Had a heart attack on Monday.
Discussion
I said earlier in the thread , I have had 3 MI , over the past 20 years or so , and with prompt treatment survived them all , now approaching 76, I am fully on the cardiologist radar due to still having AF now and again .
I now have an Implant Loop Recorder (ILR) this monitors heart rate 24/7 and downloads overnight to a bedside monitor for transmission to the hospital .This is then reviewed by techs at the hospital and any deviations bought the attention of the cardiologist so I can be called in if a problem shows up that I am unaware of , this is backed up with a device which can activate a bookmark on the implant should I get a physical problem related to the heart .
So with prompt treatment , the correct aftercare , whilst serious , heart attacks (MI) are survivable , in fact I carried on working as a sparks until about 3 years ago
I now have an Implant Loop Recorder (ILR) this monitors heart rate 24/7 and downloads overnight to a bedside monitor for transmission to the hospital .This is then reviewed by techs at the hospital and any deviations bought the attention of the cardiologist so I can be called in if a problem shows up that I am unaware of , this is backed up with a device which can activate a bookmark on the implant should I get a physical problem related to the heart .
So with prompt treatment , the correct aftercare , whilst serious , heart attacks (MI) are survivable , in fact I carried on working as a sparks until about 3 years ago
MXRod said:
I said earlier in the thread , I have had 3 MI , over the past 20 years or so , and with prompt treatment survived them all , now approaching 76, I am fully on the cardiologist radar due to still having AF now and again .
I now have an Implant Loop Recorder (ILR) this monitors heart rate 24/7 and downloads overnight to a bedside monitor for transmission to the hospital .This is then reviewed by techs at the hospital and any deviations bought the attention of the cardiologist so I can be called in if a problem shows up that I am unaware of , this is backed up with a device which can activate a bookmark on the implant should I get a physical problem related to the heart .
So with prompt treatment , the correct aftercare , whilst serious , heart attacks (MI) are survivable , in fact I carried on working as a sparks until about 3 years ago
Well done you.I now have an Implant Loop Recorder (ILR) this monitors heart rate 24/7 and downloads overnight to a bedside monitor for transmission to the hospital .This is then reviewed by techs at the hospital and any deviations bought the attention of the cardiologist so I can be called in if a problem shows up that I am unaware of , this is backed up with a device which can activate a bookmark on the implant should I get a physical problem related to the heart .
So with prompt treatment , the correct aftercare , whilst serious , heart attacks (MI) are survivable , in fact I carried on working as a sparks until about 3 years ago
This subject however scares me to death however with parents that have both had big heart attacks.
Guess your general level of fitness has helped you survive them all?
randomeddy said:
I eat healthy, don't smoke, don't drink, no exercise but have a very active job. I am overweight. No blood pressure issues. Both parents died of heart problems.
Well, allow me to maybe give you the virtual kick up the ass you need to tell the truth about one, and/or get fixing the other two!You're welcome
Also, get yourself an Aspod and carry it everywhere. If it doesn't save your life, it might save someone else's...
https://www.aspod.co.uk/
GT3Manthey said:
This subject however scares me to death however with parents that have both had big heart attacks.
My heart issues, which led to 3 stents, a bypass and an ICD being fitted, are, apparently hereditary. I had no idea until I asked my mother and she said "oh yes, it's what killed my father!".I was alerted to my condition by my heart skipping a beat or two (similar to butterflies) and then going to my GP who, as luck would have it, trained as a heart surgeon and then decided to be a GP instead. So he was able to diagnose the issues and set me on the conveyer belt (with BUPA) to all the various surgeries. I was told I could have dropped down dead at any minute - but I had no idea! I've always felt reasonably healthy and have never been ill - so it was all a bit of a shocker. I am still quite hale and hearty!
This ramble is simply to say, if you know that there are heart issues in your family, make sure you have an MOT every now and again. You don't want a stroke leaving you disabled in some way, or just keeling over. All for the sake of a £200 private cardiologist giving you the once over, or, if your GP is a good one, having him give you an ECG.
NDA said:
My heart issues, which led to 3 stents, a bypass and an ICD being fitted, are, apparently hereditary. I had no idea until I asked my mother and she said "oh yes, it's what killed my father!".
I was alerted to my condition by my heart skipping a beat or two (similar to butterflies) and then going to my GP who, as luck would have it, trained as a heart surgeon and then decided to be a GP instead. So he was able to diagnose the issues and set me on the conveyer belt (with BUPA) to all the various surgeries. I was told I could have dropped down dead at any minute - but I had no idea! I've always felt reasonably healthy and have never been ill - so it was all a bit of a shocker. I am still quite hale and hearty!
