Posted on 11/25/2022 6:11:14 AM PST by algore
A cardiologist competing in a California half marathon has saved the lives of two runners using CPR after watching one man collapse in front of him and another at the finish line after he'd completed the race.
Steven Lome had never witnessed anybody experience a cardiac arrest during a road race and did not expect to use his professional skills outside of work.
While running the Monterey Bay half Marathon in California on November 13 Lome was able to save the lives of two men in their 50s and 60s.
He recounted the miraculous feat on Twitter noting the 'crazy odds' of being at the right place at the right time for both men.
'What are the odds that two people have a cardiac arrest in one race? What are the odds they both make a full recovery? (Normally only 5 percent survive out of hospital cardiac arrest),' Lome wrote.
'I feel quite honored to work as a cardiologist and use my training for the benefit of others, but I never expected those skills to be needed in this manner outside of work.'
Both men said they felt healthy heading into the race but the fact that both survived can partially be attributed to the quick action of passersby who performed CPR and the availability of AEDs.
The incidents received national attention and offers lessons and reminders for runners of all abilities, Lome said after thanking medical volunteers on the site.
'Being alert and ready to bring an AED as fast as possible saved two lives. I still can't believe this happened.
'THIS is why we need to focus America on prevention of heart disease since the first symptom of heart disease in 1 out 3 people is sudden death like these two individuals almost succumbed to.'
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Have you ever seen a happy jogger? I never have.
Other forms of exercise are good as well.
“More millennials died in 2021 than American soldiers were killed in the Vietnam War.”
There is a high correlation with them being majorly dumb democrats too.
I also do yoga and meditation. (if meditation counts)
I’m training for Masters Track & Field and “compete” in volleyball.(It’s co-ed. I’m there to meet chicks...)
Jim Fixx.
Too soon?...
ROTFLMAO ...... The human heart is allotted so many heartbeats , Neal Armstrong said it. I ran six miles in the morning and six miles in the evening for my 23 year career in EOD and I feel fine ....fin.. fi... f..
Volleyball sounds like a great workout.
I like the solitude of running, we have beautiful trails in my area.
If I think my running days are over, biking will be next
Volleyball is a good workout, but I do it for fun and social reasons.
If you go running or biking in the woods, make sure to bring your phone.
Bust your ankle running, or crash biking it could be an issue.
Similar to running, swimming puts one in a solo zone if you will.
I daydream when swimming or biking. You hit that rhythmic breath and are in a zone of sorts.
Saw that yesterday... pretty good actually.
I trust my body is protected from the hazards of jogging with whiskey, meat pies, and laziness.
I believe that is scientifically accurate.
I recommend cocaine or crushed up lines of Adderall as well.
It levels one out...
I'm not part of the "in crowd", so tell me, what was the significance of the question in the movie?
I googled the film “Sneakers” and now I wonder why you are so enamored with a totally leftist propaganda film?
It seems to keep that rotten corpse in the whit house animated.
Doped up for appearances, in a coma in Delaware.
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