8 Responses to Was alittle surprised!

1. jason_8 on 2008-01-30 06:40:54.364523

   WOW, after reading the replies to my question of a group for stents I can see that they are not the ultimate answer! I went to Boston Scientific ( the maker of mine) and saw they are running a lot of trials on the endurance of these things over time.It seems they do become blocked in time, some sooner than others.I see rehab was mentioned in one reply and am not sure what this entails. Is it a exercise program? I was never much for exercise routines, did mostly walking in the past.I will have to go back and review some of the previous messages, as you suggested, to see what others have to say.I am 78 and may be one of the older ones in this group.Never had trouble with my ticker till recently when I noticed the "out of breath" feeling when I exerted myself. Then the chest started to pain slightly in different areas, nothing in the arms tho. Have been taking meds for high blood pressure and cholesterol for couple of years. I guess it takes an angiography test to really see what is going on with the coronary arteries even tho my doctor seems to think that other noninvasive tests should also show blockage.

2. jason_8 on 2008-01-30 05:27:28.052274

   WOW, after reading the replies to my question of a group for stents I can see that they are not the ultimate answer! I went to Boston Scientific ( the maker of mine) and saw they are running a lot of trials on the endurance of these things over time.It seems they do become blocked in time, some sooner than others.I see rehab was mentioned in one reply and am not sure what this entails. Is it a exercise program? I was never much for exercise routines, did mostly walking in the past.I will have to go back and review some of the previous messages, as you suggested, to see what others have to say.I am 78 and may be one of the older ones in this group.Never had trouble with my ticker till recently when I noticed the "out of breath" feeling when I exerted myself. Then the chest started to pain slightly in different areas, nothing in the arms tho. Have been taking meds for high blood pressure and cholesterol for couple of years. I guess it takes an angiography test to really see what is going on with the coronary arteries even tho my doctor seems to think that other noninvasive tests should also show blockage. Having trouble sending this, will try again.

3. bond_800 on 2008-01-30 22:43:29.845194

   My mom is 73. Throughout the last years, she has had angioplasty 4 times, and 1 stent. She collapsed last April, and ended up with a pacemaker after a short coma. They did an angioplasty at the time they gave her the pacemaker, and told us she had 2 60% blockages they elected not to touch at the time. Think they wanted to see if she would make it through this on top of losing her son to cancer at the same time. She breathes very heavily like a snore (but she can't hear it), legs swell horribly, and she's short of breath and can barely waddle. Can only walk short distances. No quaility of life at all when topped off by Crohns disease and diabetes. Now her cardiologist believes that it is not the major arteries causing the blockages as much as it is the tiny ones, and wants to do what is considered a very risky procedure of running a tiny camera to check things out. He says she is at risk of dying either with or without the procedure. She is refusing at this time. Says she might consider it after Christmas. I went straight from symptoms to triple bypass at age of 54 August 2004. Connie tajmac00472 <tajmac00472@... WOW, after reading the replies to my question of a group for stents I can see that they are not the ultimate answer! I went to Boston Scientific ( the maker of mine) and saw they are running a lot of trials on the endurance of these things over time.It seems they do become blocked in time, some sooner than others.I see rehab was mentioned in one reply and am not sure what this entails. Is it a exercise program? I was never much for exercise routines, did mostly walking in the past.I will have to go back and review some of the previous messages, as you suggested, to see what others have to say.I am 78 and may be one of the older ones in this group.Never had trouble with my ticker till recently when I noticed the "out of breath" feeling when I exerted myself. Then the chest started to pain slightly in different areas, nothing in the arms tho. Have been taking meds for high blood pressure and cholesterol for couple of years. I guess it takes an angiography test to really see what is going on with the coronary arteries even tho my doctor seems to think that other noninvasive tests should also show blockage. Connie Turner

