Had a heart attack 2 1\2 months ago, didn’t know I was having one, thought it was indigestion, after a day and a half it was only getting worse, drove myself to the hospital, they gave me an EKG and said I was having a heart attack. They had to send me to different hospital for a stent, 30% of the bottom left side of my heart is now dead. 20% EF. Had a complete blockage in my lad. If I had gone in when the symptoms 1st started my heart wouldn’t be all screwed up. It’s better to be safe than sorry. I’m only 58.
Firstly, I’m so sorry to hear that and I hope you’re doing okay
I’ve never thought about how a seemingly-less-dangerous heart attack can be worse in the long run
I have a family member (roughly your age) who was playing softball and collapsed on the field while celebrating. We’re lucky enough that he was playing with several medical professionals and wasnt far from a hospital. He had a stent (maybe two) put in and I don’t think much (if any) of his heart is dead
Had a heart attack 2 1\2 months ago, didn’t know I was having one, thought it was indigestion, after a day and a half it was only getting worse, drove myself to the hospital, they gave me an EKG and said I was having a heart attack. They had to send me to different hospital for a stent, 30% of the bottom left side of my heart is now dead. 20% EF. Had a complete blockage in my lad. If I had gone in when the symptoms 1st started my heart wouldn’t be all screwed up. It’s better to be safe than sorry. I’m only 58.
Wow that’s kind of scary how little we may notice something so dangerous.
nice job surviving tho that’s a rough experience
Firstly, I’m so sorry to hear that and I hope you’re doing okay
I’ve never thought about how a seemingly-less-dangerous heart attack can be worse in the long run
I have a family member (roughly your age) who was playing softball and collapsed on the field while celebrating. We’re lucky enough that he was playing with several medical professionals and wasnt far from a hospital. He had a stent (maybe two) put in and I don’t think much (if any) of his heart is dead