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I had an heart attack 2 years ago and was fitted with a stent. Leading up to th...

DSPB

•6 years ago

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Pregnancy with Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Hello I wanted to see if anyone has advice or knowledge or experience of pregnancy with this condition? I am 29 and was diagnosed at 22 with the condition. I...

Hello I wanted to see if anyone has advice or knowledge or experience of pregnan...

L4urenH4rris

•6 years ago

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Post sent pain & medication

Is it unusual to have stent pain 4weeks post procedure? Also medication I'm on Atovastastin and tricagrelor along with the usual aspirin and lanzaprozole....

Is it unusual to have stent pain 4weeks post procedure? Also medication I'm on...

Rob6868

•6 years ago

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Running with a pacemaker

I was a competitive runner for many years but had a pacemaker fitted 10 days ago due to my low resting pulse of 30 beats per minute and exercise induced heart...

I was a competitive runner for many years but had a pacemaker fitted 10 days ago...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Writing this from the heart!

I’m sitting here, early morning after seemingly dealing with my diagnosis of aortic valve problems 6 months ago ie mentally.. I had initial shock, then dealt...

I’m sitting here, early morning after seemingly dealing with my diagnosis of aor...

Numberone1

•6 years ago

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Heart Attack after having a fright....

Hi everyone.. I’m a 55yr old Female and I had a Heart Attack 6 mths ago, no signs, very fit not overweight, no family history of any heart disease at all, and...

Hi everyone.. I’m a 55yr old Female and I had a Heart Attack 6 mths ago, no sign...

Nia7

•6 years ago

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Travel Insurance - medical questions

My husband had a heart attack 13 years ago. He didn’t need stents as it was caused by a narrowing of an artery. His BP and cholesterol were both completely...

My husband had a heart attack 13 years ago. He didn’t need stents as it was caus...

Silversurfers

•6 years ago

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A Hot Day!

Since I was discharged post-bypass I have in general been walking a little more each day. I have had a couple of bad days where I have walked less but the...

Since I was discharged post-bypass I have in general been walking a little more ...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•6 years ago

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Failed angioplasty

Hi everyone, I’m 37 and suffered a heart attack. After an angiogram they found I have 1 blocked artery and another which is 70% blocked. I was told I needed an...

Hi everyone, I’m 37 and suffered a heart attack. After an angiogram they found I...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Post Bypass Cholesterol check

I have been on 20mg of statins since about a month before my CABG in March. The cardiac rehab nurse suggested that I should be on a higher dose, such as 80mg....

I have been on 20mg of statins since about a month before my CABG in March. The...

wiltsgirl

•6 years ago

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Newbie advise

Hi All. Thank you for letting me join the forum. Last week I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Today I visited the doctor to discuss my results and have been...

Hi All. Thank you for letting me join the forum. Last week I was diagnosed with ...

Marcus243

•6 years ago

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cardioversion

I have had atrial fibrillation for many years, I am increasingly breathless. My cardiology has suggested cardioversion to rest my heart to normal rhythm. I an...

I have had atrial fibrillation for many years, I am increasingly breathless. My ...

Anne7777

•6 years ago

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new to this........

....after 65 years of living a pretty healthy life, except for damaged lungs restricting oxygen supply to muscles, I went for respiratory checks and was told I...

....after 65 years of living a pretty healthy life, except for damaged lungs res...

MissMoto007

•6 years ago

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My new update after Ablation

Hi folks Just thought I would post how I’m feeling since my ablation for SVT as I found information like useful when I was waiting for my ablation . Its two...

Hi folks Just thought I would post how I’m feeling since my ablation for SVT as ...

Donkster

•6 years ago

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New member and diagnosis with A/F

Hullo I am Suedot and I have recently been diagnosed with A/F The cardiologist has put me on Riveroxaban and later Digoxin I am worried about starting the...

Hullo I am Suedot and I have recently been diagnosed with A/F The cardiologist h...

Suedot

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Funny morning

Hi All, sorry to post straight in with an advice request but got a bit of a fright this morning. I've had chest pain in the upper left side of my chest that...

Hi All, sorry to post straight in with an advice request but got a bit of a frig...

AnnaJoIs

•6 years ago

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immune system

Hi all can anyone advise what vitamins i can take with clopidogrel bisoprolol asprin and rosuvastatin i keep getting recuring flu type symptoms and want to...

