Thursday, January 4, 2024

HEART HEALTH UPDATE


Heart update:

He said when they called him, I was listed in "critical condition" with a 99% blockage in the one they call the "widow maker".  But now...

Numbers are all where they should be.

Blood pressure has been normal every day. 

No diabetes.

Cholesterol normal.

My "ejection fraction" is 55% (saw that I should ask about that).  I said "is that good?"  He said "no, that is excellent!"

He took me off of one medication too, but he said I'm genetically predisposed to this so Plavix will be for life.

I asked about damage to the heart and he said they will do an ultrasound in three months to check that as part of a more extensive checkup with EKG and a full blood panel.

Starting exercise in building gym, treadmill, one mile a day, increase 1/2 mile every week but no incline at this time and avoid stairs for another four weeks.

1st Man 2.0

16 comments:

  1. Fantastic update! Thank you! ❤️

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  2. Wonderful news. Thank you for this update.

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  3. Great news. 💖

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  4. This is great news! Glad to hear it.

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  5. All right! Such good news.

    Love,
    Janie

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  6. Now, that my friend is Wonderful news.
    Thanks for the update.
    Have a great day along with an enjoyable weekend.
    Colleen
    We are now getting our second wave of rainfall at the moment. We received just a little over 1/2 inch the other day.
    Round 3 will be passing through the 1st. part of next week.











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  7. Super news, congratulations. Follow the rules even when you feel back to normal.
    I'm looking forward to your 2024 postings, just like everyone else.

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  8. Great news! Super glad you are doing so well! Galestorm

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  9. All falls in the power of prayer.

    The most wonderful places
    in the world are;
    in someone's thoughts,
    someone's prayers,
    and in someone's heart.

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  10. So glad to hear the good news! Take care

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  11. Congrats! I still thinks you should ask about cardiac rehab. Finding your new normal without fear - Katie C.

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  12. That’s wonderful news! So glad the checkup went well. It’s so convenient to have the gym so close in your apartment building.

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  13. 1st Man 2.0. ha. It is such a privilege to get a second chance. Hope everything keeps within the okay to excellent Zone

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