possible heart attack

Posted By linda on March 11, 1999 at 12:14:22:







4 days ago i had an abscessed tooth extracted. i had a mild cva 6 years ago and at that time was informed that i did have insignificant mitral valve prolapse.  i informed my dentist of this fact he followed up with my doctor at the time and was told pre medication was not necessary.  the tooth was extracted and tylenol #3 prescribed for pain.  within 1 hour of taking the tylenol #3 i experience heart attack symptoms (severe chest pains, shortness of breath, increase in blood pressure) was taken to the hospital, enroute i was put on oxygen and given a nitro pill under my tongue and a nitro patch as well as two baby aspirin.  the pain was alleviated with the nitro.  in the hospital i had a lung scan and was monitered all night in pcu and then had a follow up stress test.  i have had no results yet.  i have no idea what happened to me and have had no explanations yet.  i am a 43 year old female, i am 5'3" 115#, low cholesteral, my normal blood pressure is 90/60 i am however a moderate smoker.  can u shed any light on if there is a connection between the tooth extraction and the symptoms i experienced that afternoon?