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Anyone have input on living with symptoms from cardiomyopathy?
Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: Jun 25, 2023 | Replies (43)Comment receiving replies
Hello,
What a great site to share our concerns. I have blockage at 100% and another insignificant blockage. My cardiologist said if that insignificant blockage was 50%, I would need open heart surgery immediately. Turns out it was not. Surgeons determined the risk for me was too great and medical therapy was administered - 40 mg of Crestor. I’m concerned that a heart attack is lurking there must be other techniques out there for blockage, any thoughts? I wish you all the very best. Thanks
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https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/coronary-by-pass-second-opinion/
Hi @marsims, I found this link to something you may be interested in regarding second opinion and coronary blockages.
Take a look around and search in the Heart and Blood Health support group. There is a TON of information that may be helpful to you.
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Hi @marsims, isn't this site wonderful? It truly does provide a platform for others to share whatever journey they are on.
I can't imagine knowing you have a 100% blocked artery and being told you would need open heart surgery if the other artery was 50%. Then be told you are too high risk? Have you done any reading on some of the topics regarding CAD? This particular post is regarding Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, which is a heart disease due to a congenital issue. Regardless, there is information out there about being treated with statins, maybe try a search in the search area? Have you sought a second opinion regarding treatment with meds vs surgery? Has anyone discussed a Stent to the blocked artery?