ALMANSOORI WIRELINE SERVICES FEBRUARY EDITION

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HEALTHY HEART FOR A

HEALTHY YOU

The heart is actually the powerhouse of the

circulatory system. Rhythmic contractions of

this muscular pump push blood along the

blood vessels to all parts of the body, even to

its far extremities, and back to the heart

again. The beating heart ensures that every

cell of the body has an uninterrupted supply

of food, oxygen, and other essentials. So

powerful is the heart that it can pump the

body´s entire blood volume of 5 liters (8.8

pints) around the body once every minute. On

average, it beats, or pumps, 70 times a minute

when the body is at rest, yet can increase this

rate if the body is active. Over a lifetime of

70 years, the heart beats some 2.5 billion

times without tiring or stopping for a rest.

Our hearts need to be healthy.

In our extremely busy life, we work under

extremely heavy stress. Simultaneously, we

are also looking for ways to lead a healthy

life. This is because, stress leads to various

health disorders that are a manifestation of

underlying imbalance in body and in mind.

relaxes to pump blood continuously to every

part of your body. If your heart muscle

becomes weak or stiff, your heart valves

develop problems, or other health conditions

reduce or change your heart's pumping ability,

it's called congestive heart failure (CHF).

Despite the name, having heart failure doesn't

mean that your heart is about to stop or has

stopped working.

With CHF, your heart isn't pumping enough

blood to meet your body's needs (low output),

or it's pumping at a pressure that's too high, so

that fluid backs up from your heart into your

lungs, ankles, abdomen, and other parts of your

body (fluid congestion). Some people with

heart failure can have both low output and

congestion.

Because shortness of breath is the most

common symptom of CHF, it's sometimes

confused with asthma or a "chronic cough."

The shortness of breath associated with CHF is

often worse when you're lying flat. You may

also notice swelling in your legs or ankles.

Arrhythmia

Arrhythmia means that your heart beats too

fast, too slow, or irregularly. There are many

types, but here are a few common ones. These

are:

Atrial Fibrillation, an irregular and often

rapid heartbeat

Paroxysmal Supraventricular Sachycardia

a fast heartbeat

Premature Ventricular Contractions

(PVCs), skipped heartbeats

Valvular Heart Disease

There are four different valves in the heart, and

each of them can develop problems.

A healthy heart can help your body to function

properly, and can pump blood to the rest of the

body while preventing heart attacks, strokes,

and certain diseases of the heart.

Common Heart Diseases:

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

This is the most common heart disease. It

occurs when bad cholesterol builds up plaque

in your heart's arteries.

In early stages, CAD has no symptoms. When

plaque gets large enough to block your blood

flow, you may feel symptoms like chest pain,

shortness of breath, and fatigue. Chest pain is a

more common symptom in men than in

women.

If plaque ruptures, a blood clot forms and

blocks an artery to your heart. Because the clot

blocks the artery, the blood can't deliver its

oxygen to part of your heart, so some of your

heart's muscle becomes damaged, perhaps

permanently. This is known as a myocardial

infarction, or heart attack .

Heart Failure

Your heart is a muscle, and it contracts and

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Sometimes children are born with heart valve

problems, but infections can also damage the

heart valves over time.

Aortic Aneurysms

The aorta is the large blood vessel that carries

blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

An aortic aneurysm is when the aorta

enlarges or develops a bulge, due to inherited

diseases or longstanding high blood pressure

or high cholesterol. Aortic aneurysms can

burst, and the consequences can be serious.

Heart problems at birth

Some children are born with heart defects. These problems may involve the valves, the vessels leading to and from the heart, or a hole between the pairs of heart chambers. Related Conditions:

Low blood pressure (hypotension)

Metabolic Syndrome

Peripheral Vascular Disease

Stroke

Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)

How to have a Healthy Heart?

Bad cholesterol or poor diet is something we

do from time to time. It is impossible to eat

healthy food all the time, but we can try to do

this without a doubt there are moments that

are difficult to avoid poor diet. Healthy eating

for your heart is something we all must do,

especially for those who have a high risk of

diseases of the heart and blood vessels.

We know this – a diet high in saturated fat

increase cholesterol, high cholesterol is

closely linked (risk) with heart disease. And

we also know that obese people have a high

risk for several diseases, including heart

disease. High in sodium increases blood

pressure, which causes inflammation and

even heart disease. Examples of foods high in

sodium include salt, cereals, canned foods,

soy sauce, spaghetti sauce and teriyaki sauce.

