[EmmaPeel]

So glad you're recovering well...thank you for posting this. My mother has had a triple bypass, and my 52 year old brother has a stent in an artery.

Keep your chin up...I know how difficult recovery can be, but you are in my prayers...and again, thank you for your words of truth. Blessings to you and your family.

[Mr_Magoo]

When I was talking about a cardiac risk screen, I meant discussing with your Family Dr. how many factors you have that increase your risk of a heart attack. The more factors, the higher your risk of a cardiac event.

Here is what it looked like for me:

• High blood pressure [on high BP medication for 14 years]
• Diabetes [Not directly, one Grandfather had it]
• High cholesterol [YES. Last 3 years was treating it with medication]
• Family history of heart disease [YES On BOTH Sides of family]
• Smoker [YES for 32 years]
• Sedentary lifestyle [YES again]
• Overweight [only by about 25lbs.]
• Men over 45 years old and women over 55 years old [YES 46]


This list is by no means complete. The list your Doctor has would be. It can give you and your Dr. a good idea if heart disease might be in your future. If you have the risk factors, then follow up with additional testing. Discuss it with your DR.

As I said in the origional article, I was stupid. Look at the risk factors I had, PLUS I was ignoring chest pain.