Climbing 5642m for Syncope
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I am getting ready to climb Mount Elbrouz, 5642m in September 2018 and I want to dedicate this effort to people with syncope. Syncope, or fainting is a transient loss of consciousness that might be caused by a harmless state (fatigue, etc) as well as a life-threatening condition, i.e. heart rhythm issue. It is not easy to live with syncope when it’s unexplained. It’s difficult to make long-term plans, advance in sports and undertake challenges.
Continuous heart monitoring (a small implantable device that I wear in my chest) helped to rule out the cardiac origin of my fainting. My condition could be finally managed, and I could get back to active life. Thanks to a special training program developed in close collaboration with my cardiologist and sport coach I was able to get fit for the mountain challenge.
I will be climbing Mt Elbrouz for people with syncope to raise awareness about this health condition and help them get diagnosed. I ask for 5642 $ (1$ for each meter of altitude), 2500 $ of which will be used to fund my expedition and the rest will be donated to a patient association.
Please donate and spread a word among your friends!
I'll share updates (pictures, videos, posts) on my progress and results of my expedition in September with all contributors!
Irina
Continuous heart monitoring (a small implantable device that I wear in my chest) helped to rule out the cardiac origin of my fainting. My condition could be finally managed, and I could get back to active life. Thanks to a special training program developed in close collaboration with my cardiologist and sport coach I was able to get fit for the mountain challenge.
I will be climbing Mt Elbrouz for people with syncope to raise awareness about this health condition and help them get diagnosed. I ask for 5642 $ (1$ for each meter of altitude), 2500 $ of which will be used to fund my expedition and the rest will be donated to a patient association.
Please donate and spread a word among your friends!
I'll share updates (pictures, videos, posts) on my progress and results of my expedition in September with all contributors!
Irina
Organizer
Irina Evstifeeva Douget
Organizer
Morges, VD