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How do I know it's "end of life?"

My brothers in hospital again. He's over loaded with fluid, in Feb it was 5st this time it's 3st. He's 53 has had a defib/pace maker fitted since he was 31....

My brothers in hospital again. He's over loaded with fluid, in Feb it was 5st th...

TableLady

•1 year ago

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Dosage query

I had problems with 40mg Atorvastatin causing muscle and joint pains. The doctor has prescribed 5mg of Rosuvastatin instead. Reading the NHS web site it says...

I had problems with 40mg Atorvastatin causing muscle and joint pains. The doctor...

Davidc1075

•1 year ago

25 Replies

Af Ablation

Can anyone shed a bit of light on this please? I am currently 20% paced with a dual pacemaker. Due to have an AF Ablation soon. I have come across someone...

Can anyone shed a bit of light on this please? I am currently 20% paced with a d...

Marvel3000

•1 year ago

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Next steps

A familiar story - I can't see my NHS cardiologist right now, despite my GP writing since October, the cardiac rehab team writing and a couple of calls...

A familiar story - I can't see my NHS cardiologist right now, despite my GP writ...

Captain_Birdseye

•1 year ago

46 Replies

Flying with chest pain/angina

Hi everyone! I had a question regarding flying with chest pain. I know that it is usually okay to fly with stable angina providing that it is well controlled...

Hi everyone! I had a question regarding flying with chest pain. I know that it ...

Tos92

•1 year ago

21 Replies

Newly diagnosed MVA

I am newly diagnosed with Microvascular Angina after months of chest pains, fatigue and feeling generally poorly. An angiogram showed my main arteries are all...

I am newly diagnosed with Microvascular Angina after months of chest pains, fati...

Ronnie17

•1 year ago

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Worried

Hello. I'm a little worried because I've been getting the odd occasion where my chest feels tight. Every now and then it happens, nothing major but just a...

Hello. I'm a little worried because I've been getting the odd occasion where m...

Lawrence78

•1 year ago

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Clopidrogrel and op

hope this is ok to ask any one had hysterectomy while on Clopidrogrel tablets I’m stroke so on it for life. It’s the bleeding aspect of it I know I’ll have to...

hope this is ok to ask any one had hysterectomy while on Clopidrogrel tablets I’...

Holiday12345

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Update

Well....the nurse very cleverly gave me my beta blocker this morning before the consultant came round so he couldnt put me on the treadmill as planned. Sending...

Well....the nurse very cleverly gave me my beta blocker this morning before the ...

Jules2021

•1 year ago

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Carer for mum with heart failure

Hi, my mum has had heart issues for a number of years, angina and atherosclerosis having a bypass nearly 30 years ago. She has now had 4 severe heart attacks...

Hi, my mum has had heart issues for a number of years, angina and atherosclerosi...

SamChad106

•1 year ago

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Indapamide

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone was on the drug Indapamide? This is diuretic that also helps control blood pressure. I have been on Amlodipine for about a...

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone was on the drug Indapamide? This is diuretic t...

Calm2

•1 year ago

16 Replies

Hospital update

Hey everyone Thanks for all the photos and bad jokes yesterday really helped. Don't stop 🤣😅😂 I'm still in hospital I'm having a chest x-ray later but my...

Hey everyone Thanks for all the photos and bad jokes yesterday really helped. Do...

Valentina98

•1 year ago

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I did it, I just swam

I finally put my big boy pants on yesterday and booked a swim for this morning. Woke up with a few butterflies but they went after the first push off and...

I finally put my big boy pants on yesterday and booked a swim for this morning. ...

Hrty

•1 year ago

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Arteries or electrics of my heart? Which one is causing me problems or are they both? Or is it gastric?

My heart history is quite extensive . Had ablation 2019, stent 2019, coronary spasm 2020, pacemaker for complete heart block 2022. Plus prostate cancer 2021...

My heart history is quite extensive . Had ablation 2019, stent 2019, coronary sp...

Bradshaw278

•1 year ago

5 Replies

10 km run

I had a heart attack in August had 2 stents fitted and am probably now the fittest I have ever been. I have been walking 10,000 steps a day since October and...

I had a heart attack in August had 2 stents fitted and am probably now the fitte...

Moreton1

•1 year ago

4 Replies

HGV license after valve replacement?

Hi all, So a year and a half ago I had valve replacement surgery where I had a mechanical valve fitted. Im on a couple of different meds like warfarin and...

Hi all, So a year and a half ago I had valve replacement surgery where I had a ...

lmo90

•1 year ago

5 Replies

ibrufin after angioplasty

I had angioplasty 6 months ago and I accidentally took 400mg (2 tablets) of ibrufin today . Do I need to worry?

