Let’s get some definitions and problems out of the way.
To get a ▲ is real simple:
In your word processor or on the forum. Using the number keypad on the right of the keyboard. (make sure numbers lock is ON) Press “ALT” and punch in 30 let go of “ALT”. You then have a ▲!!!
Now the hard part what does this mean. ready??
Triangle of dysplasia in arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD).
Real simple answer to what it is! It’s the amount of muscle that has broken down an becoming fatty tissue.
I’ll let the computer explain it rather then writing a book. Here’s some links for better understanding.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrhythmog ... _dysplasiahttp://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0415/p1391.htmlThe pressure gradient across her valves is good and a EF of 53% is excellent given her age and heart attack history. Valve area has not been affected by stenotic build up as of yet. However she’s getting a lot of muscle breakdown which is degrading to fatty tissue which is probably what the build up on her valve is. It appears your working on this problem Early which is good which also means you have a good chance of reversing it. Other then that it’s a pretty good report for a 82 year old.
I like the call the Heart the “Weight Lifter,” in your chest. Let’s take a person who has lifted weight’s and worked out and watch his diet and supplements all his life and all of a sudden STOP’s Lifting and working out and intake. What happens now?? Well he’ll do well for about 2 or 3 month’s. Then the pains will start which is the first sign of the muscles breaking down and as time goes by he’ll turn into a hurting glob of fat and things will start falling apart. I’ve seen Regressing Muscle Heads in their 40’s with heart reports much worst then your gram has.
That’s why I believe you gram was a very active lady till old age started catching up to her and she backed down a lot. Now we can’t change that but what we can do is help get what it takes to help her.
Your K2 plan is excellent and don’t stop this what we need to do is get with her doc and see if he’ll get her off of the Nebilet (Nebivolol) which is a Beta Blocker which weakens the hearts contraction force (ie Makes the weight Lifter WEAK) NOTE: You cannot just stop a beta-blocker drug a person must Titrated off of it over a period of 2-3 weeks. So don’t just Stop It!!!!
See if he can then add a Calcium Channel blocker. Like Procardia
(Nifedipine) in EU I believe it’s called “ADALAT”
Next get her up to the highest dose possible of Pauling Therapy and don’t stop or skip a single day!!!
Get some Protein drinks, shake’s or whatever supplemental form available where your at. If her weight is between 100 and 150 Lbs (45kg to 65kg)
She needs 25 grams of protein per day.
Get some Astaxanthin 4mg. One a day. For glucose control.
Like you said “Cut the CARBS and Sugars!!” Where looking for about a 1lbs.(.46kg) drop in morning weight every 2 or 3 weeks. This is a good indicator that she’s burning body fat.
Keep intake calories around 2000. Adjust for weight loss or gain as above.
Lots of water!
I know it sounds complex but it’s not all that hard, just takes patience.
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