(26-12-2015, 03:25 PM)iaboy Wrote: All I can say is that I know as much as the doctor's do. July of the same year I had my heart attack, I did a tread mill stress test. The doctor said since I just turned 50, it would be nice for that as a routine.
The goal, was to stress my heart enough to get to like a 120 BPM. After being on the tread for 20 mins, they introduced a drug to put more stress on me. They were amazed that I couldn't break 100BPM after 20 min's at 2 MPH. (been an decent athlete most of my life)
The Cardiologists said I had a heart of a 25 yr old. 6 months later that same doctor was there when I arrived in an ambulance. So, you tell me. I am sure your thoughts, idea's and prejudices is as good as anyone I have ran into...
You describe the often typical presentation of coronary artery disease. Your heart can be functioning fine then a heart attack. Hence the saying that you can't outrun a bad diet. For about 40% of folks their first symptom of coronary artery disease is the heart attack that kills them.
If I were in your situation I would be following Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr. guidance on how to live a healthy life post heart attack with no more symptoms. I currently choose to follow his advice to prevent this disease to begin with. His multi decade case study conducted at The Wellness Institute of the Cleveland Clinic has shown less then a 1% recurrence of any symptoms (post heart attack) from those following his advice and no coronary artery disease deaths.
With-in the first 15 minutes of this video he outlines exactly what you may have experienced.
That said I'm not a doctor, I just don't want to experience coronary artery disease the same as my Dad. Following Dr. Esselstyn's advice gives me total control over this disease.
Jaimela Dulaney is a cardiologist who uses plant based nutrition to treat her patients. She has a podcast where she discusses much of her experience and interviews folks from all walks of life. You might find it informative.
I wish you well, any further discussion will have to be in a new thread or through PM. Peace!