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Any Experiences From Patients Who Have Had!

Hi, I'm due to have an aortic root replacement and either a aortic valve repair or replacement hopefully in a couple of weeks time at Papworth Hospital in...

Hi, I'm due to have an aortic root replacement and either a aortic valve repair...

Liam47

•7 years ago

17 Replies

Just joined

Now fitter than ever after heart attack last November. Aged 64 Brilliant treatment at Harefield Having issues with Travel Insurance - anyone recommend a...

Now fitter than ever after heart attack last November. Aged 64 Brilliant treatme...

NathanBlau

•7 years ago

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Just one of those wonderful days........

As some people will know I got my first year University Exam results today and they are so bitter sweat. I did far better than I had expected (over 70%...

As some people will know I got my first year University Exam results today and t...

Midgeymoo17

•7 years ago

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Getting back to normal exercise after a pacemaker?

I'm 49 and had a pacemaker fitted last week for sinus bradycardia and trifasicular block. Although there is a family history of heart arrhythmia, up till now...

I'm 49 and had a pacemaker fitted last week for sinus bradycardia and trifasicul...

ChorltonDad

•7 years ago

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Hello

Hi, I just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. I am relatively new to having a cardiac problem having been diagnosed with angina on exertion only about 2...

Hi, I just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. I am relatively new to havi...

pinkhairedgirl

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Congenital heart defect.

Hello all. It's been 9 weeks since I had open heart surgery to close an ASD and rerouting of a partial anomalous pulmonary venous drainage. I'm on my 3rd week...

Hello all. It's been 9 weeks since I had open heart surgery to close an ASD and ...

Jemjha

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Holiday insurance

Has anyone managed to get holiday insurance to the USA which covers their cardiac condition? I can get insurance to Europe which covers me but if I look at...

Has anyone managed to get holiday insurance to the USA which covers their cardia...

Patra79

•7 years ago

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Awful night

Yesterday I managed to get through the day relatively well with minor discomfort. Last night things got worse and I started getting chest discomfort, arm,...

Yesterday I managed to get through the day relatively well with minor discomfort...

ccwh70

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Severe mitral stenosis

Hi, Can anyone tell me if they have had a mitral valve replacement? I am 45 and having one in a few weeks and very scared as have found no support.

Hi, Can anyone tell me if they have had a mitral valve replacement? I am 45 and ...

Dazzler142

•7 years ago

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I'm going in...

After my consultation yesterday things have escalated and I'm now on house rest for the next week before going to Papworth next Tuesday for the triple bypass....

After my consultation yesterday things have escalated and I'm now on house rest ...

ccwh70

•7 years ago

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Bradycardia?

Hi there. Been using a finger pulse and quite often the pulse rate goes below 60, and sometimes below 50, which concerns me. Had a 24 hour ECG moniter on me...

Hi there. Been using a finger pulse and quite often the pulse rate goes below 60...

Lydia1960

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Introducing myself

Hi I'm new here, I was diagnosed with HCM 4 years ago but really didn't know how serious it was, I havn't had any worries about it and put my breathlessness...

Hi I'm new here, I was diagnosed with HCM 4 years ago but really didn't know how...

shel1952

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Emergency ecg

So we received a letter today, that my lo has been called in for an emergency cardiology appointment to get a left sided ecg done, so glad we aren't waiting...

So we received a letter today, that my lo has been called in for an emergency ca...

tasha_sarah

•7 years ago

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WAITING FOR OP

I was diagnosed in February with severe regurgitation to my aortic valve and a TOE procedure in May confirmed my valve is bicuspid and I need urgent treatment....

I was diagnosed in February with severe regurgitation to my aortic valve and a T...

sarum1967

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Low heart rate and extra heart beats

I'm 24 and was taken to hospital on Friday as GP noticed my heart was really low 39. After doctor did an ecg (which come back normal) she checked my pulse rate...

I'm 24 and was taken to hospital on Friday as GP noticed my heart was really low...

sisihannah

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Metal v Prosthetic valve replacement

Hello, This is my first post here. I've done a search of this and read around, and here's my question. I'm looking to gauge the views of others in a similar...

Hello, This is my first post here. I've done a search of this and read around, ...

andrew4322

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Helpful posts

I everyone it's so good to be able to read all these post so helpful thank you

Wodney1966

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Belated introduction

Morning all, just realised I dont think I introduced myself. I have replied to a few posts as I am a firm believer in sharing between us will make us all...

Morning all, just realised I dont think I introduced myself. I have replied to a...

skid112

Heart Star•7 years ago

13 Replies

Help with Reveal Device

Please can anyone help if they have had experience with a reveal device, specifically the Confirm RX? I keep getting the below message when trying to record...

Please can anyone help if they have had experience with a reveal device, specifi...

SVTSophie

•7 years ago

6 Replies

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for July 2017

Any Experiences From Patients Who Have Had!

Just joined

Just one of those wonderful days........

Getting back to normal exercise after a pacemaker?

Hello

Congenital heart defect.

Holiday insurance

Awful night

Severe mitral stenosis

I'm going in...

Bradycardia?

Introducing myself

Emergency ecg

WAITING FOR OP

Low heart rate and extra heart beats

Metal v Prosthetic valve replacement

Helpful posts

Belated introduction

Help with Reveal Device

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

After becoming part of the BHF HealthUnlocked Community, how would you rate your confidence in looking after your health?

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