Please FReepmail me if you want on or off my ‘miscellaneous’ ping list.
Posted on 11/13/2004 10:36:32 AM PST by My Favorite Headache
Cheney rushed to hospital
That can't really be from John Kerry. There was no mention of Vietnam.
Read up on CHF, you need to know the facts:
--- - - --- ------- ------- ------
Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive heart failure (CHF), or heart failure, is a condition in which the heart can't pump enough blood to the body's other organs. This can result from
narrowed arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle — coronary artery disease.
past heart attack, or myocardial infarction, with scar tissue that interferes with the heart muscle's normal work.
high blood pressure.
heart valve disease due to past rheumatic fever or other causes.
primary disease of the heart muscle itself, called cardiomyopathy.
heart defects present at birth — congenital heart defects.
infection of the heart valves and/or heart muscle itself — endocarditis and/or myocarditis.
The "failing" heart keeps working but not as efficiently as it should. People with heart failure can't exert themselves because they become short of breath and tired.
As blood flow out of the heart slows, blood returning to the heart through the veins backs up, causing congestion in the tissues. Often swelling (edema) results. Most often there's swelling in the legs and ankles, but it can happen in other parts of the body, too. Sometimes fluid collects in the lungs and interferes with breathing, causing shortness of breath, especially when a person is lying down.
Heart failure also affects the kidneys' ability to dispose of sodium and water. The retained water increases the edema.
How do you diagnose and treat congestive heart failure?
Your doctor is the best person to make the diagnosis. The most common signs of congestive heart failure are swollen legs or ankles or difficulty breathing. Another symptom is weight gain when fluid builds up.
CHF usually requires a treatment program of
rest
proper diet
modified daily activities
drugs such as
ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors
beta blockers
digitalis
diuretics
vasodilators
Various drugs are used to treat congestive heart failure. They perform different functions. ACE inhibitors and vasodilators expand blood vessels and decrease resistance. This allows blood to flow more easily and makes the heart's work easier or more efficient. Beta blockers can improve how well the heart's left lower chamber (left ventricle) pumps. Digitalis increases the pumping action of the heart, while diuretics help the body eliminate excess salt and water.
When a specific cause of congestive heart failure is discovered, it should be treated or, if possible, corrected. For example, some cases congestive heart failure can be treated by treating high blood pressure. If the heart failure is caused by an abnormal heart valve, the valve can be surgically replaced.
If the heart becomes so damaged that it can't be repaired, a more drastic approach should be considered. A heart transplant could be an option.
Most people with mild and moderate congestive heart failure can be treated. Proper medical supervision can prevent them from becoming invalids.
"Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, the President shall nominate a Vice President who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress."
Thank God let that be true
Prayers to VP Dick Cheney... hope it's nothing serious!
Mods must of pulled it. No pun intended
Not a good decision. Shows you what a decent man her husband is NOT. If she told him she would wait on her LIFE and HEALTH (with two little kids needing her) because of his run for the presidency, and he agreed, he's more of a schmuck than I thought. ANd I thought of him as quite a schmuck.
Far better would have been for him to tell her, EITHER YOU GET TREATMENT NOW or I drop the race. Then he calls a presser and tells the world, with his wife by his side, that she has this diagnosis and will be getting proper treatment, and he asks Kerry to remove him from the ticket.
Then if Kerry chooses, he will leave him on the ticket, allow him to campaign less (the kids), and probably the whole bunch would have won lots of sympathy for their care and compassion.
Please FReepmail me if you want on or off my ‘miscellaneous’ ping list.
"If he dies, I'll believe there is a just God
'If he does [die], we should spread the rumor he has AIDS
'Let him rot in hell with his father, Satan.
'That's right. I hope he dies from a heart attack. Call me whatever you want. I hope he dies.
'this is such fun
'Tell him to hurry up...Reagan and Arafat are saving him a place in hell"
This is the reason I wouldn't pi$$ down their collective throats if their guts were on fire!
Or something close to that.
If g-d forbide, Vice President Cheney would ever become unable to continue; I want to see Condie Rice nominated.
I both hope that it never comes to pass.
Thank you for that great explanation.
GOD BLESS DICK CHENEY AND HIS FAMILY.
Ok, but I was answering to another message.
I had some shortness of breath last year: pneumonia or something akin to it. Though the Veep's history gives cause for concern and immediate attention, I'm confident that God will act in this situation for America's best, and I believe that will result in Cheney being healthy for the rest of this term of office.
One of the greatest VPs ever...in the hands of God we place him.
Prayers up for our VP!! Lord, please watch over VP Cheney. Restore his health, and comfort him and his family. In Jesus' precious name. Amen
Blessings,
trussell
If you want on/off my prayer ping list, please let me know. All requests happily honored.
He was eating a Hot Dog with jalapenos and Heinz ketchup.hahaaa! :^D
I hope he's well.
Me too.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.