Doctors Get To Experience CHF

[Ross]

Aussiegal sent a link to me that I find interesting and I think many of you will as well. For the first time, Doctors get to experience first hand, the different stages CHF and how bad it really is.

http://www.apple.com/science/profiles/astrazeneca/

 

[Nancy]

What a great idea. When is it coming to upper NY state?? I have several docs that need an invitation.

 

[Ross]

What a great idea. When is it coming to upper NY state?? I have several docs that need an invitation.

Maybe we should try to get a schedule. I know a few Doctors around here that could use an education too!

 

[Harrybaby666]

I could certainly use this on the Dr's (If that's what you wanna call em') in my area

I could certainly use this on the Dr's (If that's what you wanna call em') in my area

I would just once like them to see how it is for the sick person to feel. I had only one Doctor that knew exactly how I felt, and he ended up moving out west.....these others that we have here in this area could certainly use this education, and THEN they might understand just how we feel. Harrybaby

 

[Ross]

I sent a letter to AstraZeneca. I'll see what I can find out.

 

[OldManEmu]

This is great

This is great

It is great that they can simulate the breathlessness; I hope the lung pain of class 4 heart failure can also be simulated to get the complete experience. I found the class 4 CHF before surgery much worse than the surgery. It must be horrific to have permanent class 3 or 4 CHF with no hope of a return to normal. I have read that palliative care for those with end stage CHF is very similar to those with cancer.

 

[Ross]

I'm class 1 and it sucks enough. I did hit class 2 in the hospital and I don't even want to know what 3 or 4 are like.

 

[aussigal]

I am amazed at how simple and clever the idea of this is...shame we prolly wont get to see the CHF bus here in Aus.

Hey Ross...what happened to your Playboy?...its been replaced by the Bible!

 

[Ross]

Hey Ross...what happened to your Playboy?...its been replaced by the Bible!

I was told to repent of my shameful wicked ways and stop reading Playboys.

 

[ILoVeNY25]

This is so amazing to me, I would not only like to put a few of my old doctors through it but how about my ex-boss, co-workers, friends and some family that don't have a CLUE!!! Maybe this experience would change things. Just curious, But I'm guessing people with heart problems are not allowed to experience this? Not that I would want to go back to Class 4 CHF but I think it would make a good reminder of how far I've come. Can't wait to hear more info on this and where it's coming.

P.S. Ross, was it my comment about the baby with the porn problem? Sorry, Ha Ha!

 

[Ross]

P.S. Ross, was it my comment about the baby with the porn problem? Sorry, Ha Ha!

Not at all. Just entertaining the person who took time to make it.

 

[Ross]

Obviously, Megan Foytack is an auto respond robot:


Thank you for contacting AstraZeneca LP regarding the Heart FX Pod. The information that you have requested is specific to health care professionals.

I recommend that you discuss any questions or concerns that you may have with your physician. Your physician is the best source of information for questions specific to your situation, based on your medical history and any medications that you may be taking. Your pharmacist is also a helpful source of information about the medications that you take.

If we can further assist you or your health care professional, please call the Information Center at AstraZeneca at 1-800-236-9933, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET, excluding holidays.


Sincerely,


Megan Foytack
Business Specialist
Information Center at AstraZeneca

 

[aussigal]

How annoying is that!

They give you a "name" to contact with any queries then the best they can do is send out one of those stupid auto-replies which doesnt even address your original Email...

 

[Ross]

How annoying is that!

They give you a "name" to contact with any queries then the best they can do is send out one of those stupid auto-replies which doesnt even address your original Email...

That's America for ya. Make me very very