Re: Heart Attack

In article <1137462127.348232.99240@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
"arnold2@xxxxxxxxxxx" <arnold2@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Attack: I recently had a heart attack while exercising. My angiogram
> showed 100% blockage of the right coronary artery. The blockage was
> cleared and a stent inserted within about two hours. Damage was minimal
> and I could engage in normal activities and start strenuous exercise
> after only a few days.
>
> Background: I am a 66 years old male. I have had stable angina for
> about 9 years which was relieved by a beta-blocker. About two years ago
> I reduced my weight from about 200 pounds to 160 pounds and started
> strenuous daily exercise. A stent was placed about 15 months ago to
> clear a 60% blockage of another artery. The stent did not relieve the
> symptoms, but the beta-blocker continued to help. About 12 months ago,
> an angiogram showed continuing plaque buildup.
>
> After the stent was placed I went on 10 mg of Lipitor per day. This
> reduced my cholesterol from a little over 200 to under 140. It measured
> 107 the day after the attack.
>
> 1. Does anyone know why the damage was not more severe? What does it
> take to damage heart muscle and what mechanisms mitigate it.
>
> 2. It seems to me that it is likely I will have more attacks given the
> continuing plaque buildup with Lipitor. I am now taking 20 mg of
> Crestor a day instead of the Lipitor. Can this stop the build up of
> plaque? What options do I have?

I am not a doctor. I suggest that you continue the exercise program and to
consider becoming a vegetarian. I also suggest that you read this book
and start taking the "alternatives" mentioned in the book
WHAT YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT STATIN DRUGS AND THEIR NATURAL ALTERNATIVES
by Jay S. Cohen, M.D.

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