Feltman and his aides frequently refer to this situation. He relied on closed captioning in his media interviews and will do so again next week in his debate with Republican candidate Mehmet Oz.
The Democratic candidate’s “listening to music and other sounds was not affected. His communication improved significantly compared to his first visit assisted by speech therapy, which he has attended regularly since his stroke,” Chen wrote. road. Feltman admits he sometimes stumbles over his words.
The letter, which marks the most detailed information from a doctor since early June, has been provided by Feltman’s campaign, explaining that the defibrillator surgery performed 17 days earlier was to treat a previously unexplained disease. An overt diagnosis of cardiomyopathy, not a treatment for atrial fibrillation, as the campaign initially claimed.
Feltman’s vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate and pulse oximetry, were normal, Chen wrote. All of his blood tests, including cholesterol and liver function, were also normal, Chen wrote. Feltman has no strength or coordination difficulties or cognitive impairments. Chen writes that his remaining problem is auditory processing.
Oz blasted Feltman for not releasing more detailed medical records or making his doctor available for media interviews.
Chen wrote that he consulted with Feltman’s neurologist and cardiologist. Feltman takes “appropriate medication to optimize his heart condition and prevent future strokes.” Feltman is “well, and has shown a strong commitment to maintaining good fitness and healthy habits. He has no work restrictions and can serve in public office full-time jobs,” Chen wrote.
Feltman won the Democratic nomination just days after suffering a stroke in May without fully disclosing his medical condition. More than two weeks later, he revealed that he was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy in 2017, causing his heart to pump less blood and failing to take medication and follow up with doctors.
Oz has released three letters his doctors have written from this year and in recent years, saying his health is “very good”.