minor heart attack at 36

[Asmokes1]

hi,

I was playing football one afternoon and experience chest pain and to my suprise I was having a minor heart attack. I had 95% blockage on my artery and had a ballon angioplasty procedure. I am really worried and I scared for the future even though doctors have advised if I stick to my meds and make lifestyle changes I should go on to live a normal life but I can’t keep stop worrying.

The chest pain has also gone but I do get some abdominal pain which I feel is side effects of the drugs or could be IBS. Anything comments or experiences shared would be much appreciated.

[HollieAdmin Administrator ArrhythmiaAlliance]

Hello,

Thank you for your post. It is completely understandable to be experiencing worries. It can take time to adjust when in recovery so it is important to be kind to yourself.

If you would like any support, advice or further information, please do reach out to our Patient Services Team via Patient Helpline or via email, please visit: heartrhythmalliance.org/aa/...

We are always here if you need us.

If you have any concerns regarding the abdominal pain, please do reach out to your Doctor as they have full access to your medical records and will be able to advise you personally.

We also have a Sudden Cardiac Arrest & Heart Attack Forum that you might be interested in joining?

Kind regards,

HollieAdmin

[Spaceface22]

Hi, I’m 31 and had a minor heart attack last Wednesday. Had my angioplasty this past Friday and was discharged on Saturday, everything was ok since then until I had my first bad night last night I have quite a bit of anxiety aswell. My left arm got cold, tingly with bursts of mild pain, I also felt a bit of chest pain and the worst part I think the anxiety added so much more to the weight of the pain, so it made it harder to tell if it was a normal recovering pain or go to the ER pain. I found this forum last night and its helped ease a lot of my worries, even helped me get through the night. Just like yourself, I also feel a bit lost about the future but reading through all the post here has really helped me get a better outlook on what’s to come. Understanding the troubles ahead and staying on top of things is only part of the battle, I think having a good support system will go along ways to manage the worries. Anyways I wish you luck on your journey and hope you find some peace of mind. We’re both young and got a second chance at life.

[Asmokes1 in reply to Spaceface22]

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