angina

[Granny14]

Awaiting a cardiology appointment and was wondering if it is ok to drink coffee?

[BeKind28-]

Hello

To much coffee is not good for any of us really but an odd cup I think a lot of us have and maybe change to decaf coffee ?

Others might have different opinions and hope they will share them with you x

[Granny14 in reply to BeKind28-]

Thank you ☕️

[BeKind28- in reply to Granny14]

x

[Taviterry in reply to Granny14]

Depends on what sort of cardiology appointment: just a discussion with a consultant or a scan? If the latter, your appointment letter should advise.

(My letter for my CT pelvis scan last week told me to drink 1.75 pints of water beforehand. I arrived at Reception with a pint left to consume and already with concern about retaining what I'd already drunk. The receptionist assured me that I hadn't needed to drink the water as the scan wasn't of my bladder!)

[theonethatgotaway1]

its well known that coffee is great for hearts and good at preventing heart disease. Coffee drinkers are less likely to have heart problems. That being said, for a heart that is damaged already, it may not be the case.

[Taviterry]

Sigh. I Googled and found a 2019 research project that concluded " Habitual coffee consumption was associated with lower risk of falling in older adults in Spain and the United Kingdom". But a few days ago: itv.com/news/anglia/2024-04...

[Hidden]

Last year I had to stop coffee for 24hrs before my Cardiac CT. I never drank caffeine after this. I switched to decaf, best decision ever. Still enjoy my coffee.

[sandandkev]

I had AF and then angina, I found coffee didn't affect me but do only have 1-2 a day and not strong, I'd go by your pulse or switch to decaff

[KathleenV]

I have never been able to understand why anyone would worry about drinking coffee.Perhaps the confusion is really about caffeine. There is caffeine in tea too though not as much. I drink coffee all the time but it's always decaffeinated, so what's the problem. Perhaps it's something else, I don't know.

[EdtheDead]

I used to drink about 8 cups a day but now cut down to just my Caffeine fix first thing. If I feel like one later in the day i stick to Decaf. Feel a lot better for it.

[Henry20]

I now avoid caffeine. It seems to affect my heart rythm. It takes a bit of trial and error to find a decaf tea and coffee that I like. The water you get from your taps seems to influence the brew's taste too. Good luck in your hunt for something you like,

Henry