Cardio CT Scan

[DerekSenna1]

I have AF and ended up in A&E a few weeks ago got recalled for Cardio CT Scan which showed up Furry arteries . They are working ok I’m 71 and quite active on Bisoprolol Apixaban eplerenone the Cardio nurse has increased my Bisoprolol from 7.5 to 10.

Is there anything I should be doing?

DereSenna1

[Ianc2]

Hi DerekSenna1

Now is the the time have a good look at your lifestyle and exercise patterns. Is your waist half your height? Do you eat sugary food, biscuits, cakes, etc. Do you eat lots of fresh green veg, beetroot, celery, spring onions, coleslaw and less fatty meat or fish? Do you smoke and enjoy a steady flow of alcoholic drinks? Is your weight where it should be?

With regard to exercise, can you go for a walk every day along flat path for half an hour or so? Energy in has to match energy out. If it doesn't you get lots of sugar and fat sculling around your bloodstream waiting to be used as fuel. Eventually this excessive fuel starts to clog your arteries and is a silent killer, leading to heart disease and diabetes.

Determination and perseverance is the key. It is your life and your destiny. If you make the changes you can become more active and enjoy life for a good while yet.

[DerekSenna1 in reply to Ianc2]

Hi Ianc2

Thanks for your reply , I’m 100kgs down from 130kgs about 5 years ago walk around 60,000 steps per week play golf 2or 3 time a week after lockdown.

Eat fresh vegetables and fresh fish 2 or 3 times a week hardly any meat never smoked and my alcohol is around 14 units per week .

[Ianc2 in reply to DerekSenna1]

Did they give you any more information about your furry arteries?

[DerekSenna1 in reply to Ianc2]

Ianc2

Not really ,

okay at the minute! No need for stents or bypass . Hopefully keep checking annually 🤞

[Ianc2 in reply to DerekSenna1]

I'm not a medic bit it looks to me that you are doing most of the right things. Hopefully the restrictions will be lifted soon and we will all be able get out , get active and enjoy ourselves

[DerekSenna1 in reply to Ianc2]

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