What is Coronary Heart Disease
Coronary heart disease (CHD), also called coronary artery disease (CAD) and atherosclerotic heart disease, is the end result of the accumulation of atheromatous plaques within the ...
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Just retunred from the cardiologist and scheduled for ateriogram.
He said my stress test showed something and wanted to make sure its okay. Said being overweight could cause the problem of something showing up wrong and there isnt.. Also asked if I ever had a heart attack and no not I was aware of. I also have fibro and alot of chest pain due to trigger tender points. Plus I have Gerd which brings on all sorts of pain, even jay pain and arm pain I experience at times. Just wondering if there is a chance is could be falst posotive because of my weight. What got me concerned was getting out of breath going up steps with heavy loads of groceries and while on vacation short winded. Of course I have costocondritis, inflammation of m y chestwall. Just looking for answers before the cath lab etc. Just mad at myself also,,,,,,,,,,,,for being out of shape and wondering why we have problems. Overweight and dont smoke....... Posted on 08/12/09, 06:08 am |
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I always have good luck with the stress tests unfortunately I think I know when something is wrong no matter what the test says. Twice I have had the angiogram anyway and had blockages so they put stents in.
You may not have anything, they will rule it out which is good. Probably your weight isn't helping but you know that. I have costo also, but it rarely bothers me now as I don't lift everything like I used to. Funny how we always become aware how badly we treat our bodies when something goes wrong. I guess that is nature.. I hope it goes ok for you and everything is fine. 
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Being overweight will cause you heart problems. I underwent a stress test on April 15, 2003. On the 21st I had a angiogram which showed major blockages. On April 28, I had 5x bypasses done.
What an angiogram shows is the blockages, and an angioplasty is putting in stents.. You may be just overweight. I was not. I had blockages, I had emphysema and COPD. I hope things work out for you. Take care and good luck
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Hello,
Be very sure about what going on with your health and don't wait -- have no doubts and leave no stone unturned. I went for a neucleur stress test and the cardiologist said it showed something but she believe it to be dense breast tissue -- a month later I had a heart attack which left with with 2 stents and permanent muscle damage. Not trying to scare you just want you to get the best advice -- get two opinions your entitled. I will be praying for you.
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