hypertension 5 Qtc Eval This Week

[Hollis]

Well glad this week is over. I had 5 QTC's since last Friday. Today was 3 back to back. I has PTSD, Heart, and HYPERTENSION. when I was seated they took my BP which was 177/97/78 then again 172/83/79 those was on the left arm then to the right arm, 171/85/76. I don't know how that going to play out. The Dr. who examine me for my IHD said I had a good heart, I asked how could that be with high BP, A STENT and a artery with more than 40% blockage. He said it sounds good, what a joke this was. Now on the PTSD the Psy Dr. I think did really well, ask some good questions, but nothing about the events I dreams or have night mares about nothing on anything I saw or witness while in Viet Nam. Just a lot of social questions. So I don't know if this will get me a up grade in my rating or not, just hope so, All of this is for IU.

thanks for listening

[Hollis]

Morning Dot, to answer your questions, NO I have never smoked, my cholesterol is under control by the medication I take. Now as for as my weight goes, I am 5'8'' and my weight is 234lbs, so according to their chart I am obese. I don't think I have sleep apnea, but with PTSD I NEVER SLEEP THRU A NIGHT. Also I would never take this DR. opinion as gospel. I have a cardiologist that is taking care of my heart. My cardio Dr. has me schedule for a stress test this April. The results of the test will determine if he put in a stent to open the 40% blockage. I almost forgot the atherosclerosis, yes I have that to. Isn't life great when you get older.

[carlie]

Hollis,

Just hang in there now and let the process work.

[Gastone]

If you get the CAD and or PTSD awards, get with the Sleep Clinic via a referral from your VA Primary care Dr. If you have over a 17in neck, good chance you have SA. If CAD or PTSD diagnosed before SA. Good chance to get secondary or aggravated by CAD or PTSD. I lucked out, NAM Vet CAD 2008, SA nexsus CAD 2010. SA needing CPAP or BIPAP RATES @ 50% SC.

GOOD LUCK. SEMPER FI