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All I know so far is that my T Wave's are more abnormal than my normal "abnormal" I find out full results Friday , but I still don't really get what that means. I had a stent in my LAD June 2003, and I do know my last angiogram showed my stent was "hazy" Wish they would have fixed it then, but did not. So T WAVE is my question. What the heck does it represent?
Acid reflux Aspirin Lopressor Anxiety Plavix Crestor Stent Valium Stress
Welcome! I know how frightening and maddening it is to know a test wasn't 'normal" but not be able to find out the complete results. I had a triple bypass in Feb, then stents and angioplasty for failed grafts in May, still have two new blockages. I think the not knowing is the worst. That and the waiting. In another post, you asked about meds. I take Lopressor, Pepcid, Plavix, Crestor, Aspirin and an occassional valium. I also take several supplements, a multivitamen, Omega 3's, Calcium and Magnesium and CoQ10. I think I'm pretty fortunate in the med department, having to take no more than I do. I'd never taken anything for anxiety before the cardiac stuff started. I hope that helps. Again, welcome! Blessings, Allie
p.s. oh, a tip, when you post, make sure you check which groups you want it to be posted on. We can only reply on the groups we are members of. It takes a bit to learn all the ins and outs here but it's a great site. The Womenheart group is huge.
Thank you for the tip also. Which one did I post this on, so I can stay on it. Allie you went through so much... I just read more. It is what I write about when I'm not depressed :) Dang they sent me home twice with a diagnoised and prescription for acid reflux... when in fact my left descending artery was also blocked. The stent worked, but they first went in to the cath lab and they did not have a stent small enough, so in ICU I went with the hole in my artery open till next day... scary stuff. You think you do get over it, but when someone touches your heart it's a big deal. My heart event was in June 2003 and I think this last few weeks have been the hardest. I was back in hospital in Feb... but just waiting on hearing what the plan is. You went through so much. My prayers are with you. Hope we can stay in touch.
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Hi Lois,
I've come to the conclusion that there is no bigger or smaller cardiac illness or event. Each one rocks us to our core (heart), like you said, a very big deal. You posted this on Womenheart, but the one about meds on Anxiety (so i couldn't repsond there, not being a member). I had to do that wait till the next day nfor a stent game in May as well. The doc told me and my family that I'd die without stents and could easily die putting them in...we all got to sleep on that news (not). Someone told me here that we all have post traumatic stress and I believe it. I don't know if we ever completely trust our hearts again. We might get use to living not trusting though. I guess that we ever really trusted something as fragile as a heart in the first place was very Pollyanna of us. Despite my arteries, I'm feeling pretty good these days, maybe like a more grown up Pollyanna. I'm so sorry you are having a rough time again. That must be a devasting blow after all these years. I know there are a lot of women here who have had similar things happen, one event, then years later another. You sound incredibly strong and courageous. Please keep us posted. Love, Allie
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