Please could I have information about ECG showing an old infarct.

[Millie9]

Hi I am new here and wonder if I could have some information? I had an ECG at the drs yesterday as last week I had mild stabbing pains in my chest. The nurse I spoke to last week thought that it may be acid reflux or a pulled muscle. I haven’t had the pain for a week now and was expecting the ECG to be normal. A nurse rang me this morning to see how I felt and that the ECG showed an old infarct and that they are sending the ECG to a Cardiologist to get his opinion. I am now very worried as have looked up what an old infarct is online! I am 53yrs old normal blood pressure normal weight don’t smoke or drink. Has anyone else had an experience like this. Thanks.

[Milkfairy Heart Star]

Hello Millie

Welcome to the forum

It must have been a shock for you.

We are a peer to peer support group so are unable to give medical advice however

I suggest you give one of the Cardiac nurses a call on

0300 330 3311 weekdays 9am - 5pm, Saturdays 10am - 4pm.

There are lots of other forum members I am sure who will be along to share their experiences with you too.

[Millie9 in reply to Milkfairy]

Thanks so much for your reply. I will give one of the nurses a call. It was a shock!

[Millie9]

Thanks for your reply. It has made me feel much better. Good news that you feel much better after everything that you have been through. I have just spoken to one of the cardiac nurses from BHF on the phone and she has explained it to me in great depth so I know what to expect. It was a shock this morning to hear the result of the ECG as I never think that I am getting older which I obviously am!

[080311]

Hello Millie

Welcome to the forum, when we are told something we weren’t expecting it comes as a huge shock, but before you become very upset try and wait until the cardiologist as had a look see.

We have a range of heart issues here on the forum and once you have a definitive answer there will be someone here that can help you out.

We are very good listeners and we can lend a shoulder to lean on. I know it’s easy for me to say but try to relax while you wait for the out come.

Let us know how you go

Best wishes Pauline

[Millie9 in reply to 080311]

Thanks Pauline. I think half my trouble is worrying about it which isn’t helping matters! I will definitely be using this forum a lot!

[080311]

I have had my Aortic valve replaced and bypass, and when I was told it was a case of how can my body let me down it never had before! I was 68 and that’s 4 years ago, every day I thank the medical team for giving me my life back.

So life is good, I know you are looking at a very scary place but it will be sorted out.

Pauline

[Millie9 in reply to 080311]

Oh my goodness you have been through a lot! It’s good that you are feeling better now. That’s exactly it, I have had no serious health problems only symptoms of the horrible menopause. It’s very scary.

[080311]

It’s not a lot compared to some, as I said wait until you hear from the cardiologist you have no symptoms so that’s great.

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Thanks for that, symptoms are similar. I have a cardio nurse who I keep in contact with via e-mail and my polar App that I record all my sessions on so she can advise me. The app is free with the Polar HR monitor and chest strap that comes in at £75, smile the app is free. but it is money well spent to monitor your progress and recovery. Thanks again, kept it, it works.