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Free fruit

Here's an incentive to get out and walk. Loads of blackberries around at the moment, which are a very healthy fruit. Only pick the fat, soft, sweet ones and if...

Here's an incentive to get out and walk. Loads of blackberries around at the mom...

Marc68

•7 years ago

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Heart worries x

Are heart palpitations serious? I've had so many ecg and they always came back fine but fast at the time! I've had blood tests they were fine and blood...

Are heart palpitations serious? I've had so many ecg and they always came back f...

laurenx95

•7 years ago

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Dad 3 week after having arterial valve replacement

developed af been breathless and stressed is this normal after surgery almost not getting better as getting more stressed and weaker any body had similar...

developed af been breathless and stressed is this normal after surgery almost n...

dannycarter

•7 years ago

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Deep breath and....

Nothing exciting planned for today so will cab heavy bag of stuff to the charity shop in town & aim to walk back home uphill. Normally reward myself with a...

Nothing exciting planned for today so will cab heavy bag of stuff to the charity...

Berylsmum

•7 years ago

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Feeling concerned

I've been having these sudden sharp / stabbing pains on my left side under arm , under rib area under breast , they come on sudden and last a couple of secs...

I've been having these sudden sharp / stabbing pains on my left side under arm ,...

Taz76

•7 years ago

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24 hour monitoring ECG.

Had this a few weeks back now and put the results up on here, this forum. Was informed that my heart beating below 60bpm is acceptable as long as i don't have...

Had this a few weeks back now and put the results up on here, this forum. Was in...

Lydia1960

•7 years ago

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Could my dizziness be related to my blood pressure?

Hi, For the last 6+ months, I have been struggling with dizziness when standing, lack of energy etc. A few seconds after I stand I feel light headed and...

Hi, For the last 6+ months, I have been struggling with dizziness when standing,...

xxvioletskyexxx

•7 years ago

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Recommendations for family trip to Orlando?

I’m really looking for people’s recommendations and advice as to what rides etc. would be suitable (if any), for someone fitted with an ICD? This now my...

I’m really looking for people’s recommendations and advice as to what rides etc....

Franksluckypants

•7 years ago

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Feeling grateful

Hi everyone hope you all are good. I've got some good results from my cardiologist, he said I've got clear arteries. My heart is strong, although I have...

Hi everyone hope you all are good. I've got some good results from my cardiologi...

bfegan

•7 years ago

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Slowly slowly...

Despite a week based @ home & without having to run around after the grandkids, am managing to plan stuff that will get me out of the house. Whilst indoors, I...

Despite a week based @ home & without having to run around after the grandkids, ...

Berylsmum

•7 years ago

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Gas popping in stomach 3 week after CABG x 3

Has anyone had the symptoms of gas in stomach and popping sensation after CABG? I am getting this 3 week after op it also appears with left side back pain...

Has anyone had the symptoms of gas in stomach and popping sensation after CABG? ...

Barrie62

•7 years ago

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Heart block at 42 years old.

I had been ill on and off for about 2 years. Prior to this I was running 25-30 miles per week. At age 40 I thought I was really fit!! Then came the illness....

I had been ill on and off for about 2 years. Prior to this I was running 25-30 m...

Simone_1974

•7 years ago

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Nerves are kivking

So I finally get my appointment moved forward because they don't feel waiting till October will be good for me. But that makes you feel even more anxious...

So I finally get my appointment moved forward because they don't feel waiting ti...

Clareg1980

•7 years ago

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Depressed husband needs help

I've not posted for a little while, but in the last few weeks, my poor husband has gradually become more and more "down" and frustrated with his life as it is...

I've not posted for a little while, but in the last few weeks, my poor husband h...

Hollysmum

•7 years ago

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13 days post cbgx3

Morning all. After 4days all looked so good I was going to be discharged. But then BANG. I contracted MRSA and oral thrush. Was in ICU for 11 days. Heavy IV...

Morning all. After 4days all looked so good I was going to be discharged. But th...

chrsfrm

•7 years ago

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Hope for all !

As previously posted, two heart attacks, 2004 and 2007, 11 stents in total. Well I saw my Cardiologist on Monday for the first time in 3 years with all my...

As previously posted, two heart attacks, 2004 and 2007, 11 stents in total. Well...

legoman58

•7 years ago

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Post Op vomiting

Did anyone else experience an unusually long period in which they would vomit after their surgery? I vomited a lot in ITU then stopped for 2 days, then...