Practical ways to reduce fat in diet

Grill, steam, poach, bake, microwave, braise or

casserole food instead of frying or roasting

with extra fat.

Cook meat on a rack and allow fat to drain off.

Choose lean cuts of meat, trim off fat before

cooking. Eat smaller portions of meat. Extend

meat and poultry dishes by using pulses,

cereals and vegetables.

Avoid using meat products such as sausages,

beef burgers, pate. Watch out for the low fat

versions of these but remember they do still

contain fat.

Eat chicken, turkey and fish more often, these

contain less fat than red meat. Remove skin

from poultry.

Low fat sauces can be made by mixing

cornflower with skimmed milk or vegetable

stock.

Choose low fat spreads instead of ordinary

margarines or butter, use skimmed milk instead

of full cream milk (skimmed milk is not

suitable for children under 5 years of age).

Replace ordinary hard cheese with low fat or

reduced fat varieties e.g. cottage cheese. Use

low fat yoghurt or low fat fromage frais instead

of cream.

Exercise

The heart is a muscle that pumps blood around

the body, and like all muscles it needs

exercise/activity. Exercise is a good way to

stay healthy, without it the body becomes more

prone to illness and disease.

Facts about exercise

Exercise helps to burn excess calories and

helps people to lose weight. It has a direct

beneficial effect on the cholesterol and other

fats in the blood too.

Exercise improves the circulation and helps the

heart work more efficiently; this helps protect

against heart disease.

Exercise can strengthen bones and keep the

joints and muscles supple.

Exercise is a good stress reliever.

To help prevent heart disease and improve

your health in general. some tips and food in

the background is very good for the health of

the heart.

Eat Healthy

Choice of healthy oils and fats

Foods that contain saturated fat increases the

risk of heart disease. Found in butter, meat and

coconut oil even. You should avoid until their

cholesterol levels and are at a healthy weight.

Instead you can enjoy seafood and nuts of

alternative source of protein. After reaching a

healthy weight can some while can eat meat,

provided that it is possible to select a healthy

meat. You eat a lot of fish, but to eat

significant results herring, sardines and

salmon, which is a type of fish that contain

large amounts of Omega 3 essential fatty acids.

The monounsaturated fats in olive oil helps

protect the heart from heart disease. Olive oil is

an ideal choice for cooking or dressing.

Selection of carbohydrates

Eating for heart consists of staying away from

foods containing sugar such as candy, cookies,

tarts and cakes. Eating too much sugar isn’t

good for heart disease at all. Healthy

carbohydrates mean loaves of whole grain,

wheat pasta, brown rice, and plenty of

vegetables. You must make fruits and

vegetables, the main aspect of your diet.

To make the appropriate changes to your diet,

remember that you need time to become a

habit. Eating healthy is always good for the

body and the heart.

Lifestyle

Watching the food that is eaten is just one

important way to look after the arteries. Other

things are also important:

WEIGHT

SMOKING

BLOOD PRESSURE

EXERCISE

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Exercise helps people sleep.

Exercise can and should be enjoyable.

Exercise need not cost anything.

How to begin?

Anyone who has not exercised for a while,

should not over do it, begin slowly and

steadily.

Exercise does not have to be exhausting runs,

buying expensive equipment or joining a

health club. Building a brisk walk into the

daily routine can be enough to give the heart

the workout/activity it needs.

First Steps

Do some walking everyday.

Think twice before using the car or bus.

Use stairs instead of lifts or escalators.

Involve the family. Walking is good for

everyone, including children.

Whatever exercise is chosen make it

something that is enjoyable. There is no point

in doing something that will become a chore.

Activities such as walking, cycling or

swimming are easier to keep up as people

grow older, because the pace can be

controlled. Another suggestion is to explore

the local leisure centre. There will be plenty

of choices there for all fitness levels.

Keep fit classes are worth investigating.

Graduated exercises, preferably under

professional supervision are also worthwhile.

A Few Sensible Precautions

People with a history of heart disease, high

blood pressure, or who have not exercised

in a long time should consult the doctor

about exercise before they begin.

Do not indulge in vigorous outdoor

exercise in very hot or cold weather, or

within two hours of a heavy meal.

Always warm up.

Allow time for “cooling down” relaxation

after exercise.

Check the credentials of anyone offering

supervision as a trainer, coach or aerobic

dance instructor.

Remember People with respiratory problems or heart

disease should check with the doctor before

starting regular exercise. It is possible that

extra precautions may be needed.

