There is the direct link, potential vascular and myocardial impacts of infection, and indirect link where people may have delayed medical check-ups or slipped into bad lifestyle habits during the pandemic.
But I concur, rates of non-communicable disease now need to be watched closely.
Nevertheless, both these points extend beyond three newsworthy instances. Three instances do not make a trend, and their similarities (in temporality and aetiology) may be no more than pure chance.
It’s not common, especially if you’re talking ECGs and x-rays etc which are a bit more involved than your average GP clinic can do.
Once a year i have to get a blood test to check my vaccination levels are all still ok to safely work with bats. While I’m there, i ask them to check my blood pressure, listen to my heart (there’s some hereditary issues running thorugh my dad’s side of the family), basically do a full set of blood tests just as a checkup - cholesterol and blood sugar, bowel and prostate cancer markers etc etc. But i suspect many people (blokes especially) don’t even do that much.
Work with bats you say?
works for Gray-Nicolls
The stats on cardiac events of all ages is going to be very interesting over the next couple of years.
holy ■■■■ i’d always assumed you were mid to possible late 30’s. there you go.
Best to Dean.
Uncertain if it would’ve prevented what happened but come 40, it’s worth doing a full medical every 2-3 years converging at 50 where every year or 2 could save your life. Some serious heart related issues are asymptomatic fir example.
I lost my best friend in 2020. He was 45. It may have saved him. I hope his death might save others. I hope you understand.
Just checked out some birthdates. I hope Michael Long has been looking after himself.
Not trying to out do you but my young bloke had it at 12 months.
He’s fine but we still haven’t recovered 10 years later!
I asked because I’ve been doing an annual health screening for the last 15 years in either HK or Thailand - These screenings pick up any early health ‘markers’ and can lead to further investigations if necessary.
Do it!
I had mine done lucky came back 38 I’m still bit younger though
It’s a pretty good idea to have a comprehensive annual checkup and scan. The earlier you can detect a serious health problem the better, and it’s something that easy to slack off on. Mate of mine is dealing with a fairly widespread cancer right now after ignoring early signs for a bit too long.
Is that a govt program, or is it something you do on your own initiative?
If your 40 or older I strongly suggest you minimise the booze, minimise the fat in your diet and cholesterol and seriously do some sort of vigorous exercise for 30-45 minutes and day.
Ps I also take aspirin to thin my blood to help against stroke, however see your doctor get advice, I’m not a medical expert just going on what I’ve been told.
Also rid of any controllable stress out of your life.
Hmmm another JAB statistic!
Yeah don’t support this club and you’ll all live about 5 to 10 more years.
I highly doubt this is a causitive factor to heart disease with a whole foods diet in the absence of energy toxicity.
Everyone is responsible for their health, and to do their own research, of course.
I do it on my own initiative - Assumed it would be a popular option In Australia with a strong Medicare system.
Fark me fellas…if your over 50 and have had covid, seems like any signs of issues with your heart go straight to hospital
Same here. I decided to start doing a full medical every year around the time of my birthday. This year is my 15th year straight of doing it. Gives great piece of mind and gives you a chance of detecting a major issue early.
Lol