Mon, Jul-15-02, 17:45
|
|
|
|
Plan: Bernstein Diabetes Soluti
Stats: 260/-/145
BF:
Progress: 63%
Location: Michigan
|
|
Hi Splatt!
Dr. Atkins suffered a cardiac arrest which is different from a heart attack. A heart attack is when the arteries of the heart get clogged and damage the muscle of the heart because it's not getting enough oxygen, but the heart itself is still beating. A cardiac arrest is when the heart suddenly stops beating and can be caused by a variety of things. In Dr. Atkins case, it was caused by an infection that he has had for a few years that is in no way related to his diet. As a matter of fact, tests have shown that the arteries of his heart are completely clear. How may 71 year olds can claim that? Your friends are repeating misinformation and don't have all the facts. HTH
|