I have had 8 heart attacks in the last 27 months. I have 8 stents. During my last heart I had a blood clot the size of an egg that tried to get through the heart wall.
Instead of feeling sorry for myself I wake up smiling with a song in my head. I then spend the day helping others - worrying will kill you
I am a whte male at age of 48 had my first heart attacck and had two stents installed , I stopped smoking immediatly , gained 25 pounds , two months ago had a second heart attack at the age of 51 had one more stent installed- for a total of three . just wondering when next heart attack is coming ? And if that one will do me in ? Nvr been sick till now , would love to make it to 60 yrs old , No one will give me life Ins. Does any one know life expectacy after two Heart Attacks ? ***@**** -- Thank You
I have CHF and a low EF and a pacemaker/defib. How did you get your EF to rise? Which meds have worked to increase it. I was told mine would not increase and yours has done wonders.
Best,
WOP
You are dealing with some very scary stuff, and depression is certainly a common problem of those who have had heart attacks, strokes, or other major illnesses. I suggest reading "The South Beach Heart Program," by Arthur Agatston. He will advise in the book that you may be able to avoid future problems by following his advice. That means taking charge of your health--diet, exercise, appropriate medication for cholesterol and blood pressure. I am sure you know all there is to know about smoking and its consequenses, so no use giving you a lecture. Overcoming a nicotine addiction is extremely difficult, but it can be done. My sister was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy and was told she would need a transplant to survive--but they would not transplant her if she was a smoker. Fortunately she did quit smoking, and her condition reversed to the point she does not need a transplant.
I wish you well. It will be a tough go for a while, but if you take charge of your health and are aggressive about doing the right things, life will be not only longer but better for you.
John , Thank you . You have made me feel a better. Guess i'm just scared !!!
John , Thank you . You have made me feel a better. Guess i'm just scared !!!
Don't go by what you read somewhere, most of it is outdated as treating heart conditions has come a long way. Even what a doctor would tell you is only a guess. 8 years ago I was diagnosed with end stage heart failure with an ejection fraction of 4% and was told that I would die without a heart transplant. I never got the transplant and my ejection fraction has improved to 30% since then with meds alone. It's now 8 years later and I'm not dead and have no plans on doing so any time soon.