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Jilly_in_VA

(13,257 posts)
3. Retired cardiology nurse here
Thu Oct 9, 2025, 11:55 AM
Thursday

Just spitballing, but I think Shitler is in end-stage heart failure and won't get anything done about it because he won't relinquish the power of the presidency (which he would have to do if put under general anesthesia) for even a short time. Not even if there's the slightest chance. His personal vanity and lust for power won't allow it. But the signs are all there...the swollen ankles (and God knows what his legs look like!) and face, the doziness, the shortness of breath and inability to walk far, the puffiness in his face and hands, etc. I've seen it way too often in my career. He's probably getting supportive meds but he could drop dead at any time (God willing) and knows it.

Hard to say, but I hope it's nothing minor. Ocelot II Thursday #1
Degenerate Donnie will swan out of the hospital agingdem Thursday #12
Let's hope he has all the "medical" experts on his care team Jerry2144 Thursday #22
Wouldn't rule something like that out, but there are soooo many reasons one might nod off during the day unblock Thursday #2
Retired cardiology nurse here Jilly_in_VA Thursday #3
I had a cardiologist who let me go a year out of rhythm. I was riding my bike 10 miles in 90 degree heat. gab13by13 Thursday #6
Retired Intensive care nurse here MuseRider Thursday #8
He's already been taking Adderall. ananda Thursday #13
Co-inky-dink BaronChocula Thursday #19
Can we please see results from a stress test. multigraincracker Thursday #14
Question Would stents for DVT require general anesthesia? Jersey Devil Thursday #17
Probably not Jilly_in_VA Thursday #24
I couldn't even imagine him cooperating BaronChocula Thursday #20
On the other hand... Totally Tunsie Thursday #4
The only times he is animated when speaking publicly are when he is... 3catwoman3 Thursday #30
Probably a host of things... Happy Hoosier Thursday #5
He strikes me as a fat fuck who carb-loads at lunch. maxsolomon Thursday #7
Don't forget all the Diet Cokes Blue Owl Thursday #9
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Metaphorical Thursday #10
Just a minor tune up. usonian Thursday #11
"IT'S...IT'S UNDEAD!" alterfurz Friday #31
Maybe Transylvanian Lullaby puts him to sleep. usonian Friday #32
Maybe he'll just fucking die Orrex Thursday #15
I look forward each morning to your hopeful texts. NNadir Thursday #16
He has a heart? Nictuku Thursday #18
Clearly damaged BaronChocula Thursday #21
A couple observations from 2 diff experiences proud patriot Thursday #23
I pray it's something serious. bif Thursday #25
Yes he could be doing uppers all night. Irish_Dem Thursday #26
Congrats on your ablation success! Beartracks Thursday #27
He's notoriously up all night. RandySF Thursday #28
trump is NOT well and is having his second annual physical in six months LetMyPeopleVote Thursday #29
Poll (not). heart attack or stroke? Or both? usonian Friday #33
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