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Cardiologist

My husband had a triple bypass in2002. He now is on Rivoroxoban for irregular heartbeat - went down to 38 today. He never sees a Consultant Cardiologist - just...

My husband had a triple bypass in2002. He now is on Rivoroxoban for irregular he...

Gardener49

•5 years ago

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Yearly Echocardiogram

Hi Guys and Gals... Just trying to sort out yearly echo. Have moderate severe aortic stenosis. NHS secretary not replying to my emails. Any advice.. Last...

Hi Guys and Gals... Just trying to sort out yearly echo. Have moderate severe a...

ITSINTHEBAG9

•5 years ago

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DOBUTANINE STRESS ECHOCARDIOGRAM

HI having this stress test done tomorrow to see if I have microvascular angina. Has anybody had this test and more importantly did it show up the presence of...

HI having this stress test done tomorrow to see if I have microvascular angina. ...

Red18

•5 years ago

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Bruising and swelling after cannula.

My partner is booked in for mitral valve repair in 3 weeks or so. Yesterday he went in for an angiogram, he had a catheter fitted and waited for 5 hours, only...

My partner is booked in for mitral valve repair in 3 weeks or so. Yesterday he w...

LaverneH

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Sternum not healed

Hi everyone Unfortunately I am a bit of a catalogue of disasters but wanted to put a little message out to ask if anyone has experienced anything similar and...

Hi everyone Unfortunately I am a bit of a catalogue of disasters but wanted to ...

Billyjean123

•5 years ago

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DCM AND ANEMIA

Respected & dear colleagues, Diagnosed with DCM since May 2018 & is on carvedilol 3.125 mg twice daily, spironolactone plus toresemide 10 mg once daily,...

Respected & dear colleagues, Diagnosed with DCM since May 2018 & is on carvedi...

Vivi2711

•5 years ago

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Myocarditis recovery

Hello all, I had myocarditis back in November and was hospitalised for two weeks & put on beta blockers. I was heavily pregnant at the time & have since given...

Hello all, I had myocarditis back in November and was hospitalised for two weeks...

MuminItaly

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Echocardiogram testing

Quick question I have been referred for a echocardiogram and also a 24hr ECG by my go around 3 weeks ago at the time my GP said this would be done within 6...

Quick question I have been referred for a echocardiogram and also a 24hr ECG by ...

Cmacd1992

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Cholestrol

Hi. I have been told in the past that people with heart disease need to keep cholesterol levels low. I had a blood test done and these are my results. Low...

Hi. I have been told in the past that people with heart disease need to keep cho...

Nomoney2018

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Drug abuse post from Sunday

Hi everyone, I have read Lezzers recent post about whether Or not people who have heart problems through drugs should be supported. I’ve read all the comments...

Hi everyone, I have read Lezzers recent post about whether Or not people who hav...

Bunting97

•5 years ago

47 Replies

anticoagulants helping to prevent heart attack

I am on Apixoban for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation. Apixoban helps prevent stroke. Does it help prevent heart attacks to?

I am on Apixoban for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation. Apixoban helps prevent stro...

foxglove1

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Breathlessness

Hi hope everyone is well. I have been pretty good since my heart attack in September 2017. I have 7 stents and have been taking the meds. Over the past couple...

Hi hope everyone is well. I have been pretty good since my heart attack in Septe...

Nomoney2018

•5 years ago

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Valve op ... done back home , back to posting about my expperiences

Hello all I am back from my valve surgery. Had operation on Tuesday afternoon and arrived back home yesterday Sunday evening. Good journey as they provided a...

Hello all I am back from my valve surgery. Had operation on Tuesday afternoon an...

kentishbunny1

•5 years ago

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Kidney problem not sure if AF related

Taking Ditiazem and Apixaban twice daily for AF. Not agreeing with me but developed Bleedingvfrom bladder. Had tests and sent for ultra and CT scans. Referred...

Taking Ditiazem and Apixaban twice daily for AF. Not agreeing with me but develo...

2brighteyes

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Apologies

I’m sorry but I’ve been replying to posts without introducing myself. I’m not sure if this is the correct procedure. I must admit though that I have found this...

I’m sorry but I’ve been replying to posts without introducing myself. I’m not su...

Maisie2014

•5 years ago

3 Replies

New Symptoms - racing heart and exhaustion

Hi there.... I'm new to the forum. My daughter who's nearly 17 has been under a cardiologist since she was 9 months old with an ASD and narrowing of the...

Hi there.... I'm new to the forum. My daughter who's nearly 17 has been under a ...

