Many people ask what caused my strokes. I usually tell them that “I had a torn carotid artery.” Which is true. However, the complete story is I have a condition called “ Fibromuscular Dysplasia.” Of course, there is a national website about it: The Fibromuscular Dysplasia Society of America, Inc. was founded on March 11, 2003 and received tax exempt status on October 7, 2003. FMDSA is a Delaware nonprofit corporation which is classified by the IRS as exempt under IRC Section 501(c)(3) and as a "public charity" under IRC Section 509. Donations from individuals and corporations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. The topic and the website are pretty dry and boring. Until you realize you have “it.” From the website: Fibromuscular Dysplasia, commonly called FMD, is a disease that causes one or more arteries in the body to have abnormal cell development in the artery wall. As a result, areas of narrowing (called stenosis), aneurysms, or tears...
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