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Nausea after pacemaker implantation

My little boy (7) had a single chamber pacemaker fitted on 1.2.18. Although his dizzy symptoms have eased these have now been replaced with him saying he feels...

My little boy (7) had a single chamber pacemaker fitted on 1.2.18. Although his ...

Jdobbing

•6 years ago

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No age

Looks like Emma Chambers ( Vicar Of Dibley) died from a suspected heart attack, aged just 53. How lucky are we, that our heart conditions were found in time....

Looks like Emma Chambers ( Vicar Of Dibley) died from a suspected heart attack, ...

KazSumm

•6 years ago

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List of words and initials we all use

Is there a dictionary of the words we all use i have no idea what the acronyms and words people are using in their post mean ...could do with a lesson or at...

Is there a dictionary of the words we all use i have no idea what the acronyms a...

Mrsbeevintage

Heart Star•6 years ago

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Food advice

Hi there, two weeks ago my Nan had a heart attack. Since she’s become very depressed as is reacting very badly to her medication. Due to sickness and diarrea...

Hi there, two weeks ago my Nan had a heart attack. Since she’s become very depre...

Megs13

•6 years ago

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Heart Bypass - what to expect...!?

Hi everyone - new to the forum and looking for some advice for my hubby who is 59 and expecting to have a heart bypass operation in the near future, he had a...

Hi everyone - new to the forum and looking for some advice for my hubby who is 5...

makmillar

•6 years ago

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PAT with an ICD and Sotolol

Hi, I had an ICD fitted 2 and a half weeks ago and was put on Sotolol (I’ve been on Bisoprolol and Flecainide for 5 years and they were no longer working)....

Hi, I had an ICD fitted 2 and a half weeks ago and was put on Sotolol (I’ve be...

Juliesk

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Hello everyone, my first post.

Hi everyone, this is basically my first post. I got last year the diagnosis that I heart failure and AF (not sure if that direct or indirect linked), currently...

Hi everyone, this is basically my first post. I got last year the diagnosis that...

MarkONEcls

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Baby on Propranolol

My 6 month old has been on Propranolol for approx. the past two months. He’s due surgery soon so will be off it after that but I was wondering if anyone else...

My 6 month old has been on Propranolol for approx. the past two months. He’s due...

NatSte

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Watch out for the cold!

Just a warning, which many will know about but some new to heart disease, might not. The cold can really get to some angina sufferers. Cover your mouth up and...

Just a warning, which many will know about but some new to heart disease, might...

Kristin1812

Heart Star•6 years ago

9 Replies

Drug interactions - help!

Hello everyone. My name is Ruth and I'm 43 years old. Before I begin, I must apologise in advance for this long post, but implore you to read on. My family...

Hello everyone. My name is Ruth and I'm 43 years old. Before I begin, I must ...

Mummaru

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Rollercoaster continues

Well following ct scan and further app with surgeon I knew something new needed discussion and plan B put into action. However I wasn't prepared for the...

Well following ct scan and further app with surgeon I knew something new needed...

Barbdevlin

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Subarortic membrane?

Hi I was told that I had hcm open having a cardiac mri scan I was told I have subaortic membrane? Anyone shed some light on this what this is? Or what to...

Hi I was told that I had hcm open having a cardiac mri scan I was told I have su...

Mr1987

•6 years ago

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Swimming and Yoga with an ICD

I am 37 years old with suspected AVRC (though after many tests, it's not conclusive). I was a runner but an 'event' in September scuppered that. I then took...

I am 37 years old with suspected AVRC (though after many tests, it's not conclus...

ChewieMatt

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Irregular Heart Beat

So pleased ive found this forum, i sit most days worrying about my diagnosis. My cardiologist is a lovely man and has told me im a bit of a mystery, and my...

So pleased ive found this forum, i sit most days worrying about my diagnosis. My...

Lesley1951

•6 years ago

7 Replies

weak and tired

start of week 4, very tired today and find that I feel a bit breathless in the evening when i'm tired, how long before I start feeling a bit more normal.

start of week 4, very tired today and find that I feel a bit breathless in the e...

benson1979

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Angina

Hi am 48 and have being diagnosed with Angina for two years. I am really struggling at the moment wondered if anyone else thought they it under control and it...

Hi am 48 and have being diagnosed with Angina for two years. I am really struggl...

ColleenStephens69

•6 years ago

9 Replies

It Is Getting Real Now

With so many months of waiting the quadruple bypass has not been that much on my mind although severely limited walking and occasional angina have been...

