Category Archives: screening

As Exercise Or Training Load Increase Risk Of Injury Climbs Exponentially So Monitor Your Body And Especially Your Pulse Daily

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Kevin Morgan

“The primary cause of unhappiness is never the situation but your thoughts about it.” “Awareness is the greatest agent for change.” Eckhart Tolle, A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose Hi folks! Thanks for stopping by! Endurance training is … Continue reading →

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Why Is FitOldDog Competing In The Lake Placid Ironman Again With His Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Stent Graft?

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

FitOldDog’s advice is to live life to the full, and how he does this, using the Lake Placid Ironman to explore safe exercise for better health after abdominal aortic surgery, is explained in a short video by Meghan Truesdell. Continue reading →

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Reduce Your Risk Of Premature Death By Having Your Aorta Scanned For Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Or Your Parent’s, Or Your Grandparent’s Aortas

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

FitOldDog’s advice is that when it comes to abdominal aortic aneurysms and other major health risks, that a stitch in time saves nine, so don’t forget to have an AAA scan or encourage your loved ones to do so. Continue reading →

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LRP1 Gene - Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Discovery And Do You Have AAA+Dyslipidemia?

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Kevin Morgan

The LRP1 gene, that has just been linked to abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), lies in a network associated with lipid metabolism and I have, in addition to AAA, a severe form of dyslipidemia that has only consistently responded to intense exercise. Could these conditions be mechanistically linked? Occam’s razor says “Yes!” Continue reading →

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Regular Health Screening Should Be Part Of Your Exercise Program And It Can Save Your Life

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Kevin Morgan

  Hi folks, The number of health screens of which you can avail yourself in order to extend your life span is increasing steadily. You should explore your family history for your own specific risks, and not wait for the … Continue reading →

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AAA Screening For All Men Over 65 (What About Women?): Well Done NHS - What Is Happening In The US of A?

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Kevin Morgan

Hi folks, I just read this on the British (or is it English? This turned out to be an important distinction when I lived in Scotland!) Aortic Dissection Support Group site: “In the UK, the NHS (National Health Service) have … Continue reading →

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It Would Appear That Rigid AAA-Stent Grafts Can Induce Life-Threatening Hypertension Which Is Correctable

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Kevin Morgan

  Hi folks, This is a follow-up to previous posts on my stent-induced hypertension, as new data have come in - another case. This is a potentially critical aspect of AAA-stent graft placement, which can be life saving, but a … Continue reading →

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