Heart Attack Survivor

Welcome!

If you are reading this you must be interested in the subject of heart attack. That may be because you have experienced a heart attack, or someone close to you has experienced a heart attack. In either event, you are welcome to visit as often as you like; new entries will be forthcoming on a regular basis.

I had a heart attack around 2:30 AM on Tuesday, October 4, 2016. It came as a complete surprise, with no clear warning signals or symptoms. I was in the last month of my 62nd year, in ostensibly good physical condition; a regular exerciser with a better than average physique for my age.

My myocardial infarction happened because of a 100% blockage in the LAD (left anterior descending) artery, the infamous widow maker. I survived, of course, and am in recovery now.

This blog contains my experience as a heart patient. I welcome comments and questions from those experiencing the same or similar experiences, and from those giving the much needed support to heart patients.

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Celebrating Five Years

by ivanbenson

When Barney Fife reached his five year anniversary working as a deputy for Andy Griffith in Mayberry, he was given a commemorative waterproof wristwatch. On the back it was inscribed simply . . . “Five.” And Barney was thrilled with it! Today I am celebrating five years heart attack free! There’s no commemorative wristwatch, but … Continue reading Celebrating Five Years

Half-hearted

by ivanbenson

Two years post heart attack I am pondering my condition and grappling with my limitations. Yes . . . the same struggle I’ve been grappling with since the event two Octobers ago. I hate to admit it, but . . . that is where I am on many days. And it occurred to me a … Continue reading Half-hearted

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