New Tablets Interest

[blackseve]

After cardiologist decided my left ventricle was fully blocked with plaque and it was as hard as a rock he said that the right ventricle had took over the job of purifying the arteries and had been doing this for a while, he suggested the best method to go forward was to leave things as they are and self medicate, maybe a help from stent in the future to help not to put to much work on the heart.

I started the self medicate a couple of weeks ago and was asked to try a new tablet for the heart and change another tablet which was an improvement on the one I was taking but helped the heart as well, this I agreed to.

Since starting the above I have had several phone calls from different departments NHS showing a real interest in how I am going on with the tablets ie side affects etc, I am a type that hardly suffers side affects / tablets, so its all been a plus and I will call you back again in a couple of weeks.

Can anyone help me why such an interest on the tablets is it norm like they do this with everyone?

The tablets are Monomax XL 60 MG. Isosorbide Mononitrate (1 tablet a day) and the other one to be took last thing at night Atorvastatin 40 mg (1 tablet) night time.

Just in case my other tablets daily has anything to above they are Bisoprolo fumarate 1.25 mg day

Omeprazole 20 mg (1 a day). Asprin 75 (1 a day) Metformin 500 mg (1 a day)

I walk, weather permitting every day, not overweight, eat mostly healthy, drink 5 bottles of beer once a week( my night out) have controlled angina , only suffer cold air breathing, (cured with one spray under the tongue) and last but not least steep inclines .

p.s. I have a pace maker 3 years now, never a problem.

[Lowerfield_no_more]

Atorvastatin is the most commonly prescribed medication in the UK. It is for lipid management. I have been taking it for 25 years. Aspirin has been prescribed for decades, and inlow dose form is an anti platelet to reduce the risks of strikes and heart attacks caused by blood clots.. Of the others bisprolol and omeprazole are commonly prescribed judging by comments on here. Omeprazole is prescribed for gastric related issues, for heart patients it is to help 'settle the stomach' due to the side effects from other medication, but it is also used for reflux disease control. Which leaves Metformin and Monomaz XL one or both of which may be at trial stage and why you are of interest to health professionals. Others may be able to comment on these.

[blackseve in reply to Lowerfield_no_more]

Hi thank you so much, kind of you to answer, it is all to much for me to take in, your a star

[bluemoon572]

Some comments for the sake of clarification, I think your cardiologist is referring to buildup of plaque in your coronary arteries,not your ventricle. It also appears that your left ventricle is stiff and doesn't relax enough for sufficient blood to enter it from the left atrium. This reduces cardiac output.

The atorvastatin prevents further buildup of plaque and the bisoprolol takes some load off the work of the left ventricle improving its output. Isosorbide dilates your coronary arteries ( similar to your sublingual spray to relieve angina pain) and other arteries which attempts to improve blood flow in those arteries and also reduce resistance against the left ventricle. I hope this helps.

[blackseve]

it is so nice of you to take the time to help, thank you so much , respect Bluemoon

[Frogman9]

I'm in somewhat the same situation my right coronary artery is fully blocked and collaterals are helping to keep the blood supply going. I had an angiogram a few weeks ago they decided to leave things as they are even though I still get breathless and angina on the odd occasion.

[blackseve in reply to Frogman9]

Hi I had angiogram they abandon it, I was put forward for a by pass, went to see cardiologist

he said that my left had fully blocked and was as hard as a rock, but the blood had found its own way around and was being purified , he said that because I wasn't in any pain and the blood flow had found its own passage and was getting purified by the right side it was best to leave it to get on with it as it was doing a good job. I get no pain other than breathing cold weather , one spray sorts that out, and steep inclines, he advised the self medication, with the tablets I have named. He said he will keep the heart strong to help it cope and may put stent in at a later date, keep faith miracles do happen my friend, always here , good luck xx

[Unicycle]

Hi Blackseve,

85 and walking every day, I take my hat off to you sir - you are a star.

I sometimes think we can worry to much about our medication ( although it is important to be aware of significant side effects and speak to your doctor about them and about any other significant changes. ) I think it is more important to focus your mental energy on appreciating the people and world around you, and enjoying the things you have the ability to enjoy.

I had a phase of obsessively worrying about my health but realised that , aside from episodes of significant pain, there is so much to appreciate around you, even when your health is sliding in the wrong direction.

Despite your heart issues , it sounds like you are relatively fit , still enjoying a beer and hope you are able to continue to do so for many years to come.

Best wishes,

Unicycle

[blackseve in reply to Unicycle]

What a great message, thank you so much, you made my day, thanks Blackseve