RIP Lindsay Graham

[GB Warrior]

I am devastated to learn about the unpassing of Mitch McConnell.

https://x.com/newswire_us/status/2076418550873391448?s=46

[MU82]

"All I can say is count me out. Enough is enough." - Lindsey Graham after the 45th president fomented the violent, cop-mauling, 1/6/21 coup attempt against America.

[tower912]

Aortic dissection.

[TSmith34, Inc.]

I don't think we're better off in the long run if JD Peter Thiel is running things

[Shaka Shart]

Imagine this being the way I found out Joe Lieberman was vaxxed ☹️

[MU82]

Graham died of aortic dissection, a frequently-deadly episode in which the aorta literally tears.

My brother who lives in Israel actually experienced the same medical emergency in April 2025. My RN wife was surprised he even lived long enough to undergo surgery the day after he suffered the aortic dissection, but he did, and thankfully the operation was a success. His recovery was long and difficult, requiring hours and hours of therapy (physical, speech, mind), but I'm thrilled to report that he is pretty darn close to fully recovered.

[Jockey]

Aortic dissection.

Or, in layman's terms - soul rot.

[Scoop Snoop]

Graham died of aortic dissection, a frequently-deadly episode in which the aorta literally tears.

My brother who lives in Israel actually experienced the same medical emergency in April 2025. My RN wife was surprised he even lived long enough to undergo surgery the day after he suffered the aortic dissection, but he did, and thankfully the operation was a success. His recovery was long and difficult, requiring hours and hours of therapy (physical, speech, mind), but I'm thrilled to report that he is pretty darn close to fully recovered.

Disclaimer: I have no medical training. What I am about to write is my layman's understanding of the condition.

One of my nephew's died of an aortic dissection in May of last year at the age of 55. I believe that he was in surgery for about 6 hours while the surgeons tried everything they could to save him, but there was too much blood loss. He knew he had an aneurism for several years but neglected to have it tracked via imaging. Insurance companies typically require that an aneurism reach a certain size/measurement before they will cover the huge cost of open-heart surgery. His father/my brother is a retired physician and asked for my medical records, as I had open -heart surgery 7 years ago. He also said that had my nephew survived, there would have almost certainly been major brain damage due to lack of sufficient blood to the brain.

My brother has been studying the evidence of hereditary factors (IF I remember what he said correctly, the amount/quality of collogen (Type 3 is in arteries) that your body produces is a major factor (and possibly hereditary/genetic) in preventing/reducing the development of aneurisms. His other son also has an aneurism which is being monitored. I had one that was discovered when I had double bypass surgery. I also had a valve replaced for my "engine rebuild". The patch on my aneurism was monitored via imaging for about 5 years.

The Cleveland Clinic is where my other nephew has been going to have his condition monitored and eventually, he will be operated on. The clinic is working on finding ways to address aneurism issues via stents and other minimally invasive means (believe me, open heart surgery is a HUGE deal!), but my nephew's aneurism location does not allow him to be a candidate for this experimental treatment due to the location of his aneurism.

I'll close with three points:

1) If an aneurism is discovered in your cardio system, follow your cardiologist's suggestions/directives without debate.

2) Remember my disclaimer.

3) 82, set up an appointment with a cardiologist.   

[MU82]

Snoop, please accept my condolences for the loss of your nephew, and I hope your other nephew lives a long, healthy, happy life.

I sincerely appreciate your concern for my well-being. I have already seen a cardiologist and have undergone all the testing. So far, so good.

[Uncle Rico]

Snoop, please accept my condolences for the loss of your nephew, and I hope your other nephew lives a long, healthy, happy life.

I sincerely appreciate your concern for my well-being. I have already seen a cardiologist and have undergone all the testing. So far, so good.

Don't trust modern science if you want to live longer.

[MU82]

I have no problem with Graham's sister being appointed to fill out the rest of his term. I don't know anything about her, and I don't live in South Carolina, so why would I care one way or another?

But we all should remember it the next time an appointee by the opposing party is deemed to lack "merit," or is said to be an unworthy DEI hire because she's a woman or a person of color.

[Uncle Rico]

Beginning to sound like Soros had Lindsay killed with money from the Clinton Foundation and it might not have been the Covid vaccine.

[nyg]

Disclaimer: I have no medical training. What I am about to write is my layman's understanding of the condition.

One of my nephew's died of an aortic dissection in May of last year at the age of 55. I believe that he was in surgery for about 6 hours while the surgeons tried everything they could to save him, but there was too much blood loss. He knew he had an aneurism for several years but neglected to have it tracked via imaging. Insurance companies typically require that an aneurism reach a certain size/measurement before they will cover the huge cost of open-heart surgery. His father/my brother is a retired physician and asked for my medical records, as I had open -heart surgery 7 years ago. He also said that had my nephew survived, there would have almost certainly been major brain damage due to lack of sufficient blood to the brain.

My brother has been studying the evidence of hereditary factors (IF I remember what he said correctly, the amount/quality of collogen (Type 3 is in arteries) that your body produces is a major factor (and possibly hereditary/genetic) in preventing/reducing the development of aneurisms. His other son also has an aneurism which is being monitored. I had one that was discovered when I had double bypass surgery. I also had a valve replaced for my "engine rebuild". The patch on my aneurism was monitored via imaging for about 5 years.

The Cleveland Clinic is where my other nephew has been going to have his condition monitored and eventually, he will be operated on. The clinic is working on finding ways to address aneurism issues via stents and other minimally invasive means (believe me, open heart surgery is a HUGE deal!), but my nephew's aneurism location does not allow him to be a candidate for this experimental treatment due to the location of his aneurism.

I'll close with three points:

1) If an aneurism is discovered in your cardio system, follow your cardiologist's suggestions/directives without debate.

2) Remember my disclaimer.

3) 82, set up an appointment with a cardiologist. 

Ten years ago I had a stress test and determined to have a blockage, in which interventalist cardiologist put stent in.  All good...  Based on that I have gone twice a year to my cardiologist for monitoring and also includes a biannual Triple A ultrasound and stress test.  The Triple A is simple, do ultrasound on aorta, femoral arteries and jugular veins.  Five years ago, Triple A resulted in determining aortic aneurism.  It was 3.4 in length.  So, the Triple A was now scheduled on an annual basis.  In five years it is now 3.6.  I asked my doctor what is the concerned length and he stated 5.0. At that point, then a Cat Scan and probably a stent to fix it.  He advised the days of open heart, cracking ribs is very rare for repairing.  Unless of course the length is so huge a stent won't help.  Usually in patients who are not under care and it just has gone on in time.

In the 1990's my Mom had one and they cracked her open and fixed.  I remember the surgeon telling me think of a garden hose with a bulge.  He went in, wrapped the bulge with kevlar, sealed it and closed her up.  Times have changed.

These things are vey family related, so as some of you age, get that Nuclear Thallium Stress Test and maybe a Triple A from a cardio guy.  Might save you.

RIP Senator, no knowledge if you ever went and had tests done.  I doubt it.