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Sudden drop in heart rate

Hi does anyone use a fitness tracker? I’m wondering if something is going on with me or it’s just a fluke But my heart rate according to a Garmin dropped to...

Hi does anyone use a fitness tracker? I’m wondering if something is going on wit...

Aliciar

•6 years ago

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dehiscence, hernia,pericardial sac fluid

Does anyone know a good surgeon for breastbone dehiscence, hernia and pericardial sac fluid?

Does anyone know a good surgeon for breastbone dehiscence, hernia and pericardia...

horac

•6 years ago

1 Reply

does anyone suffer extreme tiredness every day.

I had a heart attack last December and had a stent fitted. I had another stent fitted in MArch. I have Angina which can cause chest pains even while not...

I had a heart attack last December and had a stent fitted. I had another stent f...

Rangersgirl61

•6 years ago

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Wolff Parkinson White - SVT - Untreatable.

Hi! I’m a 31 year old mum with a daughter (14) who has just had her second EP study with ablation. Sadly, this didn’t work. Her surgeon has said that it’s a...

Hi! I’m a 31 year old mum with a daughter (14) who has just had her second EP st...

wpwmum

•6 years ago

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Hole in the heart

Hi long story short I’m 27 and had a heart attack 3 months ago, found out yesterday that it’s due to a hole in the heart and I’m being referred to Brighton...

Hi long story short I’m 27 and had a heart attack 3 months ago, found out yester...

RussellBowen

•6 years ago

22 Replies

Holiday Insurance

My holiday insurance has more than doubled since my heart attack, it will be up for renewal early next year and I would appreciate any recommendations

My holiday insurance has more than doubled since my heart attack, it will be up ...

Bemmo

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Stop taking Ticagrelor

Hi I had a heart attack nearly a year ago, four stents fitted and was advised to take Ticagrelor for a year and then stop. Spoke with others in similar...

Hi I had a heart attack nearly a year ago, four stents fitted and was advised to...

Atky

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Prinzmetal angina

After two heart attacks I've been diagnosed with prinzmetal angina have been taken off beta blockers and put on channel blockers What is prinzmetal and is it...

After two heart attacks I've been diagnosed with prinzmetal angina have been tak...

superhoulie

•6 years ago

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dilated aortic sinus of Valsalva

Hello has anyone following an echocardiogram been told they have a dilated aortic sinus Valsalva of 4.2cm. I am anxious that this means an operation....

Hello has anyone following an echocardiogram been told they have a dilated aort...

foxglove1

•6 years ago

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2nd degree AVB, type 1, Wenckebach

I have been suffering from near fainting spells, ligheadness and dizzness for some time now along with a host of other symptoms. My most recent 2 week...

I have been suffering from near fainting spells, ligheadness and dizzness for so...

Careful1

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Heart Deviation & Prick Test

Hi all am new to this group but not healthunlocked. Not many people know how lay person can spot heart trouble that warrants medical intervention. Picture is...

Hi all am new to this group but not healthunlocked. Not many people know how lay...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Medical info please

Hello everyone. As a newby and having been reading on various posts on this site I thought I would ask if someone could tell me what my GP should have done...

Hello everyone. As a newby and having been reading on various posts on this site...

stooboo12

•6 years ago

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Help! Where to start? Sources of information

I've just been diagnosed with hypertension and after tests at my GP proved inconclusive they're giving me an open referral to see a cardiologist which I can...

I've just been diagnosed with hypertension and after tests at my GP proved incon...

HBP1

•6 years ago

4 Replies

A tad puzzled

Hi. Im a newby here and I was wondering if someone could please help me out. Could anyone please advise me on a medical issue concerning Angina. I went to a...

Hi. Im a newby here and I was wondering if someone could please help me out. Cou...

stooboo12

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Gall bladder removal

I’ve managed my gallbladder condition for over 5 years but want to have it removed with offending stones. Can anybody tell me about their experiences, pre and...

I’ve managed my gallbladder condition for over 5 years but want to have it remov...

Hidden

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Should I be receiving treatment

I have moderate Mitral regurgitation and have recently been diagnosed with Heart Block following an ECG. I have periods of light headedness which are...

I have moderate Mitral regurgitation and have recently been diagnosed with Heart...

Emmiesgrandma

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Struggling with ventricar ectopics

Hi all. New here! I'm 24 and was diagnosed with ventricular ectopics a few years ago as I was having over 40,000 a day which was weakening my heart. I tried...

Hi all. New here! I'm 24 and was diagnosed with ventricular ectopics a few year...

