<p>Well, it turns out I have a freind who’s friends wife is a Cardiac Nurse at Cleveland Clinic, and has provided 4 names of doctors for us to follow up with. We also got the names of 3 doctors at Mt. Sinai, which is much closer…since we live in NJ. I’d be very interested in names of the hospitals and/or doctors that you mentioned Dsc. </p>
<p>Yes they did do all of the tests you mentioned…his enzymes are returning to normal, and they feel the heaviness could be residue pain from the heart attack. Everyone agrees taht further treatment is necessary. They added 2 new medicines and an anti-anxiety med, which he says is helping. I brought him home today, but he’s been asleep all day long. Says he’s not in pain. </p>
<p>I had been in contact with the nurses line at Cleveland Clinic, and got a very long informative response back from them. We are going to see his doctor on Monday, with my list of hospitals and names of doctors, so I can can a feel for where they think he should go. I’m nervous that he’s home, but he was going crazy after a week in the hospital, and they’ve basically just been treating the pain. They took a ton of follow up tests yesterday, and the enzymes were back up to 60…(not a medical person in any way, but the nurse explained that that is an acceptable level for a sick heart. They had been down in the 20-30’s prior to that.</p>
<p>I’m grateful to all the “secret” medical professionals who’ve contacted me with additional information. I feel well armed to discuss what needs to be said, when I speak to the doctor again. I also appreciate the recommendations from people who have been through similiar situations and have solid advice to give.</p>
<p>I would love to hear about those other 2 hospitals, and possibly any doctors that would be recommended. </p>
<p>Thanks for all this invaluable information!!</p>
<p>papengena, it’s so good to hear that hubby is back and home and resting comfortably. I’m also happy to hear that you’re now armed with lots of new information and new resources of help. CC people are the best, aren’t they?:). Thanks for keeping us updated. You’re still in our thoughts and prayers.</p>
<p>papengena, I have been travelling over the long weekend, and just saw this thread now. I read the first page and the last, and I am happy to hear that things look so much more hopeful. I am so glad that you are getting good advice and information from CC posters. You are an enormously resourceful and resilient person, and your family is lucky to have you. I will be following your progress and thinking of you and your husband.</p>
<p>FWIW, Mt. Sinai has excellent cardiologists. I have a friend whose DH had a heart transplant there and, seven years out, is doing very well. Doubt your hubby will need that procedure, but they are known as being first-rate with cardiac things.</p>
<p>papengena,
Since you are in the NW NJ area, have you considered St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn, on Long Island? They are known as “The Heart Hospital” and I believe that they have an outstanding reputation. I wonder if any other posters are familiar with it?
Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery to your DH.</p>
<p>My BIL had many many hospitalizations at St. Francis in Roslyn; unfortunately he died there this past summer, of cardiac failure. He had a condition that could not be treated.</p>
<p>Roslyn is not convenient to Northwest New Jersey. Mt Sinai in the City is much easier.</p>
<p>Reads like an unthoughtful comment. I am certaintly *NOT VERY HAPPY *reading about it. Recovery is the theme here if you follow the progress of the this thread.</p>
<p>Just to keep you all posted. Hubby is having a very quiet weekend, resting alot. His spirits are improving. We’ve had time to do alot of talking and thinking, so we’re ready for phase 2. We meet with his current cardiologist tomorrow, with the list of names of doctors I’ve gotten from some very trusted sources. We’ll ask him his opinion on what he suggests we do, or go to next. I know that my husband really won’t feel comfortable making this decision without the doctors input.</p>
<p>I’ve been blessed with all the warm thoughts you’ve sent to us this past week +. I’ve gotten some extremely helpful advice from some of you, whether you know it or not. I promise to let you know how it the appt went, tomorrow night.</p>
<p>Thanks again, for all this warm hearted support…it really is comforting:)</p>