I had a heart attack yesterday

[126coupe]

Originally Posted by oddjob uno

how old are you?

52

[sjf911]

Originally Posted by 126coupe

Went in for a routine check up, they did an EKG, a fib (strange heart beat) sent me to the ER, apparently I had a heart attack a while back, they installed a stint 75% blockage.
I feel lucky. Time for a lifestyle change.

By routine check, I assume you were unaware of the atrial fibrillation and had no history of chest pain or angina? If this is the case, there may have been no indication for your stent (unless biomarkers were positive) and potentially a relative contraindication if your risk score for atrial fibrillation indicated coumadin management (CHADS score >1).

[vash]

take care of yourself coupe!!

[126coupe]

Originally Posted by sjf911

By routine check, I assume you were unaware of the atrial fibrillation and had no history of chest pain or angina? If this is the case, there may have been no indication for your stent (unless biomarkers were positive) and potentially a relative contraindication if your risk score for atrial fibrillation indicated coumadin management (CHADS score >1).

I had atrial fibrillation a week a go when I had my colonoscopy, they told me to get to the doctor asap, I waited a week. I have been experiencing heartburn for months, just downing Tums daily thinking it was just heartburn, just plain stupid.

[Rikao4]

it's just heartburn...
seen those many times in the ER..
sadly often too late..
you got lucky..
oh the other killer..
grunting too hard on the john..
countless folks on the floor..
pants around the ankles..
drool on the tiles..

Rika

[ODDJOB UNO]

Originally Posted by 126coupe

52

yer JUST A PUP! i'm 53. time to lay off the doritos/cheetos/chimichangas w/extra guac/sour cream/big macs etc.


glad yer OTAY! dying aint no way of LIVING!


my hunting peudner and close friend stroked on us at 48! he survived, but he still and quite possibly will never be the same. and he didnt smoke at all,drink excessive. all in his familys past.


now heres the kicker....................my doctor amigoes were telling me that the most heart attacks they see and strokes....................are VEGETARIANS! why? because they usually eat so damn much cheese in their diets and clog the hell out of their arteries.


what a hoot! the supposed healthier/smarter humanoids that eat a vegetarian diet stroke out /heart attack faster than us mere mortals who live on tacos/sub sandwiches/chicken/red meat in moderation/ veggies/ nuts/fruits/ slim on the taters, fish/shrimp/BEER(nectar of the gawds) etc.


the (2) races who live the longest due to diet:


the orientals...................and the MESSIKANS! whom eat a traditional diet. ie. not taco bell nor qwickie wow chow panda poo.


glad to hear yer OTAY!

[bivenator]

Glad to hear a postive outcome with a thread title like that. Good luck.

[Henry Schmidt]

Hi Mark
Sorry to hear that your feeling poorly.
I'm glad you got to the doctor before things got crazy.
Take care.
Stay well.

[sjf911]

Originally Posted by 126coupe

I had atrial fibrillation a week a go when I had my colonoscopy, they told me to get to the doctor asap, I waited a week. I have been experiencing heartburn for months, just downing Tums daily thinking it was just heartburn, just plain stupid.

Angina (cardiac pain) is frequently mistaken for heartburn. Glad all turned out well.

[sjf911]

Originally Posted by ODDJOB UNO

yer JUST A PUP! i'm 53. time to lay off the doritos/cheetos/chimichangas w/extra guac/sour cream/big macs etc.


glad yer OTAY! dying aint no way of LIVING!


my hunting peudner and close friend stroked on us at 48! he survived, but he still and quite possibly will never be the same. and he didnt smoke at all,drink excessive. all in his familys past.


now heres the kicker....................my doctor amigoes were telling me that the most heart attacks they see and strokes....................are VEGETARIANS! why? because they usually eat so damn much cheese in their diets and clog the hell out of their arteries.


what a hoot! the supposed healthier/smarter humanoids that eat a vegetarian diet stroke out /heart attack faster than us mere mortals who live on tacos/sub sandwiches/chicken/red meat in moderation/ veggies/ nuts/fruits/ slim on the taters, fish/shrimp/BEER(nectar of the gawds) etc.


the (2) races who live the longest due to diet:


the orientals...................and the MESSIKANS! whom eat a traditional diet. ie. not taco bell nor qwickie wow chow panda poo.


glad to hear yer OTAY!

The largest population of MI's is still smoking related with diabetics and pre-diabetics catching up fast. Not too many vegetarians with MI's especially vegans but those populations are small to begin with. On the other hand, dairy consumption has the strongest negative correlation with health of any traditional food group in the US.

[artplumber]

Originally Posted by 126coupe

I had atrial fibrillation a week a go when I had my colonoscopy, they told me to get to the doctor asap, I waited a week. I have been experiencing heartburn for months, just downing Tums daily thinking it was just heartburn, just plain stupid.

So you were symptomatic (just didn't quite know it) and didn't necessarily have a heart attack. Don't worry about thinking you're stupid. There are folks in the business of cardiovascular care who have also not recognized their own symptoms and actually had heart attacks. Now you know that for you heartburn could mean a heart problem. GL

[syncroid]

Glad you made it okay Coupe. I was supposed to see my cardiologist tomorrow but they want to change my appointment again.

[Don Plumley]

Yipes! Glad you are doing okay.

[futuresoptions]

Damn Coupe! Glad everything went okay... DO NOT make my cheesecake recipe unless it's for the grand kids or if the doc gave you some Lipitor or something...

[Oh Haha]

Holy crap!!!!

I'm glad all turned out ok.

[944Larry]

Originally Posted by ODDJOB UNO

yer JUST A PUP! i'm 53. time to lay off the doritos/cheetos/chimichangas w/extra guac/sour cream/big macs etc.


glad yer OTAY! dying aint no way of LIVING!


my hunting peudner and close friend stroked on us at 48! he survived, but he still and quite possibly will never be the same. and he didnt smoke at all,drink excessive. all in his familys past.


now heres the kicker....................my doctor amigoes were telling me that the most heart attacks they see and strokes....................are VEGETARIANS! why? because they usually eat so damn much cheese in their diets and clog the hell out of their arteries.


what a hoot! the supposed healthier/smarter humanoids that eat a vegetarian diet stroke out /heart attack faster than us mere mortals who live on tacos/sub sandwiches/chicken/red meat in moderation/ veggies/ nuts/fruits/ slim on the taters, fish/shrimp/BEER(nectar of the gawds) etc.


the (2) races who live the longest due to diet:


the orientals...................and the MESSIKANS! whom eat a traditional diet. ie. not taco bell nor qwickie wow chow panda poo.


glad to hear yer OTAY!

Damn-I love milk and cheese. Figured I was doing something healthy too. Never too old to learn something new!

[Joeaksa]

There but for the good Lord go I...

Glad to hear you are ok, now keep a better eye on your health!

Joe A

[Zeke]

Where is he? Last post yesterday at 9:11

[126coupe]

Sitting in my recliner, watching TV, drinking green tea.
Booking a Regent Seven Seas Cruise with my wife, mom, daughter, sister, 2 friends.
Monte Carlo, Italy (florence), Sardinia, Malta, Tunis, Santorini, Athens and Turkey.

[Zeke]

Good for you, literally.