Walk regularly and build up gradually. It may

take about 8 to 12 weeks to start to feel the

difference but it will be worth it.

TAKE IT IN YOUR STRIDE

Anyone who has not exercised for a while,

should follow this simple guide to build up

their walking power.

WEEKS 1 AND 2 – Brisk walking for 5 to 10

minutes, 2 or 3 times a week.

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WEEKS 3 AND 4 – Increase to 10 to 15

minutes, 2 or 3 times a week.

WEEKS 5 AND 6 – 15 to 20 minutes,

3 or 5 times a week.

When walking let the arms swing easily by the

sides. Walk fast enough to breathe deeply, but

not so fast that a conversation cannot take

place.

When 20 minutes brisk walking 5 times a week

is reached, gradually make the walks longer or

introduce a gradual climb into the walk.

Special equipment is not needed just a good

pair of strong and comfortable shoes (trainers,

for example) which support the heels and

arches.

Barmer, India offices, store, workshop and accommodation are all set. Though slickline operations technically started in 2012, Wireline

Barmer offices and camp are still under construction and now it’s finally ready for Slickline operations and personnel.

On 26th January, Mr. Casper, Senior Testing Engineer in Wintershall

Middle East visited Almansoori Wireline Workshop. Mr. Ali Bin Ali

showed them around and brief them on what Slickline can offer. Mr.

Casper promised that he will send us request for quotation for the

scope of work that they will soon have in Shuwaihat field.

Mr. Ahmad Hourani invited Mr. Mickey, Drilling Superintendent of

Marathon Oil (second left) and his Drilling team to Al Safadi

Restaurant in Erbil last 5th February. The invitation is a way of

gratitude for all his effort in convincing Ministry of Natural

Resources to extend our contract without going through another

bidding.

Mr. Krishnamurthy Gopinath was transferred from AlMansoori

Corporate Finance Department to AlMansoori Wireline Services in

October 2000 as Assistant Accountant and eventually promoted as

Accountant. After his 13 years of loyal service with Wireline he

finally decided to retire and go back to India.

We wish him the best and more relaxing life ahead . 4

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MSE Wireline dinner get together was held on 20th January at

Rainbow Steak House Restaurant in Hamdan St., Abu Dhabi City.

This is the first get-together of Wireline family in 2014. Seventy-three

Wireline personnel with their families attended on this night.

AlMansoori Volleyball Team, headed by Mr. Khair Azzam was

invited to play with ADCO Volleyball team as part of their get-

together on 18th February. There were raffle draw and

complementary gifts to all participants after the friendly game.

Mr. Ali Bin Ali, Wireline Project Manager for ADCO

contract celebrated his birthday last 1st December. Mr. Mohammed Seidawi, Wireline

Project Manager for ZADCO and ADMA

projects celebrated his birthday on 23rd

January.

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Received from ADCO on February 2, 2014

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AlMansoori Wireline team would like to congratulate the following personnel for receiving Excellent Feedback from ADCO,

HUNT OIL and DNO clients for meeting their expectations.

Received from HUNT OIL on February 5, 2014

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Received from ADCO on February 20, 2014

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MR. PARETHUKUTTY SHAHUDEEN, Emp. No. 00055 received his

20th year Service Award in January with Mr. Abdalla Rahuma, Mr.

Nabil Al Alawi and Mr. Khair Azzam.

MR. MOHAMMADRADHUWAN KARIYADAN, Emp. No. 00256

received his 5th year service award in January with Mr. Ali Bin Ali and

Mr. Nimer Al Abed.

MR. SANU MADHU, Emp. No. 00397 received his 1st year service

award in January with Mr. Mohammed Seidawi and Mr. Nimer Al

Abed.

MR. SAKHWAT ALI, Emp. No. 00412 received his 1st year service

award in February with Mr. Walid Abu Hishme.

JASHIR SHA ERAVULLY

Emp. No. 00492

JUNIOR OPERATOR – D

RISHAD BASHEER POOVATH

PARAMBIL

Emp. No. 00493

FIELD ENGINEER – C

AMRO JAMAL IBRAHIM SALEH

Emp. No. 00494

JUNIOR OPERATOR – D

MIR FAYAZ ALI

Emp. No. 00495

CHIEF OPERATOR

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-Ralph Waldo Emerson

MR. ARUNRAJ PUSHPARAJAN, Emp. No. 00451 received his 1st

year service award in February with Mr. Ali Bin Ali and Mr. Walid Abu-

Hishme.

ALWAYS ALMANSOORI

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