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On the list for an ICD

Hi All, I was diagnosed with Heart Disease (Dilated Cardio Myopathy (DCM)) 16 years ago after an episode of Atrial Fibrillation (AF) which was fixed with a...

Hi All, I was diagnosed with Heart Disease (Dilated Cardio Myopathy (DCM)) 16 ye...

DaveTR

•7 years ago

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hi all

hi all im paul and last december i found out that i was born a heart condition biscupid valve and i would need surgery within 12 months 2 repair it i never...

hi all im paul and last december i found out that i was born a heart condition b...

mewg

•7 years ago

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Does anyone have experience of having/needing a double valve repair/replacement

Hi there! I have a prolapsed mitral valve and a bicuspid aortic valve. Both valves have severe regurgitation, and my treatment option is a mitral valve repair...

Hi there! I have a prolapsed mitral valve and a bicuspid aortic valve. Both val...

Marco_

•7 years ago

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Being diagnosed fibromyalgia

Hi everyone, I have been recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I had an 24 hour ecg thing attached to me. I just got results back my sinus tachyarrhythmias is...

Hi everyone, I have been recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I had an 24 hour...

bfegan

•7 years ago

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New to this site

About a year ago I was diagnosed with heart failure which came as quite a shock, especially as this followed straight on from losing my mum the week before!...

About a year ago I was diagnosed with heart failure which came as quite a shock,...

Les29

•7 years ago

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Is anyone else living with pericarditis?

Hi all, About 8-9 years ago, I was in A+E with pericarditis (I think due to viral infection due to stress and I believe I almost died) and they told me that...

Hi all, About 8-9 years ago, I was in A+E with pericarditis (I think due to vira...

andyg1974

•7 years ago

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well, I didn't know that !

Firstly, thanks for all my replies, it seems a mixed response regarding Ramipril....anyway, I'm informed that a black furry tongue is a lesser known side...

Firstly, thanks for all my replies, it seems a mixed response regarding Ramipril...

Berylsmum

•7 years ago

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Hello to the community

Hello everyone, just thought we'd sign up as the BHF have been so helpful. Out of the blue my husband had a heart attack six months ago. Big shock as he is...

Hello everyone, just thought we'd sign up as the BHF have been so helpful. Out o...

gentilra

•7 years ago

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Feeling Good

Well I had a double heart by pass back in April and I followed the hospital gym recuperation programme in August/Sep which I must say was fantastic and well...

Well I had a double heart by pass back in April and I followed the hospital gym ...

Timd61

•7 years ago

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Vasospasm angina

Hey all. So a couple of months ago I went to the emergency with jaw arm and slight chest pain. Ecg was clear but blood test said i had heart attack !! After a...

Hey all. So a couple of months ago I went to the emergency with jaw arm and slig...

Waheedav

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Lifelong meds

Hi All, I had a small heart attack in January, my arteries were clear when I had the angiogram and I have been doing well so am signed off from the hospital...

Hi All, I had a small heart attack in January, my arteries were clear when I had...

LesleyJ59

•7 years ago

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ACD-hole in heart

Over the last 3 years i have become less mobile, out of breath and dizzy spells. After lots of tests over the last 15 months they have told me 14 mm hole in...

Over the last 3 years i have become less mobile, out of breath and dizzy spells....

gandrdixon

•7 years ago

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Asthma/allerges

Hello, Can anyone give me some advice I have recently been falling on my knees when I am outside. Especially when hiking I have recently had a EEG and my test...

Hello, Can anyone give me some advice I have recently been falling on my knees w...

Jonesie

•7 years ago

1 Reply

GTN spray carrier

Hi does anyone know where you can obtain a carrier for a GTN spray that will attach to a car key ring. Thanks

Hi does anyone know where you can obtain a carrier for a GTN spray that will att...

Atky

•7 years ago

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Solatol 40 mg & 80 mg

Just an update on my previous posts regarding splitting 80 mg tablets due to shortage of 40 mg when Patient Information Sheet states not to split. I was so...

Just an update on my previous posts regarding splitting 80 mg tablets due to sho...

Hullensian

•7 years ago

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Ready for the Haka ??? hi

Oh my ! Long absence whilst fighting this virus....never known such a prolonged sore throat with associated symptoms. Sympathetic GP finally relented &...

Oh my ! Long absence whilst fighting this virus....never known such a prolonged ...

Berylsmum

•7 years ago

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6 Weeks post CRTD Op.. A & E visit and Dancing !

Hi all So I have now passed the 6 week milestone and feel much relief that my wires still seem intact ( this was my biggest fear). I must say that overall I...

