What type(s) of cardiovascular disease do you live with?
There are so many types of cardiovascular disease; what condition(s) brought you to our community?
Atherosclerosis.... Everywhere...
PAD, CAD, kidney blockages,
Abdominal aortic stenosis,
Carotid blockages, both sides 2 stents in my left leg,
2 toes amputated,
Wet Macular degeration in both eyes
Basically I am a mess...
My vascular system needs a rotor rooter cleaning.
But... I'm a stubborn woman, I am not going to let this win 😁I have CAD, PAD with 5 stents in my legs, emphysema, breast cancer survivor, a coiled aneurysm, a brain tumor and a brain aneurysm and most of this happened the past couple of years.
I have had a heart attack while I was put under for a lung biopsy. But I really feel blessed that I am here today, GOD is good!Unfortunately I have CAD and Emphysema (Boy, am I lucky!) I work hard at staying healthy - exercise, diet and support groups. I guess what bothers me the most is talking to patients that literally want to give up. WTH!!!!
I have a wife to take care of and three grand kids. I promised all three I would be at their college graduations - the youngest is 12.
I also read EVERYTHING I can find on my diseases. I want to be able to have an intelligent conversation with any of my caregivers, and I have and will question my doctors, nurses and therapists.You are so right about the need to stay educated and stay active in your care about your cancer. Thanks for sharing. Kathy (Team member)
I have a CAC of 1288. I guess that means I have arterial cardiac disease.Thank you for sharing! How are you doing since your diagnosis? I found an article that gives an overview of Coronary Artery Disease that may be useful. Is your medical team helpful in answering questions? Warmly, Kathy (Team member)
