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Oedema on statins

I have recently been started on 40 mg Atorvastatin for high cholesterol. I also have heart failure and hypertension for which I am on various medications....

I have recently been started on 40 mg Atorvastatin for high cholesterol. I also...

angedogs

•6 years ago

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A need for stents? Really?

So, in my previous posts (rants) I explained my husband had been taken to hospital whilst working in Aruba. He was diagnosed with 'probable' angina and given 6...

So, in my previous posts (rants) I explained my husband had been taken to hospit...

Duckylady

•6 years ago

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The dark has me quit unsettled at times after my CABG surgery.

I’ve notice every 5 night or so... I’m completely sleepless!!! It’s because of the reaction I’m having to the darkness. After my surgery I noticed that I...

I’ve notice every 5 night or so... I’m completely sleepless!!! It’s because of t...

MrMusic

•6 years ago

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Waiting Times for Triple Bypass?

After an Angiogram, and being informed I probably need a Triple Bypass, I am due to go to Southampton General Hospital, for my Pre-Op Assessment in a couple...

After an Angiogram, and being informed I probably need a Triple Bypass, I am du...

Steadyeddie100

•6 years ago

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Self testing INR

As I am on warfarin for life I am looking into buying a machine probably from Roche. My practice will provide with with test strips on prescription which is...

As I am on warfarin for life I am looking into buying a machine probably from ...

Mary_Janet

•6 years ago

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Aorta

My husband has a 100% blocked aorta & we were advised bypass was out of the question as there was nothing they could attach the bypass too. That was 20 years...

My husband has a 100% blocked aorta & we were advised bypass was out of the ques...

Lezzers

•6 years ago

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Angina?

I had some weirdness on Thursday and now beginning to wonder if it’s angina. I had a sudden feeling of tightness in my upper chest like there was a tight wall....

I had some weirdness on Thursday and now beginning to wonder if it’s angina. I h...

Numberone1

•6 years ago

25 Replies

Asthma and heart failure meds

Hi Does anyone know whether these interact? My doc/consultant has not said anything. I take flutiform 50/5 and bisoprosol and ramipril. Thanks

Hi Does anyone know whether these interact? My doc/consultant has not said any...

Baff

•6 years ago

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MRI / CT Scans

Hi all, feeling a bit apprehensive for the coming month, I have my first appointment for MRI and CT scans next week and my first appointment on the Cardiology...

Hi all, feeling a bit apprehensive for the coming month, I have my first appoint...

Fismith69

•6 years ago

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After 3x CABG, does anyone else’ Mind feel tired but your body just won’t “let go” and let you fall asleep?

Seems like after my surgery I’m having night time anxiety, hyper vigilant for no reason, I understand my body has gone through hell, but I feel better so why...

Seems like after my surgery I’m having night time anxiety, hyper vigilant for no...

MrMusic

•6 years ago

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Speaker Training

Had an excellent day yesterdy doing speaker training for the BHF, looking forward to gettting out there and spreading the word

Had an excellent day yesterdy doing speaker training for the BHF, looking forwar...

geordiedave

•6 years ago

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cardiac arrest

I had a cardiac arrest 15month ago had 2 stents but am always aware of my heart and think all the time about it will the fear ever get better

I had a cardiac arrest 15month ago had 2 stents but am always aware of my heart ...

christinedc

•6 years ago

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Plz help

justgiving.com/fundraising/... i dont know if i can post on here about this but if can help me plz do this means a lot to me and my family as we have suffered...

justgiving.com/fundraising/... i dont know if i can post on here about this but...

sully635

•6 years ago

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Fund-raising for British heart foundation

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/dechox2018-jackie-smith i dont know if i can post on here about this but if can help me plz do this means a lot to me...

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/dechox2018-jackie-smith i dont know if i...

sully635

•6 years ago

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Aortic stenosis

I was told i had a heart murmer. I have seen a consultant he said i would need a new valve. This was a month ago and i have heard nothing since.

I was told i had a heart murmer. I have seen a consultant he said i would need a...

Henry1950

•6 years ago

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Heart Failure

Hi, I am new. Supporting my husband who has HF. In hospital just now. Fluid build up.

Hi, I am new. Supporting my husband who has HF. In hospital just now. Fluid bu...

Dooley7

•6 years ago

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Ozaki procedure

Hi all. I'm Gill from the Rhondda valley, Wales. I am under Bristol Royal Infirmary. Should be having surgery soon on my Aortic valve. Rather than a mechanical...

