Experiences with

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)

78 yo female, history of raised BP, cholesterol, spinal stenosis/osteoporosis/pre diabetic. Since 2021 had two lots of spinal injections which didn’t work, problems with trapped nerve in spinal column (December 2023) resulting in ‘dropped’ foot (for which I wear a ‘Footup’ support), broken femur (January

Scheduled to have angioplasty at end of week with possible stent if needed. Worrying about the whole thing . Not to sure how many stents are needed possibly two. Reading on this site about a STEMI procedure is this the same as angioplasty or something different. Being done as a day case with early

I had a stent in my LAD last august and was put on the usual meds including bisoprolol 2.5 mg. One of the welcome side effects was that my periodic migraines completely disappeared. At my last appointment my cardiologist said I could come off bisoprolol because my heart was in good shape and angina had

I was on Plavix and aspirin for 9 months after a stent. I had such bad side effects my cardio took me off. After two weeks I am experiencing very achy sore muscles especially around my shoulders and neck. and fatigue. Has anyone else experienced withdrawal symptoms when stopping antiplatelet medication

PSA < 0.1 for five years after RALP then 0.23 at six-years and 0.40 at 6.5 years. PSA has remained at 0.40 for three months now. PSMA/CT Scan early February 2025: [i]Conspicuous foci of PSMA uptake in the left deep pelvis likely associated with small nodes, suggesting locoregional nodal metastatic

Hi, l’m 56 and had two stents inserted three weeks ago. It was a bolt from the blue as I had zero symptoms, it was during a routine lung scan (I’m asthmatic) that I learnt my arteries were seriously narrowed. Recovery is going well, no secondary effects from the meds, but I just wanted to know if anyone

Had Hattack in Nov 23 stent in August 24. Pills inbetween. When first angioplasty done consultant remarked in letter another artery was blocked and that he chose to leave it as it would complicate procedure. Two weeks ago another heart attack, major , emergency stent in this artery. Have rather lost

have just had my post op visit to optican following cataract and I stent procedure It may seem stupid I was expecting not to have to wear glasses for distance only reading as was assuming the new lenses in my eyes would match my previous prescription ( don’t in December)

Had a heart problem 3 years ago. Paramedics thought I had a leaking valve and I was taken to A&E. After discharge the GP arranged an Echogram, however the surgery di not tell me the result and I was a little upset. Finally managed to obtain a copy which I sent to a private cardiologist . He gave me the

I'm a 70 year old man. I have been low BMI and physically active all my life, and have always been interested in healthy eating, endeavoring to keep abreast of the latest trends and recommendations. I’ve been following a low carb diet for a number of years now; ever since my doctor told me I needed

hello, I am 12 months post HA and stent fitted, Barts confirmed I can stop taking the antiplatlett (ticagrelor) which I used to take 2x daily. I still take bisoprolol, aspirin, losartan, 25mg), Lipitor (80 mg) and pantoprazole (20mg) daily. My BP and heart rate remain good (actually on low side

Hi, I had HA 3 weeks ago and one stent put in. I’ve a 30 min rehab call due next week, but I wanted to know what to expect. I’m assuming this call will be to ask how I’ve been and to set out what form rehab will take?

I have one stent in my heart. When I commence walk in cold weather I get pain. If I slow down the pain is less. Is it true that I need to walk slowly for some time to warm the heart. Thereafter I do not have the pain.

To recap, I had a STEMI 8 weeks ago. I was fitted with 2 stents in my right artery. Couple of days later they decided to do an angioplasty in my left lower artery. Jump forward 6 weeks and I was complaining of this feeling in my throat to middle chest. Plus, an echocardiogram showed I have a bicuspid

Hi I had my HA and OOHCA nearly 6 weeks ago and had a stent put in my RCA due to a blood clot in am having niggky pains across my chest I know it's not another HA I just wondered if anyone else has had these pains after having a stent i had to have cpr and was shocked 4 times I have no broken ribs thank

I’m a 53 year old male and out the blue I had a heart attack just over 2 weeks ago. I was taken to hospital and a stent was put in. Like many of the experiences I’ve read about, it was the shock of it and getting my head round it as much as anything. Which I think I’m still doing to be honest. Having

I had stent fitted 8 years ago, all been fine until last summer, heart went into AF permanently. No pattern either. Now on apixobam and solatol. Doctor referred me for cardioversion to reset heart beat to sinus rhythm. Anyone had this procedure?? What's it like??

Hi Everyone, My lovely son had heart attack back in October '24, 3 stents after almost total blockages found in 3 arteries, cholesterol found to be sky high, investigation for FH ongoing. He is only 32! Awaiting further stent scheduled for 4th Feb but just been notified this

I am currently on Tricagrelor (Brilinta) 90MG for a stent. Wondering what type of side effects you experienced with it, did you live with these side effects, and the decision to switched to Clopidogrel (Plavix). Before going on Plavix, did your doctor check the CYP2C19 gene function to verify they

Hi All, Having had an NSTEMI in 2021 which led to a stent in the LAD I’ve had a number of scans & tests over the last few years. The most recent one being a 24hr ECG at the end of August last year & yesterday I received the result. There were no significant rhythm changes or an excessive slowing of