Easily short of breath post 18 months post Triple Bypass and Angina returned

[Gog40]

Hi I had a successful Triple Bypass August '20 and made excellent recovery. Post 6 months walking 2 to 4 miles a day. I am 74 and even returned to my business helping manufacture furniture. But for the last 6 months I have given up working as it was too much and my Cardiac walk has got gradually much slower and shorter. Three weeks ago I had a significant Angina attack. Later I phoned my GP who saw me same day and gave me an urgent referral back to my Cardiac Consultant. They I presume downgraded it to a two month appointment rather than two weeks. But my walking is getting even slower (probably now ¾ mile at about only 2mile an hour). I know I also had a leaking Aorta valve and my internal echo in theatre immediately before my op showed they dd not need to replace as well.

I am hoping for just a med change but realise it could be more serious. Any thoughts from anyone?

[Ageingfast]

Dear Gog

I also am 74. Very successful AVR April 2020. August 2020 Walking a mile or so, felt on top of the world. But then my fitness went down and down, now I can only walk a quarter mile.

I did not get rehab and maybe that’s an issue.

I too hope for a medication change.

I am also trying to guess if the problem is heart, which I do not think likely, or a stroke six years ago. Or just getting old.

It is a pity that our NHS are so pressed.

Best wishes

Colin

[Gog40 in reply to Ageingfast]

Thank you for your reply and I wish you well. My appointment is March 24 and I will post how I get on. My BP is also raised and my GP increased one BP med, but still too high.

[Ageingfast in reply to Gog40]

Ditto, BP high. 10mg Ramipril doesn’t seem to bring it down. Relaxation works for me. I also take a low dose of bisoprolol and I am not sure what his does.

[Gog40 in reply to Ageingfast]

They are both BP meds and I am on them too.