tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165651667636271613.post3909646700422093913..comments2023-12-22T14:55:22.977-08:00Comments on Dave's Notes from All Over: Heart AttackDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02295425303171054319noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165651667636271613.post-68197359470052106092015-01-02T10:38:46.837-08:002015-01-02T10:38:46.837-08:00Amazing story, and hope you'll be able to go b...Amazing story, and hope you'll be able to go back to rowing in recovery! Stay well!Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03879847106945218668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165651667636271613.post-36429522281718242422015-01-02T07:53:22.377-08:002015-01-02T07:53:22.377-08:00Dave: That's quite a story. I like the little ...Dave: That's quite a story. I like the little comments about eyes and the like.<br />You talked a lot about your genetics, and your working out, but nothing about diet, except for maybe the cream cheese bit.<br />What goes in counts too, but you know that.<br />Bud <br />BHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09269579763627719927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165651667636271613.post-31580990330285830922015-01-01T11:54:55.170-08:002015-01-01T11:54:55.170-08:00Thanks for sharing all this. Your heart has power...Thanks for sharing all this. Your heart has powered you through much over your long and wonderful life. ~ ChapinChapin Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01502110774439859631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165651667636271613.post-10107882741494562072014-12-31T21:01:10.185-08:002014-12-31T21:01:10.185-08:00Get will Dave. Your commitment to physical fitnes...Get will Dave. Your commitment to physical fitness has always been an inspiration.Jarlath O'Neil-Dunnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08554942198390184997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165651667636271613.post-18142030436523439232014-12-31T19:43:49.347-08:002014-12-31T19:43:49.347-08:00Thank you so much for including me in the conversa...Thank you so much for including me in the conversation, David - I had no idea...<br />Reading you very detailed, very cogent account of this journey to the brink and back, the first thing that occurs to me is that a clot was dislodged when the stents were inserted and you had a minor stroke as a result - it doesn't sound at all like a seizure! <br />I witnessed a similar, much less severe set of symptoms (more like a TIA) in a very close friend some days after he had 4 stents inserted. Could it be that your docs just don't want to admit that their life-saving treatments often have very nasty consequences? I hasten to admit my bias as an allopathic insider, but...<br />Please give my love to Linda - I know that this must be really stressful for her, and I can relate.<br />Sending both of you much love and good wishes for a new year rapid with recovery!<br />LIndaLinda Childshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00503680295833549430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165651667636271613.post-32825210269795002912014-12-31T19:31:00.294-08:002014-12-31T19:31:00.294-08:00Well, David!
As others have pointed out, this acco...Well, David!<br />As others have pointed out, this account is scary but also very enlightening. Physicians do like to medicate, don't they? It's kind of their job, though, so it's understandable. The biggest factor in being a successful patient is advocacy - by yourself if you can, and by your family if you cannot.<br /><br />I'm glad to hear you are on the mend. And thanks for the perspective on what death might be like. Comforting, in a weird way.<br /><br />Best,<br />DanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05548435132367858160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165651667636271613.post-38375938745507954612014-12-31T18:23:52.116-08:002014-12-31T18:23:52.116-08:00Dave,
Thanks for including me in your email list....Dave,<br /><br />Thanks for including me in your email list. It's been a few since we pedaled the Paradise loop in Marin, but judging from what you've written, we'll see you out here again in the not-too-distant future for another loop ride. All best for a healthy and happy 2015.<br /><br />DonDon Cohonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01527471215611428742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165651667636271613.post-40830864281896927432014-12-31T17:43:42.996-08:002014-12-31T17:43:42.996-08:00Hi H. I've known your writings for many year...Hi H. I've known your writings for many years. Always smart and articulate! But this!? Fascinating! Informative! Who knew that you ran a marathon in just over 3 hours? The best news is that you are on the mend (big time). Great good wishes to you, Linda, Saul, Eli, SO's, Jay, little ones (the ganze meschpuchah). H<br /><br />PS After 70 years of good health, this year has been one thing after another for me, starting with a trip and fall, corrective surgery, MRIs, bone scans, etc. Here's hoping for a healthy 2015 for us all.MBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11233557805228492518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165651667636271613.post-73626537537335589032014-12-31T16:14:13.411-08:002014-12-31T16:14:13.411-08:00Hi Dave,
I never knew that recounting a heart att...Hi Dave,<br /><br />I never knew that recounting a heart attack could look like a Ph.D. thesis, but I'm grateful that you've put it all in writing - helpful to many, I suspect.<br /><br />Though I've never had a heart attack, in 2001 I suffered a minor stroke. I was trying to do the NYT Sunday crossword puzzle, couldn't get words onto paper, tried to write a letter on the computer and found it was all gibberish. When I went to tell Jane something was wrong, I simply couldn't verbally articulate anything. Fortunately, one of her best friends, a physician living in the next block, came over, asked me a couple of questions and immediately got me to an E.R. where the stroke has confirmed. My left carotid artery was nearly 100% blocked and the first of many stents was inserted; the rest were in coronary arteries--six in all--as I have CAD. I see a cardiologist twice a year, take nuclear stress tests every other year and follow a medication regimen that includes Plavix, statins, baby aspirin and Diovan daily. While climbing stairs becomes difficult after two flights (as you know, we live in a vertical abode), my neurological problems, e.g., failure to come up with words, improved over time and seems now to resemble nothing more that "senior moments."<br /><br />I'm convinced the stroke was caused, in large part, by cigarette smoking for many years, though it happened about a month after I quit,thank goodness, for the LAST time. My other "affliction, " aside from being a bit neurotic (!) is COPD, again caused by smoking, I'm sure. The pulmonologist says chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a combination of bronchitis and emphysema for which I use three inhalants daily. Thanks to three years in the Army, one of which you remember, I qualify for [cheaper] medications through the V.A., the only benefit I get; there was no G.I Bill for "Cold War" soldiers when I needed it!<br /><br />Unlike you with a life devoted to physical fitness activities, my somewhat sedentary existence includes a fair amount of walking and as much golf as I can get in, alas riding as a hip replacement, six back surgeries and arthritis slow me down a bit. At 77, I'm just glad to "be," let alone to "flourish!"<br /><br />O.K., I take back my remark about a Ph.D. thesis since I have rambled for too long. At least yours was interesting and informative!<br /><br />In hopes that 2015 is a year of great health, I send my best!<br /><br />GeorgeGeorge P. Lynes, IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08211174660281287164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165651667636271613.post-2751867922158022102014-12-31T16:02:45.339-08:002014-12-31T16:02:45.339-08:00Thank you for the detailed account, Dave, and best...Thank you for the detailed account, Dave, and best wishes! <br /><br />I remember well running the Hanover 1980 Marathon (and of course Plattsburgh's 1978's swelter) with you! I hope your recovery is good and find your account both scary and heartenning. Thank you for sharing!<br /><br />--Chapin<br />PS I didn't know that you (or Linda) ever smoked! <br />Chapin Kaynorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08028590055078248250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165651667636271613.post-43370952771292580052014-12-31T14:09:31.827-08:002014-12-31T14:09:31.827-08:00Hi David, For someone who couldn't find any w...Hi David, For someone who couldn't find any words a short time ago, you've written a very articulate and detailed tale. Sounds like you are recovering quickly. All the best - Ron.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09734002568962000412noreply@blogger.com