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Complete mystery

Saw my cardiologist yesterday. I have HF and AF Been very breathless and dizzy since last June with episodes of falling over. Usually BP is 90/69 but...

Saw my cardiologist yesterday. I have HF and AF Been very breathless and dizzy ...

Nanne

•7 years ago

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How to deal with sudden onset of permanent Fib and Tachycardia

I'm new here. Recently diagnosed with permanent Af and tachycardia after chest infection. Taking Flecainide and Bisoprolol. This all happened since 18 Dec...

I'm new here. Recently diagnosed with permanent Af and tachycardia after chest ...

Potatohead123

•7 years ago

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Puffiness

Hi I had a triple bypass 6 months ago , slowly but surely getting there . I noticed today that I am looking very puffy and my knees and ankles are swollen ,...

Hi I had a triple bypass 6 months ago , slowly but surely getting there . I noti...

Bitez

•7 years ago

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Meeting my Surgeon tomorrow..

The day has finally arrived when I will meet the guy who is going to be doing my CABG. I have heard so many positive things from people on this forum about...

The day has finally arrived when I will meet the guy who is going to be doing my...

Cube58

•7 years ago

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Antibiotics

Because of my Mitral Valve damage I have to be given antibiotic cover when I have certain dental treatment. I find this knocks my digestive system out of whack...

Because of my Mitral Valve damage I have to be given antibiotic cover when I hav...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Introducing myself

I was diagnosed with a heart murmur as a child, a result of Rheumatic Fever. Slowly over the years the damage to my Mitral Valve has worsened to where the...

I was diagnosed with a heart murmur as a child, a result of Rheumatic Fever. Slo...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Post Operative Care After AVR Surgery

I am due to have a Aortic Valve and Aortic Root Replacement in late Spring. I live on my own in NW London and wonder if anyone can advise me regarding respite...

I am due to have a Aortic Valve and Aortic Root Replacement in late Spring. I li...

RAS53

•7 years ago

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Support for Cardiac Arrest Survivors

Hi, I eventually found this http://www.suddencardiacarrestuk.org saves me the hassle of setting one up.....

Hi, I eventually found this http://www.suddencardiacarrestuk.org saves me the ha...

InBed

•7 years ago

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ICD imminent

Looks like Friday next for my ICD, thanks to all the encouraging comments sent I'm not too apprehensive 😵

Looks like Friday next for my ICD, thanks to all the encouraging comments sent I...

alexgilbert

•7 years ago

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Post stenting exercise

Hi, I'm 74, have angina and exercise four times per week for up to a total of about 5.5 hours. 8 years ago I had one Angina episode, subsequent angioplasty...

Hi, I'm 74, have angina and exercise four times per week for up to a total of ab...

auldyin

•7 years ago

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Lbbb

My dauggter who is 30 has been diagnosed with lbbb and moderate lv systollic dysfunction EF39% regional wall motion abnormalities and hypercholesterolaemia

My dauggter who is 30 has been diagnosed with lbbb and moderate lv systollic dy...

Kazza_1

•7 years ago

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Lbbb

My daughter is 30 year old we have just found out she has left bundle branch blockage and heart failure the heart muscle is 39% she having her mri next week...

My daughter is 30 year old we have just found out she has left bundle branch blo...

Kazza_1

•7 years ago

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Angina?

Hi, I am seeking some advice required from those who have had CABG. I had surgery about 15 months ago. all seemingly going swimmingly until about two weeks...

Hi, I am seeking some advice required from those who have had CABG. I had surge...

skid112

Heart Star•7 years ago

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Could this really cold weather be causing neck pain?

I'm 11 weeks post AVR and doing well. The only problem seems to be deep breathing, which causes momentary discomfort in the left hand side of my neck....

I'm 11 weeks post AVR and doing well. The only problem seems to be deep breathin...

MKB38

•7 years ago

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Busy weekend

Firstly I am going to try to see my GP this morning if I can get past the receptionist but thought I would put things down here as well. At the moment I have...

Firstly I am going to try to see my GP this morning if I can get past the recept...

Mjd7568

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Totally lost!

Hi, just joined because I'm feeling totally lost and confused. I came home from Papworth Hospital this afternoon having been referred for an angiogram. I've...

Hi, just joined because I'm feeling totally lost and confused. I came home fro...

Southwellski

•7 years ago

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It never rains..........

Having had a bypass myself early June I had a phone call on the 26th January at 8.20 am from my sister - in - law saying my younger brother (3 years) had been...

Having had a bypass myself early June I had a phone call on the 26th January at ...

