Disturbing News :(

stagger · Post by **stagger** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 1:00 am

Went to the doctor for a checkup last week. EKG came back abnormal. So, I went to the cardiologist this past Wednesday where they ran another EKG. Doc came in and after examining me said," I don't mean to scare you, but you've already had at least one heart attack." Said my blood pressure was a bit high ( 142/88 ), prescribed BP meds and scheduled me for an echocardiogram and a nuclear stress test for April 20. I'm walking on egg shells now, and me and my wife both are quite worried. Your prayers would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Mark

fallingwickets · Post by **fallingwickets** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 2:53 am

Mark

Wishing you all the best. Its amazing they can tell the history of your heart, and even more amazing that you can have an attack and not know about it....thats scary stuff

on the plus side, when the wifee sends you instructions you can hit the veto button...No dear I cant do that....doc says its bad for my heart HAHAHAHAHA

clive

Thalay Sagar · Post by **Thalay Sagar** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 4:47 am

Wishing you the best, Mark.

SRD · Post by **SRD** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 5:20 am

In my thoughts and prayers Mark.

Tommynick · Post by **Tommynick** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 5:28 am

You have been added to my intentions. Relax and take care or yourself.

matt321 · Post by **matt321** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 6:04 am

Prayers in route.

jww · Post by **jww** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 6:30 am

God bless -- you are in our prayers.

m3m0ryleak · Post by **m3m0ryleak** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 8:22 am

Mark, Best wishes that the prognosis is a good one.

cjc15153 · Post by **cjc15153** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 9:34 am

Disturbing indeed. Again, Tonyespo's presence would be useful since I think he has had similar issues. At any rate, you are certainly in a better position now than two weeks ago. Take care of yourself.

fishgutmartyr · Post by **fishgutmartyr** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 10:07 am

I wish you the best.

desertbadger · Post by **desertbadger** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 12:18 pm

All the best, Mark! I hope everything works out well for you!

Regards,
David

giammi · Post by **giammi** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 1:00 pm

Marc,
wish you all the best and hope you will get well soon.

GA Russell · Post by **GA Russell** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 1:01 pm

Mark, you're now officially on my prayer list!

Barbiere di Figaro · Post by **Barbiere di Figaro** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 2:13 pm

Wishing you all the best Marc! There´s a huge plus in the fact that you now have this info. It might be disturbing but whatever the reason they will treat you for it and / or monitor you, which is far better than not knowing...

brothers · Post by **brothers** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 4:28 pm

Mark, you're in my prayers. Two points are strongly in your favor, first, now that you know about it, you can take steps to make things better. And second, they do amazing things these days. You'll undoubtedly see some changes taking place in your daily routines, and those changes will probably all be to your benefit. I wish you all the best. Take care.

Chaps · Post by **Chaps** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 4:52 pm

Mark,

Prayer sent, my friend. Please keep us posted.

Danny

stagger · Post by **stagger** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 9:09 pm

Thank you all so very much for your prayers, thoughts, and support. I will definately keep you posted.

MaxP · Post by **MaxP** » Sun Mar 20, 2011 12:36 pm

Mark-

I unknowingly had a very mild heart attack 4 years ago. As a followup I have a stent in one of my coronary arteries.

With modest exercise and some diet modification, my health is excellent and unrestricted.

All my best.

jss · Post by **jss** » Sun Mar 20, 2011 1:28 pm

I'm Praying for you Mark..
Thanks for letting us know....

Be encouraged,
Julian

CMur12 · Post by **CMur12** » Sun Mar 20, 2011 2:32 pm

I wish you the best, Mark, and I'll send prayers your way.

I recently went through a heart attack scare, myself, and all of the associated testing. Fortunately, I hadn't had one. A coworker of mine did, however, soon thereafter. The symptoms of a heart attack are often very similar to those of indigestion, so it is hard to know for certain what is actually happening to you.

Take care -

- Murray