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Managing Brugada Type 1: A Heart-Healthy Approach

Understanding Brugada Type 1 Brugada Type 1 is a heart condition that affects the heart's electrical signals, leading to abnormal rhythms (arrhythmias). Managing it requires a combination of medication, a heart-healthy diet, and safe physical activities.

Heart-Healthy Diet

Electrolytes: Include magnesium (leafy greens, nuts), potassium (bananas, avocados), and calcium (dairy, tofu).

Omega-3s: Add fatty fish like salmon and plant sources like flaxseeds.

Anti-Inflammatory Foods: Prioritize colorful fruits, vegetables, and whole grains such as quinoa.

Low Sodium: Avoid processed foods and use herbs/spices to reduce salt.

Healthy Fats: Use olive oil and avocados, and limit trans fats and red meat.

Avoid Stimulants: Reduce caffeine and alcohol intake to prevent arrhythmias.

Safe Physical Activities

Low-Intensity: Walking, swimming, and light cycling are safe options.

Light Resistance: Use light weights or do bodyweight exercises.

Stretching: Stretch regularly, or try yoga, Pilates, or tai chi.

Moderate Exercise: Incorporate short sessions of brisk walking or light jogging.

Cool Down: Gradually lower your heart rate after exercising.

Activities to Avoid

HIIT: High-intensity interval training should be avoided.

Endurance Sports: Avoid long-duration activities like marathons.

High-Intensity Sports: Stay away from sports like soccer and basketball.

Heavy Lifting: Limit heavy weights to avoid heart strain.

Exercise in Heat: Be cautious in hot weather and stay hydrated.

Easy Lifestyle Changes

Heart-Healthy Diet: Focus on fresh produce, whole grains, and lean proteins.

Regular Check-Ups: Keep up with doctor visits and monitor symptoms.

Safe Exercise: Stick to low-intensity physical activities and include stretching.

Stress Management: Practice relaxation techniques like deep breathing.

Limit Stimulants: Reduce caffeine and alcohol, and avoid smoking.

Monitor Heart Rate: Use a heart rate monitor during exercise.

Educate Yourself: Learn about Brugada Type 1 and inform loved ones.

Avoid High-Risk Activities: Skip high-intensity and extreme heat workouts.

Follow Medical Advice: Take medications as prescribed and consult your doctor.

These lifestyle adjustments can help you manage Brugada Type 1 effectively and lead a balanced, healthy life.

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Brugada syndrome is a disease that causes an abnormal heart rhythm in the heart's lower chambers. This irregular heartbeat can cause fainting and lead to sudden cardiac death (SCD).

Brugada syndrome is a rare genetic disease. Brugada syndrome is more common in males than females. In fact, men are 8 to 10 times more likely than women to have the condition.

Go through the video to know more about this disease. Learn more about heart health conditions and how to resolve them by following  @corrieluscardiology.

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Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.

[microcosmfortwo]

the path well trodden

For whoever wishes to save his nefesh will lose it. But whoever loses his nefesh on my account will save it. - Lukas 9:24, Orthodox Jewish Bible (OJB)

With the exception of 11.25 million doctors in the world, barely anyone else knows what these mean at first glance. 

They simply exist as squiggly lines on a page. 

For 37 million people in the world, these lines brusquely impose limits on their life spans. Ironically, these lines don’t bring about clear definition; they spell out the shadow of uncertainty each of these 37 million individuals live with till their time is up. 

My mentor is somewhere in there. 

Those who know him have been indelibly changed by his humility and sincerity. Many more have been blessed by a deep and introspective wisdom that belies his physical age. 

Before being called to serve, the only thing he was serving was detention and punishment. A rather delinquent youth, he spent his time finding all sorts of manners and ways to beat the system. Eventually, he landed in some serious hot soup, warranting a long stint of corrective work order. 

I imagine few at that time would have ever thought he would become the man he is today. 

Fast forward to 4 years ago, while knee-deep in training for his specialty of choice, he would then be diagnosed with Brugada syndrome, and have his life course bumped in a totally different direction. 

According to Wikipedia,

“ Brugada syndrome (BrS) is a genetic disease that is characterised by abnormal ECG findings and an increased risk of sudden cardiac death. It is the major cause of sudden unexplained death syndrome (SUDS), also known as sudden adult death syndrome (SADS). This condition is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern and manifests itself more commonly in males.”

It was at this juncture of his life (or just prior), that I got to know him, while serving overseas in India. I saw how shaken he was, how broken he was, and how he let God put him back together, although together didn’t mean putting the eggshell fragments back together like an egg once more. 

He had to give up his specialty of choice, he lost the ability to enjoy sports, the AICD (automated implanted cardio-defibrillator) kept him awake at night and gradually caused his left hand to grow weak through strain on his shoulder. The AICD is a tiny contraption placed just under the left collarbone that deliver a shock to the heart whenever it detects fatal rhythms, in this case triggered by the Brugada syndrome. In summary, it is his one hope to live through the night. 

In due course, this would play a major factor in his relationships too, with partners, friends, colleagues and family. 

I saw how in his time of greatest need, having lost his hope, purpose and trajectory in life, he just knelt and lay it all at the feet of Jesus, how he yielded everything he held onto before the diagnosis, in exchange for something different. 

A man who lives everyday with the very real uncertainty of not knowing whether that day is indeed his last, has much to teach. 

And so I asked him to mentor me, knowing that he too, was big on mentorship and was asking God for mentees too. 

