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20th April 2022, 20:04 | #164901 | |
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21st April 2022, 04:41 | #164902 |
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Morning all, apologies for my absence, I was back in hospital having more tests on the heart and lungs, another lung scan, bloods, a CT angiogram and yesterday a stress ECG treadmill where I was pushed to the max. I didn’t think I could run, but I did and managed it without getting any chest pain. Surviving the treadmill gave me a well needed boost!
With all of the results in, we met with the lead cardiologist and he gave us the diagnosis: Heart failure. But it was not all bad news, today I start on new life saving medication which will keep me going for many years. The new medication was approved in the USA and in the UK in March this year for people in “Heart Failure with fraction reduction” and it’s considered to be life saving. I have also been started on a new non-statin tablet (enzyme plant based) to take the bad cholesterol to below one mmol in addition to increasing the dosage of the statin I am already on. The angiogram showed some excess fluid in the heart but the new medication will push it out. The angiogram showed some calcium deposits in the heart but no blocked blood arteries. The scan showed no lung disease and the left lung is completely clear of fluid. The cardiologist gave me the all clear to fly to the UK. He will see me again in 2 weeks to see how I am doing. He is confident the new medication is going to be life saving and it will improve the quality of my life. Interestingly the new medication for heart failure was initially designed to treat type 2 Diabetes then research found it saved lives in patients with heart failure. Further research revealed it can be safely given to patients who do not have diabetes. How is everyone? |
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Morning Andrew, you did well to escape the COVID for so long, I heard there is a lot of it going around. We hope you will both be okay and pull through. Is your son going to cook for you, wait on you hand and foot?
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21st April 2022, 07:01 | #164904 | |
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That must have been a bit scary receiving that diagnosis? Looks like they have a robust treatment plan in place for you going forward. Out of interest, what is the name of the Type 2 diabetes medication you have been prescribed?
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21st April 2022, 07:04 | #164905 | |
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Morning all, cloudy & much cooler this morning, Back to the thicker cardigan.
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21st April 2022, 07:14 | #164906 |
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Morning all, a bright start to the day down this neck of the woods.
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21st April 2022, 07:23 | #164907 |
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Morning all.
And a bright start to the day here too . Ian, Are those the two broken MDF sides you've buttered and put on your plate? It'd keep the cost down so that maybe even the Rev could afford it . Off to a 5th birthday party soon. There will be much running, chasing and playing in the water. Hopefully photos later. Look after yourselves and enjoy the little things. |
21st April 2022, 07:35 | #164908 | |
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21st April 2022, 07:38 | #164909 |
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It’s a bright start to the day. Essential shopping today to Morrisons in Liskeard.
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21st April 2022, 07:59 | #164910 | |
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