What if it Snows?

This is why it’s best to catch a blockage, and have it stented, before having a Heart attack. Not only will it avoid possible permanent heart muscle damage. It avoids the hassle afterwards with DOT physical. Ironically I had a screening appointment that I postponed. Luckily the damage to my heart reversed itself, within 6 mos. Doesn’t always though. I’m grateful for that. Hearts healthy. Too much damage eventually causes Heart failure. That’s what got my Dad. Died at my current age 57, on Christmas Day 1998.

 

Had 1 stent placed just over 5 years ago. Was on my way to a widow maker if it hadn’t been caught.

 

That’s what I had, 100% blockage. So you got a stent before heart attack. Good for you. No stress test needed every 2 years? Do you get a 1 or 2 yr. card since?

 

2 year. No test
Have a good cardiologist. Had me do a short version of the MI program. An echo at one and two years after placement. Probably another in 3 or 4 years. The stent was very large diameter, Dr was real happy about that. Still have a few meds, at the lowest dosage they make. Dr doesn’t want to stop them, but probably could. She was taking a very aggressive approach at first. Now a bit more conservative and low maintenance. After the MI program, I think she was of the opinion, that it was straightened out and would not be a problem.

 

That’s good. Encouraging to hear. I almost forgot to self certify, Lol. Just got it in. The one year is a hassle.

 

The right Dr. sure helps. I was Lucky this Guy was on duty. He’s pretty old. Old enough to retire. Watching the video, it’s a wonder he found the blockage. It was right at a T. I couldn’t make heads or tails of it. Once the artery was opened though, the video shows the whole left side opening up and blood flowing. Amazing stuff. Not as scary as I had expected. It was almost inevitable given family history. That’s primary, secondary risks are lifestyle and diet. Those are the tough ones. Lol.

 

The right doctor is the important part. Actually it was a right place, right time right, people thing. Went in to see doctor about how I was feeling, they did an EKG as a look see, then asked for a consult. Cardio doctor didn’t like the timing on it. Showed some starvation. Did a scan, Showed 95 percent block just above the branch. Less than an hour was getting the stent. 48 hours later sitting at the kitchen table, trying to comprehend the bullet that I dodged.

 

Someone gots to do it. I bet those folks don't suffer from toe fungus or athlete's foot.

 

Right now in the US, everything is screwed up over all the spending because of Covid. Before Covid, the problem was not really inflation. The primary problem was the number of entry-level jobs. I know a guy that is the principal and managing partner in a business. I forgot the year, but a while back he reduced the number of new hires just based on the coming increase in the MW that was coming. I have read many articles over the last few years where eating places like Mcdonald's are researching automation to replace humans because of this $15 an hour minimum wage that is happening in some places. I don't eat that (redacted) anymore, but have been known to enter one to get things like Coffee or maybe even a pie! There are several places here where you have to place your order and pay in an automated kiosk now. This is where fast food is headed. As I said, Covid has all these dynamics screwed up right now. However, some of these people who are staying at home drawing unemployment need to be concerned. Once these businesses learn they can do without them, they can say goodbye to that job. I know many such owners and they are closely watching this. Even today go into most any eating place and look at the front end and see it's deserted now. Just one to two people dropping orders in the drive-through or the main counter. This trend should be of concern, but sadly it's not right now.

 

Good morning moose