![]() Heart Attack and Stents or Angioplasty - - Cardiology Patients' Forum. Current Postings on This Page (1. He didn't have any chest pains b. That is what death certificate says. He was a smoker but quit for two months after surgery then was smoking 1/2pk day. ![]() I had him on a cardiac diet and he was getting lots of exercise from his job. Is this normal? Ms. Dawn, Mississippi, USA, February 1. There was no signs of MI. On a routine ESG it was diagnosed. After 3 days of admission in icu there was no relevant finding of recurrance n so patient discharged. Is there need of angioplasty? Swati Maheshwari, private hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan, INDIA, February 7, 2. ![]() Original Article. Saxagliptin and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Scirica, M.D., M.P.H., Deepak L. Bhatt, M.D., M.P.H. UpdateStar is compatible with Windows platforms. UpdateStar has been tested to meet all of the technical requirements to be compatible with Windows 10, 8.1, Windows 8. He is still alive and In the hospital but his progress is so slow and it is impossible to help him. He has had numerous complications from the heart attack, then stent of the left main descending artery. His kidneys failed and he is on dialysis. His anxiety is being treated with strong anti- psychotics and now he cannot communicate. Feeding tube now being tried but he won't tolerate it. How long can he live? What else is there to do for him, we wonder. Maryb, Michigan, USA, November 2. Especially with your knowledge of the body, we're sure you can be a major help to him in his recovery. Also, a note to many of the posters on this topic. We cannot answer patient- specific questions. Most often these need to be asked of your cardiologist. If you aren't getting good answers, try getting a second opinion from another MD. The purpose of these Forums is for patients and others to share information with each other, not for us to dispense medical advice in place of a medical doctor. Angioplasty. Org Staff, Angioplasty. Org, August 2. 3, 2. STEMI got PCI to LAD (Bio resorbable stent) and now feeling normal with EF 4. ![]() BP is 1. 25/8. 0 but PCI done after 5 days and thrombolytic therapy occurred with in 2 hours of his severe pain and best medical treatment has given to him. I want to discuss his ECG and echo with you and doctors opinion. I would be thankful for your this cooperation. I also want to discuss about scarring of heart muscle which I hear a lot and worried about that? And is meant by that doctor said there is marked clinical improvement in his heart and ECG also improved markedly I am physiotherapist so you can easily discuss with me in medical terms Best Regards. Concerned Son, Pakistan, August 2. Chest x ray has been done nothing is dere. Varun C., Women and Child Ministry, Delhi, India , July 2. It appears that I had a heart attack in Sept. Southport hospital treated me for a chest infection. Went back to A& E 3 times I could only sleep sitting up. Had an echo scan eventually on the 2nd Jan. Sent to Liverpool Heart hospital, had an angio and a MRI scan, and then was told I had a blocked artery to the left ventricle,They said it was not possible to perform a by- pass to restore the blood supply. I have not been given a medical reason for this. As I have heard that a by- pass months after a heart attack has caused the heart muscle to regenerate in some cases. I would like to hear your views on this. ![]() ![]() D Mulholland, Retired Engineer, Southport, Merseyside, England, July 2. You will become healthier and reduce your risk for future attacks by 9. And this will happen quickly - - so fast that you will reduce your risks in just 9. Check out the downloadable DVD https: //gumroad. Wpmvreducing steps of heart attack, education, Karnataka, India, June 3. I had one stent placed Tuesday last week, another Thursday. The first to open 1. I experienced an anxiety attack during both. I didn't feel nervous starting out. ACC/AHA Guidelines for the Management of Patients With ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction—Executive Summary A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American. Original Article. Severe Hypoglycemia and Risks of Vascular Events and Death. Sophia Zoungas, M.D., Ph.D., Anushka Patel, M.D., Ph.D., John Chalmers, M.D., Ph.D. Updated CDC Travel Health Book Now Online. 2018 Yellow Book includes important health information for international travel. Neuroimaging Technique May Help. Cleveland Clinic Healthy Heart Lifestyle Guide and Cookbook: Featuring more than 150 tempting recipes Find Diabetes & Endocrinology Continuing Medical Education (CME), Diabetes & Endocrinology medical journal articles, thought leader perspectives, MEDLINE, Diabetes. ![]() I even tried to watch the monitor to see what was happening. Then I panicked and couldn't keep my legs still. I was holding one foot on top of the other and being told to stay still, but I couldn't. When I felt like my arms were going to start flaying I told him to stop and give me something. I was given morphine. The next time I kept my eyes closed hoping that would help. Near the end I panicked again, and felt like I was having a bigger heart attack. It was too close to the end for them to give me anything, but it scared me and I pray no damage was done to my heart. Has anyone experienced this? Jollyjw, Jersey City, New Jersey, USA, June 3. It was a 1 stroke attack. He was 2. 2 years old , one day at around 1. ECG he expired . He had no blockages but still he had an attack , he just had a bad habit of smoking. What exactly might have happened, what may be the reason of MI? Main artery is around 6. His EF % was 4. 