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Post-AVR; life after "death"

Thinking about it, under surgery, my heart ceased pumping for around 45 minutes, albeit with a heart lung machine as an understudy, only to be restarted once...

Thinking about it, under surgery, my heart ceased pumping for around 45 minutes,...

IanGordon

•6 years ago

21 Replies

Stress mri scan

I had a heart attack on the 13th april and had a stent fitted i am back to hospital on the 26th may for a stress mri scan and not sure what is going to happen...

I had a heart attack on the 13th april and had a stent fitted i am back to hosp...

Steadyian

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Shell Shocked

I am new here. Yesterday I was diagnosed with severe heart failure and am feeling shocked and scared. The consultant was extremely good at explaining things...

I am new here. Yesterday I was diagnosed with severe heart failure and am feelin...

Mirtle

•6 years ago

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Bisoprolol and weight gain

I have been on bisoprolol 5mg daily since Sept last year after two events of tachycardia in close succession. Prior to this, the last events were one in 2011...

I have been on bisoprolol 5mg daily since Sept last year after two events of tac...

daisy2311

•6 years ago

30 Replies

pericarditis

hi all

glenbeck

•6 years ago

1 Reply

back pains, any idea's???

hi guys, so, odd thing happening. I've recently been to see an osteopath about pains in my back, which are apparently related to the fact that I've had loads...

hi guys, so, odd thing happening. I've recently been to see an osteopath about p...

QueenKat

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Thanks so much for all your replies to my posts!

Just to update you. l have just returned from a lovely weekend with my best friend and her family. We had long chats about the issues in my life and she...

Just to update you. l have just returned from a lovely weekend with my best frie...

kefalonia1

•6 years ago

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The gym for Jim

Just thought I would share this with you guys. Our local council (Blackburn with Darwen) run a scheme for people with long-term illnesses, to get them fit. For...

Just thought I would share this with you guys. Our local council (Blackburn with...

jimmyq

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Dental hygienist equipment with ICD

Hi, Wondering if anyone can reassure me. I've just had a dental hygienist appointment today where they unfortunately failed to read my notes first. As I have...

Hi, Wondering if anyone can reassure me. I've just had a dental hygienist appoin...

JulesF

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Exercise

I know my condition is not as big as some bit can I exexcise still. I have lost weight and loads of muscle .I work 12 hour shifts on my feet all day as I am...

I know my condition is not as big as some bit can I exexcise still. I have lost ...

Vonnieruth

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Money advice

Hiya Do you know if we get any government assistance when you Have long term health issues

Hiya Do you know if we get any government assistance when you Have long term he...

Dottyboodaisy

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Recently diagnosed with Unstable Angina

Hi everyone, I am new here and never written on a forum before but wanted to share what has happened and also understand how to move forward without feeling...

Hi everyone, I am new here and never written on a forum before but wanted to sha...

Ynez1

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Triple heart buy pass

Hi I had a triple heart buy pass in August last year I went back to work in jan on short hours now I’m back doing 9 1/2 hour days and it’s taking it out on me...

Hi I had a triple heart buy pass in August last year I went back to work in jan ...

Bcfc

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Angiogram showed blockage in LAD.

Hi I was diagnosed with 50-60% blockage in LAD after angiogram in May last year. Put on statins, aspirin & amlodipine. Had a stress test last Aug & finally saw...

Hi I was diagnosed with 50-60% blockage in LAD after angiogram in May last year....

Tinalef

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Dilated Cardiomyopathy at 33

Hi everyone, I’ve just been diagnosed this weekend with dilated cardiomyopathy having been suffering with shortness of breath and palpitations. It appears it’s...

Hi everyone, I’ve just been diagnosed this weekend with dilated cardiomyopathy h...

CharlieLNicholls

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Angina advise please.

Hi i am newbie here, in October i had kidney cancer op to remove a small tumor from my kidney 6 months post op all good. While in hospital i had high BP !...

Hi i am newbie here, in October i had kidney cancer op to remove a small tumor ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Right side of face numb

this is a new one even for me😂.seem to have my right eye brow and bridge of my nose and pain in my right eye strange feeling,anyone any advice if this is...

this is a new one even for me😂.seem to have my right eye brow and bridge of my ...

