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A Sister's Love
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A Sister's Love
by VR, Mar 15, 2001 12:00AM
A SISTER'S LOVE
I am seeking help for my 53-year young brother. The doctors here (Lima, Ohio) pretty much said there is nothing more they can do for him. It is so complicated I will not be able to explain his diagnosis professionally. I asked him to give me a brief history and this is what he told me. Please forgive the spelling and the incorrect words used, as I have never heard of a lot of these medical terms.
He is 53 years young, smoked and consumed alcohol for the past 30 years. In 1990, he had an indardirectomy (?) - where they clipped the aorta, inserted plastic and a right carmailiac (?).
In December of 1997, he had a fem fem bypass - plastic left and right fem artery. Bi-passed camelier as they are all gone.
In January of 1998, left femora papateil artery bypass. On week later, the right one was done.
February 15, 2001, he had an arterial gram. They told him he only has one inch, the size of a pencil led, left in the camiliac. Arthrosceloris-vascular.
His doctor said that he could have another surgery, but would only have a 2% chance of waking up.
Complications sever emphysema (lungs). He has gangrene in his right toes and they can't remove due to his poor heart and lungs. He is constantly in horrific pain.
100% conclusion in the heart artery 2 out of 3 are gone. Out of the 3 main arteries, right cam? and left? cam are the only ones working, the other 2 are completely blocked. Apparently nothing feeding the lower part of his body.
Family History:
Our father passed away due to myocardial infarction in 1979 at age 54. My other brother had open-heart surgery, 2-bypass a few years ago at age 50.
Again, I apologize for the unclear details, spelling, and verbiage above. I'm a concerned sister that loves her brother and whose own heart is heavy in search of any hope. Please respond no matter what your opinion is.
Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.
I am seeking help for my 53-year young brother. The doctors here (Lima, Ohio) pretty much said there is nothing more they can do for him. It is so complicated I will not be able to explain his diagnosis professionally. I asked him to give me a brief history and this is what he told me. Please forgive the spelling and the incorrect words used, as I have never heard of a lot of these medical terms.
He is 53 years young, smoked and consumed alcohol for the past 30 years. In 1990, he had an indardirectomy (?) - where they clipped the aorta, inserted plastic and a right carmailiac (?).
In December of 1997, he had a fem fem bypass - plastic left and right fem artery. Bi-passed camelier as they are all gone.
In January of 1998, left femora papateil artery bypass. On week later, the right one was done.
February 15, 2001, he had an arterial gram. They told him he only has one inch, the size of a pencil led, left in the camiliac. Arthrosceloris-vascular.
His doctor said that he could have another surgery, but would only have a 2% chance of waking up.
Complications sever emphysema (lungs). He has gangrene in his right toes and they can't remove due to his poor heart and lungs. He is constantly in horrific pain.
100% conclusion in the heart artery 2 out of 3 are gone. Out of the 3 main arteries, right cam? and left? cam are the only ones working, the other 2 are completely blocked. Apparently nothing feeding the lower part of his body.
Family History:
Our father passed away due to myocardial infarction in 1979 at age 54. My other brother had open-heart surgery, 2-bypass a few years ago at age 50.
Again, I apologize for the unclear details, spelling, and verbiage above. I'm a concerned sister that loves her brother and whose own heart is heavy in search of any hope. Please respond no matter what your opinion is.
Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-M.D.-CRC, Mar 15, 2001 12:00AM
Dear VR,
I must say from what you have told me his situation is very grim. This is not to say that nothing can be done. A few simple things such as stopping smoking if he is still smoking, taking powerful cholesterol lowering medications and gentle exercise will all help. There are a few experimental treatments such as VEGEF that may also help. If he would like to be seen at the Cleveland Clinic I would recommend Dr. Jay Yadav or Dr. Patrick Whitlow. You can make appointments with either of them by calling the number below.
I must say from what you have told me his situation is very grim. This is not to say that nothing can be done. A few simple things such as stopping smoking if he is still smoking, taking powerful cholesterol lowering medications and gentle exercise will all help. There are a few experimental treatments such as VEGEF that may also help. If he would like to be seen at the Cleveland Clinic I would recommend Dr. Jay Yadav or Dr. Patrick Whitlow. You can make appointments with either of them by calling the number below.
