connection of diagnosis

Sir,
   I am only 37 years of age can a previous diagnosis of hyperinflated lungs and marked kyphosis and bradycardiac coincide with a recent diagnosis from a stress test and cardiac echo showing an EF of 42, global hypokinesis and tricuspid regurgitation? Have you heard of cardiac problems from small pox or anthrax immunizations/ in returning soldiers from foreign lands?

Thanks alot,

[Michael J. McWilliams, M.D.]

Yes I have seen several publications about myopericarditis related to the small vaccine.  I believe one of the vaccines was just pulled from the market as well.  The following link is to an article that discusses some of the known cardiac complications from small pox vaccine.

http://content.onlinejacc.org/cgi/content/full/43/9/1503

I have seen questions raised about anthrax, but nothing as conclusive as  the small pox vaccine.

You doctor will probably be starting you on some heart medications soon for your reduced heart function.

I hope this helps and hope you feel better soon.

[mgbemt]

Thanks for your thoughts... It is deeply appreciative.