Heart Attack in 2000

namvet46 · 10:47 AM

heart attack(angioplasty) in 2000 and 2005/ had defib.for just in case. have had no real problems since 2000. Take 25mg of atenalol and 20mg of Zocor daily. Would omega 3 give me any problems? how about supplements to take/stay away from. have lifted weights foe about 20/25 years. nothing major just maintaining and staying alive. appreciate anything you can offer. THANKS!
Just turned 61 in dec.

***JOEYZ***

First of all, welcome to the board. 61 and a health seeking attitude is a rarity from what I am used to. Keep it up.

In regard to your question, you already know that you have a compromised cardiovascular status............you have already basically told me that by listing your history. Its great that you have decided to do something about it. Im curious..............you have a past history of two MI's..............Do you take aspirin or plavix as well? You should avoid anything that is a stimulant, and should follow the american heart diet. Honestly, we all should be following the american heart diet as far as that goes, but rarely does it happen. You should avoid anabolics if that is something that you are considering. I am assuming that you are hypertensive from the beta blocker you listed. Many anabolics can cause fluid retention which will only compound your hypertension even further. Fish oil is something you should definately talk to your doctor about and in my opinion has many benefits. I am a big fish oil advocate and take it myself. Aside from fish oil lowering cholesterol, it also has anti-arrhythmic properties and serves as a blood thinner which in the case of a history of MI is going to be beneficial in most cases. Good luck and once again, Welcome. Please feel free to post back if I have missed anything.

***JOEYZ***

Damn..............I answered this last night. I dont know what happened to my reply. I will resend it tonight after work.

***JOEYZ***

You have a pm

***JOEYZ***

I guess the orginal reply finally showed up, LOL.

**Alter-Ego**

Focus more on staying leaner and decreasing bodyfat. I would avoid creatine as any increase in weight could put undue stress on the heart. Also stay away from Nitric Oxide as it could be contraindicated if you are taking any other vasodilators for blood pressure and could lead to hypotension.

Good Luck! AE

namvet46

My thanks to you both for the info. Appreciate it.

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*JOEYZ* Co-Admin Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,378 Rep Power: 10	Re: Heart Attack in 2000 First of all, welcome to the board. 61 and a health seeking attitude is a rarity from what I am used to. Keep it up. In regard to your question, you already know that you have a compromised cardiovascular status............you have already basically told me that by listing your history. Its great that you have decided to do something about it. Im curious..............you have a past history of two MI's..............Do you take aspirin or plavix as well? You should avoid anything that is a stimulant, and should follow the american heart diet. Honestly, we all should be following the american heart diet as far as that goes, but rarely does it happen. You should avoid anabolics if that is something that you are considering. I am assuming that you are hypertensive from the beta blocker you listed. Many anabolics can cause fluid retention which will only compound your hypertension even further. Fish oil is something you should definately talk to your doctor about and in my opinion has many benefits. I am a big fish oil advocate and take it myself. Aside from fish oil lowering cholesterol, it also has anti-arrhythmic properties and serves as a blood thinner which in the case of a history of MI is going to be beneficial in most cases. Good luck and once again, Welcome. Please feel free to post back if I have missed anything. __________________ CO-ADMIN@Musclescience SUPERMOD@Musclemorpheus (RIP) MOD@SBI MOD@Cuttingedgemuscle MOD@AnabolicEvolution MOD@Musclezone (RIP) MEDICALSUPERMOD@AtomicalMuscle VET@IXM VET@QualityMuscle VET@TheIronCorps VET@BeyondMass VET@IRONFORLIFE VET@MMSFitness VET@I.B.E VET@FLAWLESSTRAINING VET@HYPEMUSCLE VET@The V.I.P Board RIP MWC 06/03/05

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*JOEYZ* Co-Admin Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,378 Rep Power: 10	Re: Heart Attack in 2000 Damn..............I answered this last night. I dont know what happened to my reply. I will resend it tonight after work. __________________ CO-ADMIN@Musclescience SUPERMOD@Musclemorpheus (RIP) MOD@SBI MOD@Cuttingedgemuscle MOD@AnabolicEvolution MOD@Musclezone (RIP) MEDICALSUPERMOD@AtomicalMuscle VET@IXM VET@QualityMuscle VET@TheIronCorps VET@BeyondMass VET@IRONFORLIFE VET@MMSFitness VET@I.B.E VET@FLAWLESSTRAINING VET@HYPEMUSCLE VET@The V.I.P Board RIP MWC 06/03/05

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*JOEYZ* Co-Admin Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,378 Rep Power: 10	Re: Heart Attack in 2000 You have a pm __________________ CO-ADMIN@Musclescience SUPERMOD@Musclemorpheus (RIP) MOD@SBI MOD@Cuttingedgemuscle MOD@AnabolicEvolution MOD@Musclezone (RIP) MEDICALSUPERMOD@AtomicalMuscle VET@IXM VET@QualityMuscle VET@TheIronCorps VET@BeyondMass VET@IRONFORLIFE VET@MMSFitness VET@I.B.E VET@FLAWLESSTRAINING VET@HYPEMUSCLE VET@The V.I.P Board RIP MWC 06/03/05

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*JOEYZ* Co-Admin Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,378 Rep Power: 10	Re: Heart Attack in 2000 I guess the orginal reply finally showed up, LOL. __________________ CO-ADMIN@Musclescience SUPERMOD@Musclemorpheus (RIP) MOD@SBI MOD@Cuttingedgemuscle MOD@AnabolicEvolution MOD@Musclezone (RIP) MEDICALSUPERMOD@AtomicalMuscle VET@IXM VET@QualityMuscle VET@TheIronCorps VET@BeyondMass VET@IRONFORLIFE VET@MMSFitness VET@I.B.E VET@FLAWLESSTRAINING VET@HYPEMUSCLE VET@The V.I.P Board RIP MWC 06/03/05

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Alter-Ego Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: BFE Posts: 1,831 Rep Power: 6	Re: Heart Attack in 2000 Focus more on staying leaner and decreasing bodyfat. I would avoid creatine as any increase in weight could put undue stress on the heart. Also stay away from Nitric Oxide as it could be contraindicated if you are taking any other vasodilators for blood pressure and could lead to hypotension. Good Luck! AE __________________ APT PRO GEAR http://www.megasupplements.net/ HARDBODIES INTERNATIONAL www.hardbodiesinternational.com

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namvet46 New Member Join Date: May 2007 Age: 61 Posts: 40 Rep Power: 0	Re: Heart Attack in 2000 My thanks to you both for the info. Appreciate it.

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