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MI or not

I'm 54 and had raised b/p, palpatations, chest pain/cramp and shortness of breath since christmas. Went to GP to have b/p checked 180/110 and ECG, GP stated my heart beat was irregular, she done ECG which indicated old MIwas sent to hospital. At hospital troponin level 0.12 then 0.6, echo gram showed wall damage with 45 % EF they told me I had MI previous 10-14 days. Sent to another hospital for angiogram which showed everything normal and not had MI, yet they discharged me with a statin, beta blocker & GNT spry. What is happening
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Hi they did give me aspirin but I had allergic reaction therefore had to come off them, thanks for replying
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In hospital they very likely gave you anticoagulation medication to break down any clots forming. I always get mine in the form of an injection in the lower front abdomen. You don't list any anticoagulant medication in your list, such as Aspirin which is surprising. I would raise this with your Doctor.
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Hi, if the angiogram was normal, then it indicates that the blood supply to the heart muscle is good. With medications the blood supply could have been restored and hence no defects identified. This can happen with reversible ischemia. The ischemia has not caused any permanent damage to the heart muscle. The stains are for controlling lipid levels. Beta blockers help to control blood pressure and promote the pumping capacity of the heart and the GNT spray is for when you experience chest pain. Please discuss in detail with your doctor, as of now your heart condition is stable. Regards.
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