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To: Battle Axe

I had an heart catheterization at age 50 they day after I had a bad (really good) bowl of Chili. The doctor insisted. I had it and had no problems whatsoever. I kinda think it ought to be like the “over 50” colonascopy. If you make it 50 you ought to know what condition your heart is in.

One person mentioned a non-invasive test that would show coronary artery disease. I think a lot of that is actually caused by infection which should be detectable also.


46 posted on 08/22/2011 6:32:48 AM PDT by Belasarius (Yet man is born unto trouble, as the sparks fly upward. Job 5:2-7)
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To: Belasarius; Battle Axe

See my post # 16...

Its called the Cardiac Dopplar of the carotid artery. It that (sonogram) shows a lot of blockage, there is probably blockage everywhere else. I am not thrilled about going right to a catherization, that’s invasive.

and i am an expert...Cause I stayed at a Holiday Inn last night..ha.


47 posted on 08/22/2011 9:45:34 AM PDT by Recovering Ex-hippie (where is the Great Santini when we need him??)
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