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AF and Troponin Level 5

Hi everyone I've just joined as I'm still in a state of shock, I went to A&E just to get myself checked out, and didn't expect at all to be told I'm dying....

Hi everyone I've just joined as I'm still in a state of shock, I went to A&E ju...

TootingBecDweller

•3 hours ago

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Heart pain

I wonder if somebody can assist with a question. I'm a 46 year old with a minor mitral valve prolapse. Possible sinus nerve damage on the lower ventricle but...

I wonder if somebody can assist with a question. I'm a 46 year old with a minor ...

MathewHerbert

•3 hours ago

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myocardial perfusion scan

I was told yesterday I needed this test. Anyone had experience of this? Feeling nervous.

I was told yesterday I needed this test. Anyone had experience of this? Feeling ...

Hendrix1

•4 hours ago

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mrsmole

Early last year I read an article in the Mail newspaper about having 300mg dispersible aspirin in the medicine cupboard in case of heart attacks. I bought some...

Early last year I read an article in the Mail newspaper about having 300mg dispe...

mrsmole

•5 hours ago

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myopericardidis

so I had covid myocarditis back in 2020 I bc was rushed in really abnormal ecg they told me I had pericarditis wasn’t improving and expressed concerns of...

so I had covid myocarditis back in 2020 I bc was rushed in really abnormal ecg t...

12dr

•11 hours ago

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Pacemaker can it cause allergic skin reaction ?

Hi All just went on a ten day holiday after 6 weeks of a pacemaker insertion and after the first day in the sun I came out with a red very itchy rash around...

Hi All just went on a ten day holiday after 6 weeks of a pacemaker insertion an...

Gladys23

•11 hours ago

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pericarditis

Hi everyone, I'm just looking for a little bit of advice from any fellow sufferers... I was diagnosed with pericarditis in January on the 10th day of a...

Hi everyone, I'm just looking for a little bit of advice from any fellow suffer...

HawthornHeart

•13 hours ago

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Pacemaker and dental apappointment

Thanks to everyone who has responded. I did contact the pacemaker team yesterday and they said that it would be okay to go ahead with the dentists but to...

Thanks to everyone who has responded. I did contact the pacemaker team yester...

Kendalghost

•13 hours ago

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Heart to Kidney

Ok I have had heart failure for three years now after a MI... Age 60 I have regular 3 monthly blood tests. Each time my kidney function reduces - yet GP has...

Ok I have had heart failure for three years now after a MI... Age 60 I have reg...

HeartyJames

•16 hours ago

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I'm back, my leaving was my decision, nothing to do with admin. Please don't blame them

Hi, Sue here, Castleview as was. It was my decision to close my last account, please don't blame admin. I was at a very low point and probably overreacted. I'm...

Hi, Sue here, Castleview as was. It was my decision to close my last account, pl...

Gardenview10

•18 hours ago

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worsening Bigeminy

Hi, I have been diagnosed with ventricular Bigeminy, the cardiologist has put me on Flecanide which seemed to help, but now every morning I wake up feeling so...

Hi, I have been diagnosed with ventricular Bigeminy, the cardiologist has put me...

Dellydots

•19 hours ago

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Castleview back under another name

Ralph is doing okay, walking with a stick now, and managing 8 stairs. Showering himself, front anyway, can't do back or bottom as having physio on his...

Ralph is doing okay, walking with a stick now, and managing 8 stairs. Showering...

Gardenview10

•19 hours ago

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Annual post aortic valve replacement consultant appointments......

My husband had a biological (cow) valve replacement back in 2013. He use to have annual face to face appointments. He has h continued to have echo cardio grams...

My husband had a biological (cow) valve replacement back in 2013. He use to have...

mumsastudent

•1 day ago

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Ramipril

hello all I have had a stent today and was told to up my ramipril from 2.5 to 5ml - I usually take my 2.5 at bedtime is it ok to take 5 at night or should I...

hello all I have had a stent today and was told to up my ramipril from 2.5 to 5m...

L144

•1 day ago

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Pacemaker and dental treatment

I am due to get a pacemaker fitted on 26 June, I also have a dental appointment on 27 June for treatment - root canal and crown. Is this going to be okay or...

I am due to get a pacemaker fitted on 26 June, I also have a dental appointment ...

Kendalghost

•1 day ago

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full heart bypass

I have had a full heart bypass after just over 4 months waiting. I am now nearly 3 weeks post op. Nobody could have prepared me of how hard this is. I know I...

I have had a full heart bypass after just over 4 months waiting. I am now nearly...

