My dad had a heart attack yesterday. I think it was a very mild one. But they

[applegrove]

have to do tests to see what is going on. I'm really nervous about that and hope he doesn't need open heart surgery. It is the first time he has had a problem with his heart and I don't know what to do with myself.

Vibes would be appreciated.

I guess we are lucky that it wasn't a massive heart attack. In fact when the doctor said "you had a heart attack" he said "who had a heart attack?" because he felt no chest pain whatsoever.

[RushIsRot]

1. My heart attacks present with extreme nausea. I've had four.

I wish the best for your dad. I've never had the slightest chest pain either, thank goodness.

When I have a night of extreme nausea, I call the ambulance. I've only been wrong once.

[applegrove]

3. I'll tell my dad to look out for nasea too. Thanks for the advice. I never

knew heart attacks could present so silently.

[texanwitch]

2. Lots of vibes for your Dad.

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[applegrove]

4. Thank you. That means alot to me.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. My dear applegrove...

Heart attacks do not mean open heart surgery necessarily. But if your dad does need that, try not to worry...

It is an established procedure now. Good outcomes are the norm...

Try to stay calm, be there for him. Those are the best things you can do, both for him and yourself...

People can have heart attacks, and have zero chest pain. That's probably what happened to your dad...

I'm here for you, sweetie...

:hug:

[applegrove]

6. Oh Peggy. You are so kind. Thank you for your advice.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

7. Ah, sweetie...

I used to work in a critical care unit, and I know what you're going through...:hug:

[applegrove]

8. He's been a terror in the Heart Institute. He decided to go to the bathroom

and decided he needed to unstick all those heart monitor things off his chest to get away from the monitor. Of course it was a moveable monitor and his nurse thought he was flatlining so she came running in.

Next my sister entered the room and he was on all fours on the ground looking for his glasses. Of course his IV had become unhooked. Then he got back into bed and wanted to reinsert his iv himself.

His doctors told him they likely would be able to do an angiogram until monday and he said "great I'll go home for the weekend" (he likely wanted a good stiff drink).

I love him so much. I just pray he gets healthy and doesn't have to go through the worst of the proceedures. I understand that men who go through heart surgery sometimes become traumatically depressed. So many worries. So I'll keep myself busy and visit him every day. I've also given notice at work that I can only work there 2 days a week from hereon in.

Thanks for letting me vent.

[redwitch]

9. "Great I'll go home for the weekend"

LOL, Your dad is my kind of guy! I hope he is back home soon. :hug:

[applegrove]

21. Thanks redwitch. Means alot.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. Omigod!

ALL those activities would be enough, more than enough, to terrify any nurse!

I hope someone sits down with him and explains how important all those things are...

Good luck to all of you...

:hug:

[grasswire]

11. picture Bill Clinton

See how healthy he is, after all that heart trouble?

Stay positive! Miracles are achieved every day in medicine.

[applegrove]

16. Thank you very much.

[abq e streeter]

12. My dad was depressed briefly after an emergency triple bypass about 8 or 9 years ago

He bounced back reasonably quickly, ( took a little while ,but not terribly long), and by the way, he's now 91 and rides the exercycle a half hour a day. Sometimes he gets bored and goes back later in the day and knocks out another 20 minutes on it...best wishes to your dad and your whole family. He sounds pretty damn feisty and I would assume that's a good sign .

[applegrove]

17. Thanks for sharing. It really helps.

[bigwillq]

13. All the best to your Dad.

He has my best vibes. :hug:

[applegrove]

18. Thank you.

[LeftyFingerPop]

14. Very best wishes to your dad, applegrove...

:hug:

[applegrove]

19. Much appreciated.

[Bertha Venation]

15. Hey, applegrove

It's very good that they're doing these tests. If there's anything serious, they will find it and they can nip the problem in the bud. It is better to know, no matter what it is, than to fret while not knowing.

Try to relax. I know, stupid advice for someone in your position, but it's all I've got. Besides a hug.

:hug:

Your dad and you are in my thoughts.

[applegrove]

20. Thanks Bertha. You put my mind at ease yes we are lucky to find out

this way when the heart enzymes say there is no major damage to the heart.

[sarge43]

22. Don't unspool applegrove.

That it was a mild attack is a blessing. The prognosis is good in these cases; the situation can be managed with medicine, diet, etc. In short it was probably id'ed in time to correct without surgery.

Vibes and good thoughts for your dad and you relax a bit. :hug:

[Demoiselle]

23. Sarge is right... A mild attack could be a blessing..

It probably means that your dad's early warning system is working well. They know so much these days about how to manage these things.
Take it easy. My thoughts are with you and your dad, who sounds quite wonderful.

[applegrove]

26. Yes he is a character. Thanks for your encouragement. They think it may

be lung clots. So he is on a blood thinner.

[applegrove]

25. Thank you. It turns out it may have been blood clots in his lungs so they have

him on blood thinners.

[sarge43]

30. Well, the next drill will be finding out what is causing those clots. n/t

[applegrove]

42. Yes. I'm not sure I like the new diagnosis anymore than the first diagnosis.

Still - at least it was caught before it got to his brain.

[sarge43]

44. I know, but it's better than not knowing at all.

In these situations ignorance is not bliss.

[Beer Snob-50]

24. lots of vibes for your dad

jsut to let you know, i was extremly out of breath, and my wife "demanded" i go to the er. they said i was having a "heart episode" which turned into two stents the first time and an additional one a couple of years later.

[applegrove]

27. Encouraging to hear your story. Turns out they think it may be blood clots in the lungs.

So he is on blood thinners.

[Beer Snob-50]

28. that is one of the drugs i am on also

good luck to him.

[applegrove]

41. Thanks.

[dana_b]

29. many good vibes to you and your dad!!

at least he got a warning sign although a scary one.

[latebloomer]

31. Sending healing vibes

for a strong recovery.

His feistiness will stand him in good stead.

[Haole Girl]

32. Sending best vibes...

:hug:

[ThomCat]

33. I am glad it was a very mild one.

Good vibes for good health going forward. I hope he doesn't have any more. :hug:

[Dystopian]

34. Your dad is in my thoughts....

applegrove:hug:
Being a terror....sounds positive.
I read through the thread....

Sending warm and healing light to your beloved father...
And to you....peace of mind.
Keep the faith....sounds like he'll be just fine.

Much love to you and your family...
Will keep you in my thoughts...
peace~

[Brigid]

35. (((vibes)))

I had a heart attack a year and a half ago, so I can certainly empathize. :hug:

[Strong Atheist]

36. Will add your dad to the next MILESTONES p/t/v. Good luck!

:hug:

[av8rdave]

37. Best vibes sent

The fact that the symptoms were mild and he's alert and cogent is a good sign!

Odds are you'll have your dad for a long time to come!

[Zavulon]

38. Fingers crossed for you and your dad, apple.

:hi:

[Odin2005]

39. Good vibes for your old man!

[janx]

40. God bless, sweetie!

I'll probably have one or two of those in the future. I hope your dad is OK.

[applegrove]

43. Oh it all means so much to me that you are sending out good vibes. I am really touched. Turns

out it was a blood clot in his lungs. So we go from there and explore and try to find a reason for that. I hear there are good drugs for that though. Thank you guys. Perhaps your vibes worked - he no longer has had a heart attack!!!