Heart health & anxiety

Posted by writer413 @writer413, Sep 5 11:37am

Hi. Is it possible to have on and off angina? I’m 61 year old lady with family history of high cholesterol and heart disease. I keep up with my cardiologist, passed stress tests and echos, has a CT score of 7 in my LAD. He boosted my statin from 20 to 40, to which I add a baby aspirin and COQ10. Here’s the thing. Since I got the CT, I
Sometimes notice a sharp pain in left breast when on treadmill at steep incline. Doesn’t happen every time, goes away. No shortness of breath. I’m also lifting weights, so I don’t know if the twinge is from pumping my arms on treadmill, anxiety, or my artery slowly closing in a last gasp. Can anyone relate?

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bitsygirl | @bitsygirl | Sep 8 5:42pm

Your stride changes when you’re on a treadmill, especially if you have it on a high incline. I think the fact that you can do those other things without a problem is a good sign. If you’re worried, take it easy between now and Tuesday when you see the doctor. No need to stress your heart or create unnecessary anxiety.

tim1028 | @tim1028 | Sep 8 5:49pm

In reply to @mayoconnectuser1 "tim, If you are symptomatic, I would have expected your cardiologist would insist on a catheterization?..." + (show)

I only had the echo. The CT angiogram this week is being done with contrast. If it turns out there are significant blockages, doubtless I'll get a catheterization as the next step.

writer413 | @writer413 | Sep 8 5:50pm

In reply to @bitsygirl "Your stride changes when you’re on a treadmill, especially if you have it on a high..." + (show)

@bitsygirl thank you

writer413 | @writer413 | Sep 8 6:20pm

In reply to @tim1028 "I only had the echo. The CT angiogram this week is being done with contrast. If..." + (show)

I hope it’s good news.

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