Hi. I am a 61 year old male. Thought i would relate my experience in the interest of information. About a year ago, I had a small episode of dizziness after a 3 mile exercise walk. Lasted about 30 seconds, but since i hadn't seen my general practitioner for a while, I decided to consult him. I was given a bank of exams including ultrasound, scans, and a stress test. ALL were negative for problems. My general practitioner, I feel, saved my life by saying he wasn't yet satisfied that my experience was a fluke. I was sent to have what is called a "calcium score", which, by the way, isn't covered by my insurance. A normal calcium score is in the 400 range. Mine was over 900. A definitive angiogram was ordered. The angiogram revealed serious blockages at the anterior and posterior areas of my heart. They required 7 1/2 stents. My cardiologist remarked that i was a heart attack waiting to happen. Given the fact that ALL of my previous tests were negative, and the calcium score was the only red flag, I find it interesting that this procedure isn't a normal routine exam. It isn't really expensive either. Mine was 99 dollars, and i understand that they can range up to 300 dollars. I hope this information is useful. Thanks.
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I am a 62 yr old female with days where several dizzy spells take place. In 2004 while undergoing several areas of stress I felt very nauseous and tired. This occurred after maybe 5 or 7 years of increasing fatigue. My father had mentioned in hindsight that fatigue was the most notable symptom of his heart disease. He had a five-way bypass at age 74 and died at age 78 of the same. Eventually his kidneys, lungs and mind failed as a result. Anyway, I had a stress test and angiogram (right term?) in 2006 and no blockages were noted. However, my cholesterol continues to rise and now I am short of breath more often on exertion as well. So, I know something is going on. On today's show Bill Clinton said he ate very little fish and no red meats (I think?) and some other things...but I was working and couldn't stop to listen. Does anyone remember what things he spoke of? I can surely use the info on diet,exercise etc. Hope to hear from someone. Can't afford the DVD...don't get me started on economy or politics!!
Iron Horse..... I had someone in the same position as you are. I had him take Cellular Essentials and Vascular Complete to reverse the plaque in the arteries. It's listed in the Physician's Desk Reference. It's all natural and safe with no side effects.
Chipmunk...... I have my clients take Bios Life. Listed as well in the Physician's Desk Reference. If you want more information email me at frank.fit4life@gmail.com I'll give all the information you need. Take care.
I am 63 and I experienced severe chest pain in the upper right quadrant which went diagonally into my left arm. I couldn't breathe without moaning because the pain was so bad. I have Lupus and fibromyalgia, but I had never experienced anything like that. The next day, I drove my friend to the doctor, another friend someplace else, less than a mile away, then back to the doctor's office. I had no chest pain or anything after dropping my second friend off. Then as I was on my way back to the doctor's office, I was struck by severe fatigue, discomfort in my arm and a spot under my left shoulder blade. The nurse told me to go to the hospital, so I went out to my car and I couldn't remember what hospital was close, or what even it was. The nurse that my friend drove me there so she could go to the doctor. Needless to say, they called the ambulance and I spent Wednesday night in the hospital, getting released today. Everything was normal. The cardiologist wants to do an angiogram and I am totally freaked out by that. Can you give me a clue what it's like from two people who have had it done? My cholesterol is good, my blood sugars are good. Thanks for your suggestions on how to be calmer.
Maybe you should get a calcium and plaque test
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