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Fast heart rate

Hi, I recently had my results back from a 24hr holter monitor. My doctor rang me and told me my results over the phone, she said that my results were normal...

Hi, I recently had my results back from a 24hr holter monitor. My doctor rang me...

Melaniejm92

•6 years ago

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We can do it!

Thanks to everyone who has boosted my mojo and motivation this week with comments, messages, support and challenges. I'm feeling back at the top of my game, so...

Thanks to everyone who has boosted my mojo and motivation this week with comment...

laura_dropstitch

Heart Star•6 years ago

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Don't know what to do ?

Hi all newbie. I have been told that I have severe heart disease but not been diagnosed with angina. Over the last couple of weeks I have been getting pains in...

Hi all newbie. I have been told that I have severe heart disease but not been di...

dlawro

•6 years ago

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Papworth Hospital Waiting Times - Stress MRI

Hi Does anyone know how long I may have to wait for a stress MRI at Papworth? So far it has been four months since my referral. I don't think my issue is...

Hi Does anyone know how long I may have to wait for a stress MRI at Papworth? S...

Fisherman_Neil

•6 years ago

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Angina Symptoms after heart bypass.

My mum had triple heart bypass december after a heart attack. Her symptoms prior to attack was what we thought were indegestion. She was admitted into hospital...

My mum had triple heart bypass december after a heart attack. Her symptoms prior...

gemstar82

•6 years ago

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NSTEMI

Is an NSTEMI a heart attack or not? I know a STEMI is but what is the difference?

Is an NSTEMI a heart attack or not? I know a STEMI is but what is the differenc...

Lynny12

•6 years ago

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Vt's

Hi, can anyone advise please. My husband had cardiac arrest 20 year's ago after a massive heart attack. 5 years ago he was diagnosed with heart failure & as he...

Hi, can anyone advise please. My husband had cardiac arrest 20 year's ago after ...

Lezzers

•6 years ago

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AFIB triggers

Just had a brief episode of AFIB, I have identified the trigger as liquorice! Had my first few pieces of lovely liquorice for ages last night and almost...

Just had a brief episode of AFIB, I have identified the trigger as liquorice! Ha...

tunybgur

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Feeling terrible after angioplasty.

Hi It has now been 12 days since I had 4 stents fitted. I feel terribly tired, have anxiety attacks and am scared I will have another attack. I understand the...

Hi It has now been 12 days since I had 4 stents fitted. I feel terribly tired, h...

Zukan

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Healthy sextet life

Can you continue to have a healthy sex life with atrial fibulation and high blood pressure I guess a girl still needs to know lol

Can you continue to have a healthy sex life with atrial fibulation and high bloo...

Vonnieruth

•6 years ago

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Post Stent Pain.

Hi Everyone. I had two stents fitted about 6 weeks ago. I've been relatively well since then. I'm on 5mg Ramipril, 75mg Clopidogrel, 2.5mg Bisoprolol, 75mg...

Hi Everyone. I had two stents fitted about 6 weeks ago. I've been relatively wel...

Bennydog42

•6 years ago

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Abixaban

Do you ever get use to taking this medicine and all the ifs .I'm dreading my first cut or gum bleed let alone a bang on the head .I work with dementia and am...

Do you ever get use to taking this medicine and all the ifs .I'm dreading my fir...

Vonnieruth

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Medication worries

Hi my husband has been diagnosed with non ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy and has had a biventricular pacemaker fitted in March, he is not feeling as well as...

Hi my husband has been diagnosed with non ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy and ha...

Layf

•6 years ago

6 Replies

24hour Holter monitor results

Today I rang my Doctors and asked to see if my results have came back for my 24hr holter monitor after waiting over a month, the receptionist did not see them...

Today I rang my Doctors and asked to see if my results have came back for my 24h...

Melaniejm92

•6 years ago

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lump on arm biceps

I now have a lump on my biceps same arm as PM 14 days post op. I went to gp and they said something to do with op maybe inflammation and hopefully would go...

I now have a lump on my biceps same arm as PM 14 days post op. I went to gp and...

sam295

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Allergic reaction to medication

Hi everyone. I’ve been struggling for a few weeks with allergies to medication. Following a HA last June was on ticagrelor aspirin bisoprolol 1.25 lisinopril...

Hi everyone. I’ve been struggling for a few weeks with allergies to medication. ...

