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Post by budg on Mar 1, 2021 17:46:04 GMT -5
Wifey and I were watching tv. She said something funny and we both cracked up. She went into the kitchen to put some dishes away. Came back and said she wasn’t feeling well at all. Cold sweats , nausea , tightness in chest. Crap got real really fast. Called 911 and the paramedics came to take her vitals . EKG wasn’t too bad they said , but blood pressure was high and heart rate was 52-55. They took her to the hospital . Did some blood tests ,another ekg and a cat scan.
Cardiologist said according from the ekg it looked like she had a heart attack . He scheduled a heart cath and said if it was one blockage he would put it in then . If there was more blockage , open heart surgery would be the next step. Came out and found 1 blockage they put a stent in . Apparently her heart was only pumping 40 percent. He expects a full recovery and as they wheeled her into the heart wing ,her heart rate was up to about 65-68.
im wiped out. Who would ever thought this would happen? There weren’t any signs or problems . She’s only 65 and we are really lucky . Time to take things like this more seriously.
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Post by NoSoapRadio on Mar 1, 2021 17:52:37 GMT -5
Best possible outcome under the circumstances. I hope she recovers quickly.
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Post by Mfitz804 on Mar 1, 2021 18:00:31 GMT -5
What NSR said. Hope she feels better soon.
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Post by budg on Mar 1, 2021 18:03:35 GMT -5
Thanks guys. I agree. Best news possible under the circumstances. She’s resting well now.
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Post by Vibroluxer on Mar 1, 2021 18:04:48 GMT -5
All the best. That quite scarey, let's hope they find nothing in the Cath.
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Post by HenryJ on Mar 1, 2021 18:06:52 GMT -5
Prayers for her full recovery.
Reminds me of when I had my heart attack, except mine was in the wee hours of the morning. 21 years ago. Hey y'all, if you have chest pain and feel like crap, either call 911 or go the the ER. Immediately!
Take good care of her, budg.
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Post by Ayns on Mar 1, 2021 18:08:28 GMT -5
I hope everything works out well for you both.
I'm not a doctor, but my understanding is that after a stent she should be "better than new"
My dad had a quadruple heart bypass, and lived another 25-30 years afterwards.
Best wishes.
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Post by Auf Kiltre on Mar 1, 2021 18:12:59 GMT -5
Wow, scary. Glad she's on the mend.
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Post by Ragtop on Mar 1, 2021 18:13:28 GMT -5
That would certainly rattle you a bit. Glad she's doing well.
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Post by Ricketi on Mar 1, 2021 18:19:04 GMT -5
Scary stuff, glad she's doing ok.
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Post by dadzmad on Mar 1, 2021 18:30:21 GMT -5
I've had this kind of trouble and know how scary it can be - we all hope for the best for her
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Post by Leftee on Mar 1, 2021 18:30:37 GMT -5
🙏
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Post by jhawkr on Mar 1, 2021 18:35:20 GMT -5
Been there and done all that and still here 29 years later. Hope she recovers quickly and completely.
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Post by oldfartbassplayrwalt on Mar 1, 2021 18:47:39 GMT -5
scary stuff, but every reason to stay confident that all will work out.
prayers and mojo
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Post by K4 on Mar 1, 2021 19:30:19 GMT -5
Glad all is well.
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Post by Larry Madsen on Mar 1, 2021 19:36:24 GMT -5
Best wishes from the Mojave.
It's shocking how fast one's perspective on life can turn and how unexpectedly.
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Post by Taildragger on Mar 1, 2021 19:42:10 GMT -5
Sounds like she dodged "the big one".
Happy for the both of you and looking forward to up-coming reports of her recovery.
Hang in there. Very stressful when this stuff strikes so close to home. Take good care of yourself so you can continue to take good care of her!
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Post by budg on Mar 1, 2021 20:09:29 GMT -5
Thanks. I was surprised at the response time of the EMTs. Roughly 3 minutes. That was quick .
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Post by K4 on Mar 1, 2021 20:18:49 GMT -5
I was surprised at the response time of the EMTs. Roughly 3 minutes. That is great response time. It's more like 15 to 20 min where I am. |
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Post by guildx700 on Mar 1, 2021 20:20:08 GMT -5
I had quadruple bypass in July last year after having some chest pains.
They really have this stuff sorted out, I was only in the hospital 3 days and off work 4 weeks.
Hope all works out well for your wife!
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Post by slacker 🐨 on Mar 1, 2021 20:50:42 GMT -5
Wow...glad there's a happy ending. Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.
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Post by Sharkie on Mar 1, 2021 22:20:55 GMT -5
Hope the wife is back to 100% soon!
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Post by rickyguitar on Mar 1, 2021 22:56:39 GMT -5
You sure did right calling 911. Best wishes for a full recovery
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Post by LTB on Mar 2, 2021 1:15:59 GMT -5
Thanks. I was surprised at the response time of the EMTs. Roughly 3 minutes. That was quick . Very quick response. Prayers and well wishes |
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Post by Riff Twang on Mar 2, 2021 1:29:09 GMT -5
Good to hear things worked out well. Please look after yourselves out there.
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Post by roly on Mar 2, 2021 4:54:30 GMT -5
I'm a member of the stent club.
I'm happy it was just a warning shot across the bow.... that's what the stent guy said to me.
I bet worry and fear were tied for first when it happened.
Hope all gets back to normal soon.
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Post by oldnjplayer on Mar 2, 2021 7:19:54 GMT -5
Quick thinking on your part.. Glad it went well, all things considered. Thoughts and Prayers.
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Post by Peegoo 🏁 on Mar 2, 2021 8:09:14 GMT -5
Whoo...bullet dodged. That was a close call.
Fast action is what saved her life.
Mojo!
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Post by jhawkr on Mar 2, 2021 8:25:18 GMT -5
I had quadruple bypass in July last year after having some chest pains. They really have this stuff sorted out, I was only in the hospital 3 days and off work 4 weeks. Hope all works out well for your wife! They really have made huge gains in bypass surgery. When I had my 1st one in 1996, they told me the success rate was 75%. So. A 25% chance of not surviving the surgery. My last one in 2008 the success rate had increased to 95%. It’s 2021 and I’m betting they have made gains in the past 13 years. Not to mention stent technology, medications, etc. |
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Post by dlxrev on Mar 2, 2021 8:38:26 GMT -5
Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.
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