Lemon31

•1 day ago

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freezing

I cannot get warm I know the temperature outside is warming up but I just cannot get warm today I know for a fact why. I always had cold hands nose and feet...

I cannot get warm I know the temperature outside is warming up but I just cannot...

Tinker2015

•2 days ago

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Dodgy Ventricle

I have just been told I have severely impaired ventricles - both of them. Has anyone else had this news and whats the solution.

I have just been told I have severely impaired ventricles - both of them. Has...

Curryandchips

•2 days ago

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A bit of a shocker

I'm hoping that the Aorta is ok to talk about in this forum.. (My logic is that it's attached to the heart so it should be ok) I got a letter from my vascular...

I'm hoping that the Aorta is ok to talk about in this forum.. (My logic is that ...

GoldfishPond

•2 days ago

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Travel Insurance 2

Thank you all for your considered opinions on this matter. It is a tricky one, but like many have said, I will attempt to declare it. I think that the...

Thank you all for your considered opinions on this matter. It is a tricky one, b...

MoorsLover

•2 days ago

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👋 May Social Check-in! ❤️

Welcome to the May Social Check-in! This is the place where we connect and support one another. Whether you’re a heart health warrior or simply someone...

Welcome to the May Social Check-in! This is the place where we connect and supp...

Luke_BHF

Partner•2 days ago

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Little update

Hey Everyone Just a little update from me, Olive is doing really well, growing nicely and around midnight until 3am she has a little rave in my womb and is...

Hey Everyone Just a little update from me, Olive is doing really well, growin...

Valentina98

•2 days ago

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Nodal rhythm disorder

Can anyone help me with this? I can't find anything about it? My 24hr heart monitor has come back with this!

Can anyone help me with this? I can't find anything about it? My 24hr heart moni...

Bluechimp

•2 days ago

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Nevivolol/Bisoprolol

Has anyone been taking Nebivolol and found they couldn't tolerate it and then move back to Bisoprolol?

Has anyone been taking Nebivolol and found they couldn't tolerate it and then mo...

paulaelizabeth

•2 days ago

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Ubiquinol COQ10

Has anyone got experience taking this supplement and having heart disease/failure? Is it safe to take alongside heart meds? Did you see any improvements since...

Has anyone got experience taking this supplement and having heart disease/failur...

theonethatgotaway1

•2 days ago

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swollen legs and feet

Hi all just a bit of advice. I had HA in December last year and before that I’ve had problems with swollen legs especially for years before. Ive had this...

Hi all just a bit of advice. I had HA in December last year and before that I’ve...

Juliestev

•2 days ago

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Ozempic for heart failure

Hi My husband has was diagnosed with Heart failure in February. We were devastated when we were told They have increased his beta blocker and are trying...

Hi My husband has was diagnosed with Heart failure in February. We were devas...

Stevo5

•2 days ago

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Amlodipine

I have been prescribed Amlodipine 5mg for Level 1 hypertension (140/85). I'm 66 and have also started taking Atorvastatin 40mg a year ago. I am terrified of...

I have been prescribed Amlodipine 5mg for Level 1 hypertension (140/85). I'm 66 ...

JoyceMary

•2 days ago

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Angiogram- stop any drugs beforehand?

hi all Hubby awaiting an angiogram has just had appt for a follow up? on a Sunday in June! A follow up infers something has been done since consultant appt in...

hi all Hubby awaiting an angiogram has just had appt for a follow up? on a Sund...

Robinface

•2 days ago

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What has happened to Castleview

I have been out of internet contact since sunday, and I come back and find the Castleview has deactivated her account. Has something dreadful happened to...

I have been out of internet contact since sunday, and I come back and find the C...

Digger0

•3 days ago

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

AF and Troponin Level 5

Heart pain

myocardial perfusion scan

mrsmole

myopericardidis

Pacemaker can it cause allergic skin reaction ?

pericarditis

Pacemaker and dental apappointment

Heart to Kidney

I'm back, my leaving was my decision, nothing to do with admin. Please don't blame them

worsening Bigeminy

Castleview back under another name

Annual post aortic valve replacement consultant appointments......

Ramipril

Pacemaker and dental treatment

full heart bypass

freezing

Dodgy Ventricle

A bit of a shocker

Travel Insurance 2

👋 May Social Check-in! ❤️

Little update

Nodal rhythm disorder

Nevivolol/Bisoprolol

Ubiquinol COQ10

swollen legs and feet

Ozempic for heart failure

Amlodipine

Angiogram- stop any drugs beforehand?

What has happened to Castleview

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