Heart Attack
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An Interesting Read
Though it's a bit long... My daughter recently sent me this, with no back story or explanation, but I think I understand why. After my 2nd minor MI, I was on a mega dose of simvastatin. I remember my brother commented to me around that time that my...
read morelatest replyEMON1, January 29, 2020 12:57am EST
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Looking For Opinions?
I was watching one of my favorite [WW2] movies the other day and in it a general was addressing a group of fighter pilots dealing with the chronic fear & anxiety of their mortality during warfare. He suggested they might as well consider themselves...
read morelatest replyvancet, January 27, 2020 9:40pm EST
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Still have random pains near my heart and it scares me
Good afternoon all I had my ha back in august of 2019 and even though my cardiologist says I'm doing great I'm still trying to figure out why I get these random aches and pains that no one can seem to figure out what they are. I've heard of...
read morelatest replyvancet, January 27, 2020 10:07pm EST
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Please share your great suggestions for health eating with this wife/caregiver/mom !
HI all, can you please follow this link, What's for Dinner and share your thoughts and tips on healthy eating? I think as survivors, you will have some great suggestions for the wife/caregiver/Mom. Thanks Katie
read morelatest replyFairfax, January 24, 2020 10:55am EST
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Stress test results
I am good!!!! The stents are open and ok. My heart is getting good blood supply. My Dr said I have a 1% chance of having another heart attack in the next year, no worse than anyone my age (66). All great news. So then I asked why am I still so tired?...
read morelatest replyDjwel, January 25, 2020 11:29am EST
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Must read for anyone recovering from CABG surgery
Came across this article and I found it very informative. Could have used some of these tips after my own surgery... http://www.secondscount.org/treatments/treatments-detail-2/longterm-recovery-support-after-coronary-bypass-su-3#.XidcdC2ZORs Jim...
read morelatest replyJamesPL, January 21, 2020 7:43pm EST
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Skipping beats
I am a 52 year old woman who had a nstemi one month ago. (genetics and I smoked a pack and a half per day. I am on beta blockers bolld thinners and lipitor. I had one stent placed in my LAD which was 100% blocked. Over the past week I have been feeling...
read morelatest replyBLN1978, January 21, 2020 7:14pm EST
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What chest pain after stenting?
This has been a discussion before. I found this interesting and at the same time maddening that more information isn't given with hospital discharge after stenting. https://myheartsisters.org/2020/01/19/chest-pain-after-stent/
read morelatest replyyarn007, January 22, 2020 10:31pm EST
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Seeking Advice and/or Additional Testing Recommendations
First time poster, Quick Background: 38y/o male, athletic, non-smoker, not diabetic, normal weight/BMI, had a NSTEMI HA in September 2019, and a stent placed over a 75% blockage, with 2 other 30% blockages remaining. My only significant indicator was...
read morelatest replyJTF207, January 21, 2020 11:14am EST
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Finding Mental Health Providers
Hi guys... I know this isn't exactly a heart attack issue. But I was wondering how the rest of you approach finding a mental health care provider and the mental health aspect of your recovery. After 4 yrs since my initial ha, my medical health
read morelatest replyMb120918, January 22, 2020 2:34pm EST