PinkHellwalker

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Blood tests

I had 3 stents fitted 8 weeks ago, does anyone know if regular blood tests are required, ? [ I did have a kidney function test done after 3 days but's...

I had 3 stents fitted 8 weeks ago, does anyone know if regular blood tests are...

bowler

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Sternal wire removal

Around 6 months ago I had an aortic valve replacement, mechanical valve. After some recent complications I have had the wound debrided and a sternal wire...

Around 6 months ago I had an aortic valve replacement, mechanical valve. After s...

AnthonyC17

•6 years ago

2 Replies

How do I find a surgeon experienced in repairing Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms (TAAs)?

I have been diagnosed with an 8cm TAA. Is anyone in this forum suffering from or had the same condition? I am trying to find a surgeon who has extensive...

I have been diagnosed with an 8cm TAA. Is anyone in this forum suffering from or...

Recoder_Bill

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Shakes & dizziness with numb foot.. assurance required.

Hi guys I’ve not posted for ages but any help appreciated. I am currently on holiday in Spain and today I have had shaky arms and dizziness then this afternoon...

Hi guys I’ve not posted for ages but any help appreciated. I am currently on hol...

Heartrick

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Diet

Curious as to how strict everyone is on diet. Do you cheat occasionally or are you NO BAD FOOD EVER? Dr. said everything in “moderation”. That’s a little...

Curious as to how strict everyone is on diet. Do you cheat occasionally or are y...

Mrvic

•6 years ago

30 Replies

Worried about GP's couldn't care less attitude

Started having problems last weekend feeling almost comatose at night, couldn't even wake up to go to loo or take painkilller. Wet the bed and was screaming...

Started having problems last weekend feeling almost comatose at night, couldn't...

Qualipop

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Making noise

Hi all. I feel a little confused. My mother has diagnosed CHF over 6 months ago, although her symptoms have gone on a lot longer. She is making noises when she...

Hi all. I feel a little confused. My mother has diagnosed CHF over 6 months ago,...

Craig_d

•6 years ago

1 Reply

icd defibrillator

Hello again - I’m 35 and was diagnosed with Hypotrophic cardiomyopathy around a year ago. I had a transplant assessment and was told I don’t need a transplant...

Hello again - I’m 35 and was diagnosed with Hypotrophic cardiomyopathy around a ...

Jeder

•6 years ago

3 Replies

No sleep

Hi am 5 months post op 5 x bypass doing really well walking lots cycling circuit training and finished my rehab. Problem is lack of sleep. I,'ll go a couple of...

Hi am 5 months post op 5 x bypass doing really well walking lots cycling circuit...

Hidden

•6 years ago

9 Replies

polygenic familiar combined hyperlipidemia

Bit of a mouthful. But seems to be the reason for my high cholesterol levels. Has anybody been diagnosed and treated for this. If so were meaningful...

Bit of a mouthful. But seems to be the reason for my high cholesterol levels. Ha...

jobe1968

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Ranexa for Angina

One too many dosage of Ranexa and it’s effect. Could anybody update me on this please

One too many dosage of Ranexa and it’s effect. Could anybody update me on this ...

orange25

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Leg lumps!

Hi guys, I’m used to the bruises now but I’ve found a lump in my thigh the size of my thumb. It hurts like a bruise and I’m sure it’s a little bit blue in...

Hi guys, I’m used to the bruises now but I’ve found a lump in my thigh the siz...

Stivkinh

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Post angiogram worries

I had an angiogram last tuesday. The results were good, thankfully. However, i am now concerned about the bruising that is spreading around the area and now...

I had an angiogram last tuesday. The results were good, thankfully. However, i a...

BiscuitsBrown

•6 years ago

18 Replies

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All posts for August 2018

Sudden drop in heart rate

dehiscence, hernia,pericardial sac fluid

does anyone suffer extreme tiredness every day.

Wolff Parkinson White - SVT - Untreatable.

Hole in the heart

Holiday Insurance

Stop taking Ticagrelor

Prinzmetal angina

dilated aortic sinus of Valsalva

2nd degree AVB, type 1, Wenckebach

Heart Deviation & Prick Test

Medical info please

Help! Where to start? Sources of information

A tad puzzled

Gall bladder removal

Should I be receiving treatment

Struggling with ventricar ectopics

Blood tests

Sternal wire removal

How do I find a surgeon experienced in repairing Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms (TAAs)?

Shakes & dizziness with numb foot.. assurance required.

Diet

Worried about GP's couldn't care less attitude

Making noise

icd defibrillator

No sleep

polygenic familiar combined hyperlipidemia

Ranexa for Angina

Leg lumps!

Post angiogram worries

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