The Oldies Thread

Eggs said:
….pro’s and con’s of having a Consultant Surgeon for a daughter, she fusses at any sign of health issues.

My family have a significant history of heart issues. My Mum had angina and died aged 64 after bi-pass surgery. She was one of 5, none of them saw 70, one died in his 40s suffering his 2nd heart attack. Two of my first cousins have already had bi-pass surgery, another passed away last summer after an attack.

For this reason, she’s had me taking statins for many years but as I approach 70 she’s pushed me into having a full cardio MOT.

All through the NHS, I’ve had dye inserted to test for arterial blockage, an Echocardiography, a CT angiography and an ECG with a stress test to come. I have no symptoms of heart problems, never breathless, no real pain just the odd flutter but the tests have shown some real issues.

At the moment I’m having to at least double the strength of my statins and also take daily aspirin. I’m not one for sweets, no cholesterol problems etc so the indication is this is purely hereditary. Playing sport for a large part of my life has certainly helped me get this far but the issue now has to be managed.

Anyway, the reason I’m posting is to encourage folk with family history like mine to get tested even if non-symptomatic.
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Absolutely, Eggs.
My father died of a heart attack aged 50.
I suffered a heart attack aged 50. Triple bypass in Papworth in March 2002.
Been taking an aspirin ever since the heart attack, and a statin, plus two other tablets each day.
Definitely hereditary.
My heart attack was not the 'usual' pain in the chest'. Just numbness down my left arm. I had taken early retirement two months previous, so made a doctor's appointment at the local surgery and drove there. The receptionist was on the ball when I described my symptoms, and I was soon on an ECG machine.
So, my point is, follow what Eggs said, the slightest doubt get yourself or your family member checked out immediately. Saved my life at the time. Might just save yours or your family member.
Take care, stay safe...
 
Eggs said:
….pro’s and con’s of having a Consultant Surgeon for a daughter, she fusses at any sign of health issues.

My family have a significant history of heart issues. My Mum had angina and died aged 64 after bi-pass surgery. She was one of 5, none of them saw 70, one died in his 40s suffering his 2nd heart attack. Two of my first cousins have already had bi-pass surgery, another passed away last summer after an attack.

For this reason, she’s had me taking statins for many years but as I approach 70 she’s pushed me into having a full cardio MOT.

All through the NHS, I’ve had dye inserted to test for arterial blockage, an Echocardiography, a CT angiography and an ECG with a stress test to come. I have no symptoms of heart problems, never breathless, no real pain just the odd flutter but the tests have shown some real issues.

At the moment I’m having to at least double the strength of my statins and also take daily aspirin. I’m not one for sweets, no cholesterol problems etc so the indication is this is purely hereditary. Playing sport for a large part of my life has certainly helped me get this far but the issue now has to be managed.

Anyway, the reason I’m posting is to encourage folk with family history like mine to get tested even if non-symptomatic.
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Take the aspirin always after food Eggs - otherwise it attacks your stomach ....;)
 
Charles Hawtrey said:
My geography teacher once wrote on my report - "Amazing he finds his way to school, honestly" - I had grown out of the Wayfinders by then....
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What were the posh shoes that had a compass in the heel of your shoe back in the 1970s -
The posh, highly coveted shoes with a compass in the heel from the 1960s/70s were primarily known as Bata Wayfinders. -

:lol:
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