This ramble is simply to say, if you know that there are heart issues in your family, make sure you have an MOT every now and again. You don't want a stroke leaving you disabled in some way, or just keeling over. All for the sake of a £200 private cardiologist giving you the once over, or, if your GP is a good one, having him give you an ECG.
What was/is your heart condition out of interest? I was alerted to my condition by my heart skipping a beat or two (similar to butterflies) and then going to my GP who, as luck would have it, trained as a heart surgeon and then decided to be a GP instead. So he was able to diagnose the issues and set me on the conveyer belt (with BUPA) to all the various surgeries. I was told I could have dropped down dead at any minute - but I had no idea! I've always felt reasonably healthy and have never been ill - so it was all a bit of a shocker. I am still quite hale and hearty!
This ramble is simply to say, if you know that there are heart issues in your family, make sure you have an MOT every now and again. You don't want a stroke leaving you disabled in some way, or just keeling over. All for the sake of a £200 private cardiologist giving you the once over, or, if your GP is a good one, having him give you an ECG.
Just joining the thread, I celebrated 5yrs post heart attack on Thursday.
Mine was on 31st March 2017, I was working at home and had a LAD blockage, aka 'The Widowmaker'
https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/widowmaker-heart...
I got lucky, I didn't have a complete blockage, but it was almost there, the before/after stent images below gave me a proper shock as to how close I came to meeting my maker. Funnily enough it wasn't a dramatic event. I just felt tired and out of breath whilst tidying the living room, realised something was up so called 999. I didn't even get blue-lighted to hospital much to my surprise, sat in the back of an ambulance queuing in the Reading rush hour traffic with everyone else did nothing for my stress levels, I wanted the blues and twos! It was a good 3hrs sat waiting in A&E until a registrar came along and said "I'm really sorry to tell you this, but you've had a heart attack". It was at that point I had a bit of a panic/anxiety attack, it's not a great thing to hear, but they got my heart rate stabilised (it was 11pm by now) and went in via my wrist at midday the next day.
Heart disease is hereditary in my family, but I don't think a combination of a sedentary job, not the best diet (too much processed food, too much booze) really helped me. Many lifestyle improvements made since, but struggling to keep my weight down below my target. However a 5yr follow up Echocardiogram last week that I really had to push my GP for revealed that my ticker is running just fine. I take Aspirin, Bisoprolol, Losartan and Atorvastatin as meds to manage it long term.
It's always there though at the back of my mind, that it could happen again.
Before:
42 minutes of stent surgery later:
Mine was on 31st March 2017, I was working at home and had a LAD blockage, aka 'The Widowmaker'
https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/widowmaker-heart...
I got lucky, I didn't have a complete blockage, but it was almost there, the before/after stent images below gave me a proper shock as to how close I came to meeting my maker. Funnily enough it wasn't a dramatic event. I just felt tired and out of breath whilst tidying the living room, realised something was up so called 999. I didn't even get blue-lighted to hospital much to my surprise, sat in the back of an ambulance queuing in the Reading rush hour traffic with everyone else did nothing for my stress levels, I wanted the blues and twos! It was a good 3hrs sat waiting in A&E until a registrar came along and said "I'm really sorry to tell you this, but you've had a heart attack". It was at that point I had a bit of a panic/anxiety attack, it's not a great thing to hear, but they got my heart rate stabilised (it was 11pm by now) and went in via my wrist at midday the next day.
Heart disease is hereditary in my family, but I don't think a combination of a sedentary job, not the best diet (too much processed food, too much booze) really helped me. Many lifestyle improvements made since, but struggling to keep my weight down below my target. However a 5yr follow up Echocardiogram last week that I really had to push my GP for revealed that my ticker is running just fine. I take Aspirin, Bisoprolol, Losartan and Atorvastatin as meds to manage it long term.
It's always there though at the back of my mind, that it could happen again.
Before:
42 minutes of stent surgery later:
GT3Manthey said:
Well done you.
This subject however scares me to death however with parents that have both had big heart attacks.
Guess your general level of fitness has helped you survive them all?
I would not say I have better fitness than most , most likely the active job I had , up and down ladders, towers, stairs etc was good exercise , now being retired , I know I don’t exercise as much as I should , having a dog has helped as I now HAVE to go for brisk walks , and get the ticker pumping .This subject however scares me to death however with parents that have both had big heart attacks.
