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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'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...

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...

Getting conflicting advice from GP and pharmacist. Have recently come off ticagrelor and wanting to come off lansaprazole too ( for malabsorption reasons)....

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...

Ralph has had a mostly good week. He had an off day on Tuesday and didn't have his shock treatment, but had it on Wednesday and it's his last one today,...

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...

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...

My husband will be 79 when he has his OHS. From the surveys I have read short term outcomes are poor (short term often means over a year). I am hoping there...

Further to my earlier posts and thank you everyone for all your responses - it is very reassuring to receive the feedback. 16 weeks post MVR (OHS) and I have...

Ralph doing well again.However, I've just rung since I got home, and consultant and ENT been round. They've studied the scan he had on Tuesday, and think he...

Been using Bisoprolol for a week seem to be getting warm feelings in body every now and then , they only last 30 seconds ,don,t know if i,m stressing my self...

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...

Just found out that is you are on Omeprazole you should also be considering taking a Vit B12 supplement. Article reads: all people taking omeprazole need...

Hi, how long does it take the body to be completely rid of Bisoprolol? I’ve been on 2.5mg daily for about four years for ectopic beats. My doctor has now...

Just got my letter from the Royal to go for my pre op for bypass surgery....I don't want it and so stressed about telling them....🙃

i,m on 1.25 bisoprolo took blood pressure reading in the morning and one in the evening ,the one in the evening is higher, could anyone tell me why ?

Hi everyone, not posted for a while. 4 days over Easter nothing changed as just a skeleton staff. Tuesday Stroke medics and physio had been. Stroke team...

Dan had 3 seizures during the night so they have decided to put him in an induced coma. Hopefully this is what he needs to make a full recovery. The hospital...

Can I ask Milk Fairy and Tos especially (and of course any others) their understanding of the significance of the timing and length of the spasm? Most of what...

I have an appointment in April and am trying to find out what happens

Hi there, Been listening to Michael Mosley podcast and benefits of flaxseed. I am taking 90mg ticegrelor, 1.25mg bisoprolol and Aspirin 75mg. Had NStemi 6...

They moved Ralph from Sheffield to Chesterfield today. They rang just as I was about to leave for Sheffield. He's on High dependency ward. Easier for me to...

Hi, 1st time posting! New to the forum. Please can I ask if anyone has struggled with insomnia since taking Bisoprolol? I have been taking it for 3 years...

Hi All Having my 6 week pacing check next week and booked to go to Portugal the following week. My insurers asking for Fit to Travel from my GP and My Cardiac...

Hey Everyone Today started quite standard, Dan woke everyone (me) up but banging around the house getting ready for work at 5am, I went to work and was...

Ralph is no worse than yesterday but looks like he'll be in another 3-6 months. Has paralysis of vocal chords... temporary hopefully... But can't have cuff...

Hi now starting week 3 post pacemaker implanted and doing ok, but wondering about monitoring after 6 week check. I was told that I would be seen annually for a...

Hi All Had a pacemaker inserted 4 weeks ago but today have a very small piece of thread or wire just poking out the end of my incision. Dont know if it is a...