Does this look like a man in good health?

[cynatnite]

The WH released this pic today. I lightened it up a little because it was so dark. It's also not a good quality to begin with. An attempt to hide something? hmm

[MichiganVote]

1. 6 months as continuing VP - tops

[undeterred]

2. He looks a little puffy

and like he's sitting kinda weird for some reason. Maybe he had a rear end exploratory?

Not someone pleasant to look at anyway.

[medeak]

3. looks like heart failure to me... excess fluid

[undeterred]

7. Congestive Heart Failure

http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4585

How do you diagnose and treat congestive heart failure?

Your doctor is the best person to make the diagnosis. The most common signs of congestive heart failure are swollen legs or ankles or difficulty breathing. Another symptom is weight gain when fluid builds up.

CHF usually requires a treatment program of

* rest
* proper diet
* modified daily activities
* drugs such as
o ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors
o beta blockers
o digitalis
o diuretics
o vasodilators

Various drugs are used to treat congestive heart failure. They perform different functions. ACE inhibitors and vasodilators expand blood vessels and decrease resistance. This allows blood to flow more easily and makes the heart's work easier or more efficient. Beta blockers can improve how well the heart's left lower chamber (left ventricle) pumps. Digitalis increases the pumping action of the heart, while diuretics help the body eliminate excess salt and water.

When a specific cause of congestive heart failure is discovered, it should be treated or, if possible, corrected. For example, some cases congestive heart failure can be treated by treating high blood pressure. If the heart failure is caused by an abnormal heart valve, the valve can be surgically replaced.

If the heart becomes so damaged that it can't be repaired, a more drastic approach should be considered. A heart transplant could be an option.

Most people with mild and moderate congestive heart failure can be treated. Proper medical supervision can prevent them from becoming invalids.

[HysteryDiagnosis]

19. Consider what is known on the "other side".

CHF usually requires a treatment program of

* rest
* proper diet
* modified daily activities
* drugs such as
o ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors
o beta blockers
o digitalis
o diuretics
o vasodilators

http://www.lef.org/protocols/prtcl-060.shtml
Hypertension and Hypertensive Vascular Disease
Updated: 5/28/2004

Overview
Etiology
Anatomy and Physiology
Pathophysiology
Neurophysiology
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Nutritional Therapy
Functional Medicine
Scientific Summary
General Precautions
Summary

Nutritional Therapy

Coenzyme Q10
Vitamin C
Essential Fatty Acids
Vitamin E
Garlic
L-Arginine
Aspirin
Calcium, Magnesium, and Potassium
Hypertension can be controlled through use of natural supplements. Mainstream practitioners believe that only prescription medications are proven to reduce hypertension. Yet, supplements are scientifically proven to help normalize blood pressure (Espeland et al. 1999).

There are nutrients that may reduce or eliminate the need for antihypertensive medications. However, nutrients may not work immediately to lower blood pressure the way drugs do, so it is important to continue nutritional-based blood pressure-lowering therapy over a period of 4 to 12 weeks. Physician cooperation is always crucial if you are to reduce your intake of antihypertensive drugs safely. Routine blood pressure monitoring is mandatory to determine if nutritional or integrated medical regimens are controlling or reducing your blood pressure. The following sections detail many nutrients important in preventing the development of hypertension, and may ultimately delay the occurrence or onset of hypertensive vascular disease and its subsequent and related cardiovascular diseases.

[medeak]

34. it makes perfect sense he was hospitalized in Colorado

last week..high altitude.

old medical person here...would not be surprised if he's on O2 at night or prn.

edited to say.. CHF prognosis after diagnosis is usually 5-7 years. Wonder how long he has suffered from malady because he looks pretty end stage to me?

[cynatnite]

4. There is a person sitting across from him on a couch

I cut him out of the picture. But my guess would be that dick might have problems getting out of chairs and needs assistance. If he wants to put on the aura of health, that would be the way to do it.

[walldude]

5. I doubt it was a rear end exploratory

you couldn't get a pin up that guys ass with a jackhammer...

[undeterred]

9. on cheney its really hard to tell which end is the asshole anyway

:smoke:

[i miss america]

17. True. The bastard is so full of sh*t it just kinda spews out of both ends

[Gman]

14. LOL!

[pstans]

10. F off

Sorry, I had to quote Evil Dick.

Just leave the man alone, though, he just has hemrroids.

[DisassemblingHisLies]

30. My aunt, who had breathing problems from being overweight,

had to sit forward like that. I guess it allowed more air into her lungs.

[Gay Green]

6. He looks like an old televangelist I used to know about -

Herbert W. Armstrong, shortly before he kicked the bucket.

[TheGoodCitizen]

8. I feel conflicted....

.... how can I have SO MUCH HATE for these people, and look at that picture and feel pity for him??

Am I getting soft! :nopity:

[cynatnite]

12. Nope

Pity him first, then kick his ass....or kick his ass, then pity him. You choose :smoke:

[TheGoodCitizen]

15. That made me feel better...

Thanks! :toast:

[HysteryDiagnosis]

21. Don't know.....

http://www.levitra.com/

[TheGoodCitizen]

24. Thanks for the advice...

Will you be my new drug dealer?

[HysteryDiagnosis]

25. Your doggone right for a flea I will be your drug dealer.

[TheGoodCitizen]

28. GOOD...

Cuz I'm payin 25 bucks for a bag of stems and seeds :(

[HysteryDiagnosis]

29. Grown your own... all you need is a good case of Glaucoma, shouldn't

be too hard to develop.... the rest is easy, horse manure, black light... you won't need me for long!!!

[TheGoodCitizen]

32. That scares the shit outta me...

I've live in a couple of houses with it growin in mass in the basement. Makes me a nervous wreak!

Guess I would feel at ease with a prescription though. :bounce:

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

37. Poor Matt Lauer.

:cry:

[TheGoodCitizen]

38. CNN just told me....

not to take levitra, as it may cause a sudden lose of vision.

Just say NO... thanks! :crazy:

[Lefty48197]

11. Wow. That's scary!

If he croaks, then Bush will take over as President!!!!!!!!!

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[ElsewheresDaughter]

18. hehehe........

<a stiffled> :rofl:

[jean]

16. he's just puffy from that full length bulletproof body suit he's wearing

under his suit. He's probably all chafed up under there.

Otherwise, maybe he's got some heart devices rigged underneath his shirt to jumpstart and/or monitor his cold black ticker.

[Dragonfli]

20. It is his Mental Health

That I am most concerned about.
I am very concerned.
Very concerned indeed.

[nevergiveup]

22. If you stretch your imagination and

blur your eyes a little and black out the gray suit there is a slight resemblance to George Washington or maybe John Adams. OMG, I am so sorry, I must have had a sudden visual/mental distortion of some kind.
:banghead:

[Maestro]

23. He's under the fine medical care of Dr. Bill Frist.

:eyes:

[DisassemblingHisLies]

31. LOL!

[Bouncy Ball]

26. I agree with MichiganVote

we'll see him resign his office for health reasons before 2005 is out or in early 2006.

Thing is, I think there is something seriously wrong with Slippy McFallsalot's health, too, and has been.

[DS1]

27. Looks like a man trying to rip a stealthy fart

;-)

[i miss america]

33. Dude, you are so wrong ...

He's busting a gut trying to hold it in. :nuke:

[Bluebear]

35. He looks about 88 there. nt

[leftofthedial]

36. he's back from the taxidermist, huh?

looks so almost lifelike