DH was having burning chest pain early this morning. His chest was also really tight and he was feeling dizzy. So after tossing and turning for a little bit he asked me to take him to the ER.
We checked into the ER at 2:45am.
He had an EKG, blood work, a chest x-ray, nebulizer treatment and also a chest CT scan.
They did a second EKG because there was a slight irregularity in the first one. It was still there in the second one. From that the doctors concluded it is very likely he had a mild heart attack recently!
OMG!
The cardiologist didn't seem too concerned at this point. He said DH can turn this around by getting healthy.
As I've said before, he has really packed on the weight - the bad belly fat type. And he drinks way too much alcohol.
It is a "wake-up call" and so far DH is taking it seriously.
They discharged him from the ER at 8:15am this morning right after seeing the cardiologist. He has been feeling fine since.
This morning we paid $176 at the ER. Which is a weird amount.. our ER co pay is supposed to be $250 so I don't know where that amount came from?
Friday he has an echocardiogram (ultrasound of his heart). Positive thoughts please!
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What a scary night for you! And DH!!
It sounds like this will be the wake-up call he might have need to get on the boat headed for healthy! Now that spring/summer is coming, he can take the kids for a walk or bike ride.
Sending prayers your way for a restoration of DH's health and peace of mind.
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