4. katharine_1800 on 2008-01-31 08:43:16.209209

   Hi Connie Bless hers and your heart. She seems to be very alert and knows what she wants. I also have had 3 and only hope as i age I will be as logical as you two. Take care and be aware we are never alone. Tom connie Turner <connieque@... My mom is 73. Throughout the last years, she has had angioplasty 4 times, and 1 stent. She collapsed last April, and ended up with a pacemaker after a short coma. They did an angioplasty at the time they gave her the pacemaker, and told us she had 2 60% blockages they elected not to touch at the time. Think they wanted to see if she would make it through this on top of losing her son to cancer at the same time. She breathes very heavily like a snore (but she can't hear it), legs swell horribly, and she's short of breath and can barely waddle. Can only walk short distances. No quaility of life at all when topped off by Crohns disease and diabetes. Now her cardiologist believes that it is not the major arteries causing the blockages as much as it is the tiny ones, and wants to do what is considered a very risky procedure of running a tiny camera to check things out. He says she is at risk of dying either with or without the procedure. She is refusing at this time. Says she might consider it after Christmas. I went straight from symptoms to triple bypass at age of 54 August 2004. Connie tajmac00472 <tajmac00472@... WOW, after reading the replies to my question of a group for stents I can see that they are not the ultimate answer! I went to Boston Scientific ( the maker of mine) and saw they are running a lot of trials on the endurance of these things over time.It seems they do become blocked in time, some sooner than others.I see rehab was mentioned in one reply and am not sure what this entails. Is it a exercise program? I was never much for exercise routines, did mostly walking in the past.I will have to go back and review some of the previous messages, as you suggested, to see what others have to say.I am 78 and may be one of the older ones in this group.Never had trouble with my ticker till recently when I noticed the "out of breath" feeling when I exerted myself. Then the chest started to pain slightly in different areas, nothing in the arms tho. Have been taking meds for high blood pressure and cholesterol for couple of years. I guess it takes an angiography test to really see what is going on with the coronary arteries even tho my doctor seems to think that other noninvasive tests should also show blockage. Connie Turner

5. bond_800 on 2008-02-01 04:45:22.269475

   Thanks Tommy ! :0) I think my bypass scared Mom. She just doesn't feel like she can endure another procedure at this time. We would prefer she take the risk, because she is not in good health at all, and hope something could help....but she's one stubborn ol' gal! Connie TOMMY GOODPASTURE <ggnt93@... Hi Connie Bless hers and your heart. She seems to be very alert and knows what she wants. I also have had 3 and only hope as i age I will be as logical as you two. Take care and be aware we are never alone. Tom connie Turner <connieque@... My mom is 73. Throughout the last years, she has had angioplasty 4 times, and 1 stent. She collapsed last April, and ended up with a pacemaker after a short coma. They did an angioplasty at the time they gave her the pacemaker, and told us she had 2 60% blockages they elected not to touch at the time. Think they wanted to see if she would make it through this on top of losing her son to cancer at the same time. She breathes very heavily like a snore (but she can't hear it), legs swell horribly, and she's short of breath and can barely waddle. Can only walk short distances. No quaility of life at all when topped off by Crohns disease and diabetes. Now her cardiologist believes that it is not the major arteries causing the blockages as much as it is the tiny ones, and wants to do what is considered a very risky procedure of running a tiny camera to check things out. He says she is at risk of dying either with or without the procedure. She is refusing at this time. Says she might consider it after Christmas. I went straight from symptoms to triple bypass at age of 54 August 2004. Connie tajmac00472 <tajmac00472@... WOW, after reading the replies to my question of a group for stents I can see that they are not the ultimate answer! I went to Boston Scientific ( the maker of mine) and saw they are running a lot of trials on the endurance of these things over time.It seems they do become blocked in time, some sooner than others.I see rehab was mentioned in one reply and am not sure what this entails. Is it a exercise program? I was never much for exercise routines, did mostly walking in the past.I will have to go back and review some of the previous messages, as you suggested, to see what others have to say.I am 78 and may be one of the older ones in this group.Never had trouble with my ticker till recently when I noticed the "out of breath" feeling when I exerted myself. Then the chest started to pain slightly in different areas, nothing in the arms tho. Have been taking meds for high blood pressure and cholesterol for couple of years. I guess it takes an angiography test to really see what is going on with the coronary arteries even tho my doctor seems to think that other noninvasive tests should also show blockage. Connie Turner Connie Turner

