Oct 8
wildcatfan46
wildcatfan46 , Posted on SUPPORT NETWORK Blog

Heart

I have had 6 minor heart attacks. I have never had open heart surgery however, I do have 8 stints and have had 29 angio-plasties. I also have an ICD (pacemaker/dibulator combination). I suffer from unstable angina and have coronary artery disease. I have a very loving wife who has stood by me through thick and thin. The doctors declared me disabled in December of 1991, which, hit me like a ton of bricks since I was only 44 at the time. I was 39 when I had my first MI. I am now a month away from being 69. I believe this support group is a wonderful idea. also My left circumflex is 100% occluded. I was told that it was my least important one of the three major arteries.
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  • AHAASAKatie
    AHAASAKatie,
    Thank you so much for sharing your story! We are so glad you are here. Best Katie
  • ModeratorJeff
    ModeratorJeff ,
    Wow man, you are a survivor. I hope I have your strength if and when I need it. Thanks for sharing your story and providing us with a good example of how to be as strong as we can be while we fight this together.
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