8% after attack. Doctors said no need to go for any operation as LCX territory only provides blood to a smaller portion. I want to know is this true. Are there any chances of getting attack again. Doctor said that this will not be life threatening. ![]() Please help me out with your advice. He quit smoking after the attack. Sunny, Punjab, India, June 1. Now he is on his medication but he still gets heart burn feeling or pain in chest. Though frequency of pain reduced significantly after he started having anti depression medication as cardiologists assumed it was anxiety attack instead. But minimum twice a week , he still suffers chest pain which gets worse if he is upset or sad. Please advise Sarika, Australia, June 5, 2. I feel some pain some time in my chest But it become normal after some time . Do i need to worry. I do regular walk and take medicines Is the pain normal? Sam, abb, Pune, India, May 2. Certainly not possible for anyone to comment intelligently on your question without complete medical records. Sounds like a complicated situation. ![]() Was there any discussion of aortic valve insufficiency? If her valve was not functioning properly (and the low pulse rate might have been a signal) a sudden influx of blood flow could overwhelm the valve. Angioplasty. Org Staff, Angioplasty. Org, May 2. 7, 2. My grandmother (7. Before performing stenting and doctor said she would be fine after stenting procedure but within 2. My question is whether angioplasty and stenting be performed when pulse rate is very low around 2. Chetan, India, May 2. Why both? Misty, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, May 2. There are other more specific tests that ought to be done. ECG and X- rays are not very specific for coronary artery disease, especially if the ECG is being done when you're not having these symptoms. As you may have guessed, first recommendation, after making an appointment, is to stop smoking. It's hard to do, but maybe your doctor can help you with this. Smoking is a very definite risk factor for heart disease. Angioplasty. Org Staff, Angioplasty. Org, May 1. 4, 2. I stay with my mum and aunt (Last person also has heart problems)I am under a lot of stress lately. And I am a smoker. A week back I had heart palpitations and cramps in the middle of my chest. My aunt gave me 2 pills which helps her and after an half hour it stopped. Now this weekend Friday I had these same symptoms but worse it was also above and next to my left breast and in my left arm well me thinking those 2 pills will help again asked for it and took it and lied down on my right- hand side but after an hour it did not stop but besides I would try and sleep. Half past one I woke up I was terribly thirsty so I tried standing up only to find my left arm unusable- like sleeping and sore next to my left breast under my underarm. And trouble falling asleep. I have gone 4 a ECG and x- ray of my chest but the doctor says I am fine. Question is what's up then with the pain. I would be glad to hear your point of view. Didi, personal, parys, Freestate, South Africa, May 6, 2. Eric Topol, who we've interviewed, is one of the leading cardiologists in this area. Angioplasty. Org Staff, Angioplasty. Org, May 2, 2. 01. Younger brother 4. CHD severe heart attack (recovered after 2. But there are other medications that treat heart disease, blood pressure, etc. You should consult with your doctor and learn what each medicine does and why it's important to take it. Angioplasty. Org Staff, Angioplasty. Org, April 1. 4, 2. While it is being looked at in a preliminary trial, it is most definitely NOT FDA- approved for the treatment of heart disease, or any disease that we know of. As for healing heart damage, we wish that were true, but there's nothing we know of that can reverse the damage done to heart muscle. What is very important for patients to know is that you need to let your doctor know if you are taking herbal supplements or nutraceuticals, because they can react with medications that are being prescribed. Angioplasty. Org Staff, Angioplasty. Org, April 2, 2. 01. Its as sensible as the benefits of apple a day & a well balanced diet. I was concerned at first, but realized how many times it saved my life and improved heart functioning. Its a root called Fu fang dan shen. FDA approved!! It has aided in healing and recovery from heart damage so much that myself and others have been able stop using walker and get through short of breathe because it does assist circulation. It also causes blood vessels to widen, and this can improve circulation. Take care. Blood flow improvement heart muscle, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, March 2. My EKG was good & my blood was good. I was scheduled to fly out 2 days later. If on a plane i would not be telling this story. Barbara, Gainesville, Florida, USA, March 2. Yesterday afternoon he had a severe heart attack and we rushed him to hospital and the doctors gave him life saving injection and cleared the clot. Doc will have biopsy on Sunday 2. March 1. 4 I need your urgent help that in his case what can be the best option if there is blockage in the old stents, or what could be the other situation and what is the best solution. Dixie - Diabetics are at increased risk of heart disease, which your borther definitely has. With two totally blocked arteries, post- surgery (we assume you're talking about bypass grafts?) he is at even more risk, since the disease process has continued. Whether or not stenting can provide benefit is something his cardiologist would need to discuss with him.
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