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Left bundle branch block

Hi everyone, I'm a newbie on here! I just wondered if anyone else has LBBB and if they have had scans and tests and that have all come back normal with no...

Hi everyone, I'm a newbie on here! I just wondered if anyone else has LBBB and i...

shellby69

•6 years ago

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tilt table test

I read somewhere that you can't do a treatmill test with a pacemaker, is it ok to have a tilt table test with a pacemaker?

I read somewhere that you can't do a treatmill test with a pacemaker, is it ok t...

sam295

•6 years ago

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Post AVR valve ok but TOE has thrown up another problem.

I had a TOE today. It wasn't with my cardiologist so I will have to wait for the results. However, I had a valve replaced 30 months ago and although the...

I had a TOE today. It wasn't with my cardiologist so I will have to wait for th...

morpheo

•6 years ago

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Struggling to sleep

Hi All I am taking Bisoprolol 5mg, Ramipril 1.25mg and Warfarin while waiting for new Mitral valve. My energy levels are quite low and suffering from shortness...

Hi All I am taking Bisoprolol 5mg, Ramipril 1.25mg and Warfarin while waiting fo...

givemesunshine

•6 years ago

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Higher heart rate after AVR, is it going to go back to normal?

Hi all, It’s been almost 3 weeks since my AVR and I have been walking every day, doing my steps and trying to keep active, and thankfully things seem to be ok...

Hi all, It’s been almost 3 weeks since my AVR and I have been walking every day,...

cristinap

•6 years ago

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Any composers / musicians with Mechanical Heart Valves? Please help!

Calling all musicians, especially composers and sound engineers, who are living with mechanical heart valves. I have been strongly recommended to have a...

Calling all musicians, especially composers and sound engineers, who are living ...

Bicuspid_Composer

•6 years ago

47 Replies

Introducing Myself

Hello To Everone This site looks really helpful , had a heart attack on the 17th of January this year , seem to be struggling in every way especially...

Hello To Everone This site looks really helpful , had a heart attack on the 17t...

Luckyguy9

•6 years ago

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Mitral Valve Severe Regurgitation

Hi there, I am awaiting surgery for the above. I also have a moderate leak on my tri cuspid valve. I usually experience a sort of ‘flipping’ sensation at...

Hi there, I am awaiting surgery for the above. I also have a moderate leak on m...

Laradog

•6 years ago

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Corrie Sepsis storyline!!!

PLEASE watch Coronation street this week, it deals with Sepsis and tells you all the signs and symptoms so you can save yourself, others, and loved ones. l was...

PLEASE watch Coronation street this week, it deals with Sepsis and tells you all...

kefalonia1

•6 years ago

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2nd Aortic Valve replacement

Hi, has anyone had their 2nd AVR? I realise most have mechanical valves due to longevity but I had a tissue valve at 28 so I could have my family which I now...

Hi, has anyone had their 2nd AVR? I realise most have mechanical valves due to l...

JJL15

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Hi,

I am glad I found this site as it has put my mind at rest over a number of issues. I am on a list for aortic valve replacement. Can the ladies who have had...

I am glad I found this site as it has put my mind at rest over a number of issue...

Flopflop

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Hello All

Hi, I'm new here, I had a cardiac arrest a couple of years ago, I think caused by a MI due to a blood clot. I'm a little sketchy on the details as I don't...

Hi, I'm new here, I had a cardiac arrest a couple of years ago, I think caused b...

Gammasson

•6 years ago

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Having a pacemaker fitted next week.

I am having a pacemaker fitted next week, after 18 months of dizziness and passing out. I am also type 2 diabetic. I joined here to get more info and post op...

I am having a pacemaker fitted next week, after 18 months of dizziness and passi...

Braveheart728

•6 years ago

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Treating heart disease naturally and weaning off BP meds

Hi Since my Nstemi MI last October, I am following a plant based whole food diet and have lost a lot of weight and my blood pressure sometimes gets really low...

Hi Since my Nstemi MI last October, I am following a plant based whole food die...

Andie1975

•6 years ago

34 Replies

Beta Blockers and Fitness Training

I've be fortunate in that I'm managing to be able to carry out quite a bit of fitness training but the Docs are now pushing me to go onto Beta Blockers. I...

I've be fortunate in that I'm managing to be able to carry out quite a bit of fi...

Keep-it-ticking

•6 years ago

20 Replies

Lateral back muscle pain Angina?

Sorry everybody Yes I'm back posting again. I doubt this will apply to anyone unless there suffering angina like symptoms Waiting for a diagnosis of what I...

