[johnta1]

I spent two days in the hospital about a month ago for chest pains. All my tests came back normal.

I'd have them do a heart cath?

I spent 2 days in ER/hospital also and came back with no problems a few years ago. But if it wasn't for my sister-in-law (who's a nurse at the hospital) got a heart dr. to talk to us. They ran me down the hallways and did a heart cath and they found 3 very clogged arteries. They stented 2 arteries and ballooned one. (if they did more than 2 stents they would have to do open heart surgery)
They told my wife I was || that close to a 'widow maker' heart attack.

I've had a couple more added since and going for another test in a couple weeks.

But I'm still above ground!

[KS circutguy]

Originally Posted by johnta1

I'd have them do a heart cath?

I spent 2 days in ER/hospital also and came back with no problems a few years ago. But if it wasn't for my sister-in-law (who's a nurse at the hospital) got a heart dr. to talk to us. They ran me down the hallways and did a heart cath and they found 3 very clogged arteries. They stented 2 arteries and ballooned one. (if they did more than 2 stents they would have to do open heart surgery)
They told my wife I was || that close to a 'widow maker' heart attack.

I've had a couple more added since and going for another test in a couple weeks.

But I'm still above ground!

Absolutely weird they haven't explored more.

[Elarson]

My doctor recommended a "Calcium CT" as a simple preventive checkup. They scan your chest for calcium traces which are an indicator of blockages. Insurance doesn't cover it yet. It was customer pay....only $99! When insurance starts covering it, it will probably jump to $1000. Anyway, it took all of 10 minutes, no need to undress. My score came back zero! It also can detect chest nodules, which can be an indicator of cancers.

Eric