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@irishpeaks

I appreciate the kind words. Besides a good diet, I really try to stress my sleep/downtime. I still have my strength, but my endurance took a hit when I was diagnosed. I try to get a minimum of 8 hrs of sleep, but as you probably know as well, sometimes things aren’t quite right and sleep is a rare commodity.
My brother’s diagnosis as well as mine has led to quite a bit of genetic testing which helped find the mutant gene. They now use this knowledge to help detect/diagnose this disease in other patients. The fact that I know my misfortune can help others, brings some needed positivity into the mix.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask, I will share all the info I can about my situation if it will help/educate others. That’s why I got on this site, as well as hopefully learning some valuable information myself.

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So true about sleep @irishpeaks! It is elusive and rare to have a sound nights sleep anymore. And waking up tired is no way to start the day. Full of good intentions, but lacking the endurance as you say...but that's the way it is. Every day is a new day. A healthy balanced diet, exercise and sleep sounds like a prescription for life for everyone! Too bad so many us (looking at myself right now) don't subscribe to the plan. Mostly it's the eating. Exercise is easier now after open heart surgery.
How amazing that your case study is being used to help others. It is a positive by-product of your misfortune. Are you aware of any other family members with your heart disease? Was the testing done at the Mayo? Does medication help?