Comments on: How To (Almost) Kill Yourself On a Smart Trainer – Episode 2

By: Simon

Simon — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 18:52:35 +0000

Your story is an inspiration. I have riding friends who have suffered heart issues and come back successfully. Wonderful to see how you have worked through it and are riding to a fulfilling level again.

By: deborah nixon

deborah nixon — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 17:07:22 +0000

Wow!! That was an amazing read. Thanks so much for sharing. It was very interesting. So glad you’re getting back to previous you,

By: anthony peruzzo

anthony peruzzo — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 16:28:20 +0000

i learned I had a bicuspid valve right around when COVID hit as well. I have not yet had to have it replaced, but reading your article, in some ways felt like reading my story. Glad you have things sorted out and can continue to ride.

By: Boyd

Boyd — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 04:26:12 +0000

Great article. Thanks for sharing. I had a heart attack following a one hour training session on my ERG bike, back in February 2020. After a quick stent and 4 days in the hospital, I was back to riding in about a month. I had a “false alarm” after a hard finish in a Zwift race in fall 2023. I think I finished 4th, but my wife called for an ambulance as I didn’t feel “normal” following that race. A quick cath at the hospital confirmed that my heart looks great. So I was left wondering, what is my excuse for missing the podium?

By: Tom

Tom — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 22:37:18 +0000

If you have a family history of heart disease or are concerned about arterial plaque there is a low-cost test called CT-Calcium Score. This is not covered in the US by insurance but runs about $150. Based upon family history, Primary Care Doctor suggested I get this test done. My scan “lit-up” with a high level of plaque. Now I know. My new best friend is my cardiologist who I see every six months.

By: Maggie

Maggie — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 15:19:55 +0000

Thanks for your informative and inspirational story! Heart conditions are part of my birth families history, so I take heart health seriously and have a GP who listens to my concerns.Good to be in the know! Ride On!

By: TheBuddyOTE

TheBuddyOTE — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 14:10:36 +0000

Out of curiosity: how long in minutes do you have to travel to the next hospitals: a) in which can be done a basic medical examination like 12 lead ECG, blood lab test with Troponin enzymes CK&BNP…, CXR, Echocardiogram. b) advanced acute care hospital with cardiac surgery. Furthermore: Was there any sign of elevated Troponin levels in the initial Lab test.
Thank You! Great article!