It killed a freind of mine in his early 40’s. He felt like he had the flu. By the time he went to the hospital, in 12 hours he was dead.
Hope he fairs better.
When a virus attacks the heart tissue...
I did some checking on his bio, and he was a real hellion growing up, and even after. A lot of booze and drugs, which probably damaged his body to the point of his current health issues.
I know 2 guys who suffered from this. Ironically, they were employer and employee. The employee had flu and cold symptoms that did not respond to treatment. Finally, he was hospitalized and they discovered the cause, an infection which affected his heart. He had a heart valve transplant from a pig. The other guy, several years later, developed the same disease. He was saved by a transplanted valve from a human corpse.
I have a first cousin about my age who had her heart attacked by a virus. She was weakened to the point of being lifeless. They transplanted a heart from a black man who had been killed in a car crash. That was 15 to 20 years ago.
Even as a child she was not in good health, and her health is not good now. But she would have died many years ago if not for the transplant. She was able to complete enough years for a teacher retirement. It gives our family a little different perspective on the issue of race. She was lucky. I am afraid Randy Travis may not be so lucky.
Not that it matters at all, but I’d bet that alcohol usage was the root cause of his illness. Dont care at all for his music, but hope he gets better.
TMZ reported that the singer’s health deteriorated rapidly over the past several days after he developed what he thought was a cold. Travis was then airlifted to a hospital on Sunday, according to the site. ......
“Contrary to reports, Randy Travis has not undergone heart surgery. Travis is being treated for viral cardiomyopathy,” rep Kirt Webster said in a statement. “Travis was admitted into a Texas hospital on Sunday and underwent placement of an IMPELLA peripheral left ventricular assist device for stabilization prior to transferring hospitals.” ....
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