I am a 50 years old male. In June 2003 I suffered ASMI and within a week I underwent CABG with grafts LIMA to LAD and RIMA to D2. Previously I however never had problem with my heart and I was not hypertensive. A routine health check-up earlier did not reveal any abnormalities. After the surgery, I have been on anti-hypertensives, fibrates (to lower triglyceride level) and enteric coated Aspirin. Some times, after taking the medicine and retiring to bed in the night, I feel as if my heart is thumping. The rhythm appears to be a bit faster. With sleep, it appears to become normal and I am OK next morning. Also, occasionally I experience a sharp,pricking pain from the bottom of sternum and traversing upwards. I am a bit worried though it is not severe. The thickening of the scar over the sternum (Dexon suture) also worries me. Also I would like to know, is there any possibility of the sternal wires getting loosened and causing any internal injury?
THIRU