Heart problems

[Lkam]

Hi wondering if there is anyone around the age of 30 with abnormal ecgs or heart issues maybe could have a chat with u thanks

[jimmyq]

I was in my 30s when I started with high blood pressure. After loads of tests, they found that I had blocked/blocking arteries. Bit of a shock as I was vegetarian at the time. I blame the dairy products. I had quadruple bypass surgery at 41. Still going at 63.

[Lkam in reply to jimmyq]

Thanks for reply, I had abnormal ecg at doctors 3 weeks ago and they rushed me to hospital as they thought I was having a heart attack, anyway after blood test and xray they was happy to send me home as nothing was found on the abnormal ecg it shown widespread depressions they repeated it and said it only had a slto gut abnormality which may be normal for me, I have been referred by gp to cardiology as my dad had ischaemic heart disease, I’m worried sick I’m just hoping the first ecg was misslead, I’m glad to here your doing very well

[jimmyq in reply to Lkam]

Stop worrying. It never solved anything. Get yourself as fit as possible, without overdoing it and make any lifestyle changes that you think might help you, e.g. lose weight, cut out processed foods, etc.

[Sunnie2day in reply to jimmyq]

'Stop worrying.' Er, Jimmyq, that one is much easier said than done

[jimmyq in reply to Sunnie2day]

I know but it is worth trying.

[jimmyq in reply to jimmyq]

Do somethiing to occupy your mind. Also, try meditation, mindfulness, (gentle) yoga, something Tai Chi based.

[bee862]

Hello I’m 32 I had a aortic valve replacement just over a year ago. If I can help at all just let me know

[jimmyq]

That's why I am following a Whole Food Plant Based diet: no processed foods, animal products, added sugars, etc.

[jimmyq]

We have to eat something, mate!

[jimmyq]

The only sugars are part of the foods themselves in the fruit and veg, the way nature intended. OK, there is some risk but not as great a risk as eating crap.

[Sunnie2day]

30 is waay back in the rear view mirror for me (I'm 62) but I was diagnosed with rheumatic heart syndrome (RHS) aged 7 so I can relate to what you must be going through just now. If it helps any at all (but probably won't right now), I've been living with RHS and complications of for over 50 years and despite a recent 'set-back' have managed reasonably well those 50+years - military service, two pregnancies, more. It can happen for you, you're on the right path having seen the doctors and being referred to cardiology.

'Stop worrying' is not going to help you just now (I know this from personal experience) but this might: you've taken the correct steps including making the medics aware of your father's heart condition. You've been referred to cardiology for further investigations. You are doing all the right things, and you should remind yourself of that every time you feel a bit of a wobble coming on. Practice in the mirror saying: 'I've done all the right things and I am under proper medical supervision. I am doing this right.' until you can say it the second you start to feel that wobble trying to take over.

And during the wait for appointments, tests, more appointments to discuss the test results and the one where a treatment/management plan is created - pace yourself. Try to keep to your daily routine but if you feel symptoms (pain, breathlessness, light-headedness, etc) coming on, find a place to sit down. If the symptoms continue or worsen, CALL 999.

Remember - 'I've done all the right things and I am under proper medical supervision. I am doing this right.' It helps. Trust me, I know this from decades of using it to work through my wobble moments

[jimmyq]

It's NOT a low fat diet, it is a low ADDED fat diet. I eat nuts, seeds and avocaboes every day. I would eat olives a lot too but they are all stored in salt water.

[jedimasterlincoln]

I was 31 when I was diagnosed with AF 5 years ago if it helps

[jimmyq]

Watched them. Very interesting! I might look into my bread consumption. As it is, on the Whole Food Plant Based diet:

The ideal BP is 120/80. Mine has been as high as 240/140. I started a (WFPB) lifestyle in March 2018. My BP is now 120/80.

The ideal cholesterol is below 5. Mine was 6.5 for years, nothing budged it until this diet. It is now 3.7.

My weight was 14.5st and is now 12.5st, the same as when I was in my twenties.

I am happy with this and I am sure that you wouldn't recommend that I change anything, apart from looking at my bread consumption.

[jimmyq in reply to jimmyq]

Those videos are one person’s opinion, nothing wrong with that. I want you to watch the video below, again one person’s opinion. I don’t think the presenter is a doctor but he does tie the results back to medical research papers. The video is based on a vegan turning omnivore and an omnivore turning vegan for 30 days and then doing loads of medical tests. Take note of the results for Triglycerides, HDL, HbA1C and CR, etc.

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[Hidden in reply to jimmyq]

Your "claim" is backed by the authoritative Harvard researcher.

I have seen some article of late (published, recently) "Red meat shortens your life expectancy". One was on the Guardians of late. Interesting aspect was red meat is red meat, whether it's organic or grass-fed. They speculate other stuff on red meat that are responsible. These days, researchers can also check the condition of your DNA, not like it used to be.

standard.co.uk/news/uk/red-...

Quote from: Harvard Gazette.

"The association of increases in red meat consumption with increased relative risk of premature mortality was consistent across participants irrespective of age, physical activity level, dietary quality, smoking status, or alcohol consumption, according to the researchers."

"The researchers suggest that the association may be due to a combination of components that promote cardiometabolic disturbances, including saturated fat, cholesterol, heme iron, preservatives, and carcinogenic compounds produced by high-temperature cooking. Red meat consumption also was linked recently to gut microbiota-derived metabolite trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO), which might promote atherosclerosis."

news.harvard.edu/gazette/st...