Guess your general level of fitness has helped you survive them all?
I have never had a heart attack but have lost colleagues / friends of friends in their 40's / 50's.
My family have heart issues through the ages. One day I was sat watching TV and came over all hot, seat and out of breath. 999 and off to hospital and a wonderful 3 week stay while they tried to settle my body down.
After tests and scans, the diagnosis was Dilated Cardiomyopathy, AF, high blood pressure. Onto the tablets and it all started to settle down.
After a few bouts of chest pain, a couple of years later, off to a different hospital and a lot more scans to fine a closed artery which had bypassed itself?? Two lots of stents, 4 in the right side and 2 in the left, and a few more tablets I am much improved.
Only had one scare where I started walking the dogs and struggled with breathing; stubborn as I can be, I carried on and after 15 minutes I couldn't breathe and so off to A&E again. Indicators were high showing a possible MI but ECG not showing one. Since I have been wary of any pain / breathing issue.
So my condolences to anyone that has lost someone or knows of someone. The heart is a real unknown!
My family have heart issues through the ages. One day I was sat watching TV and came over all hot, seat and out of breath. 999 and off to hospital and a wonderful 3 week stay while they tried to settle my body down.
After tests and scans, the diagnosis was Dilated Cardiomyopathy, AF, high blood pressure. Onto the tablets and it all started to settle down.
After a few bouts of chest pain, a couple of years later, off to a different hospital and a lot more scans to fine a closed artery which had bypassed itself?? Two lots of stents, 4 in the right side and 2 in the left, and a few more tablets I am much improved.
Only had one scare where I started walking the dogs and struggled with breathing; stubborn as I can be, I carried on and after 15 minutes I couldn't breathe and so off to A&E again. Indicators were high showing a possible MI but ECG not showing one. Since I have been wary of any pain / breathing issue.
So my condolences to anyone that has lost someone or knows of someone. The heart is a real unknown!
PurpleTurtle said:
Just joining the thread, I celebrated 5yrs post heart attack on Thursday.
Nearly snap, my 5 year anniversary is next month, I was 47.Thought I'd pulled a muscle in my shoulder, family decided they would take me to A&E, they did a wrist angio and a few days later I had a triple bypass. My dad had the same at 55, he's still with us 25 years later so fingers crossed.
carinatauk said:
I have never had a heart attack but have lost colleagues / friends of friends in their 40's / 50's.
My family have heart issues through the ages. One day I was sat watching TV and came over all hot, seat and out of breath. 999 and off to hospital and a wonderful 3 week stay while they tried to settle my body down.
After tests and scans, the diagnosis was Dilated Cardiomyopathy, AF, high blood pressure. Onto the tablets and it all started to settle down.
After a few bouts of chest pain, a couple of years later, off to a different hospital and a lot more scans to fine a closed artery which had bypassed itself?? Two lots of stents, 4 in the right side and 2 in the left, and a few more tablets I am much improved.
Only had one scare where I started walking the dogs and struggled with breathing; stubborn as I can be, I carried on and after 15 minutes I couldn't breathe and so off to A&E again. Indicators were high showing a possible MI but ECG not showing one. Since I have been wary of any pain / breathing issue.
So my condolences to anyone that has lost someone or knows of someone. The heart is a real unknown!
Some people have more "Coronary collaterals" than others - they act as a natural bypass to a blocked artery. I think the body can also create new blood vessels. I assume in countries with no health system there are lots of people that have had a heart attack, recover and keep going.My family have heart issues through the ages. One day I was sat watching TV and came over all hot, seat and out of breath. 999 and off to hospital and a wonderful 3 week stay while they tried to settle my body down.
After tests and scans, the diagnosis was Dilated Cardiomyopathy, AF, high blood pressure. Onto the tablets and it all started to settle down.
After a few bouts of chest pain, a couple of years later, off to a different hospital and a lot more scans to fine a closed artery which had bypassed itself?? Two lots of stents, 4 in the right side and 2 in the left, and a few more tablets I am much improved.
Only had one scare where I started walking the dogs and struggled with breathing; stubborn as I can be, I carried on and after 15 minutes I couldn't breathe and so off to A&E again. Indicators were high showing a possible MI but ECG not showing one. Since I have been wary of any pain / breathing issue.
So my condolences to anyone that has lost someone or knows of someone. The heart is a real unknown!
