Are Runners at a Higher Risk of Undetected Heart Issues?

The warning signs are more subtle with otherwise healthy people

Walter Rhein
Runner's Life
Published in
5 min readFeb 16, 2021

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I worry about our healthcare system. You go in for your yearly checkup and the doctor says, “Do you feel okay?”

“Yes.”

Then he knocks on your stomach twice and shows you the door. “I’m sure you’re fine, see you…

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Walter Rhein
Runner's Life

I have 10+ years experience as a certified English and Physics teacher. 20+ years of experience as an editor, journalist, blogger and novelist.