I’m sorry but I’ve been replying to posts without introducing myself. I’m not sure if this is the correct procedure. I must admit though that I have found this site very therapeutic.
I had a heart attack on my 68th birthday. Although I was on a healthy diet, didn’t drink or smoke and went to the gym three or four times a week, I was expecting to have one. My dad died at 49 of a heart attack. I had been feeling very tired for at least a year and was being treated for menopause, arthritis and ‘overdoing it’. Even when the ambulance came they said the same, and A&E. It took four days before I was admitted to a Coronary Care Unit and a further four days (three of which on total bed rest) before I was taken for an angioplasty with one stent fitted. Whilst undergoing the procedure there were two power cuts and rebooting of the system. I was a nervous wreck when I finally got back to my bed. I was in hospital a total of eight days; being discharged the day after the angioplasty.
I found everything very traumatic and am still angry as heck at the fact that despite low cholesterol I had a heart attack. But I’m only angry with the Man upstairs and maybe successive Governments but not the hospital.
I’m grateful for the care I am receiving and this website and apologise if I’ve done things the wrong way round. Thanks.
How can I make my telephone appointment really effective? 
How do I cope with exhaustion & chest pain?
Severe Heart Failure 
Severe angina symptoms without significant obstruction
