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I was born with a buscupid aortic valve with no issues it was all monitored for years and i am now 51. However I’ve recently been diagnosed with severe...

Anyone know what has happened to Sue & Ralph?

I went online yesterday to order my repeat prescription and found that the Patient Access app now wants me to do 2 step verification by installing another app....

His Ng tube fell out Mon morning. Ent said no need to replace he's having a RIG fitted Thurs afternoon. His food and all his meds go through the Ng tube. So 2...

Hello :-) I am taking a break from the Community you may not be bothered but I thought I would say as eventually I might start getting messages as I am on...

Hello, My 24yr old son is waiting to get results of echo that he had done privately last Friday. He self referred as he isnt getting answers via NHS . They...

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...

Morning all, Is anyone waiting for a coronary angiogram? I’ve been on an urgent waiting list since early December 23 and have just found out it’ll probably...

Hi 🖐 my hubby had heart attack a week ago whilst on cruise 🛳 he had stent fitted in Belgium! He's now on 9 different medications 💊 which I know he has to...

I’m on waiting list for single or possible double bypass surgery, and I asked one GP about jogging, they said no, just waking and keep on the flat, no hills....

two weeks since ICD fitted , out three times for very short walks and today Imblacked out, hitting my head which is bruised and cut. I am struggling to...

Morning After advice please anyone taken magnesium tablets been told it helps irregular heartbeat. Thank you

I have both conditions and have been given a different diet for each. I think it’s going to be impossible to live without fats AND carbohydrates. Which do you...

Hi 👋 I posted 5 weeks ago about going to gp with chest pain, she did my bp was slightly raised and said to go A&E. I went there they did xray, ecg, bloods...

Hi I'm 45 coming up to 46, had severe back and arm pain, turns out i had 96% blockage , ended up having stent fitted 10 weeks ago and now struggling daily with...

Hi Everyone 👋, Just returning from Las Palmas Gran Canaria. 1st time away since my Bypass surgery. Smallish rooftop pool some couple of dozen sun beds 🛌 all...

Advice/opinions please? So just got back from first meeting with surgeon re aortic valve replacement. After meeting with cardiologist I though decision re...

Hi, I've recently had a cardio ablation & version & notice on all letters on conditions I'm stated as overweight which is true although I've lost 10 kg through...

HELLO EVERYONE,I AM ASKING FOR ADVICE FROM YOU,I SAW MY CARDIOLOGIST 2 WEEKS AGO FOR RESULTS OF AN ECHOCARDIOGRAM, HE TOLD ME I HAVE HEART FAILURE,OBVIOUSLY I...

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...

Hi all, just sharing an update on my latest statin scenario. Had Nstemi and quadruple bypass in July 2023, was rehabbing really well physically. About 4-5...

I know this is a controversial topic, but would like to put it out there anyway and get some views. There is a massive debate about fat vs carb and its merits...

Hi I am 64 yr old female. Had HA and 2 stents 6 years ago, following which I changed my lifestyle completely and maintained this. Angina pains returned 18...

Ralph was good this morning, not out of bed because he'd already had some work done, they changed the tracheotomy tube for a smaller one. Drs did their rounds...

hello. Mr GP surprised me when I visited him for something else when he informed me I had high cholesterol (7.5) and prescribed 30mg of Atorvastatin daily....

Hi, fantastic news. Different consultant came today, they've arranged Ralph's care to be taken over by cardiac department, so he can stay in chesterfield all...

Had to drop my car of at garage this morning ,had to walk back about 3 miles ,walking with a bit of pace ,a mile or so into the walk i started to feel wierd...

Hello everyone, I posted a message a few days ago relating to a Cardiac Stress MRI scan I am having on Tuesday and although I had some encouraging responses I...

Has anyone on the forum had a Pacemaker done privately and what was the cost?

Mixed today. He's brilliant, walked the entire length of the ward and back👍They want the bed, so to start with were looking to go back to Sheffield...