Hello. I’m new on here and to all things heart related so am looking for some support really I guess. I had a minor heart attack on Sat/Sun, came out of blue, atypical symptoms. Angioplasty done on Monday, NStemi, stent to LAD artery (hope I’m using correct terms), now on all the ?usual meds. At end of procedure I noticed some discomfort/pressure in my throat. Later that day this returned, partially alleviated by GTN spray and gradually resolved. Consultant said a small diagonal branch artery had been ‘nicked’ at the end but was insignificant and would be more hazardous to correct esp as my ECG wasn’t impacted. Following day after discharge these symptoms re-emerged - GTN doesn’t completely clear it so now being prescribed a daily slow release tab which they say I may be on for life. Don’t have the tabs yet but am wondering if this now means I have angina? How will it impact my life? I thought I’d kind of go back to normal-ish as all other arteries apparently look good, as does heart, with no damage from the attack? Just feeling pretty overwhelmed with the whole thing - and apologies to all those on here who clearly have it way, way tougher. Thanks for reading this far.
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Hi , Anniejen10, sorry to hear you are having these symptoms. It’s nearly 5 years since my Nstemi. I do remember having this strange pressure feeling in my throat for a while after the angiogram. I did ask about it but didn’t really get an explanation apart from they thought it was an anxiety thing . My GP increased my Isosorbide mononitrate . It did eventually stop , but not sure if the increased meds helped. Maybe it was going to settle its self . I hope you find that it suddenly stops happening for you.
Oh that’s really interesting Tindy2 - thank you for posting. Funnily enough my husband collected the isosorbide mononitrate that had been prescribed for me and the nurse from coronary care unit that knew me suggested that maybe I hold off starting it as she knew I was anxious and wondered if that was playing a part. She said once you start it, it’s difficult to stop.. No incidents so far today so I have to say I’m wondering if it will settle itself. So confusing when you start on the journey as I guess everything is so new and it’s hard to see the wood for the trees!
I think maybe the nurse is right, give it a while to see if it settles its self. I do wonder if , once they said it might be anxiety I stopped worrying about it . Maybe that’s what it was. Those first few weeks after the stent were very stressful, every twinge made me nervous. Once I got my head round it I haven’t had any issues since . Good luck with your recovery.
Thank you so much! I’m glad you haven’t had further issues 😊
First of all welcome to our club that none of us want to be in, but I can guarantee your find only kindness, love and support. We all understand how you feel, we have all experienced those worries and emotions. I felt exactly the same after my procedure. I also had angina afterwards and was given medication that I take twice daily. No one likes all the meds we have to take, but if we didn't we might not still be here. It's a long jouney, but you are not alone. There's always someone here. 🤗
Thank you for the warm welcome - you’re right, not a club we want to be in but there’s always strength in knowing there are people out there that understand.
I have been diagnosed with microvascular angina and this started with a feeling of pressure in my throat when exercising. When I first had it, it made me anxious and I noticed it more but it is definitely a physical symptom for me.
I still get it and sometimes it spreads to my jaw or my chest - both sides.
I was given a GTN spray but this had no effect either as treatment or preventative.
Hope this is helpful and I wish you all the best.
Thanks for replying and yes that is really interesting. As you said the GTN isn’t effective, may I please ask how you deal with it?
Deep breathing when I start going uphill, walking more slowly, and stopping to rest when necessary.
It's worse if I've just eaten, or if I'm carrying something heavy.
The main thing is to try not to avoid walking uphill, which it is easy to do subconsciously.
Thank you - sounds like you have adapted the way you exercise and have it sorted.
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