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Ablation & PVCs

Hi I’ve been diagnosed with DCM with a very low EF of 35%. Since leaving hospital with an ICD I’ve had numerous shocks due to extended runs of VT. After my...

Hi I’ve been diagnosed with DCM with a very low EF of 35%. Since leaving hospi...

Paul_heywood

•6 years ago

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GTN spray and headaches i

Had double bypass in July 2017 but still get chest pain although grafts have been shown to be working properly. One shot of GTN spray gives me a headache and...

Had double bypass in July 2017 but still get chest pain although grafts have bee...

PhilGM

•6 years ago

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Prescribed Bisoprolol / aspirin having side effects any advice?

Hi, I am new to this website my name is Stuart and I'm 41. I was diagnosed with a LBBB aged 39 in 2016 after having an episode of chest pain this showed up on...

Hi, I am new to this website my name is Stuart and I'm 41. I was diagnosed with ...

Stuart_scharcarnie

•6 years ago

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Hi, everyone new to the site so wondered if anyone has any good idea where to find support for mental health problems due to heart problems and so on asked my...

Hi, everyone new to the site so wondered if anyone has any good idea where to fi...

Cheezecake

•6 years ago

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Weird leg sensation

Hi everyone, I’m feeling quite anxious about going on holiday next week. STEMI on 3rd March and still not feeling great. Still get stent pain and aching chest....

Hi everyone, I’m feeling quite anxious about going on holiday next week. STEMI o...

Luciann

•6 years ago

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Local heart support group

Hi people, I’m not sure if this post is allowed but I live near Lincoln and thinking of starting a heart support Group as there is no local one ! Just...

Hi people, I’m not sure if this post is allowed but I live near Lincoln and thi...

Auctioneerjim

•6 years ago

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I'm New here following a Stent op three weeks ago

I am currently living in the south of France and had my stent implanted three weeks ago here. I am mainly a little concerned about two things; 1. is it normal...

I am currently living in the south of France and had my stent implanted three we...

Astroandrew

•6 years ago

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USA insurance

Hi all I’ve been having palpitations and GP sent me for ECG which can back all clear as heart didn’t flutter. I’m now awaiting my 72 hour recorder and the...

Hi all I’ve been having palpitations and GP sent me for ECG which can back all c...

CraigSm

•6 years ago

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SVT/Tachy Brady/Wolff?

I was diagnosed with SVT and prescribed Bisoporol. The dose was increased, but I was re-admitted to hospital, as the symptoms returned, with full force. The...

I was diagnosed with SVT and prescribed Bisoporol. The dose was increased, but I...

Tasha44

•6 years ago

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Do I need to see someone again?

Hi new to this. I was diagnosed with LBBB in January following a problem on holiday in a france. Taking 270g Sotalol and xarelto and mostly ok but still...

Hi new to this. I was diagnosed with LBBB in January following a problem on hol...

Deb86290

•6 years ago

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Ejection Fraction and LSVD

Hi Guys, i am now 9 weeks post MI and was starting to feel a little more positive and relaxed however yesterday i got the results of my echo which read 50% EF...

Hi Guys, i am now 9 weeks post MI and was starting to feel a little more positiv...

ntiday

•6 years ago

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Quick Update

Hi all, I thought I would just do a quick update on my situation. I am now living back in the UK since early March and have registered with a doctors surgery...

Hi all, I thought I would just do a quick update on my situation. I am now livin...

Mirador19

•6 years ago

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15 months Journey with heart blocks without Stenting and CABG

All throughout my life I have maintained reasonably healthy life no smoking no alcohol .In my 48th year of my life started feeling strong vertigo and MRI did...

All throughout my life I have maintained reasonably healthy life no smoking no a...

controlcause

•6 years ago

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Hot flushes

Is there anyone that can offer some tips on menapause. I had heartattck 2016, with stent, second stent 2017. Now I'm having hot flushes. My Dr's want give me...

Is there anyone that can offer some tips on menapause. I had heartattck 2016, wi...

jacxx

•6 years ago

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Feeling scared - why have I waited so long?

I was diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis in No ember, saw a cardiologist and referred to Kings in January. Kings did another echo and the figures were...

I was diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis in No ember, saw a cardiologist and ...

Numberone1

•6 years ago

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New meds!

Hi all, me again! I am newly diagnosed with familial dilated cardiomyopathy and I have recently started my new meds - Bisoprolol and ramipril. I feel...

Hi all, me again! I am newly diagnosed with familial dilated cardiomyopathy and...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Waiting period for catheter ablation in Bedfordshire

Hello, Back in September 2017 I had a major heart attack resulting in 12 shocks and 10 CPRS, followed by one stent in the main artery. Since then, I’ve had 3...