Hi all can anyone advise what vitamins i can take with clopidogrel bisoprolol as...

potter-scfc

•6 years ago

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Aortic stenosis/Biscupid valve

Hi new to site. I got aortic stenosis had echo april 2017 & April 2018. Gone from mild end of moderate 36? To severe end 50?in year cardio said quite rapid...

Hi new to site. I got aortic stenosis had echo april 2017 & April 2018. Gone fro...

-fudge-

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Ramipril

Hi all, I am trying to work out what medications are causing my side effects. I currently have extremely cold feet and hands. I also have pain in my left foot....

Hi all, I am trying to work out what medications are causing my side effects. I ...

AlibaliM

•6 years ago

25 Replies

Generosity

With two anonymous donation the Abbeydale Miniature Railway in Sheffield has been able to purchase a defibrillator for club use and when we are open to the...

With two anonymous donation the Abbeydale Miniature Railway in Sheffield has bee...

Mike_G

•6 years ago

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Near syncope

I get a lot of extra heartbeats, etc, seemingly caused by hypertension and mild Lvh. I've just had a period of 2-3 weeks of "normal", eg, my heart rate has...

I get a lot of extra heartbeats, etc, seemingly caused by hypertension and mild ...

A_fi_bR

•6 years ago

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Just saying hello

Hello all just a quick post to introduce myself. I will be 64 at the end of next month and have been very fortunate that 63 of those years have been very...

Hello all just a quick post to introduce myself. I will be 64 at the end of next...

givemesunshine

•6 years ago

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Angioplasty

Hi everyone...l had pci for the treatment of three clogged coronary arteries two months ago...l was a heavy smoker but now l'm smoking less than 5 cigarettes a...

Hi everyone...l had pci for the treatment of three clogged coronary arteries two...

Maheralhatim

•6 years ago

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Pacemaker problem

Two months ago I had an Echocardiogram due to the fact I was experiencing odema in my feet, ankles and legs. I had a pacemaker fitted in 2013 for complete...

Two months ago I had an Echocardiogram due to the fact I was experiencing odema ...

JP42

•6 years ago

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A bit of encouragement needed

Hello I have PAD and a little bit of CAD I have been pretty good over the last year or so re exercise and eating. But I am being a bit blown off course for...

Hello I have PAD and a little bit of CAD I have been pretty good over the last ...

Speakeazi

•6 years ago

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Total Blockage of LAD ...

Recently had heart attack and admitted to hospital. Was diagnosed as total blockage of LAD and 10% loss on Right side. Apparently, surgery is not possible,...

Recently had heart attack and admitted to hospital. Was diagnosed as total bloc...

pullman

•6 years ago

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Neurocardiogenic Syncope

WARNING -----> VERY LONG POSTING (sorry so long) Found at www.hrtcare.com Posted by Pookie on Pacemaker club Neurocardiogenic Syncope Syncope (fainting) is one...

WARNING -----> VERY LONG POSTING (sorry so long) Found at www.hrtcare.com Posted...

sam295

•6 years ago

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Irregular heartbeat

Irregular heartbeat 42 yrs age need suggestions to cure it at home

Vikagunh

•6 years ago

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tacky brady

Tell me about tacky brady please

sam295

•6 years ago

1 Reply

What beta blocker is the best for PVCs/pacs

I really feel like I need to start it now. For 3 days when I’m walking around I’m getting constant PVCs every few seconds. Double me over. Doctor says my...

I really feel like I need to start it now. For 3 days when I’m walking around I’...

Sarahlou23xx

•6 years ago

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for June 2018

Heart related

Pregnancy with Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Post sent pain & medication

Running with a pacemaker

Writing this from the heart!

Heart Attack after having a fright....

Travel Insurance - medical questions

A Hot Day!

Failed angioplasty

Post Bypass Cholesterol check

Newbie advise

cardioversion

new to this........

My new update after Ablation

New member and diagnosis with A/F

Funny morning

immune system

Aortic stenosis/Biscupid valve

Ramipril

Generosity

Near syncope

Just saying hello

Angioplasty

Pacemaker problem

A bit of encouragement needed

Total Blockage of LAD ...

Neurocardiogenic Syncope

Irregular heartbeat

tacky brady

What beta blocker is the best for PVCs/pacs

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