CHF (Cardiomyopathy) -AND- COPD (Emphysema+Asthma)

  I am a 62 yr old, 6 ft--225# (BMI=31), non-smoking (30+ yrs) AND
  non-drinking (20 yrs), DWM.  I am a professional with a BSEE, MBA.  This
  information is my attempt to put a face and an image on the message!
  I have:
  

[CCF CARDIO MD APS]

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Dear Roy,
It seems to me that you have a very good handle on each of your conditions and
how they interact, I actually can not add but a few points.  Also, a lot of what
is placed or said to the public by the AHA and ACC is geared toward those who have not yet developed
many of the syndromes that you already have, and obviously they are geared toward sedentary people who
never even considered exercising, losing weight, or watching their cholesterol.  You on the other hand
are very much aware of all the issues and you should give yourself credit for such thorough care of yourself.
Being near L.A. is to your advantage in that there must be some kind of program for you at the university hospital
that can maybe help and support you in your weight loss goals.  The one thing I am still unclear about is was a catheterization
looking for blockages in your coronary arteries ever performed?  It is not unusual for people who take such good care of themselves
and who take their heart failure medications regularly to do better but not return to normal as you say.  If possible, you should
visit the medical library at the university hospital in L.A. to read a little about COPD and Heart failure.  Good Luck.
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