The Athletic Heart and the Ramin Manshadi Heart Program
Exercise not only helps us feel better but look better, but in fact it helps shape up our cardiovascular system as well. The heart becomes very efficient in its function and the arteries become healthier. In fact regular exercise helps in improving hypertension and even delay diabetes. This is why we need to be engaged in routine exercise. My definition of an athlete is anyone that does routine exercise whether it is at the professional level or basic level. In general exercise can induce and bring to light hidden cardiovascular disease states. If the athlete is older, then he may have a hidden underlying coronary artery disease that can suddenly manifest itself in sudden cardiac arrest. If the athlete is younger than 35 years of age, then there may be a hidden underlying structural heart disease such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy that can lead to sudden cardiac death.
My advice to all who are athletes is to be a smart athlete. Know your body. If you have any symptoms of chest pain, shortness of breath that is beyond normal, sudden passing out spells, feeling of palpitations with or without exercise, dizziness, a family history of heart disease or sudden death, then make sure that you ask for assistance from a physicians who is well versed in the field of Cardiovascular medicine
The AED program: What can you do to help? Placing AEDs in schools can significantly reduce the chance of dying from sudden cardiac death. My goal is to place AEDs in at least 90% of high schools in California within 3 years. Given that the educational system is going through tough times and can not afford to do this, I am utilizing various avenues to raise awareness and funds to be able to make this a reality. I originally thought of this after I noted that there were two SCDs within a month in the Sacramento High Schools; this along with the push from American College of Cardiology president's message for "The year of the Patient, " lead to a very successful dinner symposium with elite athletes, High school through University representatives, and the media. The critics raised a question as to how I will be able to raise the money to do this. Because of this challenge, I have taken upon myself to make this happen.
The following year in collaboration with Dameron Hospital and Saint Jude Medical, I was able to donate 8 AEDs to the local high schools. However, my job is not done yet.
If anyone is interested to help in whatever capacity, please email me at r.manshadi@drmanshadi.com
If anyone would like to donate money to help me place AEDs in our schools, I have made collaboration with St. Joseph's Medical Center's Foundation called St. Joseph's Foundation. They are helping me purchase and donate AEDs. Remember, every donation is tax deductible! For more information on the Foundation, please visit:
CMA did a feature on Dr. Manshadi’s work
The Athletic Heart and the Ramin Manshadi Heart Program
Exercise not only helps us feel better but look better, but in fact it helps shape up our cardiovascular system as well. The heart becomes very efficient in its function and the arteries become healthier. In fact regular exercise helps in improving hypertension and even delay diabetes. This is why we need to be engaged in routine exercise. My definition of an athlete is anyone that does routine exercise whether it is at the professional level or basic level. In general exercise can induce and bring to light hidden cardiovascular disease states. If the athlete is older, then he may have a hidden underlying coronary artery disease that can suddenly manifest itself in sudden cardiac arrest. If the athlete is younger than 35 years of age, then there may be a hidden underlying structural heart disease such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy that can lead to sudden cardiac death.
My advice to all who are athletes is to be a smart athlete. Know your body. If you have any symptoms of chest pain, shortness of breath that is beyond normal, sudden passing out spells, feeling of palpitations with or without exercise, dizziness, a family history of heart disease or sudden death, then make sure that you ask for assistance from a physicians who is well versed in the field of Cardiovascular medicine
The AED program: What can you do to help? Placing AEDs in schools can significantly reduce the chance of dying from sudden cardiac death. My goal is to place AEDs in at least 90% of high schools in California within 3 years. Given that the educational system is going through tough times and can not afford to do this, I am utilizing various avenues to raise awareness and funds to be able to make this a reality. I originally thought of this after I noted that there were two SCDs within a month in the Sacramento High Schools; this along with the push from American College of Cardiology president's message for "The year of the Patient, " lead to a very successful dinner symposium with elite athletes, High school through University representatives, and the media. The critics raised a question as to how I will be able to raise the money to do this. Because of this challenge, I have taken upon myself to make this happen.
The following year in collaboration with Dameron Hospital and Saint Jude Medical, I was able to donate 8 AEDs to the local high schools. However, my job is not done yet.
If anyone is interested to help in whatever capacity, please email me at r.manshadi@drmanshadi.com
If anyone would like to donate money to help me place AEDs in our schools, I have made collaboration with St. Joseph's Medical Center's Foundation called St. Joseph's Foundation. They are helping me purchase and donate AEDs. Remember, every donation is tax deductible! For more information on the Foundation, please visit:
CMA did a feature on Dr. Manshadi’s work