Hello, Back in September 2017 I had a major heart attack resulting in 12 shock...

NoerLuton

•6 years ago

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Radio frequency ablation for atrial fibrillation.

Hi, Back in September 2017 I had a major heart attack resulting in 12 shocks and 10 CPRS, followed by one stent in the main artery. Since then, I’ve had 3...

Hi, Back in September 2017 I had a major heart attack resulting in 12 shocks and...

NoerLuton

•6 years ago

1 Reply

collapsing after pacemaker

I have collapsed x2 after getting pacemaker my cardiologist will not see me until the 21st June . His recommendation is to keep going to a&e if I collapse...

I have collapsed x2 after getting pacemaker my cardiologist will not see me unti...

sam295

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Flavoured GTN

Started on a new GTN this afternoon and found it is peppermint flavoured - is this a new thing and if so is there a range of flavours we could ask for?

Started on a new GTN this afternoon and found it is peppermint flavoured - is th...

shopman

•6 years ago

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Ear popping !

I am just wondering if anyone else has encountered this ! Past few days I feel like my ears want to pop but can’t !!! I suffered heart attack at Christmas had...

I am just wondering if anyone else has encountered this ! Past few days I feel l...

Auctioneerjim

•6 years ago

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Blood Sugars And Heart Attacks

I have been advised that either very low or very high blood sugars (I am diabetic) can cause a heart attack. particularly when they are already compromised....

I have been advised that either very low or very high blood sugars (I am diabeti...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•6 years ago

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Taking A Break

Those of you who have read my posts may recall that I have had a few issues with "Fitness for Surgery" and an infected (abscessed) tooth. More recently I have...

Those of you who have read my posts may recall that I have had a few issues with...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•6 years ago

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Terrible stomach cramps on heart medication

Hi everyone, my husband had a heart attack six weeks ago, he was treated very quickly and had two stents put in. He’s been taking his medication and all seemed...

Hi everyone, my husband had a heart attack six weeks ago, he was treated very qu...

MSMSMS

•6 years ago

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Hi everyone..newbie here

Hello 🙋I'm looking for any advice on travel insurance for my husband..to Europe. He had an arranged stent fitted in Oct 2017 and has had no problems since,...

Hello 🙋I'm looking for any advice on travel insurance for my husband..to Europe...

Tibby2

•6 years ago

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Husbands health

My husband had a massive heart attack while we was on holiday in Ireland. They fitted a stent on same day he had heart attack. Just came out of nowhere. My...

My husband had a massive heart attack while we was on holiday in Ireland. They f...

Music2myears

•6 years ago

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Holiday insurance

Hi, My husband aged 42 had a heart attack and then surgery (a stent I think) on Friday. He is out of hospital now and hopefully on the way to a full recovery....

Hi, My husband aged 42 had a heart attack and then surgery (a stent I think) on ...

Rachhm

•6 years ago

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Back in A+E 2WEEKS AFTER STENT

Back in A+E severe chest pain early hours So here I am again 2weeks after stent.

Back in A+E severe chest pain early hours So here I am again 2weeks after stent...

Rob6868

•6 years ago

17 Replies

hot tubs

hi every 1 7 months i think now since my avr and ive bought a tub 4 my kids sum 1 mentioned 2 me that i would have 2 be carefull going in there 4 a long time...

hi every 1 7 months i think now since my avr and ive bought a tub 4 my kids sum ...

mewg

•6 years ago

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Looking for AF advice - runner!

Hi! In the grand scheme of things, my experiences pale into near-nothingness compared to what so many of you are having to live with, however I am hoping that...

Hi! In the grand scheme of things, my experiences pale into near-nothingness co...

lexoli

•6 years ago

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for June 2018

Ablation & PVCs

GTN spray and headaches i

Prescribed Bisoprolol / aspirin having side effects any advice?

Suggestions

Weird leg sensation

Local heart support group

I'm New here following a Stent op three weeks ago

USA insurance

SVT/Tachy Brady/Wolff?

Do I need to see someone again?

Ejection Fraction and LSVD

Quick Update

15 months Journey with heart blocks without Stenting and CABG

Hot flushes

Feeling scared - why have I waited so long?

New meds!

Waiting period for catheter ablation in Bedfordshire

Radio frequency ablation for atrial fibrillation.

collapsing after pacemaker

Flavoured GTN

Ear popping !

Blood Sugars And Heart Attacks

Taking A Break

Terrible stomach cramps on heart medication

Hi everyone..newbie here

Husbands health

Holiday insurance

Back in A+E 2WEEKS AFTER STENT

hot tubs

Looking for AF advice - runner!

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