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Introduction

My name is Fiona and I was diagnosed with Heart Failure in September 2016. My left ventricle was working at 17% and with medication is now at 23%. I had just...

My name is Fiona and I was diagnosed with Heart Failure in September 2016. My le...

FeetheBookworm

•6 years ago

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advice needed

hi i am new to the group i had 2 nstemis in February this year is it normal to feel very tired and have a severe neck pain im frightened to go iut as my eyes...

hi i am new to the group i had 2 nstemis in February this year is it normal to f...

angiedarts

•6 years ago

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Worried

Hello everyone, I’m new here and I’ve joined because I was diagnosed with a very loud heart murmur last weekend. I’ve been suffering with breathlessness for a...

Hello everyone, I’m new here and I’ve joined because I was diagnosed with a very...

Lhatty

•6 years ago

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Goodbye Errant Tooth

Some of you may recall I got my "Fitness for Surgery" about a month ago. Just over two weeks ago a tooth flared up. My dentist referred me to a dental clinic...

Some of you may recall I got my "Fitness for Surgery" about a month ago. Just ov...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•6 years ago

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Advice needed

I live on Montserrat. I was diagnosed by visiting cardiac specialists last year August with stage 2 heart failure. We don't have any specialist doctors here so...

I live on Montserrat. I was diagnosed by visiting cardiac specialists last year ...

sadmom48

•6 years ago

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Exhibit A

Whilst I was in hospital I was asked if I would be interested in helping participating in medical students cardiology teaching and exams. So after completion...

Whilst I was in hospital I was asked if I would be interested in helping partici...

Mary_Janet

•6 years ago

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Vitamin Tablets - Can we take them?

Hi All Prior to my angioplasty I was taking Vitamin B complex, Vitamin D and Vitamin C tablets. I have asked if I can take three again and have been met with...

Hi All Prior to my angioplasty I was taking Vitamin B complex, Vitamin D and Vit...

Tracy298

•6 years ago

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Night wakening

Yet another night awake three hours sleep then usual symptoms heart racing. Feeling clammy,but I am actually not ! Then I realise its Friday 13 th today! My...

Yet another night awake three hours sleep then usual symptoms heart racing. Fee...

DAFFODILLS

•6 years ago

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Notifying DVLA of palpitations

Hi I’m new here. Just wanting some information about notifying the DVLA regarding palpitations. Firstly I’m not sure if what I have been experiencing is due to...

Hi I’m new here. Just wanting some information about notifying the DVLA regardin...

AnnD_

•6 years ago

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Warfarin v altitude

Hi, in 2014 I had a mechanical aortic valve fitted along with an aortic route replacement. I now take warfarin with an INR target of 3. I'm planning a...

Hi, in 2014 I had a mechanical aortic valve fitted along with an aortic route re...

Piggybiker

•6 years ago

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Has anyone experienced this

I am finding that each time I have a heart attack x3 I deteriorate mentally and physically, very frustrating as I was a very strong walker.

I am finding that each time I have a heart attack x3 I deteriorate mentally and ...

Kate-Mac34

•6 years ago

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Dr's Receptionists diagnosing condition

I am so angry. My Mum without telling me for fear of worrying me, walked into her Dr's surgery saying she had chest pains and was feeling unwell. The...

I am so angry. My Mum without telling me for fear of worrying me, walked into he...

lisa1301

•6 years ago

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Support my project to Raise Awareness

I am trying to raise the funds to create a play that will be devised and performed by women with heart conditions. If you would like to find out more you can...

I am trying to raise the funds to create a play that will be devised and perform...

RebeccaShorrocks

•6 years ago

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Cardio and back pain

my GP confirmed that there is a link between lumber back pain and cardiomyopathy, has anyone else been diagnosed with this and what do you do to ease the pain?

my GP confirmed that there is a link between lumber back pain and cardiomyopathy...

allyh1968

•6 years ago

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The latest in my CRT journey

Hi all.... having been through my second op to get this pesky lead in place... which has failed... I have been in touch with PALS as I did feel it was in part...

Hi all.... having been through my second op to get this pesky lead in place... w...

Heartlady1

•6 years ago

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Bradycardia - had enough, going round in circles

Hi, My heart rate usually runs in the 40's but can be often in the 30's - as recorded in hospital and via machines. I am a 37 year old Mum and have had...

Hi, My heart rate usually runs in the 40's but can be often in the 30's - as rec...

cbelle5

•6 years ago

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New Hat

Treted myself to a new hat for when I do my Walk For Life, naturally I had to get BHF embroidered on it

Treted myself to a new hat for when I do my Walk For Life, naturally I had to ge...

geordiedave

•6 years ago

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Bradycardia

Hi, My heart rate usually runs in the 40's but can be often in the 30's - as recorded in hospital and via machines. I am a 37 year old Mum and have had...

Hi, My heart rate usually runs in the 40's but can be often in the 30's - as re...

cbelle5

•6 years ago

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Heart disease

New on here. I am on my second pacemaker, the first being fitted some 12 or more years ago. Approximately 2 years ago I had mechanical valves fitted. I...

New on here. I am on my second pacemaker, the first being fitted some 12 or more...

PRL9

•6 years ago

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Pericardial effusion

I am a 31yr old female, I eat well don’t smoke and drink occasionally. In Nov 2017 I attended my GP with a suspected chest infection, I was sent for blood...

I am a 31yr old female, I eat well don’t smoke and drink occasionally. In Nov 20...

Aoiffe

•6 years ago

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Learning to live with a Pacemaker

I had a pacemaker fitted last year, completely out of the blue, total heart block, I am struggling a bit to come to terms with it. Has anybody else felt...

I had a pacemaker fitted last year, completely out of the blue, total heart bloc...

TangoKatie

•6 years ago

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Any Cardiac Arrest survivors on here?

If you are one, you might be interested in the Guinness World Record attempt for the largest gathering of cardiac arrest survivors in one place, taking place...

If you are one, you might be interested in the Guinness World Record attempt for...

SCA_UK

•6 years ago

1 Reply

low heart rate

Hi, I have a resting heart rate of 45 bpm and was wondering if this is a problem. I'm male, 56 and have fibromyalgia. I have been feeling more tired than...

Hi, I have a resting heart rate of 45 bpm and was wondering if this is a problem...

jammingman99

•6 years ago

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Cardiac Pain Post Stent

Hi All, I am 4 weeks post stent to the mid LAD and I am having chest pains all day even at rest. I have spoken to my cardiologist who said with the flow they...

Hi All, I am 4 weeks post stent to the mid LAD and I am having chest pains all d...

Tracy298

•6 years ago

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Excercise Intensity for person with CAD

Is there any guideline what will be walking speed e.g 6km/hr is ok if excercise stress test has failed at 9.15 minutes

Is there any guideline what will be walking speed e.g 6km/hr is ok if excercise ...

controlcause

•6 years ago

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Are you "Living With High Blood Pressure"?

Have you been recently diagnosed with High Blood Pressure? The British Heart Foundation, in partnership with HealthUnlocked, have developed a 12-week email...

Have you been recently diagnosed with High Blood Pressure? The British Heart Fou...

Syrus_BHF

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Ramipril... Yay or Nay?

I am new on here after a recent and very unexpected diagnosis of Heart Failure. I was sent for an ECG to be safe during a pre op assessment for some minor day...

I am new on here after a recent and very unexpected diagnosis of Heart Failure. ...

CraftyGirl72

•6 years ago

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How come after my CABG (13weeks post op) every 2 or 3 days I can easily stay up, sleepless all night?

After my surgery I used to be very concerned about my insomnia... praying, keeping my wife up talking, etc.. now when it happens I just accept it and go into...

After my surgery I used to be very concerned about my insomnia... praying, keepi...

MrMusic

•6 years ago

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Safe pain relief

Good morning all, I was wondering if you could advise on safe pain relief, I have Unstable Angina and have had 2 stents fitted in the past 18 months (3 if you...

Good morning all, I was wondering if you could advise on safe pain relief, I hav...

Mirador19

•6 years ago

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Pain 3 months after stents

Keep getting some pain, not too painful, but really annoying 3 months after stents fitted. Also seem to have good days and bad days regarding exercise...

Keep getting some pain, not too painful, but really annoying 3 months after sten...

Potsworth

•6 years ago

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for April 2018

Introduction

advice needed

Worried

Goodbye Errant Tooth

Advice needed

Exhibit A

Vitamin Tablets - Can we take them?

Night wakening

Notifying DVLA of palpitations

Warfarin v altitude

Has anyone experienced this

Dr's Receptionists diagnosing condition

Support my project to Raise Awareness

Cardio and back pain

The latest in my CRT journey

Bradycardia - had enough, going round in circles

New Hat

Bradycardia

Heart disease

Pericardial effusion

Learning to live with a Pacemaker

Any Cardiac Arrest survivors on here?

low heart rate

Cardiac Pain Post Stent

Excercise Intensity for person with CAD

Are you "Living With High Blood Pressure"?

Ramipril... Yay or Nay?

How come after my CABG (13weeks post op) every 2 or 3 days I can easily stay up, sleepless all night?

Safe pain relief

Pain 3 months after stents

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