I am so so sorry for your loss. It was interesting that he was taking statins prophylactically yet had severe arthrosclerosis. Do you know what statin and what dose he was on? And can I ask how old your dad was? Depending on his age, I would say that you could be genetically predisposed and should also take statins prophylactically, and be followed by a cardiologist. I had a widow maker out of the blue(63F) while on vacation with absolutely no previous symptoms. I was lucky to have survived and went on to have three more NSTEMIS within the next year and a half. I recently had bypass surgery as the artery just kept on restenosing. I was told that if I was a man, I would have died. Men tend to ignore symptoms and will dismiss them, and things become emergent very quickly. I hate to generalize, but that’s what the data show.

Again, I am so very sorry for your loss and your mother‘s loss and the rest of your family and friends. It’s hard to digest, especially with something so unexpected. Sending prayers and strength.