Athlete's Heart Blog – Dr Larry Creswell
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Heart surgeon, educator, triathlete. Sharing useful info about heart health for athletes.
Athlete's Heart Blog – Dr Larry Creswell
3y ago
I had a terrific time these past three weekends and thought I’d share some photos.
First up was a weekend at Crystal Mountain, a ski area near Mt. Rainier in Washington state, for a Ragnar Trail Relay. Interestingly, my family lived in Washington state for several years when I was a kid and we enjoyed family ski trips to Crystal Mountain in the 1970’s. It was fun to return. This was my first Ragnar event and I thought it was awesome–a camping weekend at the mountain base with ~2500 runners. I joined two 8-person relay teams represent ..read more
Athlete's Heart Blog – Dr Larry Creswell
3y ago
I just got back from a few days in the UK with my coach, Justin Daerr. The trip was a bit of a whirlwind, with stops in London, Henley-on-Thames (with a swim event), and a quick trip down to Dover for some English Channel recon. It was the best of British swimming locales.
Sticking primarily to public transit, I think we set a new record for number of rides: The tally included 4 flights, 2 plane trains in the Atlanta airport, 4 bus rides, 12 rides in the London Underground, 9 train rides, 1 ride on the Thames Clipper boat, 7 rides on the Docklands Light Rail, 2 ferry rides a ..read more
Athlete's Heart Blog – Dr Larry Creswell
3y ago
In a study reported today in the New England Journal of Medicine, Dr. Sanjay Sharma and colleagues from the University of London offer the most comprehensive look yet at the utility of cardiac screening for young, competitive athletes—in this case, specifically for elite, adolescent British soccer players.
We’ve long known about the small risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD) among young, competitive athletes, but very few datasets have been assembled to look carefully at the value of cardiac screening in these athletes.
The Study
Over a 20-year period from 1996 through 2016, the English ..read more
Athlete's Heart Blog – Dr Larry Creswell
3y ago
Some readers here at the blog will remember that I once wrote a monthly column for Endurance Corner, a multisport coaching outfit. Many of the links to those articles are no longer active, as readers have pointed out. One of the most popular Endurance Corner articles was a 2010 article entitled “Caution! The Five Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore.” I thought I’d update the article here at the blog, and include an additional, sixth warning sign that athletes should also be aware of.
Over the years, I’ve noticed that my athlete friends seem to be very “in touch” with their bo ..read more
Athlete's Heart Blog – Dr Larry Creswell
3y ago
There can be tremendous value in getting a second opinion. I’m certain about that. At times, though, the process of getting a second opinion can cause unnecessary angst for patients and doctors, alike. It shouldn’t. Here’s my take.
What do we mean by a second opinion?
We’re talking about an additional opinion from a doctor who has not already been a part of things–somebody who did not offer the first opinion. Perhaps that’s obvious. Ordinarily, the process of getting a second opinion involves:
Gathering information (eg, records, test results) that ..read more