Category Archives: Heart Arrhythmia

Quick Update for the ARVD Crowd + the 1st Video Made in USA

Posted on June 6, 2015 by

After a backlog of comments from people with ARVD or heart rhythm issues, I decided it was time to post an update and answer a few of the questions regarding ICDs, ARVD, and heart rhythm. I’ll start with the ICD. … Continue reading →

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The Road Ahead….

Posted on June 26, 2014 by

The biggest issue for me in these last 4 months while I’ve been banging my head in a sedentary underworld is: “what now?” I’ve asked the question to both my doctors and although I’m diagnosed with one of the few … Continue reading →

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Science & Shepard’s Pie

Posted on May 4, 2014 by

At this point, I still have many questions regarding my diagnosis how it all adds up to the relatively morbid diagnosis of ARVD. On one hand I’m much more accepting of ARVD than I was 8 months ago – so … Continue reading →

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Rider Down.

Posted on April 25, 2014 by

Checking in here at Johns Hopkins for the visit that would tell me if my heart is healthy to ride on through life, or if the railroad switch was pulled sending me into the fascinating world of ARVD. Although my … Continue reading →

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Off To See The Wizard….

Posted on April 23, 2014 by

     It’s been a while since my last cardiac update and it’s nice to hear from others who are interested in ARVD or have the misfortune of being in the same boat. It’s been 9 months since my epicardial surgery and … Continue reading →

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Wolf!!!!

Posted on August 15, 2013 by

Today I visited Mass General Hospital only 3 weeks since my open heart epicardial surgery. I last left the doctor under the pretense that I would never be able to run, jog, skip, paddle, pedal, climb, lift, hit, throw, skate, … Continue reading →

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Part 2: We Fixed It! And you might die.

Posted on July 28, 2013 by

By far the worst part of the whole experience was the hazy communication regarding my condition. The doctor who performed the Epicardial Ablation is very good. So good, he’s busy keeping up with the demand and it’s no surprise he’s … Continue reading →

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Part 1: Epicardial Ablation

Posted on July 28, 2013 by

On Sunday my wife and I drove down to Boston which was a story in and of itself with massive traffic jams and a flaming car explosion worthy of a box-office hit. We managed to use the GPS to our … Continue reading →

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Preparing for the big day…

Posted on July 21, 2013 by

It’s been a while since I last entered a sporting competition with any sort of training or ambition to “win”. I had to step down from these notions more than a dozen years ago. No one knew why, I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Called Up to the Big Leagues! (Officially a Medical Outcast)

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

After 2 full years trying to diagnose and treat my heart so it provides blood, oxygen, and beats normally, I finally received a definitive conclusion from my cardiologist. Actually my cardiologist is awesome and he does know. But what he … Continue reading →

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Fixing the Pump… 2eme Etape: Focusing, Fidgeting, and Fiats

Posted on May 19, 2013 by

Last we left off, the process of a simple cardio ablation was covered and although it’s an amazing procedure pioneered in the last 20 years or so, it really is a simple procedure for the patient. If you’re reading this … Continue reading →

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Fixing the Pump to Drink from the Well… (a primer)

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

I’ve always thought health stories are a bit of taboo, like an old lady telling you about her bunions or gall bladder – it’s not a necessary or a desired story that most want to hear. However, I have found … Continue reading →

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Post-Op Relaxing

Posted on April 30, 2013 by

Turns out, overnight at the cardiology ward isn’t half bad: Nurse: “Would you like some more water?” Me: “Yes, please” Nurse: (Looking at the waterbottle full of ice) “Would you like it mixed with anything?” Me: “You mean you have … Continue reading →

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Post Pre-Op Cruising

Posted on April 28, 2013 by

After a pre-op on Friday and the 3rd (and hopefully final) heart surgery on Monday, it was nice to escape on a long solo 100 mile ride to collect thoughts, or lack there-of.

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If Cycling Had A “Blue Screen Of Death”, This Is What It Would Look Like…

Posted on April 26, 2013 by

This is my HR (red), altitude (green), and time (x-axis) data from the sportive in the Pyrenees. You may notice that everything seems nice and familiar until about 7 minutes into the climb up Tourmalet when the HR data hits … Continue reading →

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