This illness forced him to be hospitalized more than 20 times and to undergo surgery. I know the details.
The bodybuilder Franklin Aribeanaa Houston resident and member of the International Federation of Fitness and Bodybuilding, recently revealed the struggle she experienced due to a rare heart condition.
It took Aribeana more than 15 years to realize that this unusual disease had a specific trigger: drinking water. The first encounter with symptoms was in 2007. Franklin Aribeana, aged 18, fainted on a golf course after consuming cold water on a hot summer day. “I took a sip of cold water and the next thing I knew I was literally running out of blood. chest palpitations. “They took off my shirt and you could see my heart literally beating out of my chest, and then I passed out,” he declared in an interview with the American media ABCNews.
This experience marked a before and after in Aribeana’s life. After this episode she had a long series of visits to the emergency room, various treatments and speculations. “It was a day I will never forget,” she said.
Throughout his life, Aribena continued to experience similar episodes, under similar circumstances. She described another event at the gym: “I took a drink of cold water. As I was settling in, I felt the double whammy.”
Franklin Aribeana
What is the strange heart disease that the famous American bodybuilder suffers from?
Nearly 15 years after his first incident, the bodybuilder and his team of doctors were able to identify the underlying cause of his condition. Drinking ice water was linked to genetic mutation which was also identified in his sister and his father. This mutation is associated with atrial fibrillation (Afib), a condition that disrupts the heart’s electrical signals. This causes it to beat in an irregular and uncoordinated manner.
The Afib of Aribeana was activated by the contact of cold water with the vagus nerve, crucial in regulating heart rate. This reaction became dangerous due to his genetic predisposition. Thus, it caused an erratic heartbeat and a dramatic drop in blood pressure, which caused fainting.
Fortunately, this disease was diagnosed in time. This allowed effective treatment through ablation. This causes the connection between the vagus nerve and the heart to be interrupted. Thus, his health is good, although he continues to treat Afib with medications.
Today Ariabeana is not only recovered, but also took an active role in the awareness about your condition. “If you feel something, don’t be afraid to tell your parents. Don’t be afraid to tell your doctor the next time you go to an appointment, or if you feel like it’s emergency-related enough, don’t be afraid to go to the doctor.” emergency room,” reflected Franklin Aribeana.
Source: Ambito
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