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hi i'm Nick i am 5 weeks post MI and 1 stent in LCX , 42 years old , ex smoker (5 weeks) and currently changing lifestyle. i have managed to lose 1st 10lbs in...

hi i'm Nick i am 5 weeks post MI and 1 stent in LCX , 42 years old , ex smoker (...

ntiday

•6 years ago

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Can you shed some light?

Hi, I'm slightly confused about all the terms, what the symptoms are and what exactly I have! Been diagnosed with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation after...

Hi, I'm slightly confused about all the terms, what the symptoms are and what ex...

JulesLules66

•6 years ago

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Missed Information

Due to my hospital on black alert I never got to see a consultant to discuss my heart test results so a year later I saved up and saw a private cardiologist he...

Due to my hospital on black alert I never got to see a consultant to discuss my ...

Kirsty131

•6 years ago

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Cardiac Rehabilitation sponsored walk

My daughter (17) and myself shall be doing a sponsored walk in July to raise funds for Hearts & Souls (http://heartsandsouls.org.uk/about/) who support cardiac...

My daughter (17) and myself shall be doing a sponsored walk in July to raise fun...

PeterJemmett

•6 years ago

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Left ventricle BBB

I was diagnosed with a LVBBB a few years ago, they inserted a pacemaker for bradycardia - should the LVBBB be regularly checked ?

I was diagnosed with a LVBBB a few years ago, they inserted a pacemaker for brad...

Gordy900

•6 years ago

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NO after exercise test .

Went for an exercise test yesterday as have been having a few chest pains . They put me through my paces and my blood pressure rose to 250/80 On exersion is...

Went for an exercise test yesterday as have been having a few chest pains . They...

Allyboy1973

•6 years ago

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Travel insurance

I had a mild heart attack in February and had a stent inserted. I’m off to the USA in June and looking for travel insurance. Does anyone know of any reasonably...

I had a mild heart attack in February and had a stent inserted. I’m off to the U...

SteveJ6241

•6 years ago

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Legoland advert dread.

Hi everyone, l have been away for a while but needed to chat today. Does anyone dread memories of the past when you were a different person full of fun, life...

Hi everyone, l have been away for a while but needed to chat today. Does anyone ...

kefalonia1

•6 years ago

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travel insurance,best company for travel insurance following heart bypass surgery

best travel insurance company after triple heart bypass surgery

davebabe

•6 years ago

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Coreg.....hello.,..has anyone been prescribed coreg for irregular heart beat?

Coreg....has any one been prescribed this drug far irreguular heartbeat?

Sandygee

•6 years ago

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Bisoprolol AND Amlodipine?

As I popped my morning pharmaceuticals it struck me that I'm taking two medications that seem to both be there to control blood pressure, albeit through...

As I popped my morning pharmaceuticals it struck me that I'm taking two medicati...

IanGordon

•6 years ago

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Bag for lvda?

Hi, My dad has just been fitted with an LVDA. Does anyone know if you could get a backpack of some sort for the batteries? Or do you know if you can get...

Hi, My dad has just been fitted with an LVDA. Does anyone know if you could get...

Claire-Lise

•6 years ago

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10/10 for Peppa Pig

Today I saw my Cardiologist, it’s the 1st appointment I’ve had since my AVR 9 months ago. Well everything fine and working as it should, I still have a small...

Today I saw my Cardiologist, it’s the 1st appointment I’ve had since my AVR 9 mo...

KazSumm

•6 years ago

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Hi i'm sam295

I have a pacemaker fitted 14 days ago and seem to be healing well. My left arm was sore for about a week but that too is getting better I think. I am abit...

I have a pacemaker fitted 14 days ago and seem to be healing well. My left arm w...

sam295

•6 years ago

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Sex Life - Side Effects of Medication

I am male who who had Heart Attack. I have noticed a major loss of interest in sex and finds it difficult to get a erection. I search the internet for help...

I am male who who had Heart Attack. I have noticed a major loss of interest in s...

UnderShock

•6 years ago

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Life after a heart attack

Hi. My names is James. I am 35 years of age. September 2016 I had two heart attacks and two strokes.i had to have a stent in my Lv. Since I have been diagnosed...

Hi. My names is James. I am 35 years of age. September 2016 I had two heart atta...

Fairbrass31

•6 years ago

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Myocarditis still having high pulse

I was diagnosed with Myocarditis after two long stays in hospital my outpatient with the consultant is two months away so I paid to see a lovely doctor...