Did anyone else experience an unusually long period in which they would vomit af...

Midgeymoo17

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Feeling pretty low,

Brother moved in last Monday, Mmmm.... He has hit hard times at the mo, his & his friends Think Tamk hasn't really taken off yet & it's been over a year. He...

Brother moved in last Monday, Mmmm.... He has hit hard times at the mo, his & hi...

Sina-6491

•7 years ago

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A quick update

Back after a mixed weekend, hope everyone is well. So carrying on from my last post.... I stopped taking my statin on Friday after seeing a gp and discussing...

Back after a mixed weekend, hope everyone is well. So carrying on from my last p...

ccwh70

•7 years ago

16 Replies

At last I have a date for my mitral valve replacement/repair

After waiting on a list since last October I'm finally going to have my op mid-September! After months of anxiety I'm feeling quite relieved (not sure how long...

After waiting on a list since last October I'm finally going to have my op mid-S...

Shopgirl

•7 years ago

15 Replies

Underweight issue

I am a 66 year old female, 5ft tall, small boned. My normal weight was around 47.6 (7 and a half stones). However I've been feeling disorientated since April,...

I am a 66 year old female, 5ft tall, small boned. My normal weight was around 47...

MKB38

•7 years ago

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Slow but steady...

Spent Saturday indoors but tried to keep moving. Thank you ELO cd for encouraging this !. Sunday spent with family & managed walk to & from local...

Spent Saturday indoors but tried to keep moving. Thank you ELO cd for encouragin...

Berylsmum

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Ideas for home exercises?

I have another 3 weeks before I have my assessment for cardiac rehab and while I am going to start walking again tomorrow I wanted to start some other kinds of...

I have another 3 weeks before I have my assessment for cardiac rehab and while I...

Heather1957

•7 years ago

30 Replies

Ventricular ectopic beats

Has anyone been diagnosed with this?

Hidden

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Heart Palpitations

Hello Everyone, I wanted to share what I have been dealing with lately and why I am so scared. Firstly I should share a little about myself. I am a 23 year old...

Hello Everyone, I wanted to share what I have been dealing with lately and why I...

NYCBorn

•7 years ago

12 Replies

New - after cardiac arrest

My husband suffered a heart attack followed by cardiac arrest on 16 July. We were lucky and got prompt attention from passersby and ambulance who shocked and...

My husband suffered a heart attack followed by cardiac arrest on 16 July. We wer...

Karenpr

•7 years ago

26 Replies

Low EF

Hi, my first visit here but wondered if anyone can offer any advice of a similar situation. My husband has just had a triple bypass. The surgery was very...

Hi, my first visit here but wondered if anyone can offer any advice of a similar...

Leaandlinda

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Anxious..mitral valve replacement on 14th august but started with a bronchiectasis flare up.i really give up 😢😢

Feeling up and down about my op anyway,but.my mum is 71 and is not very well..copd with a chest infection..i do try and care for her to the best of my...

Feeling up and down about my op anyway,but.my mum is 71 and is not very well..co...

Dazzler142

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Two years post op for quad bypass

Hi all just wanted to say this week it will be two years since i had my quad bypass and mech aortic valve .I am feeling well,back at work and playing lawn...

Hi all just wanted to say this week it will be two years since i had my quad by...

Rupertthedog

•7 years ago

7 Replies

How many stents can you actually have ?

This is my first post here so please excuse me if I do not quite have the hang of this and should have posted somewhere else. Just tell me and I respond...

This is my first post here so please excuse me if I do not quite have the hang o...

legoman58

•7 years ago

16 Replies

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All posts for August 2017

Free fruit

Heart worries x

Dad 3 week after having arterial valve replacement

Deep breath and....

Feeling concerned

24 hour monitoring ECG.

Could my dizziness be related to my blood pressure?

Recommendations for family trip to Orlando?

Feeling grateful

Slowly slowly...

Gas popping in stomach 3 week after CABG x 3

Heart block at 42 years old.

Nerves are kivking

Depressed husband needs help

13 days post cbgx3

Hope for all !

Post Op vomiting

Feeling pretty low,

A quick update

At last I have a date for my mitral valve replacement/repair

Underweight issue

Slow but steady...

Ideas for home exercises?

Ventricular ectopic beats

Heart Palpitations

New - after cardiac arrest

Low EF

Anxious..mitral valve replacement on 14th august but started with a bronchiectasis flare up.i really give up 😢😢

Two years post op for quad bypass

How many stents can you actually have ?

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