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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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

Anyone know what has happened to Sue & Ralph?

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...

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...

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...

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...

Hey all.I had my ablation back in August last year, just wondering if I should of had a check up or anything after it? It wasn't done under my normal...

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 everyone. I have been thinking about going for pip but I don't know if its a good idea.since Easter Sunday my heart condition has got worse. I am now on...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Hi folks at last I’ve had my echocardiogram on 29th April and a phone consultation with the cardiologist is booked for 30th May which I find a frustrating...

The UK has a track record of producing clunky technology in public services. It’s expansion into healthcare (aided and abetted by GP ‘businesses’ with their...

How many of us exaggerate our symptoms in the hope of faster treatment? And wouldn't most of us on behalf of a loved one who was suffering? And how far does...

I was put on Bisoprolol for 2 weeks after taking propranolol for 7 weeks prior as that didn't suit me and taken beta blockers for now the past 8 weeks been...