What A Day! Somewhat heavy snows overnight. Began shoveling the entire drive, got roughly half done before the back caught up with me. Decided to put the battery in Baby OJ finish the rest along with neighbors down the main rd. All was well till I shutoff while shooting the breeze. Poor O'l OJ just didn't want to start, thinking was the rod causing the issue like in late summer / early fall crawled under wiggled things around, no go. Removed the battery as I noted the dash indicators were just barely visible. Walked home gave the bat a quick tickle 10/15mins walked back down the rd. reinstalled OJ took off. I finished their drive, got back home preformed some investigative work, discovered the alt belt very loose, along with the alt itself looked to be at the end of its travel. I was going to just keep things as is till spring, however got the better of me, so I dugout a new belt proceeded to separate the main shaft which wasn't as bad as I'd been fearing. With my eyes failing everything kept going out of focus driving me crazy. Took me better part of the day to complete the job as the temp dropped 9f and the wind really came up (hi wind warnings for this evening). Anyways believe we'll be ready for the next storm. This evening the O'l chest is hurting to no end short of breath, I came out from under OJ earlier & was so off balance tripped over myself so many times lost count, fell up the stairs trying to get inside. With the chest doing its thing hopefully wake in the morning. Cross the fingers!
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I have no idea how old you are, but exertion, as you describe, could be a sign of a medical emergency. If you don't feel well after resting a bit, I would suggest going to the ER and getting checked out. They would prefer to tell you that you got there in time than to tell you later. I have a friend who is a retired EMT who ignored the symptoms and I convinced him that he should go to the ER and get checked out. He was having a heart attack and all of his training was interfering with his common sense. He had a bypass surgery and is doing great now. His Dr. told him had he waited another 24 hours, they might not have been able to save him.
well, Thank You, however, don't wish to spend any more time at the ER. I do enough of that already at the persistence of the visiting nurses when they visit. Thankfully, they've cut back some, giving me a chance to breath on my own for a change. Today, still recouping, very very tired, the arms ache like hell, rather black & blue looking, got all sorts of scratches / cuts all over the hand's forearms, however, I'm still breathing. Just so happened today the local minister wanted to drop by for a talk, wellness check, drop by for filling of the collection plate most likely. Luckily, was able to turn him away for the moment. He'll have his chance to get his hands on my carcass soon enough, don't need to be rushed. lol. Side note, I'm 92 yrs young.
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Shoveling snow is a serious business and I try to do as little of it as possible.
Shoveling snow is a physically demanding activity that requires considerable exertion, especially when dealing with layers of heavy, wet snow. The repetitive lifting and twisting motions involved in shoveling can put serious strain on the heart and cardiovascular system. For individuals who are not accustomed to regular exercise or who have underlying heart conditions, this burst of intense physical activity can trigger adverse cardiac events.
“Among the chief concerns associated with snow shoveling is the increased risk of heart attacks,” said, Howard Levitt, M.D., F.A.C.C., Medical Director Outpatient Cardiology, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway, RWJBarnabas Health facilities. “It’s a supply and demand issue. Your muscles are working harder than usual and need more oxygen. Your heart has to pump harder and faster to supply that oxygen. Exercise also constricts blood vessels, increasing blood pressure and the resistance on your heart as it tries to meet the increased demand for oxygen. This added stress on the heart can lead to the formation of blood clots or rupture plaque that has built up in the arteries.”
Snow shoveling can also precipitate other cardiovascular issues. These include angina, a condition characterized by chest pain or discomfort due to reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. There is an association between cold weather and physical exertion in triggering symptoms in susceptible individuals, possibly indicating an underlying heart problem that may require medical intervention.
“Shoveling snow may seem at first like a trivial task,” added Levitt. “But people with existing cardiovascular risk factors, including hypertension, diabetes, obesity, or a history of heart disease, should use caution. Older adults, who may already have compromised heart function, are especially vulnerable to the cardiac dangers of shoveling.”
The Hidden Cardiac Dangers of Shoveling Snow
For many, winter snow conjures images of sledding and hot cocoa. But beneath the beauty of the frosty landscape lies a hidden danger: the potentially serious cardiac risks posed by shoveling snow.
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Shoveling snow is a physically demanding activity that requires considerable exertion, especially when dealing with layers of heavy, wet snow. The repetitive lifting and twisting motions involved in shoveling can put serious strain on the heart and cardiovascular system. For individuals who are not accustomed to regular exercise or who have underlying heart conditions, this burst of intense physical activity can trigger adverse cardiac events.