Hi all So I have now passed the 6 week milestone and feel much relief that my wi...

Heartlady1

•7 years ago

21 Replies

100% pacing

Hi I'm new here. I have had a icd for 10 years and have kept well. On my last box change due to new battery I have been told I am now 100% pacing. Does anyone...

Hi I'm new here. I have had a icd for 10 years and have kept well. On my last bo...

Jill222

•7 years ago

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Viral Myocarditis

Hi everyone I’m a very fit 34 yo who has been diagnosed with viral myocarditis after a sudden onset of severe chest pain and flu-like feeling and low level...

Hi everyone I’m a very fit 34 yo who has been diagnosed with viral myocarditis ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Coping with a triple bypass .

Hi I had a triple bypass 8 weeks ago . I am new on here , just wondered how other people are feeling after this procedure.

Hi I had a triple bypass 8 weeks ago . I am new on here , just wondered how othe...

Bitez

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Adalat 🤔

So I was on them for 8 months and no issues, was able to exercise and walk miles. Then developed headaches and doctor took me off them and said no one is on...

So I was on them for 8 months and no issues, was able to exercise and walk miles...

Hidden

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Newbie and scared

Hi im new here. Diagnosed with Mitral valve prolapse in 2013. With regurgitation. Asymptomatic so no symptoms at all. Recently called into hospital which is...

Hi im new here. Diagnosed with Mitral valve prolapse in 2013. With regurgitation...

BigT2013

•7 years ago

17 Replies

Cadioversion

Just been told I need another cadioversion and put my bisoporol up to 12 .5 back in af again 😌😌😌😌😌😌

Just been told I need another cadioversion and put my bisoporol up to 12 .5 back...

Wodney1966

•7 years ago

2 Replies

ICD

Hi everyone I'm new here feeling a little scared. Been told I need an ICD fitted just a little worried about the procedure, and how I will be afterwards. Will...

Hi everyone I'm new here feeling a little scared. Been told I need an ICD fitted...

Debz1970

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Heart failure and feeling scared

Hi. I'm new here and feeling scared. I was treated for breast cancer 2015 now in remission. But I have been told I have heart failure due to chemotherapy. I...

Hi. I'm new here and feeling scared. I was treated for breast cancer 2015 now i...

Kaz58

•7 years ago

18 Replies

Update.

Hi. Just an update on sonnylee. He had cardiology today his ventricle hasn't grown, and no improvements of the mitral valve and also the septum is still...

Hi. Just an update on sonnylee. He had cardiology today his ventricle hasn't gr...

Sonnysmummy2016

•7 years ago

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voice weak - sounding as if I am suffering from exhaustion- but I am not

Have heart failure - medication, Losartan, Furosemide, spironolactone, nebivolol and rivaroxaban and have a CRT-D device. For a week or probably more now, I...

Have heart failure - medication, Losartan, Furosemide, spironolactone, nebivolol...

Ktomoph_

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Need a mortgage for travel insurance

Hello All I have just joined Health Unlocked community I am certain others will relate to my heading regarding travel insurance. After a dreadful year my...

Hello All I have just joined Health Unlocked community I am certain others will ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

14 Replies

CRT/D

HI All, Had my CRT/D fitted two weeks ago, not as bad as I thought at the time and still a bit of discomfort but you would expect that. Last night at 00:29...

HI All, Had my CRT/D fitted two weeks ago, not as bad as I thought at the time a...

petegibson

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Lump at the top of my scar

Some might remember me posting that I didn't feel like touching my scar and still find it unpleasant. I know this is irrational as the scar is now part of me....

Some might remember me posting that I didn't feel like touching my scar and stil...

Heather1957

•7 years ago

33 Replies

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for October 2017

On the list for an ICD

hi all

Does anyone have experience of having/needing a double valve repair/replacement

Being diagnosed fibromyalgia

New to this site

Is anyone else living with pericarditis?

well, I didn't know that !

Hello to the community

Feeling Good

Vasospasm angina

Lifelong meds

ACD-hole in heart

Asthma/allerges

GTN spray carrier

Solatol 40 mg & 80 mg

Ready for the Haka ??? hi

6 Weeks post CRTD Op.. A & E visit and Dancing !

100% pacing

Viral Myocarditis

Coping with a triple bypass .

Adalat 🤔

Newbie and scared

Cadioversion

ICD

Heart failure and feeling scared

Update.

voice weak - sounding as if I am suffering from exhaustion- but I am not

Need a mortgage for travel insurance

CRT/D

Lump at the top of my scar

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