Personal Letter From Dr. Nabavi

Dear clients, colleagues and friends:

On Tuesday August 11, 2009 I suffered a heart attack. Fortunately, at the time of the attack, I was at the IBC clinic. I was hospitalized and my wonderful friends Dr. Rodriguez and staff went out of their way to help me.

Although untimely, this episode wasn’t a complete surprise.  All the male members of my family have a genetic disposition to heart disease. My father died from Myocardial Infarction (MI) at the age of 57. His father died of MI at the age of 56. They both lived a very healthy lifestyle. They watched their diet, didn’t drink, didn’t smoke and exercised.  

I have been conscious of these facts for years. Now 52, I keep ideal weight. I exercise regularly and watch my diet.  I’m tested regularly for high cholesterol and triglycerides and I take “Crestor” to keep them in the normal range. Despite all this, in January of 2008, I suffered my first attack. I was rushed to “West Hills Hospital” in California and my wonderful colleague and a very prominent heart surgeon, “Dr. Jamali”, determined that I had two “partial blockages”. Entering through my femoral artery he placed two “stents” at the areas that were blocked.

Following my procedure in January of 2008, I recuperated quickly and until last Tuesday, aside from occasional chest discomforts, everything seemed to be fine.  However, with this recent attack, my doctors are considering “bypass” surgery instead of stent. I’m still being evaluated and a decision is expected soon. Interestingly enough, I have asked my doctors to entertain the possibility of performing “Apheresis”. For my perspective, an Apheresis procedure is essential. One question is whether to perform the Apheresis before or after the bypass. The other question, and the most interesting, is whether we can be allowed to perform the Apheresis here at a California hospital.

I’ll keep you posted.

Casey Nabavi

7 Responses to “Personal Letter From Dr. Nabavi”

  1. Ed Johns says:

    Hey Casey.
    I hope everything will be ok for you. I have been praying for you and I will not stop until you are well.
    Please let me know how you are, you will always be my friend.
    Please give me a call when you can.
    Ed

  2. Nisar Afzal says:

    Dear Dr. Nabavi,
    I’m sorry to learn about your recent health problem via the net, I was back in town after almost 2 years due to global business related issues. It is almost 2 years since im back in Orlando, now I’m in the position to have the stem cell procedure for the conditions I suffer from, PuLmonary disease and High Blood Pressure. Your input would be highly appreciated. Thank you.

  3. ciadmin says:

    Dear Nisar:
    Welcome Home from your travels. Thank you for your kind words and support. We are continuing to treat patients while Dr. Nabavi is out. If you would like to speak to someone from our office please do not hesitate to contact us at: 1-877-STEM-123.
    We look forward to hearing from you so that we may help you with your health issues.

    Kind Regards,
    Admin

  4. Gerardo Zapata says:

    Dear Dr. Navabi
    I just read your letter and I wanted to send my best wishes on your treatment, hoping you get well soon.
    From your friend in Tijuana
    Dr. G. Zapata

  5. Jana Elliott says:

    Dr. Nabavi,

    I just read your letter. You will be in our prayers. May God bless you with a speedy recovery.

    The Elliott Family

  6. ciadmin says:

    Dear Jana:

    Thank you for your kind words. I will forward your message on to Dr. Nabavi. We are all hoping for a good outcome for him as he has touched so many people’s lives for the better, there are so many that still need his help to heal so we need for him to recover quickly.

    Kind Regards,
    Admin

  7. Christina and Helma Young says:

    Hello Casey:
    Only now went on your website and read your letter. We are so sorry to hear about your misfortune. Get well soon and recover fully.
    Our best regards,
    Helma and Christina

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