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heathrow

I was recently fitted with an ICD and will soon be travelling with it for the first time via Heathrow. I looked at the customer services section on line for...

I was recently fitted with an ICD and will soon be travelling with it for the fi...

andrewrace

•6 years ago

5 Replies

ICD

Hi, I wonder if anyone can tell me what to expect. I have been told that I need a defibrillator fitted and have an assessment booked for 9th January. I was...

Hi, I wonder if anyone can tell me what to expect. I have been told that I need ...

Becky-Biscuit

•6 years ago

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Seeing surgeon at last!

Hi just to let you al know i now have a new appointment to see my surgeon after the last one being cancelled last minute leaving me very anxious. It is now...

Hi just to let you al know i now have a new appointment to see my surgeon after ...

Kazcoles64

•6 years ago

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Traumatic major heart surgery

Hi I am 36 and had major heart surgery 6months ago, I collapsed at 9month pregnant due to my aorta dissecting. Unfortunately the baby was brought via C section...

Hi I am 36 and had major heart surgery 6months ago, I collapsed at 9month pregna...

Belinda36

•6 years ago

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Post op

Had a crt/d fitted 8 weeks ago and apart from some discomfort when sleeping with device moving when turning over I feel much better and more energy I was a...

Had a crt/d fitted 8 weeks ago and apart from some discomfort when sleeping with...

petegibson

•6 years ago

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Another cadioversion

Just back fm hospital had another cadioversion back in nsr hehe 😷😷😷😷😷

Wodney1966

•6 years ago

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Home after London theatre break for CABG

Home its good to get here. After i had the discharge changed a couple of time, once because my heart rate went upto 130-150 for 48hours, i could hardly breath,...

Home its good to get here. After i had the discharge changed a couple of time, o...

Charlie0007

•6 years ago

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I did it !!!!😄😄

Just to let you all know I went to my appointment on my own and I survived the ordeal unscathed 😂😂 thank you all for your support and kind words. It was...

Just to let you all know I went to my appointment on my own and I survived the o...

Sarg69

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Whiskey - Good for Angina

About a week ago when walking along on a cold (2/3C) evening I overdid it and got angina. I do not have an inhaler as I take an SR (slow release) Isosorbide...

About a week ago when walking along on a cold (2/3C) evening I overdid it and go...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•6 years ago

7 Replies

Starting the next stage

Had my first rehab appointment today and have to say it was really good. Went through my tablets and how I have been doing since being sent home and what...

Had my first rehab appointment today and have to say it was really good. Went th...

Shandypants

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Aortic valve

Hello I am new here. I am a 31 year old woman. I found out I have to have surgery on my aortic valve. I am so terrified of it all. I have so much I want to...

Hello I am new here. I am a 31 year old woman. I found out I have to have surger...

bee862

•6 years ago

42 Replies

My turn to be tearful

I thought I'd escaped the post op blues, but today my sternum pain was worse on waking (think I may have slept in a funny position), when I hoped it should be...

I thought I'd escaped the post op blues, but today my sternum pain was worse on ...

MKB38

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Scared but determined !!!

I have a hospital appointment today but no one to come with me, my husband has to work, my daughter has deadlines at uni and my son has college. It shouldn’t...

I have a hospital appointment today but no one to come with me, my husband has t...

Sarg69

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Inherited heart disease

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed last year with angina due to the small vessels contracting. (Microvascular I think) . This was after they suspected a heart...

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed last year with angina due to the small vessels cont...

Gillyg

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Long Haul Flight Ahead

Hi everyone, Just wondering if anyone has any tips for traveling overseas on a long haul flight? I’m facing a 13 hour flight to Malaysia in a few days with...

Hi everyone, Just wondering if anyone has any tips for traveling overseas on a ...

David_Sheppard

•6 years ago

6 Replies

RV Systolic dysfunction and Oxygen

My cardiologist sent me to a pulmonary specialist. I saw him yesterday, and when he heard that I take periodic breaks when walking we walked down the hall...

My cardiologist sent me to a pulmonary specialist. I saw him yesterday, and whe...

Smikra

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Angina

Hi, I’m new to the forum. I have been taking 1.25 mg of Bisoprolol for about 2 years. This has been upped to 2.5 my for 2 weeks because the doctor wants to see...

Hi, I’m new to the forum. I have been taking 1.25 mg of Bisoprolol for about 2 y...

Loey

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Hello Heart Warriors, I’m Home!

