Note: I am not a medical professional and do not diagnose or treat medical conditions. I don’t heal diagnoses or replace doctors. My role is to uncover the root cause of imbalances and restore harmony to your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Using a holistic approach, I access deeper insights through body scans and other methods, enhancing awareness and alignment, not as a substitute for medical care. The scan works through universal consciousness, creating a connection between me and the client for a deeper understanding. It operates on subatomic levels, helping to identify imbalances and alignments within the body’s energetic field.

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Case Study: Integrating Gastrointestinal and Cardiovascular Assessments
February 2025


This case illustrates the principles of integrative medicine and functional medicine, which focus on the interconnectedness of body systems. While traditional medicine tends to isolate organs for diagnosis and treatment, integrative approaches emphasize a holistic view. In this case, the true source of the patient’s symptoms was found to be chronic gastrointestinal inflammation, despite an initial diagnosis of Prinzmetal's Angina, a condition affecting the heart. This example demonstrates how a multidimensional diagnostic approach can uncover the root causes of complex health problems often overlooked by conventional methods.

Client/Patient Profile:

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• Age: 35-year-old male
• Initial Diagnosis: Prinzmetal's Angina, characterized by daily episodes of severe chest pain due to coronary artery spasms.

Diagnostic Imaging Findings:

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• Procedure: 360° Body Scan | Photo Based Scan
• Findings: Three lesions in the intestines:
  
  Lesion 1: Size 1.2 cm
  Lesion 2: Size 1.7 cm
  Lesion 3: Size 0.8 cm
  
  
  The lesions vary in size, with Lesion 2 (1.7 cm) being the largest and likely representing the most significant area of inflammation. This suggests a more advanced stage or more severe localized irritation. Lesion 1 (1.2 cm), while slightly smaller, still indicates substantial inflammation that could have a notable impact on surrounding tissues. Lesion 3 (0.8 cm), being the smallest, may represent either an earlier stage of inflammation or a secondary lesion resulting from the larger lesions' ongoing inflammatory process.
  
  This size variation reflects a complex inflammatory process, which could have both local and systemic effects. The presence of multiple lesions of varying sizes suggests that inflammatory mediators may be circulating in the bloodstream, potentially affecting vascular function, metabolism, and contributing to other systemic conditions.

Laboratory Investigations:

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• Tests Conducted Before Scan:
• C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
• Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
• Complete Blood Count (CBC)
• Procalcitonin
• Results: All standard laboratory tests returned negative for systemic inflammation.

Explanation of Negative Results:

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• Routine lab tests often fail to detect chronic, localized inflammation in the gut, as these types of inflammation are subtle and do not elevate common systemic inflammatory markers like CRP or ESR. This is a limitation of conventional testing when dealing with low-grade, persistent inflammation in the intestines, which does not show up in standard tests, leading to misdiagnosis or underdiagnosis.

Clinical Discussion:

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• The negative results on standard tests highlight a significant gap in conventional medical practice.
• Prinzmetal's Angina was diagnosed based on the patient's cardiac symptoms, but the underlying cause was rooted in chronic inflammation in the intestines.
• This finding aligns with the concept of the gut-heart axis, suggesting that gastrointestinal inflammation can contribute to cardiovascular dysfunction through multiple mechanisms such as pro-inflammatory cytokines and altered autonomic nervous system regulation.

Progression Scenario:

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• If untreated, the chronic gastrointestinal inflammation may worsen, with inflammation potentially spreading to other parts of the digestive system.
• Over the next 2-3 months, the patient may revisit a doctor with worsening chest pain and other gastrointestinal symptoms.
• The doctor will perform new tests, likely revealing the progression of localized inflammation in the intestines.
• Treatment options may involve anti-inflammatory drugs like NSAIDs or biologics to address the inflammation.
• However, if the focus remains only on cardiac symptoms, and not on the underlying gastrointestinal cause, there is a risk of recurrence and long-term damage to both the cardiovascular and digestive systems.

Conclusion:

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• This case demonstrates the limitations of conventional diagnostic methods in addressing the underlying causes of complex health conditions like Prinzmetal's Angina.
• Despite extensive testing, traditional approaches failed to identify the gastrointestinal source of inflammation affecting the heart.
• This highlights the importance of an integrative diagnostic approach, one that considers the interdependence of multiple body systems.
• Additionally, the patient’s psychosomatic health, stemming from unresolved emotional trauma due to an abusive childhood, has contributed to the inflammation in the gut.
• Chronic emotional stress can lead to physiological inflammation, complicating the healing process. The emotional component, though often overlooked in traditional medical practice, plays a critical role in inflammation and immune response.
• Given the chronic nature of the inflammation, the low likelihood of detection through routine testing, and the influence of emotional trauma, a more comprehensive, holistic treatment approach is needed for the patient to achieve long-term recovery.
• This approach should address both the physical and psychological factors, which are critical in preventing recurrence and promoting lasting wellness.

Summary of Key Points:

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• Initial Diagnosis: Prinzmetal's Angina due to coronary artery spasm.
• Primary Source: Gastrointestinal inflammation (intestines), not identified by conventional tests.
• Key Findings: Chronic, low-grade inflammation in the intestines, affecting cardiovascular health.
• Lab Results: Standard tests for inflammation returned negative due to localized inflammation.
• Progression: Without holistic treatment, inflammation may spread, requiring additional medical attention.
• Emotional Influence: Unresolved emotional trauma plays a significant role in the patient's physical health.