Angina

[Leythersrus1]

Hi

Following on from a previous post regarding my broken nose following a blackout(coughing fit) I have now seen heart consultant after a few months of delay by hospital. I was sent for ECG stress test and Echocardiogram. At the stress test after 6 minutes I had some readings which indicated a problem also I could feel me tongue getting a numbing sensation.

I had previously noticed getting out if breath going up hill and ache in left shoulder and neck lower jaw. Fortunately the consultant who referred me was there. He'd said the readings did indicate Angina and prescribed the GTN spray and Aspirin. I already take bisprolol for AF and a statin. He has now referred me to see another specialist and said may have angiogram.

This has now worried me as I thought I was just unfit and overweight. My blood pressure is always spot on. Should I be concerned and change my diet straight away.

[ChicagoGirl1961]

If you don't have a diet that promotes good heart health, I would recommend changing your diet regardless of the circumstances.

[Leythersrus1 in reply to ChicagoGirl1961]

Tnanks I will do.

[Kristin1812 Heart Star]

Always a good idea, to get as healthy as you can. What about exercise?

You’ve had a useful prompt!

[Leythersrus1 in reply to Kristin1812]

Yes I try and do a bit of walking but try and keep on the flat. Used to run 10k but those days gone now. Thanks

[Grayjay]

Don't worry about the Angiogram it may reveal something that can be easily sorted. Mine was 19 years ago now, I've had a few bits and bobs along the way but still going " touch wood " It's always good to watch your weight for a few reasons, and if you still can, exercise within your own limits. Don't over do it.

Good luck.

[Leythersrus1 in reply to Grayjay]

Thanks and still have to have nose done as well.

[Ianc2]

Exercise is important and makes you feel better in all sorts of ways, as long as you do it regularly, but can't outrun a bad diet. If you think of every 2llbs overweight being a bag of sugar, then imagine a backpack full of all the bags you will get an indication of all the extra strain that our body has to handle.

There are plenty of good quality research reports linking bad diet and weight problems with heart disease, cancer and diabetes, particularly the effects of sugar consumption resulting and clogged in up arteries. Good to see you are starting to lose weight and changing your food types. I still miss the cakes and biscuits though.

[Leythersrus1 in reply to Ianc2]

Thanks for your advice.