- Joined
- Feb 26, 2016
- Messages
- 1,287
Well all finally went to the Dr because of some chest pains and my fear confirmed.. looks like there are some heart abnormalities from the EKG.
So this is a long story, but having some symptoms and after lethargy n shortness of breath so need to know what are next steps from others who have had this issue.
Dr says I have left ventricle issues this far. They are going to do a chemical stress test and another test that I am waiting for. They pulled labs which I do every 6months anyway. Dont have them back yet. Here is some info below....
42 years old 5ft 10 244pounds 18%BF.
Always had high BP ,but lately its averaged 160-180 over 100/130. Very very high stress job. Also family history.
Cholesterol is total 205, but HDL n LDL always been bad.
Just started high BP meds n a statin.
Gear- 600mg test cyp/500mg Primo/ 50mg proviron daily.
Been cutting past 8weeks.
This year have run test up to 900mg and 8 weeks tren at 150mg per week.
I used to cycle 20 years ago, only started back when I started TRT at 40. Only ran test at high doses up to 900mg nothing else except arimidex 3times a week Nolva 3 times a week.
I dont know if gear has caused any of this. I am worried about blockage in the arteries. BP has been a concern.
So is there any tests I should ask for? Can i check for Heart health? Can they run dye in the arteries to check for plaque buildup?
Just not sure what to ask for or what to do next. I am droppin test to my TRT dose of 300mg. Primo i stopped not sure if it affects heart at all. Proviron same dont know whether to start back.
Any help would be appreciated. Will report labs when I get them.
Thanks
I say it all the time, Labs don't show you the true damage that AAS cause and i was attacked for it in the other thread.
Controlling BP/HCT is important, and EKG/Calcium scoring/stress test/cardiac cath and other imaging to keep an eye on rhythym, structure, and plaque build up, the true killers. You only have to do this annually or once every couple of years.
Blood work will only show you HCT%/HGB, HDL and a few other things. HCT is a risk factor for clots and plaque build up when very high. You may also see low HDL , another possible risk factor, but mostly everything else is invisible.
People on and off steroids get heart problems. There is a very strong genetic component to cardiovascular pathologies, but steroids increase the risk of problems through many different mechanisms you won't see on blood work.
Last edited: