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Atrial Fibrulation

I'm new to this site. Just been diagnosed with AF and put on anti-coagulants and Bisoporol F. Would like to come off medication if there is a natural...

I'm new to this site. Just been diagnosed with AF and put on anti-coagulants and...

maltesero

•6 years ago

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left bundle branch block

hi just been part diagnosed with left bundle branch block whic causes me to pass out this only happens when im at rest either sitting down or it wakes me with...

hi just been part diagnosed with left bundle branch block whic causes me to pass...

mrsfoz1970

•6 years ago

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New onset of breathlessnes

Had an MI 3 yrs ago age 49, had three stents inserted. Not a single problem since, but in last few weeks have been breathless on minimal exertion. Anyone else...

Had an MI 3 yrs ago age 49, had three stents inserted. Not a single problem sinc...

Pamelaurquhart

•6 years ago

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Newbie

Hi everyone I would like more to find out information about my condition. I have a condition called super ventricular tachycardia and I’m waiting for an...

Hi everyone I would like more to find out information about my condition. I have...

Donkster

•6 years ago

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chest pain

hi i am 61 year old male i had three stent fitted to my heart, stayed five days at the hospital then got discharged. four days later i stopped at my GP feeling...

hi i am 61 year old male i had three stent fitted to my heart, stayed five days ...

nehme

•6 years ago

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New here, getting life insurance

I recently decided it was about time I got some life insurance (I'm 46). I didn't realise that my svt and subsequent treatment would mean I can't easily get...

I recently decided it was about time I got some life insurance (I'm 46). I didn...

DebbieQN

•6 years ago

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Anxious and scared

Hi there, I am new here and was wondering if anyone can give me some advice re the below. I am 43 male diabetic (sine I was 5) and last April I was diagnosed...

Hi there, I am new here and was wondering if anyone can give me some advice re t...

Szlachcic

•6 years ago

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Ablation

Hi All, I had an ablation procedure done on the 21st of March and was wondering how long it took others to get better and back to normality. I do have server...

Hi All, I had an ablation procedure done on the 21st of March and was wondering...

Simontaylormills

•6 years ago

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Statins trial

The British Heart Foundation are sponsoring a trial to investigate people who have side effects of taking statins. If you are interested in taking part in the...

The British Heart Foundation are sponsoring a trial to investigate people who ha...

bobaxford

•6 years ago

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Heart murmur, aortic stenosis

Nearly ten years since diagnosis, waiting to deteriorate so operation can be done

Nearly ten years since diagnosis, waiting to deteriorate so operation can be don...

HarryBell

•6 years ago

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HOCM

Hi this is my first post , didn't think i would ever have to do this! Im 49 yr old male and recently diagnosed with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy....

Hi this is my first post , didn't think i would ever have to do this! Im 49 yr o...

Simonddavies

•6 years ago

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Having an angiogram? Don't worry!

Hi all, I just thought I'd write this post for anyone who, like me yesterday, is sh*tting bricks at the thought of having an angiogram. I was SO anxious, to...

Hi all, I just thought I'd write this post for anyone who, like me yesterday, is...

Kimlouise

•6 years ago

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Pain after angioplasty

6 days ago I had another 4 stents, I’ve now got 6, I am still in a lot of pain. Should I be getting so much pain. I am worried. Thanks

6 days ago I had another 4 stents, I’ve now got 6, I am still in a lot of pain. ...

Wizziclease

•6 years ago

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Myocarditis confusion

Hi sorry for the long post. I hope someone can shed some light here. I have had fatigue and palpitations for a few months. Had bloods done several times but...

Hi sorry for the long post. I hope someone can shed some light here. I have had ...

AG2002

•6 years ago

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Confused

Hi there this is a bit of a long one so please bear with it. My husband had a heart ablation on Wednesday which went good with no complications. We were told...

Hi there this is a bit of a long one so please bear with it. My husband had a he...

sutaylormills

•6 years ago

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Ablation for SVT

Here's a thing. I had an ablation procedure for SVT on the 21/3/18 and ended up in hospital the next day for 3 bouts of SVT,. The first set my heat rate was...

Here's a thing. I had an ablation procedure for SVT on the 21/3/18 and ended up...

Simontaylormills

•6 years ago

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a trip to the cardiologist

thankfully went to see my cardiologist yesterday to get some answers and he confirmed that this was not myocarditis and that I had definately had a heart...

thankfully went to see my cardiologist yesterday to get some answers and he conf...

lizzie1986

•6 years ago

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Myocarditis

Hi everyone. I’m 29. I’m on week 3 of myocarditis. Now I’m waiting for MRI. I have ECG changes, chest pain, tachycardia (105 bpm in rest, and 120-160 with...

