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TonyB382 posted:
2 days ago I went to see my primary care Dr. for chest pain.
Did some blood test which show high cardiac enzyme.
Immediately sent to the ER. More test was done and in no time I was in CATH lab having angioplasty and stent implanted. In and out of the hospital in 2 days. Lots of information to take in on a short period of time.
Will be back for a follow up next week. What was the first week like? Pain, Chest pain? what to expect?
thank you.
Did some blood test which show high cardiac enzyme.
Immediately sent to the ER. More test was done and in no time I was in CATH lab having angioplasty and stent implanted. In and out of the hospital in 2 days. Lots of information to take in on a short period of time.
Will be back for a follow up next week. What was the first week like? Pain, Chest pain? what to expect?
thank you.
1 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:stent and recovering2 days ago I went to see my primary care Dr. for chest pain.<br />Did some blood test which show high cardiac enzyme.<br />Immediately sent to the ER. More test was done and in no time I was in CATH lab having angioplasty and stent implanted. In and out of the hospital in 2 days. Lots of information to take in on a short period of time.<br />Will be back for a follow up next week. What was the first week like? Pain, Chest pain? what to expect?<br />thank you.
CardiostarUSA1 responded:
Hi:
"Lots of information to take in on a short period of time.".
No doubt.
Recovery can be relatively quick and painless (except for the catheter insertion site) for many stent patients, especially if no heart attack (that's a whole other matter, often requring cardiac rehab) occurred, though complications, some unforeseen, may/can occur at any time, such as chest pain/discomfort or other, as well as dreaded side effects from prescription drugs (which can delay/hamper the recovery).
The bottom line
Coronary stents (bare-metal or drug-eluting) are only a Band-aid or spot-treatment, as it doesn't address the disease process and what drives the progression.
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a lifelong unpredictable (may/can exhibit periods of stabilization, acceleration and even some regression) condition requiring a continuum of care, as well as good doctor-patient/patient-doctor communication and understanding at ALL times.
Best of luck down the road of life.
Take care,
Cardiostar*
WebMD member (since 8/99)
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Living with Heart Disease
Coronary artery disease (CAD)
CAD is a chronic disease with no cure. When you have CAD, it is important to take care of your......
This is especially true if you have had an interventional procedure or....
Recognize the symptoms......
Reduce your risk factors......
Take your medications......
See your doctor for regular check-ups......
http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/living-with-heart-disease
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Heart-Healthy Foods
Avoid foods high in saturated fat and cholesterol. Choose skim or low-fat milk, low-fat yogurt and reduced-fat cheeses. Eat more fish and poultry. Limit servings to five to seven ounces a day. Trim visible fat. Limit egg yolks. Substitute two egg whites for one whole egg or use an egg-substitute. Eat more fruits and vegetables, whole grains, breads and cereals. Use less salt and fat. Season with herbs and spices rather than with sauces, gravies and butter.
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Good to know, for the primary and secondary prevention of heart attack and brain attack/stroke
Epidemiologic studies (EDS) have revealed risk factors (encompasses some new, novel or emerging) for atherosclerosis, typically affecting the carotid, coronary and peripheral arteries, which includes age, gender, genetics (gene deletion, malfunction or mutation) , diabetes (considered as being the highest risk factor), smoking (includes second and thirdhand), inactivity, obesity (a global epidemic, "globesity"), high blood pressure (hypertension), Low HDL (now questionable, according to recent studies) high LDL, small, dense LDL, RLP (remnant lipoprotein), high Lp(a), high ApoB, high Lp-PLA2, high triglycerides, HDL2b, high homocysteine (now questionable), and high C-reactive protein (CRP/hs-CRP).
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Quote!
"Be a questioning patient. TALK to your DOCTOR and ASK QUESTIONS. Studies show that patients who ask the most questions, and are most assertive, get the best results. Be vigilant and speak up!"
- Charles Inlander, People's Medical Society
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It's your future......be there.
. .
WebMD/WebMD forums does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
"Lots of information to take in on a short period of time.".
No doubt.
Recovery can be relatively quick and painless (except for the catheter insertion site) for many stent patients, especially if no heart attack (that's a whole other matter, often requring cardiac rehab) occurred, though complications, some unforeseen, may/can occur at any time, such as chest pain/discomfort or other, as well as dreaded side effects from prescription drugs (which can delay/hamper the recovery).
The bottom line
Coronary stents (bare-metal or drug-eluting) are only a Band-aid or spot-treatment, as it doesn't address the disease process and what drives the progression.
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a lifelong unpredictable (may/can exhibit periods of stabilization, acceleration and even some regression) condition requiring a continuum of care, as well as good doctor-patient/patient-doctor communication and understanding at ALL times.
Best of luck down the road of life.
Take care,
Cardiostar*
WebMD member (since 8/99)
-
-
Be well-informed
WebMD
Living with Heart Disease
Coronary artery disease (CAD)
CAD is a chronic disease with no cure. When you have CAD, it is important to take care of your......
This is especially true if you have had an interventional procedure or....
Recognize the symptoms......
Reduce your risk factors......
Take your medications......
See your doctor for regular check-ups......
http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/living-with-heart-disease
-
Heart-Healthy Foods
Avoid foods high in saturated fat and cholesterol. Choose skim or low-fat milk, low-fat yogurt and reduced-fat cheeses. Eat more fish and poultry. Limit servings to five to seven ounces a day. Trim visible fat. Limit egg yolks. Substitute two egg whites for one whole egg or use an egg-substitute. Eat more fruits and vegetables, whole grains, breads and cereals. Use less salt and fat. Season with herbs and spices rather than with sauces, gravies and butter.
