TIA update

[Mazza23]

Had results of Doppler left artery 60percent blocked right 50percent one vein totaly and just to top it off I have gout all the tests I have had and this not picked up grrr

[BobD Volunteer]

Not want you want to find out is it? I'm with you on amazement but I doubt that carotid artery checks are automatic with AF. I've never had one for sure. Stable door/horse gone springs to mind.

[Mazza23 in reply to BobD]

Yes Bob true but I was in hosp 8days with chf they did a multitude of tests including a angiogram to look for blockages echocardiograms I have had 5 by the way had no plaque in the arteries to my heart any way they have found it now but when I think of all those CVs I have had thank goodness for anticoagulant

[jeanjeannie50]

Hi Mazza , sorry to hear this. What's the next step for you now?

Jean

[Mazza23]

Thanks Jean have to see a vascular surgeon and may be have a carotid artery angiogram to see what they will do I think that's what doc said it was a bit of a shock

[Goldfish_]

carotid dopplers would normally only be done if you have symptoms/ signs of TIA. Decision about surgery not easy as risk of a stroke during operation and concerns if you also have heart failure. See what the surgeon thinks, usually no surgery unless greater than 70% occlusion

[seasider18 in reply to Goldfish_]

Professor at Imperial College speaking of carotid artery surgery said 'Don't be first in the queue for that"

[Mazza23 in reply to seasider18]

I believe I am not a candidate for it anyway because of my other heart issues Not even thinking about it xx

[seasider18 in reply to Mazza23]

I had the Doppler scan earlier this year and all is relatively well.

[Mazza23]

Certainly won't be rushing into anything without a lot of thought and research will talk to cardio and EP for imput

[Polski]

Gout can be treated with diet. Avoid a lot of red meat I think, and put a tablespoon of organic cider vinegar in a glass of water, and sip it through the day, or drink before breakfast (If 1 tbsp is too much, use 1 tsp to start with, and gradually build up as you get used to it). Use cider vinegar in cooking whenever you can, as it helps to neutralise the acid which is causing the problems. Any kind of beans/pulses are good too, and not too much fruit.

[Mazza23 in reply to Polski]

Thanks for that also sour cherries and celery I don't eat much red meat but do eat a fair amount of fruit it's mango season yummy