Heart Attacks

[gronk]

I often wonder if cancers etc are far more prevalent or not, 100 years ago you wasted away of "consumption" a catch all for many ailments.

Yeh, a lot people still die from ailments because they are too stubborn to go to a doctor.
Some blood cancers can kill within months , some even in weeks. Most very treatable....a lot very curable.

Blood cancer is different to body cancer in that it can be very advanced yet still curable....in most cases.
Body cancer, once advanced is generally not curable.

[Pottsy]

Yeh, a lot people still die from ailments because they are too stubborn to go to a doctor.
Some blood cancers can kill within months , some even in weeks. Most very treatable....a lot very curable.

Blood cancer is different to body cancer in that it can be very advanced yet still curable....in most cases.
Body cancer, once advanced is generally not curable.

Yep we've been somewhat lucky in that the blood cancer the missus has is rare but it's manageable to a certain extent, it's all the other risk and issues because of it you've got to keep an eye on.

[gronk]

Yep we've been somewhat lucky in that the blood cancer the missus has is rare but it's manageable to a certain extent, it's all the other risk and issues because of it you've got to keep an eye on.

What sort has she got ?  I had double hit non hodgkins, stage 3 ..

[Pottsy]

What sort has she got ?  I had double hit non hodgkins, stage 3 ..

Polycythemia Vera, it effects the red blood cells, causes them to thicken and damage the bone marrow, enlarged spleen, risks are clots, strokes and heart attacks. Treatment is chemotherapy via tablets everyday, aspirin to prevent clotting, and blood letting when necessary. Blood tests every three months and chemo changes as required.

[gronk]

Polycythemia Vera, it effects the red blood cells, causes them to thicken and damage the bone marrow, enlarged spleen, risks are clots, strokes and heart attacks. Treatment is chemotherapy via tablets everyday, aspirin to prevent clotting, and blood letting when necessary. Blood tests every three months and chemo changes as required.

Aahh, hadn't heard of that one.
But the treatments are getting better , and something that was untreatable a year ago could be fine today !!
Same as non hodgkins....the chemo hasn't changed for 20 yrs, but if you had double hit, the prognosis was grim. 4 yrs ago they found a different blend of chemo had great results, and if that doesn't work, there are a few more treatments up their sleeves nowadays.

[Pottsy]

Aahh, hadn't heard of that one.
But the treatments are getting better , and something that was untreatable a year ago could be fine today !!
Same as non hodgkins....the chemo hasn't changed for 20 yrs, but if you had double hit, the prognosis was grim. 4 yrs ago they found a different blend of chemo had great results, and if that doesn't work, there are a few more treatments up their sleeves nowadays.

There's always something changing, luckily we have a very good team of doctors across her cancer and Parkinson's plus the allied health care people, between physio, speech path, podiatry, and the specialist it keeps us busy. Life can be a challenge sometimes but grandkids and kids keep her spirits up.

[areyonga]

I had an operation to remove my Prostate due to cancer and 12 hours later had a heart attack in the hospital bed which caused quiet a stir with the staff.  within 30 minuted I had two stents inserted and all good now.  But I never previously had a known issue with the heart, yes the op the day before didnt help but it shows that it is important to have regular checks.  I asked the Doc what would have happened if I had been on one of my central Australian trips in a remote area and he said I would likely have died.

Get checked even if you dont think you need it

[Bird]

I had an operation to remove my Prostate due to cancer and 12 hours later had a heart attack in the hospital bed which caused quiet a stir with the staff.  within 30 minuted I had two stents inserted and all good now.  But I never previously had a known issue with the heart, yes the op the day before didnt help but it shows that it is important to have regular checks.  I asked the Doc what would have happened if I had been on one of my central Australian trips in a remote area and he said I would likely have died.

Get checked even if you dont think you need it

Glad to hear your ok... Lucky you were in hospital when it happend.

[xcvator]

Well how many of you blokes would be as fit as this bloke ?


GO AND GET YOURSELVES TESTED, not tomorrow, not next week, TODAY.

https://wwos.nine.com.au/tennis/todd-woodbridge-heart-attack-urges-australians-to-get-checked/01bcc0a8-e579-424d-9e73-86ba16aada84

[Bird]

heard this being advertised on radio today
https://tvblackbox.com.au/page/2022/10/11/learn-how-to-save-a-life-with-the-return-of-heart-of-the-nation-on-nine/

The special will air this Saturday, October 15 at 3.00pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

Page says:

    "As someone who was successfully resuscitated by bystanders who knew what to do, I know the value of everyday people knowing how to do CPR and use an AED (Automatic External Defibrillator).

    That's why we want to hold this event to educate and empower more people to step up and save a life."

Hosted by Weekend TODAY's Richard Wilkins together with Page, and featuring 9News Sydney's Emma Lawrence, the 90-minute special marks a unique chance for every Australian to learn or refresh their life-saving CPR skills, while raising awareness of AEDs across the country.

[Foo]

Just because someone looks fit or skinny, it doesn't mean that the internal workings are in good condition and there lies the problem with some people.

Foo

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[Symon]

Well how many of you blokes would be as fit as this bloke ?


GO AND GET YOURSELVES TESTED, not tomorrow, not next week, TODAY.

https://wwos.nine.com.au/tennis/todd-woodbridge-heart-attack-urges-australians-to-get-checked/01bcc0a8-e579-424d-9e73-86ba16aada84

Level of fitness reduces your risk, but it doesn't mean you are immune.

This is coming from someone who had two heart attacks before the age of 30.  My first was at 28.  The chart below pretty much says it all, if you are in your 30's or older you should start getting check ups.

https://www.aihw.gov.au/getmedia/2f16bc84-f3e5-492e-be74-7bfef7cebd2a/PHE-229-figure-3_2_2022.png.aspx?width=800&height=595

[xcvator]

Another update, please get checked



https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-05/heart-attack-death-of-young-man-prompts-calls-for-health-checks/102049060

[xcvator]

Well I went to my regular gp (pretty switched bloke ) about some pain and mentioned that I had a few minor diy spells, only a couple of seconds, when I stood up.Talk about a reaction, within 5 mnutes he had ordered blood test, untrasound checks, referral to a vampire surgeon. !st ultrasound came back with a 50 to 65 % blockages  in the carotid arteries , that's on the way to being very ugly.I am booked into see the vampire in 10 days unless the arteries are wose than orginally thought.
Yes I know this thread is about heart attacks , strokes kill nearly as many people, get yourself tested, tell your doc every little thing, these blockages would not have been picked up if I hadn't mentioned the very slight dizzy spells.

GET TESTED FOR POTENTIAL HEART ATTACK AND STROKE

[brianvicki]

I recently had a calcium score exam, score of 1330..... straight away on statins, aspirin and saw a cardiologist, just waiting for the results of a ct cardio angiogram.... All this because we had a health check prior to a scuba diving course. I'm 64. Also listen to Dr Walker on the radio who saying, over 60, no signs , get a calcium score exam.

[Foo]

I recently had a calcium score exam, score of 1330..... straight away on statins, aspirin and saw a cardiologist, just waiting for the results of a ct cardio angiogram.... All this because we had a health check prior to a scuba diving course. I'm 64. Also listen to Dr Walker on the radio who saying, over 60, no signs , get a calcium score exam.

Bloody hell, I was the same age when I had some tests done due to passing out three times after family got me to a lounge chair but my calcium score was 1.  I'm not allowed to even think about blood thinners for fear of a bleed out. 

Foo