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I had a heart attack Sunday night

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SuperPixie247 · 13/11/2019 08:51

As the title says really. I am in my mid-20s, fit and well but with an extensive history of heart problems.

Been in CCU since Sunday night, just been moved to a private room last night as was in a ward with 3 elderly men.

Waiting on all kinds of tests - CT, angiogram and MRI and I am just really scared. I miss my DS who is being well looked after but still. Can anyone offer a handhold or voice of experience please? Sad

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SuperPixie247 · 13/11/2019 08:52

*extensive family history of heart problems

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Reallybadidea · 13/11/2019 08:55

That sounds really scary. I know it sounds trite, but you really are in the right place. It sounds as though they're taking good care of you and are doing all the right things to find out what caused it and fix it. Flowers

Shouldbedoing · 13/11/2019 08:56

Hi Superpixie
I can only offer a quick handhold as work is looming. You're in the best place to.be looked after, surrounded by high tech equipment. And you're still here! Private rooms have the downside of loneliness I guess. But old blokes.......

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Horsemad · 13/11/2019 08:57

Flowers Sorry to hear you haven't been well, it must be a really scary time for you.

Easy for me to say, but try not to stress and let your medical team get you sorte; they'll be looking at everything to try and make it better for you.

Take care.

Shouldbedoing · 13/11/2019 09:01

I have a suggestion. My Mum was a hospital chaplain and worked in a team of chaplains of all faiths (and none. Thank you Jeremy Corbyn for that phrase.) I don't think they were always flat out like the hospital staff and were always willing to stop for a chat - about the weather if nothing else. They're there to give comfort, not make converts. You could ask for a visit?

Shouldbedoing · 13/11/2019 09:03

People always recommend Mumsnet Classics when you're stuck somewhere stressful. My all time favourites are the tankini lady and fatballs

MerryMarigold · 13/11/2019 09:07

Sorry to hear this. My friend's DH has a massive heart attack mid to late 20s. He was lucky that he survived and they caught it. Now he's had treatment and living a great life whilst being monitored. He's been fine for the past 15 years so I think it really is good to catch it. Another lady I knew of died very young as no one knew of her heart problem. You are genuinely in the best place and conduct yourself lucky it's been discovered so you can be treated and monitored. Your son will have you for a long time yet!

BeyondMyWits · 13/11/2019 09:23

You are in the best place. I had one 3 years ago. Luckily caught early enough. Mine was in a blood vessel too small to be stented, so am being "medically managed" on a cocktail of drugs.

Be warned - it can take some time to tweak the drugs they give you in order to reach a decent balance between keeping you alive, and feeling alive... I spent the first 8 weeks feeling (and looking) like a zombie. Grin

Good luck - hope the tests go well for you.

Fakeflowersaremynewnormal · 13/11/2019 09:29

Sorry to hear that it sounds awful, glad your DS is being cared for.

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SuperPixie247 · 13/11/2019 09:29

I love MN classics! My favourite one is the Mexican House Thief 😂

Thats a lovely suggestion shouldbedoing although I have a never ending supply of visitors. They mean well but it can get exhausting in itself!

Good to hear about your friends DH merry Modern medicine is fantastic!

Just been told they are sacking off the CT scan in favour of an MRI. They can't get my heart rate down enough without my blood pressure plummeting. This is all so scary to be honest.

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Shallow07 · 13/11/2019 09:37

Handhold from me, OP. What a scary position to be in, I'm so sorry. But as pp have said you are in the best place.

I recommend finding a rabbit hole to fall down to occupy some time- my current favourite topics are quiverfull fundamentalists in the US (freejinger is a great forum if you're at all interested in religion/politics etc) and

cakeandchampagne · 13/11/2019 09:37

Thinking of you. Flowers

Shallow07 · 13/11/2019 09:37

Argh stupid phone sorry- and the MOD saga. And of course, MN classics. Wishing you better very soon Flowers

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SuperPixie247 · 13/11/2019 09:44

Thankyou for all the hand holds!

A rabbit hole is a great idea. I lost days to the "what crime left you baffled?" thread!

Not sure a politics one is for me, though my DP will love it!

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NoCauseRebel · 13/11/2019 09:58

Sorry to hear this. I have a whole raft of heart problems and have been and out of hospital for the past three years, most notably in the summer when I spent six weeks in there, gives a whole new meaning to the term summer holiday. Grin.

on the entertainment side, try to find distractions in e.g. video’s programmes etc which you can download on to your phone. Most hospitals now have free WiFi so your data won’t be affected.

From a practical point of view don’t be afraid to ask questions, as many as you need to to get an understanding of what you’re going through and what the position is going forward.

I’ve had an MRI and all I will say is that going into the machine can be a bit chlostrophobic, and because you will have to listen to instructions you won’t be able to take music etc in there. But the MRI will give them the clearest result to be able to move forward.

Which hospital are you in?

Horsemad · 13/11/2019 10:10

A lot of people can find MRIs a bit claustrophobic but I thought it was quite relaxing and actually drifted off for a couple of minutes!
Don't be worried about it, the staff are nearby and will stop if you start to get panicked.

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SuperPixie247 · 13/11/2019 12:15

I don't think I am too bothered about the MRI as it isn't very invasive. The angiogram on the other hand...

I'm in West Yorkshire so at a local hospital there. The doctors and nurses are lovely, its very clean and I'm happy with the care I am receiving which is refreshing about the NHS!

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Horsemad · 13/11/2019 12:24

Yep, the NHS is sadly overburdened but when it comes to critical care it is amazing.

BeyondMyWits · 13/11/2019 13:25

I had an angiogram - it was quite fascinating - you could see the screen - it was truly wondrous to see my heart beating on a screen in front of me! MY heart... you don't get the chance to see that very often.

Worst thing about it was the bruising afterwards in my wrist where the tube went in (it didn't hurt at all, they put a local anaesthetic in). If at all possible ask them to use wrist rather than groin - much easier to have a shower etc!

captainprincess · 13/11/2019 13:42

Wow poor you OP. Glad to hear you are in the right place and receiving excellent care.
I suppose you could look on the plus side and be thankful that it happened now and been caught early, but still rubbish for you.
Try and find a good book to read to take your mind off things maybe.

Reallybadidea · 14/11/2019 09:35

How are you getting on @SuperPixie247?

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SuperPixie247 · 14/11/2019 12:18

Thankyou for the posts.

Had an MRI this morning but proved inconclusive so an angiogram tomorrow morning first thing! This is what I have been dreading to be honest Sad

But on the bright side - likely to go home Saturday!!

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SuperPixie247 · 14/11/2019 21:24

Bumping for the evening crowd to reinforce that an angiogram is nothing to worry about 😂

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BeyondMyWits · 14/11/2019 21:38

It really isn't anything to worry about, it's not exactly fun, but as I put above it was quite fascinating. I could see it all, the only thing I felt was a heavy pressure on my wrist when they put the port in for the tube, all was numbed first, then a tickle inside my upper arm as the tube went up, then just watched the monitor as they did their stuff and the table and machine moved around, a bit disconcerting when the table started moving, but there were plenty of people there being efficient and reassuring in a "we do this allll the time" sort of way.

Enjoy seeing your insides from the outside! Hope it gives some answers.