Event timeline added by: 4myheart

Neighbors burned discarded Xmas trees and smoke flooded our house. Asthma attack, ER visit, diagnosed cardiomyopathy and enzymes high enough to consider heart failure. Monitor for 2 days in hospital, MD claims 5000 PVCs noted in total. Also have celiac and connective tissue disorder, cannot do testing or treatment via groin, and electrolytes and potassium always low..despite new BP med that supposedly saves the potassium. Lasix for 80 mg for 2 weeks caused 33 lb weight loss, and never felt PVCs till then...now trying to build up strength again.

First cardio denied my asthma, wanted to add 4 meds I have tried and reacted badly to already. Insists on angiograam but lower body deformities and inability to lay flat at ALL rule that out. Sent to another colleague to discuss radial access (arm)..but at pre-op he finally says IF anything found, they cannot treat except via groin..once again NOT doable. Just need new cardio MD to redo echocardiogram and discuss a non-invasive CT angio instead. Found small dose..1/4 smallest tablet of Xanax helps PVCs...have ZERO other risks for this except the asthma meds.