Hi everyone. I’m 29. I’m on week 3 of myocarditis. Now I’m waiting for MRI. I ha...

gonzenko

•6 years ago

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Hello....sorry, new and a little worried.....pericardial effusion!?!?

Hi folks, I had a ct colonography checking for bowel cancer and although that has come back ok, the consultant has written that I have pericardial effusion....

Hi folks, I had a ct colonography checking for bowel cancer and although that ha...

Keldou

•6 years ago

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boston scientific plus pacemaker fitted

Morning everybody I have just joined up have a question to ask is it ok to fly away on holiday later this year on holiday ?

Morning everybody I have just joined up have a question to ask is it ok to fly a...

JIMBOB54

•6 years ago

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AVR op 7 days ago

Hi All At last I’ve been done (after 2 cancellations) and am now home. I can’t believe how well I feel considering what has been done to me. I was expecting...

Hi All At last I’ve been done (after 2 cancellations) and am now home. I can’t...

Mo44

•6 years ago

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Heart trouble and time of the month!!

Hi there. Has anybody noticed a worsening of symptoms such as breathlessness and palpitations during their period? I have a slightly leaky mitral valve after...

Hi there. Has anybody noticed a worsening of symptoms such as breathlessness an...

Benchster

•6 years ago

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ENDOCARDITIS Treatment FLUCLOXACILIN

Hi, my friend recently received a new mitral heart valve due to endocarditis. Prior to surgery he was on flucloxacilin IV every 4 hours. After his operation...

Hi, my friend recently received a new mitral heart valve due to endocarditis. P...

Julia74bird

•6 years ago

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Swollen knees and ankles

Hi All I had a heart attack 2 weeks ago, I had a stent fitted which by all accounts went very well, but I may need to go back for a bypass as I am a diabetic...

Hi All I had a heart attack 2 weeks ago, I had a stent fitted which by all accou...

Lindaguise

•6 years ago

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Internal stitch

Hi I’m 9 weeks post after mitral valve repair. Have an internal stitch now showing as a lump saw surgeon last week who said hopefully will go down if not will...

Hi I’m 9 weeks post after mitral valve repair. Have an internal stitch now showi...

Mazatectribe

•6 years ago

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Confused.com

Hello my name is Elsie ,l am 60. Had a heart attack 15th August last year. Ambulance men saved my life as by the time they got me in ambulance l had gone and...

Hello my name is Elsie ,l am 60. Had a heart attack 15th August last year. Ambul...

Katiejo1957

•6 years ago

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Could this be angina

Hi all I'm new member I've had 2 heart attacks I had a stent fitted on the first attack but the same artery blocked on the second and docs couldn't get wire...

Hi all I'm new member I've had 2 heart attacks I had a stent fitted on the first...

Maxnpaddy

•6 years ago

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Adapting to change

October 2017 I was rushed into hospital with suspected heart attack at the age of 38... a week of tests and being very poorly in hospital. My results came back...

October 2017 I was rushed into hospital with suspected heart attack at the age o...

Michaelaxx

•6 years ago

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What Statin Do you Take ??

I thought a Statin was just a Statin now my GP wants to try a different Brand to see if I can tolerate it better than my previous attempts. I am now interested...

I thought a Statin was just a Statin now my GP wants to try a different Brand to...

Prada47

•6 years ago

6 Replies

What should I expect?

Hi all, I am new to this forum. I had a totally shock diagnosis of Atrial Fibrillation and severe heart failure last August. I am only 52 years old. Atrial...

Hi all, I am new to this forum. I had a totally shock diagnosis of Atrial Fibril...

Glencrosh

•6 years ago

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for March 2018

Atrial Fibrulation

left bundle branch block

New onset of breathlessnes

Newbie

chest pain

New here, getting life insurance

Anxious and scared

Ablation

Statins trial

Heart murmur, aortic stenosis

HOCM

Having an angiogram? Don't worry!

Pain after angioplasty

Myocarditis confusion

Confused

Ablation for SVT

a trip to the cardiologist

Myocarditis

Hello....sorry, new and a little worried.....pericardial effusion!?!?

boston scientific plus pacemaker fitted

AVR op 7 days ago

Heart trouble and time of the month!!

ENDOCARDITIS Treatment FLUCLOXACILIN

Swollen knees and ankles

Internal stitch

Confused.com

Could this be angina

Adapting to change

What Statin Do you Take ??

What should I expect?

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