Al Capshaw,
I posted a couple of days ago, but I hit post reply. I have no idea where it went. I will try and do it again. The symptoms are not as bad as before they did the stent. The cardio informed me with the blockage I still have I will not be free of symptoms. I have symptoms when I do most exercises except not at 2.2 on a treadmill. I went to an isometric exercise class today and got lightheaded / chest discomfort / jaw. I had problems when I left. I had shortness of breath / chest discomfort - it is so hard to tell the difference sometimes. I laid down, and it let up. When I got up to walk around I had some problems. I always wear a nitro patch.
My last EchoCardiogram was done in April. The Mitral Valve has some regurgitation, and the Tricuspid has moderate regurgitation. One doctor did tell me it was moderate to severe, but I ask another one and was told moderate. So, I really do not know. I am not sure if the mitral valve is moderate, but nothing has ever been said to me except take antibiotics for sometime. I have no idea if there are changes. Wouldn't he have seen this when he did a cath?
Yes, "watching the weights" had to do with exercise. I assumed he was worried about the blockages and not the valves, but I don't know. I will ask. He wants me to exercise, but he seems to be only happy with the slow speed on the treadmill.
I have a lot of problems with shortness of breath at times when I exercise, but I will get other symptoms too. The thing I do not understand is why I have the problem after I have exercised and it lingers.
Have you ever heard of incomplete revascularization?
I hope this gets through. I am not so great at sending these posts at times.
I appreciate your help. I am totally confused.