Review

[Myrtledene]

Had unstable angina last july got all tests they did angio got 2 stents

Saw cardiac nurse in august for blood tests never heard anything since

Due to stop ticagrelor in july

Bit worried do i just stop says on the last prescription take on 17 July then stop

I have to stay on aspirin for life

Just nervous about it

Feel well enough exercising everyday but I could have done with going to rehab at beginning

Any advice

[Nettekin]

Hi myrtledene. As many of us on the forum have found, you need to be your own medical advocate after any heart event. We all want reassurance that everything is ok but the reality is often different and you can end up feeling a bit abandoned. If your prescription states stopping your anti platelet medicine on 17th July, then that is probably what you are intended to do. This therapy is usually just for 1 year (there are exceptions). Check with your GP or pharmacist to be sure. It is not usual to have any side effects from stopping anti platelet meds apart from the fact you stop bruising so easily!Some members have found online rehab from the BHF helpful, but your regular exercise is just what the doctor ordered! With best wishes x

[Myrtledene in reply to Nettekin]

Thanks so muchI cant wait to stop them but am just nervous incase chest pain would come back.

I am keeping well just need to keep exercising need to lose 7lbs.

Thank you for your reply