I have systemic Lupus since diagnosed 1976 , mild heart regurgitation all my life, angina and inner wall chest spasm. 2 years ago a spot in my heart developed a lesion and was under attack by my lupus, heart attack followed, stint and ) other damage to my heart. No other damage. No build up in any other aread of my heart and no other blockage. The surgeon said it looked like a sudden event. now 2 years later I hd a widowmaker and I am wondering if there is any point to me taking Brillinta. The meds make me very sick and I do not think they will prolong my life. I think they may shorten it due to the stress of bleeding internally as well as nose, sinuses and stomach as well as bowels. STRESS will kill me from a lupus flare that will attack that stinted area.