ceread
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Yeah, I wasn't expecting a quantifiable % from an autopsy, merely pointing out that Flaherty could very likely be yet another casualty of the Ford scandal. If he had passed from his rare skin disease, and I had written what I had, I'd agree with you that I would be fitting the result to fit my narrative. But given what we all know about stress and the heart, I think it is reasonable to question potential links.
*former cardiac nurse delurking*
He was on predisone for a medical condition at one point. That drug is known for the emotional effects it can have on a person, particularly long term. Depression and anxiety are very common. Which may explain his very emotional reaction to the whole crack thing. Prednisone also raises blood sugar levels, and long term can result in type 2 diabetes. I'd place WAY more on the weight of predisone having had some ill effect on his health than dumb and dumber.
*goes back to lurking*
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