[Trombone-l] TIA And Trombone Practice

[James Meyer]

Having had a heart attack just over a year ago (a "minor" one they said, but
when it happens to you it isn't 'minor') and the cardiologist had some great
advice.  I would suggest to talk to a cardiologist about the effort required
to play (breathing, pressure on the vascular system, etc.).  If you happen
upon a cardiologist who played in the band in HS at least it will help.  I
was told to not play at all for a few weeks, then return to long tones a
mezzo mezzo and watch it from there as I added intensity.  Best of luck.

Jim


On 7/15/09 1:59 PM, "Chris Waage" <chris.waage at gmail.com> wrote:

> Call and talk with your doctor - far better to spend a few minutes with
> someone who intimately knows your health, rather than trusting generic
> advice from the Internet.  I'm not knocking Internet research, but it's much
> like asking the guy at the next table for advice.  You might get the best
> advice you've ever received, or it could be completely wrong.
> 
> Why risk your life?
> 
> Chris
> (Who spent the morning with his dad at the cardiologist for a checkup)
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> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Stan Brager <sbrager at verizon.net>
>> To: 'Trombone List' <trombone-l at samford.edu>
>> Sent: Wed, Jul 15, 2009 2:50 pm
>> Subject: [Trombone-l] TIA And Trombone Practice
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>> In the past several days, I've had 2 TIAs (mini-strokes). I went to my
>> health plan's emergency room where I was diagnosed. The doctor said that
>> since these were my first and my health is good, the was no need to keep me
>> for further study. I didn't tell him about my trombone playing, so my
>> question to you is "what advice would you give me about practicing?"
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>> Thanks in advance;
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>> Stan
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>> Stan Brager
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