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need a diagnosis

i have a condition where i experience sharp chest pains, i don' t know if its some sort of heart disease or what but what i know is that i will loosing breathe...

i have a condition where i experience sharp chest pains, i don' t know if its so...

trauxy

•6 years ago

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In shock

Hi, two weeks ago at the age of 41 I had a heart attack. (After being told by doctors that it couldn’t possibly be and that I didn’t need to be urgently seen)...

Hi, two weeks ago at the age of 41 I had a heart attack. (After being told by do...

Shandypants

•6 years ago

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Life Insurance

I have just had 3 applications rejected after completing applications including details of my By-Pass surgery in Aug 2015. I have never had any problems since...

I have just had 3 applications rejected after completing applications including ...

budgiebrownuk

•6 years ago

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Help needed (SVT, bradycardia, arrhythmia generally)

Hi, I’m 33 years old and in a bit of a quandary. At 26 I had an episode of SVT completely out of the blue (240bpm), no prior heart issues or symptoms, and did...

Hi, I’m 33 years old and in a bit of a quandary. At 26 I had an episode of SVT c...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Why am I having an Irregular heart beat and extreme breathlessness 2 weeks post op aortic valve aneurysm replacement.

Morning everyone Sorry it's taken so long to update, where has the time gone! I was discharged on day 5 and very happy to come home. I seemed to be a text...

Morning everyone Sorry it's taken so long to update, where has the time gone! I ...

Lisa4

•6 years ago

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12 weeks ago today ❤

Dazzler142

•6 years ago

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Atorvastatin

Since being diagnosed with a mitral leak and angina my Dr. put me on Atorvastatin, I have only been on them for a few months and find I'm not sleeping, is...

Since being diagnosed with a mitral leak and angina my Dr. put me on Atorvas...

bowler

•6 years ago

27 Replies

Oximeter readings?

My oxygen levels, according to the oximeter, have been as low as 95/. Does this indicate that there isn’t enough oxygen rich blood getting through to my veins...

My oxygen levels, according to the oximeter, have been as low as 95/. Does this ...

Lydia1960

•6 years ago

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Diagnosed with enlarged heart and left ventricle isn't working properly

I have recently found out my heart is enlarged. I have poor flow of my left ventricle. I get very tired and breathless. As of yet no reason has been found as a...

I have recently found out my heart is enlarged. I have poor flow of my left vent...

Lebs54

•6 years ago

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How Long Does One Wait?

I was referred by my local hospital to Harefield for a quad-bypass three months ago. So far I have not even had the initial consultation. What is the usual...

I was referred by my local hospital to Harefield for a quad-bypass three months ...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•6 years ago

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....another photo moment from my studio window .....

...currently painting this to canvas......

Ktomoph_

•6 years ago

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Lack of tolerance!

This is trivial post but l am interested to know if anyone else feels the same. Since my AVR, Pacemaker, endocarditis and sepsis and 92 days in hospital most...

This is trivial post but l am interested to know if anyone else feels the same. ...

kefalonia1

•6 years ago

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who has experience with cures for atrial fibrillation?

My name is Jeff. I am 71 years old and fit for my age. However, I have TTR Amyloidosis which is causing me to have repeated bouts of atrial fibrillation. My...

My name is Jeff. I am 71 years old and fit for my age. However, I have TTR Amylo...

noheadjeff

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Six stents

Hi guys I had six stents fitted four years ago and everything went absolutely fine. I suffered depression before this but continued to work hard as a coach...

Hi guys I had six stents fitted four years ago and everything went absolutely fi...

Scotty01

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Angiogram

I am waiting for an appointment for an angiogram and I understand that this is done through the groin ? and will I be given a sedative for this,? I have...

I am waiting for an appointment for an angiogram and I understand that this is...

bowler

•6 years ago

28 Replies

Discharged

I went to see my surgeon last Friday , 3 months after my triple bypass . I had my X-ray and all the usual tests ,which were fine . He discharged me , he told...

I went to see my surgeon last Friday , 3 months after my triple bypass . I had m...

Bitez

•6 years ago

4 Replies

A little worried

Hi, I'm Simon, I had a pulmonary valve stretch when I was a baby and I have now developed late Arrhythmia, SVT, Pulpertations, Sinus inversion, my right...

Hi, I'm Simon, I had a pulmonary valve stretch when I was a baby and I have now ...

