Those of you who have been reading this blog for the four years it has been in existence, have kept returning it for information about and progress on my personal battle with CAD and cardiologists who are quick to cut. My medical condition has become so stable that I feel continuation of my medical story would be fairly dull and redundant.
In December 2007, my life took a remarkable turn. I began experiencing phenomenon that can only be described as psychic and paranormal. These experiences have only grown more intense as time goes by. Since there are several people interested in this new facet of my life, I have decided to dedicate this space mainly to the spiritual journey I started on March 2, a short 45 days ago.
It will be necessary to provide you with a bit of background information before I dive right into December. Over two years ago, I wrote an essay titled, Talking to the Dead. Although I did publish it on a small literary website, it has been sparsely read. That essay follows this short introduction.
Other essays and informational pieces will follow until I have brought the reader up to date with my life. As you vicariously accompany me on this journey, I invite you to make comments and ask questions. I don't promise to answer or acknowledge them all, particularly the hateful or frivolous ones. But I will allow them all to remain on the blog as an example of the intolerance and fear some people have about the new subject matter of this blog.
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Collateral Vessels
A graphic example of how collateral vessels grow to naturally bypass occluded coronary arteries
Collateral Vessels
A Radiogrphic example of collateral vessels
What is "angiogenesis?"
'Angio', from the Greek word 'angeio' meaning blood vessel, and 'genesis' meaning production or birth, together refer to the creation of blood vessels within the body. Angiogenesis is a beneficial natural process occurring during the healing of a tissue injury (like internal or external wounds) or in response to other kinds of tissue offense. It occurs in women during both the monthly reproductive cycle and during pregnancy. Alternatively, angiogenesis can exist as part of a diseased body where it can aid in cases of ischemia or lead to disease in the promotion of tumors. During normal function, the body controls the growth of blood vessels using stimulators called growth-factors.
The Most Unnecessary Cardiac Diagnostic Test
This graphic shows how a cardiac catheter is placed into the body and travels to the heart. This invasive, dangerous surgical procedure is unnecessary.
Noninvasive Diagnostic Test
The doppler uses ultra sound to map the heart and arteries without trauma.
Noninvasive Diagnostic Test
The echocardiogram is not at all traumatic and gives an excellent view of the heart.
Noninvasive Diagnostic Test
The 64-slice CT Scan - data acquisition in cardiac scans implies that the entire heart can be covered in a few heartbeats. This enables an optimal match of the heart rhythm with the data acquisition providing the highest temporal resolution.
Noninvasive Diagnostic Test
Cardiac Nuclear Imaging
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