As a Pathologist, "FitOldDog wonders!" The work of Bill Cook and colleagues led to the magic of Rupert, my Cook Zenith Stent Graft. What are the underlying mechanisms of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)? I can't solve this one with a coat hanger! You'll Need A Team To Work It Out! The five whys. A great approach to problem solving. Why me? Forget it Morgan, and grow up. You're damn lucky to be ... Read more
I'm aware of aging every day! Aging awareness day made me smile. We face aging everyday. Ironman saved my aging and keeps me going. Thank goodness I'm back in training. Wonderful 75th birthday party behind me. US National Aging Awareness Day is on September 18th. Had no idea! 2017, a tough year, with two major surgeries and pneumonia. However! Once you've worked out what to do, DO IT! This thought ... Read more
Running Treatment for Calf Claudication Running clearly improved my calf pain! clau·di·ca·tion noun A condition in which cramping pain in the leg is induced by exercise, typically caused by obstruction of the arteries. You might think an average run pace of 13:09 is glacial, but I'm delighted that my running is finally coming back. I still had to stop for 10-20 paces each half-mile. This was to allow ... Read more
Progressive Popliteal Artery Occlusion It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent. It is the one that is most adaptable to change. – Charles Darwin (attributed to!) Pronating on purpose in response to progressive right popliteal artery occlusion. It's worth a try, don't you think? This blockage sure is messing with my run. Claudication occurs in response to ... Read more
Incorporating Elliptical Trainer Aortic disease requires a wise approach to training. Incorporating elliptical trainer sessions into my 'save my aorta' training has the advantage of Zero impact Minimal hip flexion, with is good for the stability of my iliac artery stent grafts Can do a whole-body workout Progress is easily measured Can provide a solid core strengthening aspect My job is to ... Read more
Water Running? Boring but Great for Peripheral Vascular Disease? You're never alone with peripheral vascular disease. I'm happily dealing with three issues, when it comes to staying in my beloved sport, Ironman. It's a puzzle, rather than a disaster. More importantly, Willbe wonders what this has to do with giving him more walks and treats? There are three critical items to address: My common ... Read more
AAA Stent Benefit Risk Assessment Physician (veterinarian) heal thyself. Modified from Luke 4:23 (King James Version) Time for me to do my own Sport Benefit-Risk assessment. But first an important little story, from an excellent book on how to prepare for old age, by Bernard Otis. A tale that many of you probably know already, but it was new to me: "What better example can I provide than the poem my friend ... Read more
Living With A Stent Graft Welcome! Hi! My goal is to provide you with the resources to you need to get your life back on track. There are lots of helpful people out there, so don't despair. Start talking to fellow travelers on the road to happiness, in spite of everything. One of the best places to start is Facebook, believe it or not. kev I expect you're here because you're living with a stent of some ... Read more
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