Last week we did a poll over in the TYT Discord asking what everyones favorite “Cenkism” is. I was not really surprised by the winner LOL
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Andrea, I hope you are feeling better and on the road to recovery . Keeping my fingers crossed. Jack
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After years of not being listened to at my old hospital, I saw my new cardiologist from a different hospital today, and everything went great! I’m kind of exhausted, so I’ll give you the highlights (this took about five hours to write, so I hope it makes sense 
). Dr. Campbell from the Minneapolis Heart Institute explained absolutely everything, was very friendly, and even kept saying I’m a highly intelligent woman (me, not him 
). Dr. Campbell also said the arterial dissection should heal and explained why they don’t stent spontaneous coronary artery dissection SCAD patients (totally different from what they told me at the Mayo). He also took me off a daily medication they put me on at the Mayo that’s actually dangerous for patients with arterial dissections. They also had me on an IV medication in the hospital that is contraindicated with SCAD, which probably caused the last three heart attacks I had on Friday (on top of my heart attack on Wednesday, March 5, and Thursday, March 6, brought on by my fibromuscular dysplasia [FMD] causing the SCAD) and may have made my arterial dissection worse (I finally had to yell at them–not proud of that–to get them to quit giving it to me because it was causing me to vomit a few times an hour as I was literally fighting to stay alive). Did I tell you that when I asked for something for the pain during the angioplasty that Thursday night, the doctor said, “No, this is a relatively painless procedure?” Anyway, enough of that; it’s over and done now (I’m sorry, I had to vent). 
I’m having scans on April 3 at 11:00, and Dr. Campbell wants me to remain on bed rest with no news or anything stressful until we talk about the results; then, we’ll go from there once we know the extent of the damage (which might already be healing! 
). He also prescribed nitroglycerin for the (somewhat high levels of) heart pain and spasms I’ve been having and explained how to use it and when to go to the ER. There’s a 20% chance it could happen again, but they’re getting me in with the best vascular surgeon, Dr. Skeik, and he’ll check everything and make specific, personalized plans for my FMD going forward. I’m so grateful and happy (in a totally calm, non-stressy way 
)!!! 
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Damn , Andrea , I’m pulling for you and keep fighting . There are plenty of people behind you and I "m here for you even if I just post something now and then Get well, Jack
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Thank you! 
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Wow, I wonder if you can sue the Mayo. This is very scary! But I am glad you found a better hospital that knows what they are doing! And in time!
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Yes, they have all been excellent. I saw one of my new doctors today, Dr. Skeik (he’s Turkish, so I took that as a good sign 
), and he was extremely kind and funny, complimentary and empathetic. He explained everything as though I have at least half a brain (unfortunately, that is new for me when coming from a doctor). He said I’m good to go, and we’ll recheck my carotid arteries in a year unless I feel I need to see him sooner. My cardiologist called during my visit, so he will call on Monday. Dr. Skeik is actually the head of their vascular surgery department, so that’s awesome. Since I missed the call with my cardiologist, he also took extra time to explain the heart scans to me! He said usually, SCAD heals itself in about a month, but so far, mine hasn’t shown any change or healing, so he implored me to stay on bed rest. Since they did things that might have made it worse at the Mayo, there may have actually been an improvement, but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t a little worried. I have great doctors now, though, and nitroglycerin, so at least I’m prepared. 
How have you been? 
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I want everyone to know that I can never express enough of my gratitude for your care and support! It seriously means everything to me!! Thank you, and love to you all!!!
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You rock Dream and deserve every bit. My dad passed from a super sudden massive heart attack so please stay safe 
such a delicate thing in our body.
On a side note i request a fun prank played on mr Cenk during a town hall
“Can anyone else see the updog in Cenks live stream?” Or something silly 
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