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Lexie

Since we're on pets at the moment, this is Lexie, one of my six cats. She was rescued from a dog crate in a shed with two litters of kittens. She was...

Since we're on pets at the moment, this is Lexie, one of my six cats. She was re...

Fredders

•7 years ago

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Current scene :) Meow!

Following Dory's example and hoping a pet pic might bring a smile to someone's face. This one goes out to all the cat people! 🐈 I'm feeling a bit better...

Following Dory's example and hoping a pet pic might bring a smile to someone's f...

laura_dropstitch

Heart Star•7 years ago

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Boris

Good Morning, This photo is mainly for Wendy to cheer her up but might also cheer other heart chums who may be feeling down, anxious or sore. Boris is my 2...

Good Morning, This photo is mainly for Wendy to cheer her up but might also chee...

Ethel13

•7 years ago

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just at the end of my tether.....

Long absence from here whilst I continue to try & fight this virus ???. Anyone else had a sore throat & swollen glands for 2 months ??. Despite best efforts...

Long absence from here whilst I continue to try & fight this virus ???. Anyone e...

Berylsmum

•7 years ago

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Fundraising event

Hi I'm doing my fundraising event tomorrow morning at at Paul's church in Canterbury looking forward to it and everyone at my church is supporting us

Hi I'm doing my fundraising event tomorrow morning at at Paul's church in Canter...

Kez28

•7 years ago

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ETT test

So I had a exercise tolerance test this afternoon. I wasn’t told anything but good job. I’m so worried that something is going to show up on the test. I didn’t...

So I had a exercise tolerance test this afternoon. I wasn’t told anything but go...

Aliciar

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Netie54

Following a cardiac ablation for AF my husband experienced a could of AFs. Since then along with his normal mediation the doctor has put him of 60g A beta...

Following a cardiac ablation for AF my husband experienced a could of AFs. Since...

netie54

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Zero support

I had a heart attack, stents to Right CA, attended rehab class. a total failure as I have leg and feet injuries. Could not complete the course due to extreme...

I had a heart attack, stents to Right CA, attended rehab class. a total failure ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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New here

Hello, have taken Entresto 24/26mg x2 for 1 week, not long I know, but not feeling as wonderful as expected. Anyone on this drug & how soon did it take to...

Hello, have taken Entresto 24/26mg x2 for 1 week, not long I know, but not feeli...

Barb7

•7 years ago

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Keeping positive

Hi all, in hospital as icd triggered twice yesterday it did exactly what it was supposed to do, but it made me jump. On higher dose of meds’ to control...

Hi all, in hospital as icd triggered twice yesterday it did exactly what it was ...

Freebird4ever

•7 years ago

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Augustas.6

i have angina and rhumatoid arthritis i take 5 mg predisilobe the latter but ive read that the pred causes cardio vascular disease cvd. So now im wondering...

i have angina and rhumatoid arthritis i take 5 mg predisilobe the latter but iv...

Augustus-6

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Long QT Syndrome and Life Insurance

I'm having no luck finding a Life Insurance company that will cover me. I had a cardiac arrest in 2014 and diagnosed with Long QT Syndrome. I also have an...

I'm having no luck finding a Life Insurance company that will cover me. I had a...

VetteVixxen

•7 years ago

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Moderate to Severe

I e just got my latest diagnosis for moderate to severe aortic stenosis. I was diagnosed mild 3 years ago and tokd I wouldn't need to worry for 20 years. I'm...

I e just got my latest diagnosis for moderate to severe aortic stenosis. I was ...

Numberone1

•7 years ago

17 Replies

Feel so useless

Hi i was born with fallows tetralogy and managed well until 2010( mid 30,s) when i had open heart surgery to replace my pulmonary valve( i had gone through...

Hi i was born with fallows tetralogy and managed well until 2010( mid 30,s) when...

cazmarshfield

•7 years ago

4 Replies

cholesterol level

Hi can anyone help me understand a reading my husband was given for his cholesterol after a blood test he has just had done. Briefly he was asked to stop his...

Hi can anyone help me understand a reading my husband was given for his choleste...

Gillyg

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Cancellation number four

Yes guys, all dressed up ready to go down to theatre this morning and I was cancelled. Told me they were hoping to do it this afternoon so still no food or...

Yes guys, all dressed up ready to go down to theatre this morning and I was canc...

Fredders

•7 years ago

20 Replies

Post Op meeting with Surgeon

Hi Heart Chums, I've got my 6 week (which is actually 8 weeks) post op appointment with my surgeon next week. I didn't actually see him in hospital but his...

Hi Heart Chums, I've got my 6 week (which is actually 8 weeks) post op appointme...

Shopgirl

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Left ventricle non compaction .... Is it rare heart condition.

Hi. After being treated for fibromylgia, then being told I also had Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. I always felt ill, so decided to visit Gp. And mentioned I...

Hi. After being treated for fibromylgia, then being told I also had Myalgic En...

nidginski

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Heart@ Lung Disease

Hi everyone,I am new to the forum.I was diagnosed with severe COPD 7 yrs ago but had to appeal due to failing health . I did everything I could to stop the...

Hi everyone,I am new to the forum.I was diagnosed with severe COPD 7 yrs ago but...

Passionflower62

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Papworth?

I keep reading people going to Papworth for their heart issues etc and wondered if this is the best place to request to go to? Or is it only area based. Many...

I keep reading people going to Papworth for their heart issues etc and wondered ...

Numberone1

•7 years ago

8 Replies

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for November 2017

Lexie

Current scene :) Meow!

Boris

just at the end of my tether.....

Fundraising event

ETT test

Netie54

Zero support

New here

Keeping positive

Augustas.6

Long QT Syndrome and Life Insurance

Moderate to Severe

Feel so useless

cholesterol level

Cancellation number four

Post Op meeting with Surgeon

Left ventricle non compaction .... Is it rare heart condition.

Heart@ Lung Disease

Papworth?

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