Here’s the bottom line. My dad died after having his second heart attack at age 38. I’ve had issues ever since then. After having my second child at 25, I started having palpitations. I didn’t know what palpitations were at that time. I thought for sure I was going to die. I got to the point where I was able to live my life, but I was always too in tune with my heart. In 2005, I have an angiogram done, not because I needed too, but my doctor then thought it would be a good idea to put my mind at ease. And it did. I had no blockages at all.
Fast forward to 2017, after getting a CT Scan with contrast, I got a blood clot in my left arm. In 2018, after getting a CT Scan with contrast again, I got a blood clot in my right arm. All of my blood work came back normal for any blood clotting issues.
I seen a hematologist, and he figures the blood clots happened because of the contrast.
So, in 2020, my OCD Health Anxiety took over, mainly because of Covid existing, and being so scared of getting Covid. It’s been tough ever since.
I still have palpitations, and I seen a cardiologist about them, and he said they were normal.
This is turning out to be too long. Haha!
The main thing I am scared about is the medicine that they’ll inject to stress my heart. My cardiologist said I will probably feel some pressure in my chest, maybe shortness of breath, and I can’t remember what else he told me. I probably tuned out by then.
After getting the CAC Score back and it is quite high, I have felt a bit afraid of the
what ifs. But again, this is my life story. I’m really trying to stay positive about my experience and hopeful that all is well with my heart.
But, I forgot to mention that I am also worried about getting a blood clot again through this procedure.
So, that’s it.