After seventeen days in hospital, fifteen post op I finally made it home on Saturday. Well, that was an experience, I am thinking of designing a new board game...

After seventeen days in hospital, fifteen post op I finally made it home on Satu...

Ethel13

•6 years ago

56 Replies

Just saying hello...

Just thought I’d come out of the bushes and say hello. I’ve been ‘lurking’ for a while, reading all the posts with interest and almost feel I’ve got to know...

Just thought I’d come out of the bushes and say hello. I’ve been ‘lurking’ for a...

Kimlouise

•6 years ago

11 Replies

2 weeks post AVR

Good afternoon everyone Bored with telly and I'm wondering if the surgeon pulled my brain out during the op! Lol... Just a quick question, is there any...

Good afternoon everyone Bored with telly and I'm wondering if the surgeon pulle...

Hidden

•6 years ago

19 Replies

travel insurance/Health questions

i'm 83, had the aortic valve replaced 6 years ago, no complications, generally active and fit want to do some travelling in central America and need some...

i'm 83, had the aortic valve replaced 6 years ago, no complications, generally a...

seagrum

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Clicking sensation in Sternum post CABG

Hi All, I'm just over 4 weeks post triple bypass op. The recoverys going well. I'm walking 50 mins per day and the scars are healing nicely. I feel a kind of...

Hi All, I'm just over 4 weeks post triple bypass op. The recoverys going well. I...

dagger1947

•6 years ago

24 Replies

Cardiac syndrome x

I was diagnosed with cardiac syndrome x five years ago when i was 45 years old. I have found so little information out there and no support groups in my area....

I was diagnosed with cardiac syndrome x five years ago when i was 45 years old. ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Pacemakers

I have had a pacemaker for 3 weeks not feeling a huge benefit yet although some improvement .How long until I feel better or more like my old self. Still feel...

I have had a pacemaker for 3 weeks not feeling a huge benefit yet although some ...

HeatherForanSmith

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Cardiomyopathy

Just seaching for some support. My husband was diagnosed with heat failure dialated and arrhythmia cardiomyopathy in August age 38. He was critical but now...

Just seaching for some support. My husband was diagnosed with heat failure diala...

pollard_d1

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Colonoscopy and heart surgery

Hello, my husband is having a colonoscopy tomorrow. We have read various things that say you need to let the team know if you are going to have heart surgery....

Hello, my husband is having a colonoscopy tomorrow. We have read various things ...

Lupin62

•6 years ago

7 Replies

INR on the rise at last.

Hi everyone, I went to the Warfarin clinic this morning and my INR was up to 2.7 from 1.6. After being stuck at 1.6 for 3 weeks the nurse now thinks it has...

Hi everyone, I went to the Warfarin clinic this morning and my INR was up to 2.7...

Nettyanne

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Myocarditis duration? Help needed

Hi, 6 weeks ago I came over all flu-like then later woke with strong pressure pain on my chest. Long story short, cardiologist was quite confident it was...

Hi, 6 weeks ago I came over all flu-like then later woke with strong pressure pa...

Hidden

•6 years ago

39 Replies

Advice on sleeping positions

Hi all I'm 43 years old. Just been diagnosed with angina and coronary artery disease. Waiting for bypass surgery and seeing a consultant this week. Getting...

Hi all I'm 43 years old. Just been diagnosed with angina and coronary artery di...

beck98

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Pressure and Discomfort.

Hi Everyone, I had valve sparring aortic root replacement over 5 months ago, but the last few days I’ve been getting a pressure/discomfort at the throat/base...

Hi Everyone, I had valve sparring aortic root replacement over 5 months ago, but...

Liam47

•6 years ago

1 Reply

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for December 2017

heathrow

ICD

Seeing surgeon at last!

Traumatic major heart surgery

Post op

Another cadioversion

Home after London theatre break for CABG

I did it !!!!😄😄

Whiskey - Good for Angina

Starting the next stage

Aortic valve

My turn to be tearful

Scared but determined !!!

Inherited heart disease

Long Haul Flight Ahead

RV Systolic dysfunction and Oxygen

Angina

Hello Heart Warriors, I’m Home!

Just saying hello...

2 weeks post AVR

travel insurance/Health questions

Clicking sensation in Sternum post CABG

Cardiac syndrome x

Pacemakers

Cardiomyopathy

Colonoscopy and heart surgery

INR on the rise at last.

Myocarditis duration? Help needed

Advice on sleeping positions

Pressure and Discomfort.

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