Zena166

•6 years ago

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I have high blood pressure, on low dose of propananol ,my doc as now suggested I stop propanonol and go straight on to bisoprolol is it ok

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lindeebee

•6 years ago

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TAVI via Carotid artery

I'm under the Brompton for severe leaking aortic valve which is now also moderate narrow. I also have AF, and severely reduced lung function due to...

I'm under the Brompton for severe leaking aortic valve which is now also moderat...

MisUse

•6 years ago

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Pericarditis

Hi I went into hospital 2 weeks ago with endocarditis and stayed in for 4 days. They said i had pericarditis and put me on anti inflammatory s for 3 day. I...

Hi I went into hospital 2 weeks ago with endocarditis and stayed in for 4 days....

Paul45

•6 years ago

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Should I get medical ID jewellery with an ICD?

I am very new to heart problems and really appreciate any guidance on how to make sure people are aware of my condition if they need to be and I can't tell...

I am very new to heart problems and really appreciate any guidance on how to mak...

Alice_Ro

•6 years ago

18 Replies

New here; father diagnosed and family to have tests

Hi all. Just introducing myself I guess. My father was yesterday diagnosed with a leaky valve (also known as MVP - correct me please if I am wrong) They've...

Hi all. Just introducing myself I guess. My father was yesterday diagnosed with ...

OhDeere

•6 years ago

3 Replies

First Septal Perforator Stent ?

Has anyone had a Stent fitted to their First Septal Perforator branch? If so, how did it go? I am waiting for this procedure.

Has anyone had a Stent fitted to their First Septal Perforator branch? If so, h...

Redkite777

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Pericarditis pain still

Hi all, I had small heart attack and 2 stents fitted from 17th March and from then still have pain in chest and between my shoulder blades. It’s so...

Hi all, I had small heart attack and 2 stents fitted from 17th March and from th...

AlibaliM

•6 years ago

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Daily life

Can you live a normal daily life with AF

Vonnieruth

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Ablation follow up/complications

I was due to have a cardiac Ablation last Friday (11th May). During the procedure they carried out the electrophysiology study but then decided they could not...

I was due to have a cardiac Ablation last Friday (11th May). During the procedur...

esherm

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Flush

Can any one tell me what is the palpitations and hot flush I get about 10 minutes after getting up My GP says it's anxiety I have Af also

Can any one tell me what is the palpitations and hot flush I get about 10 minut...

Vonnieruth

•6 years ago

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This is Me!

My Heart Story (or How I came to this site) Oct 2015 (age 57) Underwent a pre-emptive double by-pass and AVR replacement Prior to this had three angiograms to...

My Heart Story (or How I came to this site) Oct 2015 (age 57) Underwent a pre-em...

alheart

•6 years ago

3 Replies

So glad I found this forum

Hi, Just joined. I'm a 50 year old married mother of 2 and until recently would have declared that I was fit and healthy. I had a heart attack and stent fitted...

Hi, Just joined. I'm a 50 year old married mother of 2 and until recently would ...

Lainey50

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Mechanical or tissue valve

Hi all, I'm a 22 year old male living with heart disease. I had the ross procedure in 2010 and now need more surgery this year. I now have the decision of a...

Hi all, I'm a 22 year old male living with heart disease. I had the ross procedu...

Alfie101

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Rivaroxaban

Hi,is any one taking Rivaroxaban prior to a cardioversion?Have been taking it since December and am feeling really exhausted ,anyone else had a similar...

Hi,is any one taking Rivaroxaban prior to a cardioversion?Have been taking it si...

Twinks1964

•6 years ago

6 Replies

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All posts for May 2018

Fast heart rate

We can do it!

Don't know what to do ?

Papworth Hospital Waiting Times - Stress MRI

Angina Symptoms after heart bypass.

NSTEMI

Vt's

AFIB triggers

Feeling terrible after angioplasty.

Healthy sextet life

Post Stent Pain.

Abixaban

Medication worries

24hour Holter monitor results

lump on arm biceps

Allergic reaction to medication

I have high blood pressure, on low dose of propananol ,my doc as now suggested I stop propanonol and go straight on to bisoprolol is it ok

TAVI via Carotid artery

Pericarditis

Should I get medical ID jewellery with an ICD?

New here; father diagnosed and family to have tests

First Septal Perforator Stent ?

Pericarditis pain still

Daily life

Ablation follow up/complications

Flush

This is Me!

So glad I found this forum

Mechanical or tissue valve

Rivaroxaban

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