When they did the electrocardiogram at Emergency on Tuesday, they said there were no current issues, but there was evidence of a previous myocardial infarction. That one really surprised us! So we have an appointment on Tuesday with our family doctor, and will get referrals made to the proper specialists to have things investigated further.
In my research I keep coming across autonomic neuropathy and silent heart attack. Now its already been determined that I have peripheral neuropathy which affects my legs. Cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy (CAN), or nerve damage to the cardiovascular system, begins silently without symptoms of chest pain or discomfort (angina), and often remain undetected until serious myocardial infarction (death of the heart muscle due to lack of oxygen) has occurred. Consequently, these "silent heart attacks" often pass without the individual seeking any medical attention. Once symptoms do appear, the mortality rate is up to 50% within five years. This is why early diagnosis is so important. Hopefully we have an "early diagnosis"!
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Mary..I truly hope the diagnosis is early. What a surprise but glad it was noted. All of this may be what is causing your dementia. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs and love,
Sandy
Dear Mary,
This must be quite a shock and so amazing - what a good thing that the tests were so thorough.
Fortunately there is advice and treatment which sounds excellent and up-to-date.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you - please keep us posted.
Have you seen the new blog by Bruce at 'http://brucebane.wordpress.com'?
Hugs freda
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