Thanks for both articles. I experienced heart attack symptoms during the 2023 TS cross Fondo and had previous, milder symptoms that I ignored and explained away since I was fit. But round 2 was much more serious. Lo and Behold I had a 90% and 75% blockage in the LDA (widowmaker) and my angioplasty happened the day after. I was also told that I'd done no damage to the heart muscle due to the extensive heart fitness through cycling. I was hitting 40 to 45 bpm the night b4 the surgery as well which sent that damned alarm into a tizzy .... hard to get a peaceful sleep. I'm back to "normal" cycling levels but still pay very close attention to every heartbeat. Hope I stay vigilant but that the fear subsides.
Thanks for both articles. I experienced heart attack symptoms during the 2023 TS cross Fondo and had previous, milder symptoms that I ignored and explained away since I was fit. But round 2 was much more serious. Lo and Behold I had a 90% and 75% blockage in the LDA (widowmaker) and my angioplasty happened the day after. I was also told that I'd done no damage to the heart muscle due to the extensive heart fitness through cycling. I was hitting 40 to 45 bpm the night b4 the surgery as well which sent that damned alarm into a tizzy .... hard to get a peaceful sleep. I'm back to "normal" cycling levels but still pay very close attention to every heartbeat. Hope I stay vigilant but that the fear subsides.