I had angioplasty 6 months ago and I accidentally took 400mg (2 tablets) of ibru...

Anynomous

•1 year ago

13 Replies

Extreme fatigue 2 years after valve replacement

Three years ago I had atrial valve replacement and double bypass.Two years ago, following infective endocarditis, I had the replacement valve changed and a...

Three years ago I had atrial valve replacement and double bypass.Two years ago, ...

Oldmasons

•1 year ago

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PVC's anyone?...

Hi all, after OH surgery in November and a few problems with Afib after, I have been doing fine until Monday when I felt odd palpitations and felt usual light...

Hi all, after OH surgery in November and a few problems with Afib after, I have ...

Pilgrim2

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Carlton Palmer

The former England footballer Carlton Palmer has revealed he had a "suspected small heart attack" during the first mile of a half marathon. During the race...

The former England footballer Carlton Palmer has revealed he had a "suspected ...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•1 year ago

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After bypass Surgery

My husband had bypass surgery in November 2022. The process was successful but sadly they damaged his ulna nerve and he lost use of his right hand and has had...

My husband had bypass surgery in November 2022. The process was successful but s...

Ashandoak

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Which scan or test?

I'm writing on behalf of a friend. They had a stent nearly 10 years ago. Very overweight, on blood pressure medication, statins, aspirin and spray under the...

I'm writing on behalf of a friend. They had a stent nearly 10 years ago. Very ov...

Kathleen4

•1 year ago

11 Replies

A+E trip

So...after feeling very unwell on Monday with angina,nausea and shaking i finally gave in and came to a+e this morn. Expected the usual bloods,ecg and home but...

So...after feeling very unwell on Monday with angina,nausea and shaking i finall...

Jules2021

•1 year ago

18 Replies

Had my first angiogram today!

I said I would report back and say how I got on. I had excellent treatment by the team and they all worked so hard. The consultant was excellent and explained...

I said I would report back and say how I got on. I had excellent treatment by th...

Dunandjam

•1 year ago

3 Replies

blood pressure

hello I’m new to this. I’m in my 30s Iv been diagnosed with high BP. I would like to know once you start taking medication are we on them for life or do...

hello I’m new to this. I’m in my 30s Iv been diagnosed with high BP. I would lik...

Zee1234

•1 year ago

13 Replies

Keep me entertained

Hey everyone I'm been sleeping most of the morning, and Mum's just gone I'm bored, tell me your best jokes (I'm looking at you Hidden ) or send me cute...

Hey everyone I'm been sleeping most of the morning, and Mum's just gone I'm bor...

Valentina98

•1 year ago

43 Replies

Chest Pain

Hi everyone, so I have had chest pain for many years now and over those years have had alot of tests including numerous EKG's, chest xrays, stress test, holter...

Hi everyone, so I have had chest pain for many years now and over those years ha...

Ckd123

•1 year ago

17 Replies

Are My Arteries Getting Worse?

Anyone diagnosed with atherosclerosis/heart disease, who has had a heart attack, stroke, a bypass or a stent, or indeed anyone who has had any kind of heart...

Anyone diagnosed with atherosclerosis/heart disease, who has had a heart attack,...

Chappychap

•1 year ago

16 Replies

Omeprazole and Clopidogrel

Had a stent a month ago today and cardiologist wanted me to go back on omeprazole but I insisted on Pantoprazole. I need the omeprazole long term due to severe...

Had a stent a month ago today and cardiologist wanted me to go back on omeprazol...

wischo

•1 year ago

22 Replies

interests

this is a general question. How do I remove interests as I am getting info one something no longer interested in please

this is a general question. How do I remove interests as I am getting info one s...

Tinker2015

•1 year ago

1 Reply

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All posts for March 2023

How do I know it's "end of life?"

Dosage query

Af Ablation

Next steps

Flying with chest pain/angina

Newly diagnosed MVA

Worried

Clopidrogrel and op

Update

Carer for mum with heart failure

Indapamide

Hospital update

I did it, I just swam

Arteries or electrics of my heart? Which one is causing me problems or are they both? Or is it gastric?

10 km run

HGV license after valve replacement?

ibrufin after angioplasty

Extreme fatigue 2 years after valve replacement

PVC's anyone?...

Carlton Palmer

After bypass Surgery

Which scan or test?

A+E trip

Had my first angiogram today!

blood pressure

Keep me entertained

Chest Pain

Are My Arteries Getting Worse?

Omeprazole and Clopidogrel

interests

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