Timothy Bucktu said:
Also, get yourself an Aspod and carry it everywhere. If it doesn't save your life, it might save someone else's...
https://www.aspod.co.uk/
Are there any risks involved if administering an emergency dose of Aspirin to someone who it turns out wasn't suffering from a heart attack?https://www.aspod.co.uk/
I seem to recall at a First Aid lesson at work, the Aspirin subject raised it's head and sparked a debate at to whether there could be any risks to the person administering it. I'm sure the outcome was that there were no risks, but we live in a world where folk complain too easily if it turns out the First Aid someone applied to them had been done unnecessarily or incorrectly
LeadFarmer said:
Are there any risks involved if administering an emergency dose of Aspirin to someone who it turns out wasn't suffering from a heart attack?
I seem to recall at a First Aid lesson at work, the Aspirin subject raised it's head and sparked a debate at to whether there could be any risks to the person administering it. I'm sure the outcome was that there were no risks, but we live in a world where folk complain too easily if it turns out the First Aid someone applied to them had been done unnecessarily or incorrectly
I used to be a police officer and took a little medical kit with me when working. I had plasters, bandages and medical wipes. Later, it seemed that these remained in the permissible arena 'cause one could ask permission, but an aspirin was risky if they were semi-comatose. I also took smelling salts. They, it seems, are an anathema to a safe passage through discipline and complaints.I seem to recall at a First Aid lesson at work, the Aspirin subject raised it's head and sparked a debate at to whether there could be any risks to the person administering it. I'm sure the outcome was that there were no risks, but we live in a world where folk complain too easily if it turns out the First Aid someone applied to them had been done unnecessarily or incorrectly
I argued with a first aid bloke and was asked, 'What if they die?' Problem over, I thought. Who dies of smelling salts?
LeadFarmer said:
Timothy Bucktu said:
Also, get yourself an Aspod and carry it everywhere. If it doesn't save your life, it might save someone else's...
https://www.aspod.co.uk/
Are there any risks involved if administering an emergency dose of Aspirin to someone who it turns out wasn't suffering from a heart attack?https://www.aspod.co.uk/
I seem to recall at a First Aid lesson at work, the Aspirin subject raised it's head and sparked a debate at to whether there could be any risks to the person administering it. I'm sure the outcome was that there were no risks, but we live in a world where folk complain too easily if it turns out the First Aid someone applied to them had been done unnecessarily or incorrectly
GT3Manthey said:
Its scary the ages of some on here that have heart heart attacks .
My Dad passed away at 68 no signs just boom and he was gone.
My mother also had one but survived it thankfully.
Doesnt bode well for me
Best man from my wedding was 37. A seemingly fit, slim heathy young man. My Dad passed away at 68 no signs just boom and he was gone.
My mother also had one but survived it thankfully.
Doesnt bode well for me
Not mentioned before , but I always have GTN spray within easy reach , each of my events the first thing paramedics did was a shot of the spray under my tongue , is it not done anymore ?
And BTW my daily routine , as well as other meds , 75mg Asprin . What ever other conditions , including ,a blood condition akin to lukemia but not actually lukemia , the first thing asked is do I take Asprin . Obviously important when considering treatment for various conditions
And BTW my daily routine , as well as other meds , 75mg Asprin . What ever other conditions , including ,a blood condition akin to lukemia but not actually lukemia , the first thing asked is do I take Asprin . Obviously important when considering treatment for various conditions
MXRod said:
Not mentioned before , but I always have GTN spray within easy reach , each of my events the first thing paramedics did was a shot of the spray under my tongue , is it not done anymore ?
And BTW my daily routine , as well as other meds , 75mg Asprin . What ever other conditions , including ,a blood condition akin to lukemia but not actually lukemia , the first thing asked is do I take Asprin . Obviously important when considering treatment for various conditions
GTN spray is still part of the recommended package of drugs to prevent another heart attack. I've never had to use mine - never had any repeat symptoms.And BTW my daily routine , as well as other meds , 75mg Asprin . What ever other conditions , including ,a blood condition akin to lukemia but not actually lukemia , the first thing asked is do I take Asprin . Obviously important when considering treatment for various conditions
My daily list:
Aspirin - Helps prevent blood clots
Bisoprolol - Beta-blocker (lowers blood pressure)
Eplerenone - AR-blocker (lowers blood pressure)
Ramipril - ACE inhibitor (lowers blood pressure)
Lansoprozole - PPI (reduces stomach acid)
Atorvastatin - Statin (reduces LDL cholesterol)
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GTN Spray - use as needed to relieve or prevent angina
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