Yet another issue

[BagelBuffet]

In July last year I had a heart attack caused by spontaneous coronary artery dissection. That came as a shock in itself. Four months later the cardiologist I was referred to in Leicester told me the angiogram I had on the day of the heart attack also shows two areas of atherosclerosis which he said has been detected in its early stages. A follow-up MRI on Thursday shows I now have a small clot on one side of my heart. The Dr I spoke did say which side but my mind it a bit of a blur. I was taken off aspirin and put on apixaban with immediate effect. I'm also on other heart meds. It is hoped the anticoagulants will help dissolve the clot and I'll be having another scan in a few months time to check.

To say I'm worried about the latest diagnosis is an understatement!

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

Hello and welcome to the forum! Heart disease is a shock to most people. You can be grateful this issue was discovered now and not by the clot moving and causing you to suffer a second heart attack. It is easy to say do not worry or stress yourself out but worry and stress are not good for us hearties.. A number of forum members have had this issue and I feel sure some of them will be along in due course. You are on the appropriate medication for this issue.

[BeKind28-]

Hello

Having a heart attack feels just about as much that we can deal with but then when one thing keeps coming up after another it can feel like we are been tipped over the edge and of course in most cases it is going to cause anxiety and yes we know anxiety is not good for the heart and the more we know that the more we get anxious because we are trying to not be anxious but that feeling is hard to deal with when you get it

Some are lucky and can deal with things so much more in a relaxed manner others can't and it is the worst feeling when you can't and so I understand been told this how just saying you are worried is an understatement

It is not easy but the negative thoughts when I get them which is most of the time I try and turn them round to the positive answer

The positives you will be struggling to see because you are dealing with this is first you are under their radar and second they have you on medications because they are the experts and they with all their experience believe there is every good chance this will dissolve the clot and if they thought for a minute that this might not be the case I am sure they would have kept you in and be doing something else instead

I know things feel fearful and going wrong at the moment but you are in good hands and you will get through this

Others that have had a similar I hope will come and share their positive experience with you when they see your post

Let us know how you get on x

[Smitty1956]

Hi, BagelBuffet,

I love your username! It sounds delicious and comforting all at the same time. 😊

Well, they say that it never rains, but it pours. I am sorry that you have been going through all of this. You are likely still recovering from the HA last July—at least mentally and emotionally, if not physically. I agree that spontaneous coronary artery dissection sounds shocking and unexpected!

I often feel that I am still recovering from my “regular” HA in March 2022, and I can barely even imagine how you must feel.

Hopefully, as you mentioned, the anticoagulants will dissolve the clot, and everything will be okay. 👍 The waiting for test results is often the worst part of the treatment, or procedure. Waiting can be agonizing, but, hopefully, your new scans will give some good news!

I know that you are worried right now; I would worry too—-( I worry about everything because I have anxiety disorder.). Try to stay calm and hold positive thoughts about your new medication and its benefits to you. I wish you the best outcome possible! ❤️💕