The most recent update from me is that I have received another diagnosis after a few months of testing. Due to my chest pains, I've been following up with a cardiologist and have undergoing some investigations. Well, they have found that I have Myocardial Ischemia - blockage in my heart artery.
Was I completely shocked with this diagnosis? To be honest, not really. I already had a sneaky suspicion something wasn't right with my heart - with all the severe chest pains, breathlessness and all. But was it still a blow to me? Yeah. Definitely. It took a lot from me not to cry when the cardiologist broke the news to me. I didn't want to be emotional as I wanted to be strong for my parents and to be able to discuss further treatment without breaking into sobs.
Anyway, whatever is happening to my heart seems to be really similar to what is happening to my brain. The blockage isn't due to plaque or high cholesterol (my cholesterol levels are ok, by the way). It seems as though my artery is closing up on it's own. Sounds familiar?
Due to the rarity of Moyamoya, it is hard to determine if there is a link between Moyamoya and caronary diseases. A medical journal from 2001 has not been able to conclude whether there is a definite link. A doctor friend of mine had encouraged me to write to the author of the journal, which I have just done so, and I hope he can enlighten me if there has been new findings.
Another hurdle to go through, but praying that God will sustain me. It really does feel like this will be a never-ending battle. Feeling rather drained.
I don't know if this is common among us with Moyamoya to also have a coronary disease, but if you're struggling with this, I hear you. I'm sorry that you're in this position as well. But I want you to know that we are in this together.
If you're interested in reading the journal article that I mentioned earlier on. Here is the link:
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