Quote Originally Posted by Master View Post
The reason why I was asking about heart attacks is because I had one in December. It was very scary and was thinking about the kids I would be leaving behind.

I have no history of heart trouble so was surprised when it happened to me.

I am OK now and recovering.

The NHS staff were excellent, and I had a stent fitted as the artery was blocked. I am getting my fitness back.

I was also diagnosed as having Covid at the same time. I thought I had a flu as I could not shake it off and it was far worse than a cold.

I am now suddenly on 6 tablets a day when I did not take any. I will probably be on pills for the rest of my life. These are Aspirin and Statins. I had a small cut shaving and it would not stop bleeding for hours because the tablets thin the blood.


Wow!

I'm sorry to hear you went through all that... but thankful that you came out ok.

It's funny how we never think something like that is going to happen to us... and yet it does. That's why I'm a firm believer in regular medical checkups in all aspects, even from what would seem to be an early age.

The pills, yeah... you're likely on them for life. I imagine you're also going to see a cardiologist regularly for the rest of your life as well.

A blocked artery is something that creeps up on you. Diet issues... hereditary factors... so many things that can have an effect on that. But the important thing is the problem was resolved, and stents nowadays also have a type of medication that inhibits further formation of the plaque that clogs up your arteries.

But diet and exercise, my friend. Those are your key resolutions for the New Year.

Take care of yourself.