Last year a very close friend had 'chest pains' this was on the Sunday. He was always a big macho man and refused to go to the Doctors. Eventually on the Thursday he caved in and went. The Doctor told him he had had a heart attack and was admitted to the hospital by ambulance.
The damage was done by leaving it so long before getting treatment. Numerous cardiac arrests later he finally passed away about 2 weeks after being admitted. Had he of seeked medical advice when he first fell ill, he would probably still be with us now.
Really pleased that you are pulling through eotab - very best wishes for a long and healthy future.
Make sure you do your rehab and don't forget your daily aspirin and plavix and beta blocker and ACE inhibitor and anti cholesterol agent. Sounds like a lot of meds but they are important.
Am I perfect? No Am I trying to be a better person? Also no