6. katharine_1800 on 2008-02-01 09:37:25.476380

   I know your feelings Connie I have been through the same thing. Still I think she knows the best for her self. Hang in there. Tom connie Turner <connieque@... Thanks Tommy ! :0) I think my bypass scared Mom. She just doesn't feel like she can endure another procedure at this time. We would prefer she take the risk, because she is not in good health at all, and hope something could help....but she's one stubborn ol' gal! Connie TOMMY GOODPASTURE <ggnt93@... Hi Connie Bless hers and your heart. She seems to be very alert and knows what she wants. I also have had 3 and only hope as i age I will be as logical as you two. Take care and be aware we are never alone. Tom connie Turner <connieque@... My mom is 73. Throughout the last years, she has had angioplasty 4 times, and 1 stent. She collapsed last April, and ended up with a pacemaker after a short coma. They did an angioplasty at the time they gave her the pacemaker, and told us she had 2 60% blockages they elected not to touch at the time. Think they wanted to see if she would make it through this on top of losing her son to cancer at the same time. She breathes very heavily like a snore (but she can't hear it), legs swell horribly, and she's short of breath and can barely waddle. Can only walk short distances. No quaility of life at all when topped off by Crohns disease and diabetes. Now her cardiologist believes that it is not the major arteries causing the blockages as much as it is the tiny ones, and wants to do what is considered a very risky procedure of running a tiny camera to check things out. He says she is at risk of dying either with or without the procedure. She is refusing at this time. Says she might consider it after Christmas. I went straight from symptoms to triple bypass at age of 54 August 2004. Connie tajmac00472 <tajmac00472@... WOW, after reading the replies to my question of a group for stents I can see that they are not the ultimate answer! I went to Boston Scientific ( the maker of mine) and saw they are running a lot of trials on the endurance of these things over time.It seems they do become blocked in time, some sooner than others.I see rehab was mentioned in one reply and am not sure what this entails. Is it a exercise program? I was never much for exercise routines, did mostly walking in the past.I will have to go back and review some of the previous messages, as you suggested, to see what others have to say.I am 78 and may be one of the older ones in this group.Never had trouble with my ticker till recently when I noticed the "out of breath" feeling when I exerted myself. Then the chest started to pain slightly in different areas, nothing in the arms tho. Have been taking meds for high blood pressure and cholesterol for couple of years. I guess it takes an angiography test to really see what is going on with the coronary arteries even tho my doctor seems to think that other noninvasive tests should also show blockage. Connie Turner Connie Turner

7. annette_150 on 2008-02-01 17:11:18.788846

   Connie Oooohhh my..goodnes... l can understand why she wants to wait until after Christmas...She also sounds like a strong woman..let her know she is not alone.. Hugzz Rita connie Turner <connieque@... My mom is 73. Throughout the last years, she has had angioplasty 4 times, and 1 stent. She collapsed last April, and ended up with a pacemaker after a short coma. They did an angioplasty at the time they gave her the pacemaker, and told us she had 2 60% blockages they elected not to touch at the time. Think they wanted to see if she would make it through this on top of losing her son to cancer at the same time. She breathes very heavily like a snore (but she can't hear it), legs swell horribly, and she's short of breath and can barely waddle. Can only walk short distances. No quaility of life at all when topped off by Crohns disease and diabetes. Now her cardiologist believes that it is not the major arteries causing the blockages as much as it is the tiny ones, and wants to do what is considered a very risky procedure of running a tiny camera to check things out. He says she is at risk of dying either with or without the procedure. She is refusing at this time. Says she might consider it after Christmas. I went straight from symptoms to triple bypass at age of 54 August 2004. Connie tajmac00472 <tajmac00472@... WOW, after reading the replies to my question of a group for stents I can see that they are not the ultimate answer! I went to Boston Scientific ( the maker of mine) and saw they are running a lot of trials on the endurance of these things over time.It seems they do become blocked in time, some sooner than others.I see rehab was mentioned in one reply and am not sure what this entails. Is it a exercise program? I was never much for exercise routines, did mostly walking in the past.I will have to go back and review some of the previous messages, as you suggested, to see what others have to say.I am 78 and may be one of the older ones in this group.Never had trouble with my ticker till recently when I noticed the "out of breath" feeling when I exerted myself. Then the chest started to pain slightly in different areas, nothing in the arms tho. Have been taking meds for high blood pressure and cholesterol for couple of years. I guess it takes an angiography test to really see what is going on with the coronary arteries even tho my doctor seems to think that other noninvasive tests should also show blockage. Connie Turner

8. kurtis_130 on 2008-02-02 19:45:23.849265

   Hi Rita: I also have a bent artery. Mine is the left caroid. I had the right one operated on the same time as my quad. The left is at 59percent as of last week. They do not operate on anything below 60 but even at that I would rethink it. I think its a heratary thingie. Stannis

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