Suzannedevine22

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Leg pain 8 weeks after vein harvesting

Hello! I've just discovered this BHF forum and have to say I have found it really helpful. Eight weeks ago I had a triple bypass and am now experiencing sharp...

Hello! I've just discovered this BHF forum and have to say I have found it reall...

MarionMac

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Out of hospital after heart attack 4 days ago

This is my first post. I had a heart attack four days ago and have just been discharged from St Thomas' Hospital in London. I received fantastic care and I...

This is my first post. I had a heart attack four days ago and have just been dis...

Hidden

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Scared

Hello, my first time on this. It all started on May 4th when I was undertaking a Coast to Coast cycle challenge for charity. Left Scarborough for Blackpool and...

Hello, my first time on this. It all started on May 4th when I was undertaking a...

Jeremy58

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Do I need these or are they 'precautionary'?

I underwent coronary angioplasty due to a blocked artery but I'm told that my heart has suffered "no damage whatsoever", attributed to my fitness level. I...

I underwent coronary angioplasty due to a blocked artery but I'm told that my he...

blueshark

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Aviator

I can't put pic on profile as it keeps saying chrome as stopped Anyone help me out or is it the site Least it's a different topic lol

I can't put pic on profile as it keeps saying chrome as stopped Anyone help me o...

Vonnieruth

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Re Post Stent Pain

Hi everyone. This is just an update to my last post. First of all thank you very much to everyone who replied to my post. It does help to get advice from other...

Hi everyone. This is just an update to my last post. First of all thank you very...

Bennydog42

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Arrhythmia issues.

Hi all, I have had an arrhythmia for a few years now (from 2012 approx). It has been mostly manageable if I can keep the stress levels down (easier said than...

Hi all, I have had an arrhythmia for a few years now (from 2012 approx). It has...

Marina_D

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Heart Stress & Heart Rest Test's

I am due to be having both a heart stress test done and then the following week there is booked a heart rest test ! However I am told in my heart stress...

I am due to be having both a heart stress test done and then the following week...

HeartMatters

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Live your life the fullest

Hi there! I had my cardiomyopathy for 2 years now but still normal as what I do...other than 5 different medicine a day....Hope I can get information on this...

Hi there! I had my cardiomyopathy for 2 years now but still normal as what I do....

ONEJ25_2000

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Post Angioplasty pain

Hello everyone, I have just joined as I have had a triple stent procedure to correct a long diffuse segment of proximal disease of the LAD. And the circumflex...

Hello everyone, I have just joined as I have had a triple stent procedure to cor...

Xauras

•6 years ago

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LVSD diagnosis

Hi everyone, I’ve been diagnosed with LVSD, but with with no other underlining heart conditions. Was offered rehab but decided I wouldn’t really benefit much...

Hi everyone, I’ve been diagnosed with LVSD, but with with no other underlining h...

Ronniesue

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Quick question.

Is it safe to pick my Grandsons up from school they are 8 and 6yrs, and drive them back to my home once a week (about 6 miles). My Son has asked me to help out...

Is it safe to pick my Grandsons up from school they are 8 and 6yrs, and drive th...

kefalonia1

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Learning to take it easy

Well, I've been trying to not get stressed since my Heart Attack but it seems that sometimes it creeps up on you anyway. I ended up in hospital yesterday...

Well, I've been trying to not get stressed since my Heart Attack but it seems th...

Lainey50

•6 years ago

2 Replies

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for May 2018

Post-AVR; life after "death"

Stress mri scan

Shell Shocked

Bisoprolol and weight gain

pericarditis

back pains, any idea's???

Thanks so much for all your replies to my posts!

The gym for Jim

Dental hygienist equipment with ICD

Exercise

Money advice

Recently diagnosed with Unstable Angina

Triple heart buy pass

Angiogram showed blockage in LAD.

Dilated Cardiomyopathy at 33

Angina advise please.

Right side of face numb

Leg pain 8 weeks after vein harvesting

Out of hospital after heart attack 4 days ago

Scared

Do I need these or are they 'precautionary'?

Aviator

Re Post Stent Pain

Arrhythmia issues.

Heart Stress & Heart Rest Test's

Live your life the fullest

Post Angioplasty pain

LVSD diagnosis

Quick question.

Learning to take it easy

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