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13. My first time with a cardiac near miss was 22 years ago.

Wed Jun 10, 2026, 08:45 AM

Jun 10

It was presented to me as "serious," and in reality, I almost WAS a goner. They suspected the worst (they were right, but didn't tell me until after I was out of danger). This clinic (Alfred Krupp cardiac clinic in Essen) is rated among the top cardiac clinics in Germany. It is my good fortune that it is so close to where I live. People come here from all over Europe to be treated, not just Germany.

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Well, crap. (Update) [View all] DFW Jun 10 OP

Good luck! 🍀 mwmisses4289 Jun 10 #1

Holding you Delphinus Jun 10 #2

Thanks! DFW Jun 10 #3

Sending positive vibes for great outcome and fast healing!NT Trueblue Texan Jun 10 #4

Thanks! DFW Jun 10 #5

Sending you good vibes DFW. Irish_Dem Jun 10 #6

Especially the luck! DFW Jun 10 #7

Gathering more data is the way to go, to make an accurate Dx. Irish_Dem Jun 10 #8

Best wishes for the least complicated procedure and quickest recovery, DFW! Diamond_Dog Jun 10 #9

My preference is: DFW Jun 10 #14

I'm totally with you on that, my friend. Diamond_Dog Jun 10 #15

Good luck to you. Cardiac care and diagnosis is getting better and better. Liberal In Texas Jun 10 #10

Certainly different from the first time I went up there! DFW Jun 10 #12

Having recently been rather frightened by a heart scare, I wish you as good an... NNadir Jun 10 #11

My first time with a cardiac near miss was 22 years ago. DFW Jun 10 #13

My first adventure was over 30 years ago. I have an unusual EKG that causes people to think... NNadir Jun 10 #17

My husband also has an odd EKG. redwitch Jun 11 #42

It's a real problem. Before I understood what was going on, I was hospitalized twice. NNadir Jun 11 #48

Sounds like you got a good and thorough review of what to expect--as well as reassurance hlthe2b Jun 10 #16

Much appreciated DFW Jun 10 #18

You are in the best place; good hands. cachukis Jun 10 #19

Good luck! surfered Jun 10 #20

All the best to you DFW. Fla Dem Jun 10 #21

Sending positive vibes for a successful procedure - TBF Jun 10 #22

Holding you in light my friend. Vibes for easy, successful pocedure, niyad Jun 10 #23

here is hoping for the best outcome, my friend! rurallib Jun 10 #24

More healing vibes and prayers for you, DFW! It's encouraging that they think it's most likely you'll highplainsdem Jun 10 #25

Keeping you in my prayers. LoisB Jun 10 #26

So fun to make a friend whilst waiting!😁 Hope22 Jun 10 #27

I've almost completed... GiqueCee Jun 10 #28

"You won't understand until you get older' PatSeg Jun 10 #29

He is The Great Pumpkin, after all. DFW Jun 10 #30

I think I'll take the Great Pumpkin PatSeg Jun 10 #34

Well, there is one major difference, anyway DFW Jun 10 #35

Ah, that's a good point PatSeg Jun 11 #49

George wasted no time in pointing that out!! n/t DFW Jun 11 #50

Good luck. I hope the old guy Figarosmom Jun 10 #31

His reaction didn't seem to convey that DFW Jun 10 #36

Thanks for keeping us updated! alwaysinasnit Jun 10 #32

I'm not NEARLY as old as my grandfather was... 70sEraVet Jun 10 #33

Ah, but I was so much older then DFW Jun 10 #37

Love the Dylan reference!! 70sEraVet Jun 11 #46

It seemed appropriate DFW Jun 11 #47

Yes, please do keep us updated. calimary Jun 10 #38

I wish you the very best DFW, JMCKUSICK Jun 10 #39

🤞🏽 blm Jun 10 #40

Sending good wishes, DFW! Totally Tunsie Jun 11 #41

Best of Healing Good Luck to you, DFW!💙 Cha Jun 11 #43

It's obvious to all your DU friends that you have a good heart. redwitch Jun 11 #44

Wishing the best... 2naSalit Jun 11 #45

I trust you will be out and fine in a few days! markie Jun 11 #51

"I guess 74 is older for some of us than for others". zanana1 Jun 12 #52