Injections after heart attach

[eyeseeu]

I had a heart attack 4 days ago. I saw my GP yesterday and she said I should not have any type of injections for 3 months.

I found one article that says you should not have eye injections for 1 year after a stroke or heart attack.

I am due for one of my eye injections next week. I already cancelled my knee injections.

Has anyone heard of this?

I can't go a year without injections, I get them in both eyes.

[springcross]

Hi eyeseeu. I'm really sorry to hear about your heart attack and hope that you're recovering well. I don't know about the injections but some on here may and I'm sure they will reply when they see your post. I'm sure your GP is right but I think you should also ring your consultant and ask his/her advice. Good luck.

[GavinM]

I've Googled extensively and can't find anything along those lines. May I asked where you found this info?

[tallyho]

oh my word I really hope you are recovering well. I think it best to let your eye consultant know and see what they say about having an injection. Best wishes to you

[Ayralin]

Are you on blood thinners like wayfarin, Coumadin, and more?? That may be the concern, but I see articles saying it's OK to keep getting the eye injection while on them. I suggest asking the eye doctor for guidance. THEY know the contraindications of medications and also should know about related issues after a heart attack. Bring a list of ALL your new medications. OR ASK the original doctor who said this....why no injections? And specifically ask about your eye injections. You do not want to lose your sight!

[Seamus1]

I would suggest you speak with your cardiologist. Good luck

[Carol_MacularSociety Partner]

Dear eyeseeu,

Consultants are cautious giving intravitreal injections as they might cause a small increased risk of experiencing blood clots, which can cause heart attacks or strokes. However, it is also thought that any links between AMD treatment and a higher risk of heart attacks/strokes could just be coincidental, as many people are at risk of heart attacks/strokes due to high blood pressure etc. and not necessarily due to treatment for AMD. It is important that you call your consultant in advance of your next injection to discuss.

The Macular Society Helpline is open 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday on 0300 3030 111. Alternatively, you can contact us via: [e-mail]

Best wishes,

Carol

Macular Society Helpline

[eyeseeu]

Thank you all for your comments. Today is my first back on the PC. I had to make another trip to the ER after my post. My eye doctor works at a facility that my insurance coverage is with. He only works there one day a week and there is no way to contact him. I called his private practice but have not heard anything yet. I just saw the cardiologist a few days ago and he said it should be ok. They have me on antiplatelets and some other meds.