Bernie Sanders: Cardiovascular Irregularities

Heart Attack Chronology

After experiencing greater-than-normal fatigue for one-to-two months, Senator Sanders experienced a myocardial infarction (heart attack) on October 1, 2019.

Promptly treated with two stents in a coronary artery during a three-day hospitalization, he returned to the campaign trail on October 19, saying he would "change the nature of the campaign a bit [to] make sure I have the strength to do what I have to do."

On December 30 he released a seven-paragraph letter from his primary care physician's office and two one-paragraph letters from cardiologists. (Full text.)

Questions Voters Might Ask

• What are the odds that Senator Sanders will have another heart attack?
• What is the risk of complications from the first heart attack?
• What are the odds that the same thing that happened in Senator Sanders' coronary artery might happen in a brain artery, causing a stroke?
• To what degree are other important organs threatened by atherosclerosis in their arteries, especially the kidneys and the eyes?

Analysis

1. The letters fail to disclose important information about Senator Sanders' health.
   Note: "Important" is defined as information needed by voters to help determine the odds that Senator Sanders will be able to lead the country to his desired goals during a full term of office.
   • Where are the rest of the results from the cardiac catheterization?
   • Most importantly, what is the full coronary artery anatomy?
   • Where is the full report of electrocardiogram?
   • Were there previous heart attacks or coronary events?
2. Abundant evidence indicates that medical information is being deliberately covered-up. CoverUp