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Anyone have input on living with symptoms from cardiomyopathy?
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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?
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Thanks so much for responding. It means so much when others hear our concerns. I have not sought a second opinion but plan to do so. The cardiologist said my veins are too small for stents and no guarantee it wold work. My medical therapy includes taking 40 mg of Crestor daily. Currently, they have scheduled me for additional vascular test; legs and carotid arteries. I’m not sure how long I’ve had the blockage. They think it ma be congenital. Again thanks for your information. I’m thankful I have faith in God.