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AnxiousinOH

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Trigger warning: Heart attack, Death

 

2 weeks ago I saw my neighbor laying on his back in the front yard. I immediately ran over and started CPR. They (ER) finally got a sinus rhythm 1/2 hour later, uncertain of outcome. 2 days later he was off the respirator and somewhat conscious. 2 days after that he passed away.

I gave him a fighting chance and the opportunity for his family to say goodbye. For that, I am grateful.

But, this has put me into a tailspin I haven’t been like in a long LONG time. All I can think of now is could I be next? 2 yrs ago I had high cholesterol (200 Total count) and completely changed my lifestyle, and diet (lost 45lbs). Cholesterol now is good, but what damage has it done? Am I a walking time bomb? I can’t live my life minute by minute wondering if I’m gonna drop, but it’s hard now not to.

Yes he was older (76), yes he had COPD, no he didn't exercise.

Help me try and rational this out in my 52yr old brain.

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You exercise and that can lower cholesterol.  That also keeps your heart going.  The damage is reduced.

You don't have COPD or congestive heart failure, so neither is a factor.

I have a similar concern as I lost my father when he was only 60.    I exercise a LOT.  My diet could be a bit better, and my weight is up mainly due to medications.

I get checked every six months.  

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My physician told me that inflammation is of major concern in heart disease. 

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