05/13/2026
Hey SCR family!!
I have left the hospital!
After extensive cardiac testing and imaging, my medical team confirmed that my βMini Heart AttackβNSTEMI (Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction) was not caused by clogged arteries, chronic coronary artery disease, or lifestyle-related cardiovascular deterioration. The findings support that this was an acute cardiac event triggered by significant chemical exposure and respiratory stress following a hazardous incident, rather than the type of heart attack most commonly associated with long-term arterial blockage.
There is an important medical distinction between a traditional blockage-related heart attack and an exposure-induced cardiac event caused by environmental or chemical hazards. Significant inhalation exposure can place extreme stress on the lungs and cardiovascular system, leading to inflammation, oxygen deprivation, elevated cardiac enzymes, and damage to the heart despite otherwise clear arteries. In my case, the medical findings confirmed that this was an isolated exposure-related event and not evidence of ongoing coronary disease.
While I am incredibly grateful for the outcome of my testing, recovery from this event is still ongoing. Although my heart does not require surgical repair and my arteries were found to be clear, my lungs and body are still healing from the exposure itself. At this time, the full recovery timeline remains unknown, as I continue to experience significant fatigue, lung pain, and reduced physical tolerance while my body recovers from the damage and stress caused by the incident.
That said, I am super grateful to be alive as I was expecting a heart attack to be a whole lot more painful and I actually almost went to bed and was gonna go to the hospital in the morning if my problem persisted but I am super glad I did not because upon arriving to the hospital and getting my blood work done and within a short period of time, my second blood work showed that my levels for my heart attack were rising, and if I had not been there that night, Iβm not sure if I would have woken up in the morning!
I want everyone to be aware that yes I did have a heart attack. No, itβs not due to poor life choices. Other than the fact that I was introduced to a chemical on a very hot day that evaporated into my lungs that caused major distress! No, you do not have to worry about your services going anywhere. Apparently the universe has other plans for me and Iβm gonna be sticking around for a really long time! οΏΌ