Hi all. I'm Gill from the Rhondda valley, Wales. I am under Bristol Royal Infirm...

Gill1026

•6 years ago

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Ticagulor

Hi being sent for a colonoscopy my concerned is reducing my meds for it..to be done.the fear another h/ attack or clot or bleeding Anyone gone thru this Ta...

Hi being sent for a colonoscopy my concerned is reducing my meds for it..to be...

Lestanding

•6 years ago

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Please help explain 24hr holter results?

Hello, I have been sent many pages of results from my 24 hour holter monitor. Under conclusion it says: Sinus rhythm with rare ectopy. Rare VEs seen as...

Hello, I have been sent many pages of results from my 24 hour holter monitor. Un...

briskate

•6 years ago

1 Reply

I’m a 49 year old bloke who had a heart attack and wasn’t ready for it...

I hope that the title says it all. I am interested to know if there are any support groups in and around the Windsor area for people of my age. I’m also...

I hope that the title says it all. I am interested to know if there are any sup...

GBerserker

•6 years ago

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Angiogram

Hi everyone. I am due an angiogram this coming Monday and not really sure why. Maybe someone could advise. My cardiologist originally had me down with...

Hi everyone. I am due an angiogram this coming Monday and not really sure why. ...

DIBBER14

•6 years ago

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Pericarditis support

Hello Has anyone had Pericarditis and if so could they explain their experience please. I’m suffering with this at the moment and am finding it extremely...

Hello Has anyone had Pericarditis and if so could they explain their experience ...

Emfletch

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Cabg x 3

I am 2 weeks post op and have this annoying irritating cough. Not a productive cough more a tickle cough. Is this normal? Went to the GP who tested my chest...

I am 2 weeks post op and have this annoying irritating cough. Not a productive c...

bowlingqueen

•6 years ago

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Critical illness and ‘severity’

I’m a 37 year old woman who had a heart attack following a minor procedure a couple of weeks ago. I had a stent fitted and will need to take medication, likely...

I’m a 37 year old woman who had a heart attack following a minor procedure a cou...

Haylsnewc

•6 years ago

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Stent operartion

For 8 weeks ago I had two stent put in my LAD and RCA .I was told that i have moderate disease in the Proximal Circumflex but I don't know what that meens....

For 8 weeks ago I had two stent put in my LAD and RCA .I was told that i have mo...

Vikinglady1950

•6 years ago

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I had my av replaced a month ago

Hello everyone I finally had my op. I have some concerns. So far everything has gone to plan. But I still have palpitations and pain in my left arm. I still...

Hello everyone I finally had my op. I have some concerns. So far everything ha...

bee862

•6 years ago

21 Replies

Unstable Angina????? what is it

well i seem to a have a little bit of indigestion/trapped wind, saw my GP who thinks it might be angina and has prescribed monomil half tablet a day, thing is...

well i seem to a have a little bit of indigestion/trapped wind, saw my GP who th...

Lindaguise

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Is it reasonable that we accept expert opinions without question?

I have just received feedback from my cardiology consultant following an echo-ECG Stress test. All went well, I reached 171 bpm without my beta blockers, no...

I have just received feedback from my cardiology consultant following an echo-EC...

Transformerman

•6 years ago

36 Replies

Candesartan

Hi, does anybody have cramp type pain, hips, knees, tops of feet? I suspect it might be caused by Candesartan. I have been prescribed these as I discovered the...

Hi, does anybody have cramp type pain, hips, knees, tops of feet? I suspect it m...

alexgilbert

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Cardiac Rehab

Starting cardiac rehab next week so bought myself a new t-shirt to wear.

alexgilbert

•7 years ago

23 Replies

Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for April 2018

Oedema on statins

A need for stents? Really?

The dark has me quit unsettled at times after my CABG surgery.

Waiting Times for Triple Bypass?

Self testing INR

Aorta

Angina?

Asthma and heart failure meds

MRI / CT Scans

After 3x CABG, does anyone else’ Mind feel tired but your body just won’t “let go” and let you fall asleep?

Speaker Training

cardiac arrest

Plz help

Fund-raising for British heart foundation

Aortic stenosis

Heart Failure

Ozaki procedure

Ticagulor

Please help explain 24hr holter results?

I’m a 49 year old bloke who had a heart attack and wasn’t ready for it...

Angiogram

Pericarditis support

Cabg x 3

Critical illness and ‘severity’

Stent operartion

I had my av replaced a month ago

Unstable Angina????? what is it

Is it reasonable that we accept expert opinions without question?

Candesartan

Cardiac Rehab

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