I was diagnosed with Myocarditis after two long stays in hospital my outpatient ...

Loudo78

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Grief & chest pain

I was due to start my new medication yesterday after taking a week out... I had so much to do last week I was scared of the side effects making me unable to...

I was due to start my new medication yesterday after taking a week out... I had ...

CraftyGirl72

•6 years ago

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Anyone else have Insomnia

Hi guys, recently diagnosed with para AF. Coming to terms with and making a couple of positive lifestyle changes for the better. I'm on bisoporal and...

Hi guys, recently diagnosed with para AF. Coming to terms with and making a co...

Russ1961

•6 years ago

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Waiting times for a CABG

Hi Would anyone know whether the NHS has set targets for heart bypass surgery? Researching online there appears to be guidelines for non-urgent elective...

Hi Would anyone know whether the NHS has set targets for heart bypass surgery? ...

Evans123

•6 years ago

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Heart scar

I’m desperate to try anything I can to get rid of my heart scar. I’m using a concealer I bought recently and getting the same issues where my concealer is just...

I’m desperate to try anything I can to get rid of my heart scar. I’m using a con...

gal4God

•6 years ago

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Cheat sheet

Is there a cheat sheet to understand all the (letters) for the heart condition's?

Is there a cheat sheet to understand all the (letters) for the heart condition'...

crystalrosew

•6 years ago

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Stent pain

I'm new. I had 2 stents 9 months ago. I've been having back pain on the side where the stents are. It's a stabbing pain. Dr's. say they don't know why and...

I'm new. I had 2 stents 9 months ago. I've been having back pain on the side wh...

crystalrosew

•6 years ago

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Furosemide

Morning all! Hope you’re all having a lovely Bank Holiday and enjoying the sunshine! Just a quick question, I’m on 80mg of Furosemide a day, 40mg in a morning...

Morning all! Hope you’re all having a lovely Bank Holiday and enjoying the sunsh...

Fismith69

•6 years ago

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Nose bleeds

Morning everyone..hope you're able to enjoy this beautiful sunny bank holiday Monday. Was wondering if anyone has experienced nose bleeds since taking the...

Morning everyone..hope you're able to enjoy this beautiful sunny bank holiday Mo...

sandrann

•6 years ago

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Too small for a stent

I'm new here. I had two heart attacks in March and a blockage was found in my heart but it is too small for a stent but big enough to cause pain and...

I'm new here. I had two heart attacks in March and a blockage was found in my he...

james223

•6 years ago

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Just had heart attack

Hi there .i had a heart attack on 29th April.1 week tomorrow.i got a stent fitted on tuesday.and at the minute my head is all over the place.one minute...

Hi there .i had a heart attack on 29th April.1 week tomorrow.i got a stent fitte...

charliestel

•6 years ago

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Loss of Taste/Appetite post OHS

This seems all too common amongst post operative hearties with loss of taste also accompanied by dry/cracked tongues, sore mouth etc. Also well documented is...

This seems all too common amongst post operative hearties with loss of taste als...

IanGordon

•6 years ago

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Bloated stomach

Hi, my husband had a heart attack whilst we were on holiday in Madeira about 6 weeks ago and now has 2 stents. He has been seen by the cardiology specialist...

Hi, my husband had a heart attack whilst we were on holiday in Madeira about 6 w...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Advice please

I'm new poster My husband suffered heart attack 2 weeks ago, he is 45 years old, he took the dog out for a walk at 5.30pm he returned at 5.45 he stated he felt...

I'm new poster My husband suffered heart attack 2 weeks ago, he is 45 years old,...

ValiantLisa

•6 years ago

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All posts for May 2018

New here

Can you shed some light?

Missed Information

Cardiac Rehabilitation sponsored walk

Left ventricle BBB

NO after exercise test .

Travel insurance

Legoland advert dread.

travel insurance,best company for travel insurance following heart bypass surgery

Coreg.....hello.,..has anyone been prescribed coreg for irregular heart beat?

Bisoprolol AND Amlodipine?

Bag for lvda?

10/10 for Peppa Pig

Hi i'm sam295

Sex Life - Side Effects of Medication

Life after a heart attack

Myocarditis still having high pulse

Grief & chest pain

Anyone else have Insomnia

Waiting times for a CABG

Heart scar

Cheat sheet

Stent pain

Furosemide

Nose bleeds

Too small for a stent

Just had heart attack

Loss of Taste/Appetite post OHS

Bloated stomach

Advice please

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