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Cardiologist results are in...
🕑 Added 2023-10-09 08:04:16 +0000 UTC
So the results are in and its given me some mixed feelings.
Trying to remain positive but theres more tests to come.
Structurally wise, my angiogram showed no heart disease. All my arteries were squeaky clean, despite my past history of smoking for 10 years and indulging in unhealthy food.
However my heart bug revealed some arrhythmias.
The doctor noticed that prior to my fainting, on a few occasions I suffered Nonsustained ventricular tachycardia (NSVT)
My heart would skip beats 1-4 times in a row, followed by a drop in blood pressure.
I have now been referred to a hospital to speak to a cardiologist that specializes in the hearts electrical system. I may need to have an implanted medical device in my chest to monitor my heart for up to three years. The doctor said it will remain there for three years but hopefully within a few weeks to a month the doctor can get a much clearer understanding of what part of my heart is having issues. He said its "unconfirmed" at the moment but it seems the lower part of the heart, thus NSVT. There is a risk of sudden cardiac death associated with this, so it's a bit scary.
On one side I am glad that I won't be getting a heart attack any time soon, but knowing the electrical system of my heart is faltering, is a worry. My mum went through the same thing, she had a pacemaker put in after also getting fainting spells. Sadly my mum is in hospital at the moment, she is 80 years old and has Parkinsons. She also has dementia so this is also taking its toll on me. Just a lot of stress on my plate, but I try to remain positive. I remember when my mum would pass out and injure herself. When they finally gave her a pacemaker the fainting never happened again.
I really just want my life back. Depression and anxiety aside, fainting constantly has made me fear leaving my home, and it's not nice to be confined to one spot sitting all day.
I will keep everyone posted.
Thanks again,
Antonio
