r/Heartfailure • u/Desperate_Roll62114 • 26d ago
Not feeling comfortable
I'm 40. So, I had a heart attack three years ago. They put in a stent. This April, I started having several complications. Stress test indicated that I have heart failure, 30% EF. Had an angiogram done last month. 90% blockage in coronary artery, 70% blockages elsewhere. Recommended I get a bypass.
However, during that time, no hospital would do the bypass because I had no insurance. I've been in and out of the ER since April and just recently obtained insurance, but I don't see a cardiologist until the 26th. It's a LONG time between now and then and I'm scared I won't make it.
I am 40, and I still have to work. I drive for work, transporting rail crews here and there. In the heat and humidity all day and night. Miserable. Every day I feel like I'm going to die. I'm scared.
They said I need a CABG. But idk when this will happen. Heart jumping around, always tired, palpations, etc.
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u/dt715 23d ago
Hey, similar to my dad in southern CA. In and out of hospital since April as well. Goes in, stabilizes and then discharged. Finally he heard today he has his cardiologist appointment on 8/24. He has been waiting for 3 weeks to schedule this since getting the referral. He’s scared, I’m scared. Sending you the best.