Happy Valentine's Day.
Last month, I had my third procedure on my heart.
The first one was after failing a treadmill stress test despite have no symptoms, such as shortness for breath or heart pain. The procedure put 4 stents in the three major arteries about 13 years ago. I became a vegetarian and followed the Esselstyn/Ornish no added oil diet. Even with this strict diet, my LAD heart artery re-clogged to 90% or higher in several places.
About a year ago, I failed a second treadmill test despite having no symptoms again. The recommendation and decision was to do a coronary bypass arterial graft (CABG) with the left interior mammary artery (LIMA) since the LAD appeared to be severe blocked. Essentially, it's taken the artery going to the left chest muscle and rerouting it to the LAD. Very low failure rate for this CABG since the LIMA, for some unknown reason almost never clogs up with plaque.
Well, mine failed. Turned out the LAD is clogged so badly, the LIMA wasn't getting enough blood to the heart. In fact, for the first time ever, I experience some some angina symptoms. So the decision was made to attempt cleaning out the blockages and restenting. Since doing this, I still feel about the same. I will be doing cardiac rehab for a few months. This time, I will push it a little harder to determine if the procedure has solve the issue.
Either way, I will assume this procedure will last 5-10 years. I will work with my cardiologist to monitor it more frequently that once every 10 years. I will also be less strict on my diet going forward, as long as I can maintain my current weight.
Finally, I think I may start flying first class for our trips in the future.😎
This is not financial nor health advice. Please consult a professional advisor.
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