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Q: Agent Orange And Cardiac Related Problems
asked by: curious74432 on August 23rd, 2007
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I have written many agencies and medical offices trying to find some information. My husband was in the Air Force and did two tours in Viet Nam stationed on the front lines as a weather observer. The weather observation area was on the flight path surrounded by fuel and chemicals...Agent Orange and others. The bladders leaked, personnel spilled fuels and chemicals, etc.

Approximately 15 years ago my husband could no longer produce testosterone, he later developed adult onset diabetes, neuropathy, hypertension, had to have stents in his heart. The most recent developments are ones that I am trying to research with little luck...within the last 11 months he has developed both hypotension and bradycardia. The cardiologist says the EKG, stress test and holter monitor do not show anything he is concerned about.

My father was in Nam for 2 tours, died at age 60 after 2 1/2 years of declining health. He looked 80 years old. He was told he had Wegener's Granulomotosis, his kidneys failed, he could no longer produce red blood cells. His first heart attach was at age 46, he developed diabetes before his death. The cause of death on his death certificate is hypotension.

I would appreciate any information or leads you can provide regarding other veteran's experiencing hypotension, bradycardia, any reports or studies that have any information at all would be most appreciated. Thank you for your time.
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Dale R.
replied on October 9th, 2007
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Looking For Information Also
I too served in Viet Nam and have been diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation this year. I am also looking for information of any connection.
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curious74432
replied on October 9th, 2007
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Thanks
Hi Dale R., Thanks for the update. I have found no other information but would appreciate your sharing anything you find. When we talked to my husband's cardiologist and endocrinologist, they did not seem too interested in any connection with Agent Orange. If there is a connection, it will probably take a while for more people to come forward with this particular problem and then have it investigated a little further. Good luck to you.
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RayStewart
replied on October 13th, 2009
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I'm a Vietnam Vet. I've had my cancerous prostate removed and suffer from PTSD. I've had an "A-fibbing" heart for a number of years. My doctor tried to control it by treating me for hyper thyroid. The hyper has evolved into hypo and my heart still A-fibs on a regular basis. Cardazem is prescribed but, while it may slow the heart rate, it doesn't steady it. I'm trying to find a connection between agent orange and thyroid/heart conditions.
Ray Stewart
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