Simontaylormills

•6 years ago

2 Replies

support for family members

Hi all my husband has a congenital heart disease. When he was a baby he had a pulmonary valve stretch. Now almost 52 years old he has suffered from...

Hi all my husband has a congenital heart disease. When he was a baby he had a pu...

sutaylormills

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Ectopic beats

Hi does anyone out there suffer from ectopic heartbeats? I was diagnosed with them two years ago but recently have been kept awake at night with a weird hollow...

Hi does anyone out there suffer from ectopic heartbeats? I was diagnosed with th...

Judym

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Introduction

My name is Debbie, i am a Health Professional, few years ago i had episodes of SVT or Sub ventricular Tachycardia, heart beating very fast up to 188 beats per...

My name is Debbie, i am a Health Professional, few years ago i had episodes of S...

fembum52

•6 years ago

7 Replies

New to all this

I have recently been diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy which came as a shock since my brother died with the same condition six years ago aged 62. I am 70...

I have recently been diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy which came as a shock...

billpowell

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Getting diagnosed ( woman)

Hi, I have been through a lot with firstly getting a diagnosis of CHD. After quadruple bypass, numerous stents, heart attack, failure of bypass, I still find...

Hi, I have been through a lot with firstly getting a diagnosis of CHD. After qua...

Mejue

•6 years ago

10 Replies

First Cardiology appointment on NHS

Having progressed to moderate/severe in 3 years with a valve opening of only 0.58cm, I have just received my first appointment with cardiologist for February....

Having progressed to moderate/severe in 3 years with a valve opening of only 0.5...

Numberone1

•6 years ago

2 Replies

awkward conversations

This problem is small fry, I know, but how do you tell a new and casual acquaintance that you have a heart condition? I'm in an awkward situation of walking...

This problem is small fry, I know, but how do you tell a new and casual acquaint...

laura_dropstitch

Heart Star•6 years ago

27 Replies

Waiting

Have been diagnosed by GP with heart failure. Cardiologist apps has been cancelled twice and now have apps in late January. A three month wait from...

Have been diagnosed by GP with heart failure. Cardiologist apps has been cancel...

Nanny72

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Home after op

Hi all, thank you for all your best wishes and kind thoughts. I'm pleased to say that I am now home from hospital, took a bit longer than planned due to having...

Hi all, thank you for all your best wishes and kind thoughts. I'm pleased to say...

Fredders

•6 years ago

17 Replies

D-Day + 1

Hello everyone, So... it would seem I may have slightly overacted to the letter as the consultant tells me that I am doing just fine! At present a few more...

Hello everyone, So... it would seem I may have slightly overacted to the letter ...

Jona78

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Everything just got a whole lot better

Today I had my 4 week follow-up with the surgical team at Basildon. It went better than even an optimistic me could wish for. ECG normal, chest X-Ray shows...

Today I had my 4 week follow-up with the surgical team at Basildon. It went bet...

stevejb1810

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Baking

Hi I want to start baking again. Where can I find recipes for bread and muffins, fairy cakes etc, that are ok for my cholesterol, if any exist that is. Many...

Hi I want to start baking again. Where can I find recipes for bread and muffins,...

Junie2

•6 years ago

26 Replies

Excercise after stenting

Morning all, have been woken up early with my first Angina pains since having a restent a few weeks ago. I'm looking for some advice on exercise as I am...

Morning all, have been woken up early with my first Angina pains since having a ...

Mirador19

•6 years ago

16 Replies

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for November 2017

need a diagnosis

In shock

Life Insurance

Help needed (SVT, bradycardia, arrhythmia generally)

Why am I having an Irregular heart beat and extreme breathlessness 2 weeks post op aortic valve aneurysm replacement.

12 weeks ago today ❤

Atorvastatin

Oximeter readings?

Diagnosed with enlarged heart and left ventricle isn't working properly

How Long Does One Wait?

....another photo moment from my studio window .....

Lack of tolerance!

who has experience with cures for atrial fibrillation?

Six stents

Angiogram

Discharged

A little worried

support for family members

Ectopic beats

Introduction

New to all this

Getting diagnosed ( woman)

First Cardiology appointment on NHS

awkward conversations

Waiting

Home after op

D-Day + 1

Everything just got a whole lot better

Baking

Excercise after stenting

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