Jet76

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Abnormal liver function & statins

I am 9 weeks post HA & have had 2 consecutive blood tests showing significantly abnormal liver function, assumed to be caused by statins. I took a week off...

I am 9 weeks post HA & have had 2 consecutive blood tests showing significantly ...

45sue

•5 years ago

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Obesity & Heart Problems

New study out today, https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-48088391...

Chappychap

•5 years ago

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Atenolol stop working?

Is it possible that Atenolol can stop working? In the middle of the night over the last couple of days, I’m woken at night by a faster pulse, loud heart beat...

Is it possible that Atenolol can stop working? In the middle of the night over t...

Numberone1

•5 years ago

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Atrial fibrillation after crt-d implant

Hi all. I am new to this site. I have recently had a crt-d implanted. I had previously had a pacemaker for 8.5 years. My EF went down towards end of last year...

Hi all. I am new to this site. I have recently had a crt-d implanted. I had prev...

Crt-dman

•5 years ago

6 Replies

clicking

hi every1 its been a while since my kast post my recovery is going well but i just cant get 2 grips with the ticking of my st judes valve also im still very...

hi every1 its been a while since my kast post my recovery is going well but i ju...

mewg

•5 years ago

6 Replies

House

Was heavy drinker, after my 16 year old son died,I went on holiday a year later and drank Harvey the 2 wks I was there, I ended up taking a heart attack,...

Was heavy drinker, after my 16 year old son died,I went on holiday a year later ...

House28

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Just to say thank you

Thank you all for replying to my query on heart attacks and stents, I do feel much better now and we should hopefully see a Dr tomorrow. My husband spoke to a...

Thank you all for replying to my query on heart attacks and stents, I do feel mu...

banana1982

•5 years ago

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1 year on!

I just thought I would share I am one year on a heart attack, 2 cardiac arrests and 1 stent. I couldn't see this far on this time last year I'm now 36 years...

I just thought I would share I am one year on a heart attack, 2 cardiac arrests ...

Kimb3

•5 years ago

19 Replies

Aldactone side effects

Good afternoon everyone. My 93 yr old mother was recently put on 60 mgs of lasix and low dose aldactone (25 mgs) because she gained 20 lbs in a month by just...

Good afternoon everyone. My 93 yr old mother was recently put on 60 mgs of lasi...

nymima01

•5 years ago

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Ablation Procedure

I am due for a catheter ablation in June, do i have a choice of sedation or anesthetic? Can i exercise as normal after or do ivhave to rest?

I am due for a catheter ablation in June, do i have a choice of sedation or anes...

loveanimal

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Newbie recovering from a stent

Hi Iv had a stent fitted earlier this week due to a narrowing of an artery ( no heart attack, thankfully) Since the procedure Iv had constant chest pain and...

Hi Iv had a stent fitted earlier this week due to a narrowing of an artery ( no ...

Lozy92

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Cold

Is it a side affect to be cold all the time ? Was only diagnosed Thursday put on 40 g statin and 1.25 ramipril

Is it a side affect to be cold all the time ? Was only diagnosed Thursday put on...

Yildez

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Cardiac Catheterization

My 59 year old Husband had a radial cardiac catheterization procedure on Friday, they put the catheter in his hand, he has some bruising around the area, they...

My 59 year old Husband had a radial cardiac catheterization procedure on Friday,...

Sarahrye

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Post pacemaker implant pain

I had my 3 wire pacemaker installed in January 2019 after being admitted as an emergency with total heart block in the New Year. The procedure was ok but I am...

I had my 3 wire pacemaker installed in January 2019 after being admitted as an e...

marvelman

•5 years ago

5 Replies

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for April 2019

Cardiologist

Yearly Echocardiogram

DOBUTANINE STRESS ECHOCARDIOGRAM

Bruising and swelling after cannula.

Sternum not healed

DCM AND ANEMIA

Myocarditis recovery

Echocardiogram testing

Cholestrol

Drug abuse post from Sunday

anticoagulants helping to prevent heart attack

Breathlessness

Valve op ... done back home , back to posting about my expperiences

Kidney problem not sure if AF related

Apologies

New Symptoms - racing heart and exhaustion

Abnormal liver function & statins

Obesity & Heart Problems

Atenolol stop working?

Atrial fibrillation after crt-d implant

clicking

House

Just to say thank you

1 year on!

Aldactone side effects

Ablation Procedure

Newbie recovering from a stent

Cold

Cardiac Catheterization

Post pacemaker implant pain

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