-
Good to know, for the primary and secondary prevention of heart attack and brain attack/stroke
Epidemiologic studies (EDS) have revealed risk factors (encompasses some new, novel or emerging) for atherosclerosis, typically affecting the carotid, coronary and peripheral arteries, which includes age, gender, genetics (gene deletion, malfunction or mutation) , diabetes (considered as being the highest risk factor), smoking (includes second and thirdhand), inactivity, obesity (a global epidemic, "globesity"), high blood pressure (hypertension), Low HDL (now questionable, according to recent studies) high LDL, small, dense LDL, RLP (remnant lipoprotein), high Lp(a), high ApoB, high Lp-PLA2, high triglycerides, HDL2b, high homocysteine (now questionable), and high C-reactive protein (CRP/hs-CRP).
-
Quote!
"Be a questioning patient. TALK to your DOCTOR and ASK QUESTIONS. Studies show that patients who ask the most questions, and are most assertive, get the best results. Be vigilant and speak up!"
- Charles Inlander, People's Medical Society
.
It's your future......be there.
. .
WebMD/WebMD forums does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Report This| Share this:stent and recoveringHi:<br /> <br /><i>"Lots of information to take in on a short period of time.".</i><br /><br />No doubt.<br /><br />Recovery can be relatively quick and painless (except for the catheter insertion site) for many stent patients, especially if no heart attack (that's a whole other matter, often requring cardiac rehab) occurred, though complications, some unforeseen, may/can occur at any time, such as chest pain/discomfort or other, as well as dreaded side effects from prescription drugs (which can delay/hamper the recovery).<br /> <br /> The <b>bottom</b> <u>line</u><br /> <br /> Coronary stents (bare-metal or drug-eluting) are only a Band-aid or spot-treatment, as it <u>doesn't</u> address the disease process and what drives the progression.<br /> <br /> Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a<b> lifelong unpredictable (</b>may/can exhibit periods of stabilization, acceleration and even some regression<b>) condition</b> requiring a <u>continuum</u> of care, as well as good doctor-patient/patient-doctor communication and understanding at ALL times. <br /> <br /> Best of luck down the road of life.<br /> <br /> Take care,<br /> <br /> Cardiostar*<br /> <br /> WebMD member (since 8/99)<br /> <br /> <img src=http://www.animateit.net/data/media/august2009/cardiogram_line.gif class=post_img /><br /> <br /> -<br /> <br /> -<br /> <br /> <b>Be well-informed</b><br /> <br /> WebMD<br /> <br /> Living with Heart Disease <b><br /> <br /> Coronary artery disease (CAD)</b><br /> <br /> CAD is a chronic disease with no cure. When you have CAD, it is important to take care of your......<br /> <br /> This is <b>especially true if you have had an interventional procedure or....</b><br /> <b><br /> Recognize the symptoms...... <br /> <br /> Reduce your risk factors...... <br /> <br /> Take your medications...... <br /> <br /> See your doctor for regular check-ups...</b>...<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/living-with-heart-disease">http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/living-with-heart-disease</a> <br /> <br /> -<br /> <br /> <b> Heart-Healthy Foods</b><br /> <br /> <u>Avoid</u> foods high in saturated fat and cholesterol. <u>Choose</u> skim or low-fat milk, low-fat yogurt and reduced-fat cheeses. Eat more fish and poultry. <u>Limit</u> servings to five to seven ounces a day. <u>Trim</u> visible fat. Limit egg yolks. <u>Substitute</u> two egg whites for one whole egg or use an egg-substitute. Eat more fruits and vegetables, whole grains, breads and cereals. <u>Use less</u> salt and fat. <u>Season with</u> herbs and spices rather than with sauces, gravies and butter.<br /> <b><br /></b>-<br /> <br /> <b>Good to know, for the <u>primary</u> and <u>secondary</u> prevention of heart attack and brain attack</b>/<b>stroke</b><br /> <br /> Epidemiologic studies (EDS) have revealed risk factors (encompasses some new, novel or emerging) for atherosclerosis, typically affecting the carotid, coronary and peripheral arteries, which includes age, gender, genetics (gene deletion, malfunction or mutation) , diabetes (considered as being the highest risk factor), smoking (includes second and thirdhand), inactivity, obesity (a global epidemic, "globesity"), high blood pressure (hypertension), Low HDL (now questionable, according to recent studies) high LDL, small, dense LDL, RLP (remnant lipoprotein), high Lp(a), high ApoB, high Lp-PLA2, high triglycerides, HDL2b, high homocysteine (now questionable), and high C-reactive protein (CRP/hs-CRP).<br /> <br /> -<br /> <br /> <i>Quote!</i><br /> <br /> "Be a <u>questioning patient</u>. <b>TALK</b> to your <b>DOCTOR </b>and <b>ASK QUESTIONS</b>. Studies show that patients <b>who ask the most questions, and are most assertive, get the best results.</b> Be vigilant and speak up!"<br /> <br /> - Charles Inlander, People's Medical Society<br /> <br /> .<br /> <br /> <br /> It's your future......be there. <img src=http://img.webmd.com/community/images/smile.gif class=post_img /><br /> <br /> . .<br /> <br /> <b> WebMD/WebMD forums <u>does not</u> provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.<br /> <br /> </b>
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