4 years on, God has multiplied his ministry, lifted him up in his job, forged new relationships that are sealed despite the real lack of “forever”, and granted him wisdom that overflows in humility and astuteness. 

While the nefesh here refers to life, sentient life, I have found another Hebrew homonym that refers to “a Semitic monument placed near a grave so as to be seen from afar”. We are all in the business of accumulating things to be known for, to be “seen from afar”. I have here a man who seeks not to build his own nefesh, because ultimately, it ends up near a grave, to be forgotten with the passage of time. His eyes are set on things eternal, rendering the nefesh irrelevant. 

This is the man whose path well trodden I follow after, just as he follows along the same path after Jesus. 

Thank you for pushing me to become a cell leader when I was so fearful. for hearing my confessions of sin and being both quick to censure me and yet show me how to get out of the woods for praying for me for being frank with me about my choice of life partner for teaching me to be generous, in the trust of His provision for setting the example of being honest about personal sin, in neither self-persecutory nor self-glorifying manners. for sifting out what really counts in our practice as physicians for hearing my failures and encouraging me for showing me what it is to be a man of God, a mentor, friend and physician.

Above all, thank you for showing me who Jesus really is. 

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Brugada Syndrome - SMACC PK

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Something rad..Being able to LIVE.

 Found this article on ICD's, and wanted to share it with the Tumblr-verse.  Vive la robo-heart!

This is a great article that is very informative about what exactly an ICD is, why someone would need one, and exactly what it does to help potentially save a person's life.

An ICD uses electrical pulses or shocks to help control life-threatening, irregular heartbeats, especially those that could cause sudden cardiac arrest.

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Brugada Type 1: Best Diet and Safe Physical Activity Guide

Living with Brugada Type 1 means making careful lifestyle choices to support heart health. While medical treatment is essential, both a healthy diet and safe physical activity play vital roles in managing your condition.

This guide covers a heart-friendly diet and offers dos and don’ts for physical activity to help you stay active while minimizing risks.

Understanding Brugada Type 1

Brugada Type 1 is a heart condition that disrupts the electrical signals in your heart, increasing the risk of irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias). With proper management—through medication, diet, and exercise—you can live a full life while reducing the risk of complications.

Key Focus Areas for a Heart-Healthy Diet and Safe Physical Activities

Electrolyte Balance Maintaining proper electrolyte balance is crucial for heart health. Include magnesium-rich foods like leafy greens, nuts, and seeds, along with potassium-rich options such as bananas, avocados, and sweet potatoes. Calcium can be sourced from dairy, tofu, and leafy greens. Staying hydrated is essential to keeping electrolytes balanced, which helps regulate heart function.

Omega-3s for Heart Health Omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation and support cardiovascular health. Fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, and sardines are excellent sources. For plant-based alternatives, include flaxseeds, chia seeds, and walnuts in your diet.

Anti-Inflammatory Foods Reducing inflammation is key for heart health. Opt for a diet rich in colorful fruits and vegetables, such as berries, leafy greens, and bell peppers. Whole grains like brown rice, quinoa, and oats offer additional anti-inflammatory benefits and fiber for a healthier heart.

Low Sodium To avoid high blood pressure and other heart risks, limit your sodium intake. Avoid processed foods, and instead, use herbs and spices to flavor your meals.

Healthy Fats Focus on consuming healthy fats by incorporating olive oil, avocados, and nuts into your diet. These should replace unhealthy trans fats commonly found in fried and processed foods. Also, limit red meat intake, which is high in saturated fats.

Avoid Stimulants Minimize your consumption of caffeine and alcohol, as these can trigger arrhythmias and negatively affect your heart. Moderation or complete avoidance is recommended for heart safety.

Safe Physical Activities

Low-Intensity, Steady-State Exercises Engaging in low-intensity, steady-state exercises such as walking, swimming, light cycling, or yoga helps maintain a stable heart rate and improves overall cardiovascular health. These activities are gentle but effective in supporting heart function.

Light Resistance Training Incorporate light resistance exercises like using light weights or bodyweight exercises (squats, push-ups). These help build strength without spiking your heart rate, making them safe for heart conditions like Brugada Type 1.

Stretching and Flexibility Gentle stretching, Pilates, or tai chi are excellent for improving flexibility and promoting relaxation, reducing tension and stress on your heart.

Short, Moderate-Intensity Workouts Short bursts of moderate-intensity exercise, such as brisk walking or light jogging for 20-30 minutes, are beneficial for cardiovascular health without overexerting the heart. Always ensure to monitor your heart rate.

Cool Down After Exercise After exercising, it’s crucial to cool down properly. Gradually lowering your heart rate after physical activity helps reduce the risk of arrhythmias.

Activities to Avoid

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) HIIT exercises cause rapid heart rate spikes, which can trigger dangerous arrhythmias. It's best to avoid workouts with intense, quick bursts of activity.

Endurance Sports Prolonged physical exertion, such as marathon running or triathlons, puts too much strain on the heart, increasing the risk of arrhythmias.

High-Intensity Team Sports Sports like soccer or basketball require sudden, intense bursts of movement, which can elevate your heart rate too quickly. This may pose a risk for those with Brugada Type 1.

Heavy Weightlifting Lifting very heavy weights can spike your blood pressure and heart rate, increasing the chance of arrhythmias. Stick to lighter weights to maintain safety.

Exercising in Excessive Heat Heat and dehydration can affect your body’s electrolyte balance, raising the risk of arrhythmias. Be cautious when exercising outdoors, especially in hot weather, and stay hydrated.

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