Diastolic Cardiomyopathy
is a disorder affecting the diastolic (when the heart muscle is relaxing
between contractions) function of the heart.
Dr. Paul Cheney on CFS & Diastolic Cardiomyopathy
On Saturday, June 18th, 2005
noted Chronic Fatigue Syndrome expert Dr.
Paul Cheney spoke on CFS & Diastolic Cardiomyopathy at a seminar
in Irving, Texas. Paul Cheney, M.D., Ph.D. spoke on the most significant
research breakthrough yet in the area of CFS -- that CFS is a
compensatory defense mechanism against a particular kind of heart
problem that is extremely difficult to detect without proper equipment,
trained technicians, and a highly knowledgeable doctor to interpret the
data. Dr. Cheney's ongoing research is confirming that CFS patients do
have cardiomyopathy, specifically Diastolic Dysfunction.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), which is
also sometimes referred to as Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction
Syndrome (CFIDS) or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.), is a condition
characterized by the primary symptom of a prolonged, persistent
debilitating fatigue not relieved by rest and not directly caused by
other conditions. In general, a diagnosis for CFS requires that the
tiredness is severe enough for at least a 50% decrease in the patient’s
ability to participate in ordinary activities. The
Centers for Disease Control
(CDC) describes CFS as a distinct disorder with specific symptoms
and physical signs, based on the exclusion of other possible causes.
Information on how to order a (3 hour and 20 minute) videotape of the
event when it is available will be posted on the
CFS/FM Support Group of DFW (Dallas - Fort Worth) Web site.
The Heart of the Matter: CFS & Cardiac Issues
Written by Carol Sieverling, this article is her interpretation of
transcripts and tapes of conversations that took place between Dr. Paul
Cheney and two different patients (including myself) during September
and November of 2004.
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