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How to live with angina pectoris?
My partner has just be diagnosed with angina pectoris and an impending heart attack. This is something new to us, any information that helped anyone who is experiencing would be of great help to us.
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Look up Dr. Esselstyn and try it as an experiment. It will probably feel better. Also continue to follow ALL the instructions and medications of your doctor at the same time.
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2 ReactionsThank you so much. Where I can search for the doctor, is he on Facebook or Instagram?
Don't waste your time. Even if there was any credence to this doctor's methodology your situation seems too critical. Your doctor is your best resource and given your description stenting or CABG will probably be necessary.
Living with angina pectoris involves managing symptoms and reducing the risk of heart problems. Your partner should follow a heart-healthy diet, exercise regularly under medical guidance, and take prescribed medications as directed. It's crucial to avoid stress and smoking, monitor symptoms, and consult a healthcare provider for regular check-ups. Lifestyle changes, such as maintaining a healthy weight and managing conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes, can also help manage angina. Immediate medical attention is necessary if symptoms worsen or if there's a risk of a heart attack.
I have been living with angina for 5 years after a NSTEMI. I have 80-90% blockages in 4 of the small arteries coming off of the LAD. They cannot be stented or operated on…so reliant on medications and lifestyle. I am sorry your partner has been diagnosed with it. I am on a cocktail of meds for it…Ranexa, Isosorbide Mononitrate, Metoprolol and nitroglycerin if needed. All the meds have been helpful, but my best friend is Metoprolol. I am on Repatha and Nexletol for cholesterol lowering, and of course, aspirin.
The best thing is taking good care of yourself by eating right, exercising and stress control. I eat a modified Low Carb Mediterranean diet and exercise 30 minutes a day (walking, indoor cycling, weightlifting or yoga/pilates). I learned box breathing to help with stress.
Learn to listen to your body and rest when you need to - you will know. I find I get fatigued after sessions of yard work or shopping. I have adjusted to my new lower activity equilibrium. It took me 3 years to get the meds right. Started with the minimum doses and worked our way up. My cardiologist is great…we have a great relationship - so important for angina.
All the best to both of you. It is scary at first, but over time it will get better.
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Was your partner offered stents or CABG?
My father was diagnosed with angina 1966- before stenting and bypass surgery was available. He stopped smoking and was hospitalized(!) for a week of intense dietary training to lower his cholesterol. The statins were not used yet.
He was put on beta blocker and had nitroglycerin if needed. He was already physically active.
He developed diabetes in his 70s.
He lived 17 years after diagnosis- we thought that was amazing.
YouTube or his website. His presentations on YouTube are good.
https://www.dresselstyn.com/site/
As I said follow all of your doctors instructions and medications. This is an eating plan that may possibly also help.