Sorry everybody Yes I'm back posting again. I doubt this will apply to anyone u...

Rob6868

•6 years ago

18 Replies

will my stents set off the machine at the airport?

I am going on holiday next week, and have just had a thought about my stents. Do they set off the security machines you walk though at the airport??

I am going on holiday next week, and have just had a thought about my stents. Do...

Rangersgirl61

•6 years ago

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Worried about the lack of information

Hello - I hope someone here can give me some information as I seem bereft of it at present. I am new hear so please bear with me. Four weeks ago today (4th...

Hello - I hope someone here can give me some information as I seem bereft of it ...

Jeffersox

•6 years ago

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Alcohol and heart drugs

Hi Is it safe to have a glass of wine when taking heart drugs. I'm on a cocktail of drugs for a heart attack. Someone in hospital said it would be fine but im...

Hi Is it safe to have a glass of wine when taking heart drugs. I'm on a cocktail...

barniecroft

•6 years ago

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Left main stem atresia

Since 2009 I’ve been diagnosed with a couple of heart issues. The left mainstem atresia is what appears to be my main issue. But I just don’t seem to find...

Since 2009 I’ve been diagnosed with a couple of heart issues. The left mainstem...

Jodlebug

•6 years ago

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Angina

Hi I am looking for holiday insurance just been diagnosed with angina going to the USA which was already booked don't want to let my granddaughter down by...

Hi I am looking for holiday insurance just been diagnosed with angina going to t...

Beaton65

•6 years ago

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Are there any support groups for heart failure in the NHS

A week ago discharged from hospital after heart failure with no information, just a list of my medicines for my GP to review and a visit in two weeks from...

A week ago discharged from hospital after heart failure with no information, j...

Unexpectedresult

•6 years ago

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|CABG in one week. How to support partner.

Partner is having triple bypass soon. We are both very anxious. Any advice on how to help appreciated. He is going to Brampton Hospital.

Partner is having triple bypass soon. We are both very anxious. Any advice on ho...

suecares

•6 years ago

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June Fitbit 'hearty gang' leaderboard

Congratulations to Robert A on pipping me to the top spot on the Fitbit 'hearty gang' leaderboard, thought I had it sewn up when I checked at 11:30 last night...

Congratulations to Robert A on pipping me to the top spot on the Fitbit 'hearty ...

PeterJemmett

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Myocardial Bridge with atrial fibrilation

Hi everyone, Have never used this service before but wanted to know if anyone has a Myocardial Bridge with atrial fibrilation? I am due to have open heart...

Hi everyone, Have never used this service before but wanted to know if anyone h...

Toozie

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Hospital terror

Being in hospital recently with a HA. I became suddenly aware of what a hospital wimp i am. Just eating and being there was just a terror for me on top of my...

Being in hospital recently with a HA. I became suddenly aware of what a hospital...

barniecroft

•6 years ago

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Erection problems post MI

Had an MI in January and a stent fitted. Have problems now obtaining and keeping an erection. Was considering Viagra but wondered if it would react with my...

Had an MI in January and a stent fitted. Have problems now obtaining and keeping...

bernie245

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Tearful

Hi All, I was wondering if anyone here has become tearful and overly emotional with SVT or while taking Verapamil? Although I have lost one job due to being...

Hi All, I was wondering if anyone here has become tearful and overly emotional w...

Kirsty131

•6 years ago

1 Reply

11 weeks post CABG

Today is my 11 week post 3x CABG.All healing process are smooth except sharp pin feeling in the insicion area in the leg and the lowest part of sternal...

Today is my 11 week post 3x CABG.All healing process are smooth except sharp pin...

Makmum

•6 years ago

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All posts for July 2018

Left bundle branch block

tilt table test

Post AVR valve ok but TOE has thrown up another problem.

Struggling to sleep

Higher heart rate after AVR, is it going to go back to normal?

Any composers / musicians with Mechanical Heart Valves? Please help!

Introducing Myself

Mitral Valve Severe Regurgitation

Corrie Sepsis storyline!!!

2nd Aortic Valve replacement

Hi,

Hello All

Having a pacemaker fitted next week.

Treating heart disease naturally and weaning off BP meds

Beta Blockers and Fitness Training

Lateral back muscle pain Angina?

will my stents set off the machine at the airport?

Worried about the lack of information

Alcohol and heart drugs

Left main stem atresia

Angina

Are there any support groups for heart failure in the NHS

|CABG in one week. How to support partner.

June Fitbit 'hearty gang' leaderboard

Myocardial Bridge with atrial fibrilation

Hospital terror

Erection problems post MI

Tearful

11 weeks post CABG

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