Im scheduled to have an angiogram next Monday. I am 33, male, never smoked, was a light drinker (1-2 a week) until recently and I do not drink any more. Diet could be better but cholesterol was 192 last time I had it checked. BP has always been low. Not overweight, no diabetes, Pretty active ( Golf, Gym, Softball) Family History of Heart Disease ( Father died at 44) . Was having lightheadedness and shortness of breath climbing stairs recently. Went to have a echo-cardiogram ( which was completely normal) and a stress test (which my BP dropped to 90/60 in the 6-9 minute mark. Doc put my on beat blocker and aspirin regimen. What are the chances of having 1.) A stent put in my artery and 2.) What are the chances of bypass surgery for a guy my age with the info I have provided to you. I am in a bit of denial with all of this because of my age and that Ive taken pretty decent care of myself. I was always an active kid and it carried over to adult life. Im more worried about Bypass surgery. How is it determined that I would need it looking at the test result? This is all to scary.
Don't think anything presently, only after Angiogram you will come to know what further treatment is needed, is it stenting or bye pass surgery. Having strong family history of HEART disease can pose individual for risk of developing Heart disease at young age.