I can relate. I was in ICU recovering from quadruple bypass on Friday when the announcement of Mr. Russert’s untimely death came over the TV screen.
No symptoms, 63 years old, normal cholesterol, type 2 diabetic and just blacked out after exercise on a treadmill. In the netherworld for about 20 minutes according to wife.
Brain scans, carotid artery tests, echocardiagram of heart, more MRIs of brain and then a nuclear stress test. Blockage noted (90% in couple areas and 75% in couple of others) and was in surgery 6/12. The cardiologist was very, very upfront and I am so glad he was. Home recovering nicely but if no nuclear stress test, no Chuck54.
I didn’t even know who to spell cardiologist until last Wednesday, now I know a great one. Saved my life I truly believe.
Almost forgot but the heart cath was done after the nuclear stress test and this was the golden test.
Blockage showed up immediately.
Heart caths are a bit uncomfortable but the alternative is quite permanent.
Can either of you recommend tests that discover blockage, etc early? I’m 40 1/2. I hate to say, but I’m a good candidate for heart disease. Family history, ex cig smoker, I still smoke cigars. Anyway, I really like being alive and want to try to eek out another 20 yrs if the Lord will allow. So if you have any good advice and the time to tell, I’d appreciate it.
You and me both ! Mine did 6 bypasses without stopping my heart. He hates the bypass machine. My surgery was on a Mon and I was home Wed.
So happy you are recovering nicely! FReepmail.
God bless and speedy recovery! (Do what the docs - or at least your wife - tell you to do, okay?)