I'll try to make this as brief as possible:
.MI at 32; closure of right coronary artery. Undiagnosed for four years.
.MI at 36. Two separate angioplasties. Emergency quadruple bypass surgery.
.Secord quadruple corornary bypass surgery five months later.
.At 52, angioplasty attempted on fem, emergency fem-fem bypass followed.
.Aortofemoral bypass surgery eight months later. Complications -tricuspid valve regurgitation, mild pulmonary hypertension, enlarged liver - extreme fatique, shortness of breath. Gastrointestinal doc said right-sided failure, cardiologist said "de-conditioning." Cozaar, lasix, potassium helped, although it took several months. Follow-up showed ascending aortic aneurysm, which has been closely monitored.
Currently 54 y/o (female) taking Toprol XL 50 mg, Zocor 20 mg, Zetia 20 mg, Plavix 75 mg, and aspirin 325 mg. Blood pressure 120-140/70-80, although surgeon would like it down to 110/70. Could lose probably 5-10 pounds. EF is about 55. Until difficulty with legs, worked out religiously - couple hours/day, five days/week, aerobics and weights. Since that time, really have done little because of fatigue.
This week saw surgeon after aortic scan - aneurysm grown (3.6 or 3.8)- looking at surgery in next three to four years when it reaches 5.5. Live in small town WI and think second option from doc at Cleveland Clinic in order - or is it too soon? Would also like to know risks of surgery, alternatives, current research, and symptoms to watch for.
Much more to ask, but reached 1600 maximum! Thanks so much!