Hi, after having my first MI ,and still waiting to get in to see the cardiologist, I am wondering how many of you out there have had a second MI , and how long was it after your first incident? How many of you not only had a second MI, but had one before you could see a cardiologist, or before you could get treatment? while waiting to see the cardiologist to get diagnosed and treatment, what were you told not to do?
My orders included NItro and my blood pressure and cholesteral meds, and to avoid physical exertion so as to not burst a blood clot, if there was one. Physical exertion in my mind can mean lots of things. Of course I can not run, and I am not going to do any heavy lifting, ( I also have a bad back, herniated disks ) but also since having this attack, ( In April, last month,08 ) I find my blood pressure and my pulse or heart rate goes up a lot quicker than it ever has before. I also am experiencing what is probably angina a lot more, and can noticeably pick up on unusual heart skipped beats, pounding,etc. I know a lot of this is worry in my mind, but I would like feedback on what others have experienced. Did anyone have problems before they could even get to a dr. for diagnosis and treatment?
My MI was diagnosed not just by my symptoms, ( I failed to go to the E.R. when I had my attack)
but by a Stress Test, Perfusion Scan with Med induced Stress. Thank you in advance to anyone who can tell me their story, of how long if they had a second MI or not. I can't just forget about this and trying to do research helps take my mind off of just sitting around the house. Thank you so much. fluffypurrcat