Is it normal after HA & stent to still have intermittent discomfort in chest 4 months after the event?

[Ewloe]

Stemi, cardiac arrest, stent 4 months ago then was in persistent AFib until 2 weeks ago when had a cardio version. All other arteries in good nick. Don’t smoke not obese. 59yrs. From the event I’ve had stretching heaviness discomfort at times in the left side of chest. Comes and goes often fleeting. Worse when I’m overtired and overdone things. I don’t think it’s angina as its short lived and stretching myself can make it feel worse. Could it be muscular and what could cause it?

[Hidden]

Did you suffer any broken ribs when you had CPR?

[Ewloe in reply to Hidden]

No nothing at all. I’ve spoken to rehab who have advised trying the GTN spray to see if it has any effect. I just wonder if it’s from the stent.

[Healthyheart1 in reply to Ewloe]

Have you tried the gtn spray?

[Ewloe in reply to Healthyheart1]

Yes but it’s no different. It’s hard to explain but it’s like frequent twinges as I go about my daily stuff.

[Crochetwoman]

Hi, I had twinges after my stemi. Someone suggested bruising or new vessels making routes . Dr said “ heartburn” due to the meds. Lansoprazole given. No difference. They did fade away around 3 month mark.Three years on I requested my Bisoprolol to be lowered due to winter coldness and not being able to exercise fully. Dr reduced it from 5 mg to 2.5mg. Long story short - white coat syndrome at nurse getting b/p done 200/90 ( usually 125/75). Started getting twinges every 10 mins. We don’t like to bother anyone do we? So left it two days but didn’t go away or any worse. Phoned surgery. Ended up in Cardio ward for a “wee spa” visit. It’s classed as angina ( due to lowering meds) although my plumbing should still be clear. Slightly raised troponin levels. ECG showed only old damage. So now off the beta blockers and on Ivabradine.

Anyway, you’re best to get checked and reassured by your Dr or your Cardio Nurse. Don’t put up with it. Let us know how you get on.