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Silent Myocardial infarction

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loopylou Sat 30-Jun-18 19:54:08

I'm in shock.
Three weeks ago I was chasing around with my DGSs; yesterday I was told I have moderate to severe heart failure caused by a silent MI. I thought I had 'flu, was taken into A&E, told it was pneumonia and that I had a very abnormal ECG. Echocardiogram shows that some of my heart muscles aren't working at all, I'm on medication, wearing a cardiac tape and awaiting a cardiac MRI.
Has anyone else been diagnosed with L side heart failure?
I'm 64, walk miles, low blood pressure, cholesterol levels fine.
I'm scared ?

Jane10 Sat 30-Jun-18 19:56:24

Poor thing. What a scary time for you. I don't have any experience of this but it sounds like your in the right hands. Good luck.

Cherrytree59 Sat 30-Jun-18 20:11:01

Oh dear, you are in the best place.
I hope that speaking to your consultant will help with your fears and worry.
Difficult when it's at the weekend.
My very best wishes.flowers

loopylou Sat 30-Jun-18 20:15:54

Thank you, very much appreciated.
Apparently in women heart attacks are generally silent, little pain/discomfort and often mistaken for mild indigestion. Men get the crushing pain, spreading up neck, down arm(s).
I can't recall any pain or discomfort......

ginny Sat 30-Jun-18 20:30:05

Very scary for you but as others say you are in the right place.
Best wishes to you.

BlueBelle Sat 30-Jun-18 20:32:35

You are right that women get little or no pain My friend had to have some tests for her lungs and the consultant said how long ago did you have a heart attack she said I ve never had one he assured her she had she can only remember one occasions when on holiday some years back she felt faint for no known reason
So sorry to hear loopyloo this must be a real shock but I m told hearts nowadays are one of the easier things to right

annsixty Sat 30-Jun-18 20:56:52

So sorry to hear this and I hope you are well looked after and make a full recovery.
Take care , do as you are told and make a swift return home.

loopylou Sat 30-Jun-18 21:27:56

Thank you all. At the moment it's limbo; I'm short of breath and the cough is troublesome. I'm at home, unable to do much at all other than try to stay positive.
At least the sun's shining!

lemongrove Sat 30-Jun-18 23:01:02

Get well soon loopy ?
It must have been an awful shock for you.

Auntieflo Sat 30-Jun-18 23:02:10

I had a heart attack in 2012, but didn't realise. No pain, just a feeling of an elephant standing on my chest. I was on the way to my exercise class, so took myself to the Dr's instead, and ended up in hospital. I had a stent fitted the next day.

grannyqueenie Sun 01-Jul-18 01:32:29

What a shock, no wonder you felt scared. Hope you’re able rest at home without too much anxiety. Easrier said than done I know.

Willow500 Sun 01-Jul-18 06:58:39

How frightening for you - I hope they get you sorted out quickly and on the correct treatment. I was absolutely fine 2 years ago then one morning had a bad headache which went into my jaw and down my neck. Just took some painkillers and sat quietly for an hour until it passed but then started having palpitations for the next few weeks until my husband insisted I went to the doctor. He had me go straight into the nurse who did an ECG and a blood test and I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation - given beta blockers and blood thinners all in the same day. It's very scary how quickly you can go from being fine with no health issues to suddenly realising your body is letting you down shock Good luck with the MRI flowers

travelsafar Sun 01-Jul-18 08:53:03

You poor lady, really hope they get you sorted out quickly and back on the road to good health.

I can imagine how you must be so scared, i know i would be. Take care and let us know how you get on.

Teetime Sun 01-Jul-18 09:45:29

loopylou I am so sorry you are not well and that you are quite naturally apprehensive. I'm glad to hear you in the care of a cardiac team. Rest up now and do as you are told- spoil yourself. Best wishes xxx

Sparklefizz Sun 01-Jul-18 09:54:57

loopylou So sorry to hear this but it seems you have had a lucky escape and can now get treatment before things get any worse.

I know how frightening it must be for you because I had sudden atrial fibrillation and went from low blood pressure to raging high blood pressure in no time at all, thanks to my then GP over-dosing me with Thyroxine. My thyroid went from under-active to over-active and he could have killed me.

It's very scary and stressful which doesn't help, of course. Hope your cardiac specialists can sort you out quickly and that you can get the rest you need, and soon get back to normal.

Sending you flowers and xx

loopylou Mon 02-Jul-18 10:09:32

Thank you everyone, ?? for you all xx

oldbatty Mon 02-Jul-18 10:14:22

awful. What a shock. try to get good support.