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Angina – From Diagnosis to Treatment Part 3 – Treatment
Part 3 – EECP: “Snake Oil” or Treatment Photography – Peggy Richmond My next—and most recent—visit with Dr. B was following the catherization. I was still unsure about the likely course of treatment. After he mentioned EECP (Enhanced External Counterpulsation), … Continue reading
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Tagged blood flow, cuffs, EECP, EECP machine, Enhanced External Counterpulsation, inflation, pulse
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Angina – From Diagnosis to Treatment Part 2 – Testing
Part 2 – Testing to Confirm Angina and Select Appropriate Treatment Test 1 – The Stress Test – Not Much of an Adventure A week later, I was on a treadmill at the doctor’s offices for my stress test. I … Continue reading
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Tagged angina, c-cam, catherization, heart, imaging, isotope, prep, radiation, stress test, Tech-99, technetium-99m, tests
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Angina – From Diagnosis to Treatment Part 1 – Diagnosis
Part 1 of a 3-Part Series Introduction Earlier this year, I was diagnosed with Angina pectoris, pain in the chest caused by restricted blood flow to the heart during periods of exertion. The following is a three-part essay of my … Continue reading
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Tagged 3-Part Seriens, angina, chest pain, diagnosis, examination, Health
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