, tend to have bigger than average hearts. Plus I also know for a fact that Lance A. has a decidely larger than average heart (but then he's a freak of nature). Anyone care to shed light on the matter? Reason I asked is that I just realized that I have a mild cardiomegaly (?) or slightly enlarged heart. Apparently dehins naman daw abnormal mashadow according to the physician (even my mom and sister have the same condition) I've been actively riding mountain bikes for more than three years now (weekend warrior level only plus several months off the saddle last year) I'd like to believe that the reason is due to this rather than an ailment of some sort. btw where are the MDs here? Thanks I believe so too...I was tested with abnormal EKG spike of my heart last year. They told me was not a concern after the test but worried me as hell, cant sleep for few days. The test they found I had a stronger left side muscle of my heart. The doctor asked me right away if I do extensive cardio exercises. At time was also coincidence that I'm doing lots of exercise. I was scheduled to see a cardiologist and did test for echo and treadmill. It was funny when they put me in the treadmill because when the nurse set the machine to 4.5 speed with a heart rate 88 and left for 3 minutes when she came back my heart rate stay at 91 . She check the EKG and wire connection if was properly attached. When my heart rate was not moving up she finally called the doctor. He slowly increases the speed and inclined. My heart slowly goes up until reaches to 181 (my max heart rate). Then he asked if I'm ok and how many more minutes I will be able to sustain at that rate. I told him 10 more minutes and he said "are you sure and then say I will give you 3" with a smile. Not that I'm bragging but he stops at 5 minutes at prove it he was wrong. The Good thing my Heart was healthy ;D.
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Post by jovellcheng on May 2, 2006 23:24:19 GMT 8
[glow=yellow,2,300]I have a slightly big heart too, although not gene related, I wonder why I only hit 45 BPM at rest? They say it normal for an athlete but I'm not a doctor so I'm concerned.[/glow]
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Post by jr on May 2, 2006 23:46:57 GMT 8
[glow=yellow,2,300]I have a slightly big heart too, although not gene related, I wonder why I only hit 45 BPM at rest? They say it normal for an athlete but I'm not a doctor so I'm concerned.[/glow] Yap..I heared and read that too.. but not a bad idea to visit the doctor to have a better answer. by the way Lance rest rate is 32.
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Post by woofers on May 3, 2006 10:52:30 GMT 8
[glow=yellow,2,300]I have a slightly big heart too, although not gene related, I wonder why I only hit 45 BPM at rest? They say it normal for an athlete but I'm not a doctor so I'm concerned.[/glow] You probably don't need to be concerned. If you are fit and not taking medication (like beta blockers which limit your HR), your HR is an indication of how efficient your cardiovascular system is. The more efficient your cardiovascular system is, the less often your heart needs to pump. The cardiovascular system is not just your heart, but includes your lungs and the blood vessels through which your blood circulates. Disclaimer: I am not a doctor.
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Post by konablack on May 3, 2006 11:42:37 GMT 8
Biking is good for your help, just dont overdo the big-heart thing...
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Post by jovellcheng on May 5, 2006 0:29:47 GMT 8
Biking is good for your help, just dont overdo the big-heart thing... [glow=yellow,2,300]What do you mean?[/glow]
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Post by wcoastbo on May 5, 2006 2:03:37 GMT 8
[glow=yellow,2,300]I have a slightly big heart too, although not gene related, I wonder why I only hit 45 BPM at rest? They say it normal for an athlete but I'm not a doctor so I'm concerned.[/glow] 45 bpm resting heart rate! that's really good. I've heard the average is in the 60's... my resting bpm is in the average range and hasn't really improved alot, even after several years of riding consistently. I probably need to ride more than 1 or 2 times a week.
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Post by minotaur on May 5, 2006 9:49:16 GMT 8
btw where are the MDs here? Thanks The average resting heart rate is somewhere between 75-85 depending on that persons health or condition. Some would even consider 90 as normal, like in other countries. Anyway, cardio excercise or endurance training can actually increase a persons heart size without any serious consequences... It is actually an organ adaptation! The heart inceases in size to accomodate more blood in its chambers plus the muscles of the heart inceases in size aswell, to better push blood out from the heart and to the muscles, brain, lungs and other vital organs. This inturn delivers more oxygen and nutrients to the tissues with minimal to modest increase in the heart rate. What is with the heart rate? As your heart rate increases the muscles of your heart will require more oxygen and energy inorder to pump efficiently. But by enlarging its chambers and increasing muscle size and strenght of contaction it actually conserves oxygen and nutrients and pumps much more efficently during excercise. That is why the heart rate in well trained individuals are abit lower than those who have no cardio or endurance training. DISCLAIMER! ;D This adaptation can also be seen in disease states like hypertension, diabetes, kidney and liver disorders. So it is still better to see your doctor to better see and understand if your heart enlargement is due to normal physiologic adpataion or a pathologic state.
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Post by stormloader on May 10, 2006 12:19:06 GMT 8
thanks for the info bhram!
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