Cold Weather, Aortic Dissection, Strokes and Ischemic Events

Cold weather is hard on my heart.  In addition to Raynaud's Syndrome I just do not like being cold.  Growing up in South Florida I have always craved warmth and bright sunlight.

This week the arctic blast came through.  My periphery circulation constricts and my heart goes wild trying to pump enough blood to my ice cold finger and toes.  My pulse has doubled over the last week from an average of 45 bpm to well over 100 now.  I have doubled up on my Losartan dosage with my cardiologist's permission.  The increase in Losartan helped last winter.

Some web resources indicate more strokes and ischemic events occur during the cold weather.  Unfortunately, even aortic dissections seem to be more prevalent during cold weather.

Right now I have a hot cup of green tea in my hand while I 'peck' the computer keyboard with my left hand.  Gloves work too.

Stay warm this winter season!

No more Florida Green Roofs - least by me anyway. #Marfan Syndrome #Aortic Dissection

I am dying - I guess we all are - but my dissected aorta is very difficult to live with.

Kevin's dissected aorta.

And so I am no longer able to pursue my passion of green roofs.  Jimmy Sterling with Sterling Roofing will be the person to talk to if you are interested in a green roof in Florida.  Jimmy's website is here.

This hurts me so bad.  In many ways.  Peace.