[MESocofAmerica] Discussion of Dr. Cheney's views on cardiomyopathy

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The links below didn't work for me, hopefully it will work for you.

If it doesn't , I found the article - at least I think it is the same one -

at http://www.immunesupport.com/library/bulletinarticle.cfm?ID=6679

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Shan

The Heart of the Matter:

Dr. Cheney on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Cardiac Issues 

09-07-2005

By Carol Sieverling

PREFACE

The following is my interpretation of transcripts and tapes of conversations

that took place between Dr. Cheney and two different patients, including

myself, during September and November of 2004. Any treatments mentioned are

highly individualized and should not be generalized to all CFS patients. Dr.

Cheney's treatment approach is rapidly evolving as new information and insights

unfold.

Certain broad concepts central to Dr. Cheney's understanding of this

illness are generally much more constant (such as decreased cardiac output,

HPA axis involvement, the role of glutathione, etc.). It's essential to note

that a set " Cheney protocol " applicable to most patients does not exist, given

that his treatment protocol is extremely individualized and constantly

evolving.

Quotes are from Dr. Cheney or, where noted, from a patient. Statements

in brackets were added by me to provide clarification or context. All other

comments are statements from Dr. Cheney that have been slightly paraphrased,

but, to the best of my knowledge, maintain his original meaning.

The focus of this article and much of Dr. Cheney's current work is

based on the following publication: " Abnormal Impedance Cardiography Predicts

Symptom Severity in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. " Peckerman, et al: The American

Journal of the Medical Sciences. 2003; 326(2):55-60

A synopsis of this article and an interview with Dr. Peckerman was

published in the Fall 2003 issue of The CFS Research Review by the CFIDS

Association of America. It can be found online at www.cfids.org > archives >

Research Review > 2003 > fall. You can also google " Peckerman " and find another

article on WebMD.

Read the full article at

http://www.immunesupport.com/library/bulletinarticle.cfm?ID=f79

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