I am a 53 year old 5 feet 2 inches 134 lbs. I have worked out my entire life and was preparing for torn meniscus surgery in a couple of weeks. I haven t worked out for a year and a half and got back into it for 5 weeks before I fell and hurt my knee. While getting back to exercising, I found it difficult on resistance level one on my elliptical. I used to go to 4 easily after a week, but every day was a struggle, although I got through the workouts. No chest pain, just not as easy as it used to be even a year and a half ago. My EKG came back with t wave abnormality consider anterior ischemia. I also have a quick (what feels like muscle pain) in the center of my chest every time I sneeze. My father had a major heart attack at 39 and lived til 79. He was a walking miracle. Doctor s said he was born with a bad heart with one eighth functioning. Yet, he worked out every day, didn t smoke, drink, eat bad. Born with bad cholesterol. I am going to the cardiologist tomorrow and my family is all EXTREMELY concerned because of my dad. Thoughts?
Hello, did go through your query.  Things against you are your strong family history of heart problem, cholesterol and your age.  Now, I do consider that the EKG what you have mentioned is a machine diagnosis.  Many a time this is imperfect, also the wave changes in anterior leads which machine interpret s and anterior ischemia is seen normally in ppl with athletic built.  However, I would be able to give my diagnosis if I could see the EKG.  Also considering a family history, do get a stress test done, because of meniscus you may not be able to do the treadmill test, so an alternative would be good.  Be reassured at present, however take it as a message to get yourself properly evaluated. Hoping I could help For any clarification you may contact me @ChatDoctorHttp