my husband is diagnosed with blocked artery and stented last month.. is there anybody who has undergone angioplasty can give me some advice

[madhuvaishu]

some of ur inspirational history please

[NathanBlau]

I had stents post heart attack but I guess the process is the same I.e. short period of rest followed by attendance at cardiac rehab. This is likely provided at the hospital and I think patients are routinely directed or referred to them.

I followed the initial rehab with weekely “level 4” cardiac rehab classes that I still attend one year on. Obviously we all progress at different rates but the key is to progressively increase activity.

For me at least, I would also add that maintaining a positive outlook is quite important - it can be hard if the heart issue was unexpected but I believe that a positive approach really does pay off.

Wishing your husband a successful recovery. If it’s of interest I managed to return to cycling and scuba diving, so working at it does make a difference!

[madhuvaishu in reply to NathanBlau]

which year your angioplasty was done? did you feel any discomfort after that? my husband is only 32 years old.

[NathanBlau in reply to madhuvaishu]

November 2016

[NathanBlau in reply to madhuvaishu]

No discomfort whatsoever from the angioplasty - I felt better from day 1.

I am not sure that this is necessarily typical but I can honestly say that the procedure itself was not an issue. I just wish I could have been diagnosed and stented before the heart attack.

I do understand your concerns, even more so given the age of your husband. I wish you both well.

[BobMBB]

I think it is fairly safe to say that most people go through a period of "why me, feeling down time" following any form of cardiac event or intervention. I can only emphasise what others have said about positivity. I know from my own experiences that the most powerful aid to recovery lies between your ears. I wish your husband a speedy and full recovery.

P.S. had my first heart attack at 35, followed by numerous interventions. I am now 68, and on a good day I can still wear the dog out!

[madhuvaishu in reply to BobMBB]

omg... your words are great inspiration for us.. thanks a lot for your response..

[ashhussain]

Hi, I woke up in the morning with chest pains last Sep. Although the pain was very severe (like chest on fire), I ignored them. My sons eventually called the paramedics and they did the ECG and told me that I had been having HA for the last 3 hours! I was rushed to A&E and within an hour I was all sorted (artery blocked and one stent put in).

Released after 2 days in the CCU. I went through the usual: 'why me? I am too young to die...'. I attended 7 weeks of rehab classes, which were great and now walk a lot. Intend to join the local gym next week.

I feel good and I can't say I have had any serious issues since the op. The only thing is that each time I have ANY pain the chest or back, I think that I am about to have HA!

The one thing that is worrying me right now is that my EF has dropped from 54% to 40% according to my last scan. Hopefully, the cardiologist will out me at ease when I see him next month.

I wish you husband a quick recovery. My wife sons have got used to new me.

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Hi madhuvaishu, I had my first stent at 42, 5 years and 7 stents later I’m still going strong! After my first stent I felt slight discomfort for a few days after. When this settled I felt fine. Its very understandable to feel anxious when you feel even even the smallest twinge. I remember thinking “why me?” I eventually began to think, how lucky I was that this was discovered and dealt with before it led to a heart attack or worse! I think positive thinking is the key to recovery and living with a condition like this. Of course there are down days,and that’s the time to be kind to yourself. I wish you and your husband well.💜

[Dhomewood]

Hi

I had a stent last September - I’m 48. I had discomfort in my chest for a few weeks. It’s quite natural after this procedure. They will calm down and he’ll grow in confidence that it’s nothing to worry about.

I’ve lost 2 stone after changing my diet and I feel great and thanking my lucky stars that I had the warning signs before suffering a heart attack.

Tell your husband to stay positive. Don’t forget a stent only treats the symptoms, so look for ways he can change his lifestyle to prevent any future problems and together with the medication he should be as good (if not in a better place) than anyone else his age.

Daren