“Among the chief concerns associated with snow shoveling is the increased risk of heart attacks,” said, Howard Levitt, M.D., F.A.C.C., Medical Director Outpatient Cardiology, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway, RWJBarnabas Health facilities. “It’s a supply and demand issue. Your muscles are working harder than usual and need more oxygen. Your heart has to pump harder and faster to supply that oxygen. Exercise also constricts blood vessels, increasing blood pressure and the resistance on your heart as it tries to meet the increased demand for oxygen. This added stress on the heart can lead to the formation of blood clots or rupture plaque that has built up in the arteries.”
Snow shoveling can also precipitate other cardiovascular issues. These include angina, a condition characterized by chest pain or discomfort due to reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. There is an association between cold weather and physical exertion in triggering symptoms in susceptible individuals, possibly indicating an underlying heart problem that may require medical intervention.
“Shoveling snow may seem at first like a trivial task,” added Levitt. “But people with existing cardiovascular risk factors, including hypertension, diabetes, obesity, or a history of heart disease, should use caution. Older adults, who may already have compromised heart function, are especially vulnerable to the cardiac dangers of shoveling.”
Damned reads like so many books. Been shoveling pretty much a lifetime. I rather enjoy it. Like anything has its risks. Living in a very rural setting, I prefer to be self-reliant as much as possible. Not as fast as I once was with the shoveling, luckily being retired, no great rush on my part having to get out each morn like others. Baby "OJ" was more the man killer having to crawl all over / under the machine just for a belt change out. Breaking bolts loose felt more strenuous than the shoveling. The eyes failing being close to blind really causes me to become very angry with myself most of all, just about each & every day. 4 times haven broken the back, cancer twice, along with supposedly two mini strokes, along with almost freezing to death one winter haven fallen in the snow down the drive, stuck there just about 24hrs overnight, what else could possibly go wrong? lol. Anyways, can't stop living at this point. Besides baby "OJ" needs me!Shoveling snow is a serious business and I try to do as little of it as possible.
The Hidden Cardiac Dangers of Shoveling Snow
For many, winter snow conjures images of sledding and hot cocoa. But beneath the beauty of the frosty landscape lies a hidden danger: the potentially serious cardiac risks posed by shoveling snow.www.rwjbh.org
Shoveling snow is a physically demanding activity that requires considerable exertion, especially when dealing with layers of heavy, wet snow. The repetitive lifting and twisting motions involved in shoveling can put serious strain on the heart and cardiovascular system. For individuals who are not accustomed to regular exercise or who have underlying heart conditions, this burst of intense physical activity can trigger adverse cardiac events.
“Among the chief concerns associated with snow shoveling is the increased risk of heart attacks,” said, Howard Levitt, M.D., F.A.C.C., Medical Director Outpatient Cardiology, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway, RWJBarnabas Health facilities. “It’s a supply and demand issue. Your muscles are working harder than usual and need more oxygen. Your heart has to pump harder and faster to supply that oxygen. Exercise also constricts blood vessels, increasing blood pressure and the resistance on your heart as it tries to meet the increased demand for oxygen. This added stress on the heart can lead to the formation of blood clots or rupture plaque that has built up in the arteries.”
Snow shoveling can also precipitate other cardiovascular issues. These include angina, a condition characterized by chest pain or discomfort due to reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. There is an association between cold weather and physical exertion in triggering symptoms in susceptible individuals, possibly indicating an underlying heart problem that may require medical intervention.
“Shoveling snow may seem at first like a trivial task,” added Levitt. “But people with existing cardiovascular risk factors, including hypertension, diabetes, obesity, or a history of heart disease, should use caution. Older adults, who may already have compromised heart function, are especially vulnerable to the cardiac dangers of shoveling.”
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Well, here we are with another couple snowstorms since my last report of Alt belt, banging myself up during its replacement etc. lol My right arm from elbow downward has been giving me lots of pain, had turned a nice dark shade of deep purple / black off & on since. Visiting nurse stopped by end of the weekend, upset with me, anyways long story shorter, besides my arse chewing, we've discovered, the arm not broken completely, however a spider web of cracks all the way down to the wrist area. Guess, won't be firing up baby "OJ" once today's storm over come Friday, along with this weekend's Nor'easter. On a good note, did try yesterday to shovel out the LP tank best I could. lol, today the arm changing colors for Valentines Day. I'm hoping eventually will change a nice shade of Kubota, as, I really prefer to blend in with baby "OJ", rather than stick out as some other off brand. Anyways, enjoy a shot of lone "cackles".