Heather1957

•7 years ago

17 Replies

Finding work with heart failure

I have lived with heart failure for 3.5 years. I recently signed on for JSA for part time work and not too manual. I got an interview with a store, filling...

I have lived with heart failure for 3.5 years. I recently signed on for JSA for ...

Howardl

•7 years ago

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Travel question

I have AF and heart failure. Before diagnosis a few years ago I was a frequent traveller both on sole journeys and with family/friends Over the past year I’ve...

I have AF and heart failure. Before diagnosis a few years ago I was a frequent t...

P0rtnahapp1e

•7 years ago

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Travel question

I have AF and heart failure. Before diagnosis a few years ago I was a frequent traveller both on sole journeys and with family/friends Over the past year I’ve...

I have AF and heart failure. Before diagnosis a few years ago I was a frequent t...

P0rtnahapp1e

•7 years ago

3 Replies

I'm new here. I am having trouble sleeping after bypass surgery.

I had a triple heart bypass 5 weeks ago. I am now having trouble sleeping at night, I can be awake for 3 to 4 hours during the night and when I eventually do...

I had a triple heart bypass 5 weeks ago. I am now having trouble sleeping at nig...

ginny1807

•7 years ago

17 Replies

Newbie

Hi I’m Riohawk and I had a heart attack and cardiac arrest two years ago, ever since I’ve suffered from anxiety and panic attacks, just wandering if anybody...

Hi I’m Riohawk and I had a heart attack and cardiac arrest two years ago, ever s...

Riohawk

•7 years ago

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Tricuspid Valve repair

Hi My name is Wendy, I’m 37 years old and currently waiting for tricuspid valve repair surgery to fix severe tricuspid valve regurgitation. Does anyone have...

Hi My name is Wendy, I’m 37 years old and currently waiting for tricuspid valve ...

Littlebluegem

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Waiting for a appointment What to do next ?

Hi guys, me again,I could do with some advice. After 4 years of tiredness, chest pains and constant severe hot flushes (13 years after menopause) . I was...

Hi guys, me again,I could do with some advice. After 4 years of tiredness, chest...

Mrsbeevintage

Heart Star•7 years ago

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Ptsd,severe depression, heart failure

Iv been diagnosed with these conditions in that order and was trying to find out if there is a link ,I am trying to find out if my stage 4 heart failure is the...

Iv been diagnosed with these conditions in that order and was trying to find out...

Martinmcleod

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Clots and HRT

Has anyone got any advice or info that may help me, recently had cardioversion all went well and still in normal rhythm, however after another heart scan my...

Has anyone got any advice or info that may help me, recently had cardioversion a...

Mumnessa

•7 years ago

10 Replies

pseudoaneurysm

Has anyone had pseudoaneurysm, just got appointment for ultrasound as pain in my groin after many angioplasty procedures.

Has anyone had pseudoaneurysm, just got appointment for ultrasound as pain in my...

Mejue

•7 years ago

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looking for advice and support x

Hi everyone, I'm new to the site. I'm 33 years old and have just been told I need to have my second open heart surgery to have a mechanical valve fitted. I...

Hi everyone, I'm new to the site. I'm 33 years old and have just been told I nee...

SarahNeale

•7 years ago

26 Replies

Angina and tiredness

Angina and tiredness Every so often I suddenly feel very tired and have no go in me at all. It comes on when I do nothing, but perhaps after I have been busy...

Angina and tiredness Every so often I suddenly feel very tired and have no go in...

anke123

•7 years ago

12 Replies

ICD

Hi, I'm new to this site. I have just been told that I am having an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) fitted, I don't mind admiting that I am a wee...

Hi, I'm new to this site. I have just been told that I am having an implantable ...

alexgilbert

•7 years ago

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All posts for February 2018

Complete mystery

How to deal with sudden onset of permanent Fib and Tachycardia

Puffiness

Meeting my Surgeon tomorrow..

Antibiotics

Introducing myself

Post Operative Care After AVR Surgery

Support for Cardiac Arrest Survivors

ICD imminent

Post stenting exercise

Lbbb

Lbbb

Angina?

Could this really cold weather be causing neck pain?

Busy weekend

Totally lost!

It never rains..........

Finding work with heart failure

Travel question

Travel question

I'm new here. I am having trouble sleeping after bypass surgery.

Newbie

Tricuspid Valve repair

Waiting for a appointment What to do next ?

Ptsd,severe depression, heart failure

Clots and HRT

pseudoaneurysm

looking for advice and support x

Angina and tiredness

ICD

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