With so many months of waiting the quadruple bypass has not been that much on my...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•6 years ago

3 Replies

Awaiting a cardioversion......

Hi, am awaiting a cardioversion,could be a 2-3 month wait and taking rivaroxaban,just wondered how long I'll need to take it after the procedure.I thought it...

Hi, am awaiting a cardioversion,could be a 2-3 month wait and taking rivaroxaban...

Twinks1964

•6 years ago

4 Replies

down time...

Hi there everyone..I've been debating on whether to post this or not for the past 3 weeks as I don't want to sound maudling or negative as positivity is...

Hi there everyone..I've been debating on whether to post this or not for the pas...

sandrann

•6 years ago

6 Replies

my husband is diagnosed with blocked artery and stented last month.. is there anybody who has undergone angioplasty can give me some advice

some of ur inspirational history please

madhuvaishu

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Pericarditis

36 year old female diagnosed with pericarditis after 4 months of chest pain. More so right sided pain in ribs. A&e had said i was suffering anxiety as all...

36 year old female diagnosed with pericarditis after 4 months of chest pain. Mor...

Kiernan81

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Back to work re-assurance

Hi All, New to this whole Heart attack malarkey. I'm 46yrs old, Had a very unexpected heart attack on 29th December and 1 stent fitted first week of January,...

Hi All, New to this whole Heart attack malarkey. I'm 46yrs old, Had a very unexp...

Bearhugpete

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Left Bundle Branch Block

Hi, I am new to this and have just been diagnosed with having heart failure - namely; Left Bundle Branch Block. My diagnosis came as a bit of a shock, seeing...

Hi, I am new to this and have just been diagnosed with having heart failure - na...

Bexorps83

•6 years ago

24 Replies

Runners on Betablockers

My cardiologist recommending that I should go on a trial for Betablockers. I have additional (funny HB) and he would like to address that with BB. I already...

My cardiologist recommending that I should go on a trial for Betablockers. I hav...

mandm65

•6 years ago

12 Replies

10 months post heart attack

I’m at 10 months since my heart attack.............. This is my story, bit like a diary I guess, I hope it helps someone............. 51 years old...

I’m at 10 months since my heart attack.............. This is my story, bit like ...

Carlobar

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Hi

Hi i am 36 I was born with something called Fallot of tetralogy and had a valve replacement in 2007 I have two children and work with adults with learning...

Hi i am 36 I was born with something called Fallot of tetralogy and had a valve ...

Tas1234

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Please help me tell your stories!

Hi there, my name is Jasmine, I'm 22 years old and recently graduated as an actor from Drama School. Before I start my training (2months to be exact) I went...

Hi there, my name is Jasmine, I'm 22 years old and recently graduated as an acto...

jperkin123

•6 years ago

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Sternal Wires - any advice ?

In September 2015 I had a heart attack followed by a quadruple bypass. Good recovery and back to normal within 6 months. However in the last few weeks I have...

In September 2015 I had a heart attack followed by a quadruple bypass. Good reco...

bertielicous

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Help me tell your story!

Hi there, my name is Jasmine, I'm 22 years old and recently graduated as an actor from Drama School. Before I start my training (2months to be exact) I went...

Hi there, my name is Jasmine, I'm 22 years old and recently graduated as an acto...

jperkin123

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Has anyone else experience a slowing of the SA node?

My average heartrate has dropped from 77 to 63, I've had thyroid, iron and heart tested, everythings come back good, one doctor just said "it's 'just' a...

My average heartrate has dropped from 77 to 63, I've had thyroid, iron and heart...

Nick111

•6 years ago

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All posts for February 2018

Nausea after pacemaker implantation

No age

List of words and initials we all use

Food advice

Heart Bypass - what to expect...!?

PAT with an ICD and Sotolol

Hello everyone, my first post.

Baby on Propranolol

Watch out for the cold!

Drug interactions - help!

Rollercoaster continues

Subarortic membrane?

Swimming and Yoga with an ICD

Irregular Heart Beat

weak and tired

Angina

It Is Getting Real Now

Awaiting a cardioversion......

down time...

my husband is diagnosed with blocked artery and stented last month.. is there anybody who has undergone angioplasty can give me some advice

Pericarditis

Back to work re-assurance

Left Bundle Branch Block

Runners on Betablockers

10 months post heart attack

Hi

Please help me tell your stories!

Sternal Wires - any advice ?

Help me tell your story!

Has anyone else experience a slowing of the SA node?

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