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Reducing Ramipril

Hi everyone.I was diagnosed with left ventricular dysfunction and an Ejection fraction of 37 back in May and told to take Ramipril. I also have LBBB. My...

Hi everyone.I was diagnosed with left ventricular dysfunction and an Ejection fr...

Taraharp

•6 years ago

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driving licence after icd fitted

its been 6 and half months from fitting of icd been waiting over 6 weeks from dvla had no shocks no problems but still no answer on my licence anybody had the...

its been 6 and half months from fitting of icd been waiting over 6 weeks from dv...

lotusvx220

•6 years ago

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MI and UC

Does anyone else have Ulcerative Colitis and heart problems? Might be interesting to compare...

Does anyone else have Ulcerative Colitis and heart problems? Might be interestin...

Carolsews

•6 years ago

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Onwards and Upwards

Just over four weeks since my aorta valve replacement surgery and already I can feel the benefits. I am walking up to 2 miles most days and it feels great....

Just over four weeks since my aorta valve replacement surgery and already I can ...

meashamfox

•6 years ago

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The Real Journey Starts Here

The day has finally arrived I’m sat on the train to London’s King X from Yorkshire as I need to arrive at St Thomas Hospital for 4pm to be admitted for my...

The day has finally arrived I’m sat on the train to London’s King X from Yorkshi...

Ticktock61

•6 years ago

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Link with Migraine

Hi, i was told there is a link with MVD/Prizmetal Angina and Migraine but my Neurologist has just said there isn't its one of those fads that gets discussed...

Hi, i was told there is a link with MVD/Prizmetal Angina and Migraine but my Neu...

bee2

•6 years ago

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Travel to usa

Had a heart attack with stent fitted in March of this year. Now due to take a trip to USA originally planned for April but deferred and looking for travel...

Had a heart attack with stent fitted in March of this year. Now due to take a tr...

Boris17

•6 years ago

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Blood in urine

Can I ask a personnel. Question was at Aand E yesterday passing blood in urine second time this as happend first time 3 weeks ago was discover had a infection...

Can I ask a personnel. Question was at Aand E yesterday passing blood in urine ...

Disciple5451

•6 years ago

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In Shock

Just joined this site I'm still in shock that I have been told I have had a heart attack and did not know about it. I keep thinking they must have made a...

Just joined this site I'm still in shock that I have been told I have had a hear...

fiftieschild

•6 years ago

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Unsure

I keep getting like pins and needles sore on my left-hand when this happens i can't grip anything the left side of my chest hurts not as much on the front of...

I keep getting like pins and needles sore on my left-hand when this happens i ca...

Tiredman

•6 years ago

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Re My Beta Blockers.

Hi to All of you that replied. I sat at home and thought back to the phone call I had from the Hospital on Tuesday. And after discussing what would be sent in...

Hi to All of you that replied. I sat at home and thought back to the phone call ...

DD13

•6 years ago

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Gasp type breaths

I had a MI in December and one stent and am recovering well now. I was wondering if anyone else has these symptoms Occasionally when resting I take an...

I had a MI in December and one stent and am recovering well now. I was wondering...

Carolsews

•6 years ago

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The cardiologist said they wanted to find my Husbands dizzy point

The cardiologist said they wanted to find my husband's dizzy point, put him on Ramipril and 2 types of water pill which have got rid of his fluid ( 8lbs lost...

The cardiologist said they wanted to find my husband's dizzy point, put him on R...

purplerain58

•6 years ago

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What I did after my heart attack..

After my heart attack in April 2016, I started to submit my abstract photographs to exhibitions and no-one was more surprised than me when I was being...

After my heart attack in April 2016, I started to submit my abstract photographs...

Anotbot

•6 years ago

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Medical advice.....HELP!!!!!!

I am writing to ask if there are any medical professinals on this site who could help me with an unanswered question regarding my initial visit to GPs and the...

I am writing to ask if there are any medical professinals on this site who could...

stooboo12

•6 years ago

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what is C,C,B and Ivabradine

Hi All, After seeing my cardiologist at the hospital a couple of weeks ago as my Doctor couldnt get my blood pressure right,very very low at times,dizzy and...

Hi All, After seeing my cardiologist at the hospital a couple of weeks ago as my...

heartlover

•6 years ago

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SVTs or palpitations or tachycardia linked with digestion or bowel movements

I assume there are others that can link their episodes of fast heart rate to their digestive system and find it equally irritating? Any helpful tips? Thank...

I assume there are others that can link their episodes of fast heart rate to the...

LizzieN2

•6 years ago

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A Slight Glitch

Once the heatwave broke I have felt that surely but steadily I am moving forward On occasional days I have been quite tired but usually that is a sign I had...

Once the heatwave broke I have felt that surely but steadily I am moving forward...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•6 years ago

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Bisoprolol and Nasonex (corticosteroid)

I have been on 2.5 mg of bisoprolol for 14 years following a heart attack. I had a stent and was also prescibed 40mg simvastatin, 5mg lisinopril and low dose...

I have been on 2.5 mg of bisoprolol for 14 years following a heart attack. I had...

brano77

•6 years ago

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Vitamin D3.

Hi there. ...I have recovered very well after my stend operartion in February..I am still on a lot of medication. I take one vitamin D3 1.OOO I. U tablet every...

Hi there. ...I have recovered very well after my stend operartion in February..I...

Vikinglady1950

•6 years ago

1 Reply

A newby on board !!!!!

Hi , I’ve just had a heart attack and a stent to the left and right side , I also have type 1diabeties , hypothyroidism and multiple sclerosis. Joined the...

Hi , I’ve just had a heart attack and a stent to the left and right side , I als...

Broadgreen

•6 years ago

1 Reply

(Un)Healthy Eating

The battle the government are up against to get people to eat healthily and stop fuelling the obesity/diabetes/heart disease crisis came home to me over the...

The battle the government are up against to get people to eat healthily and stop...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•6 years ago

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Driving

Has anyone had to inform their insurance company about a heart attack and stents? I've read in places that you must tell them but have been told by others to...

Has anyone had to inform their insurance company about a heart attack and stents...

Qualipop

•6 years ago

26 Replies

Angiogram rules

Hi I have an angiogram appt on 11 September following various echos and a TOE. I am gradually being worked up towards surgery for a valve problem. Anyway,...

Hi I have an angiogram appt on 11 September following various echos and a TOE. ...

Numberone1

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Heartbeat reassurance

Hi, im looking for reassurance more than anything. I recently had a 24hour ECG, ordered from my neurologist as i keep partially loosing consciousness. It came...

Hi, im looking for reassurance more than anything. I recently had a 24hour ECG, ...

Shabbyheart

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Thank you

I just wanted to thank everyone who posts on here for what you probably won't realise, has been tremendous support. I had a heart attack 2 weeks ago...

I just wanted to thank everyone who posts on here for what you probably won't r...

Qualipop

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Concern about inverted T waves and symptoms

I have a consistently abnormal ECG, inverted T waves etc. I have undergone many investigations but the consultant seems to have drawn a blank. I am being...

I have a consistently abnormal ECG, inverted T waves etc. I have undergone many ...

iggytiggy

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Beta blockers

Can a Drs receptionist stop your beta blocker prescription? Told by hosp not to just stop taking them until I had a gp apt . Went to get my beta blockers which...

Can a Drs receptionist stop your beta blocker prescription? Told by hosp not to ...

DD13

•6 years ago

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Atorvastatin

After 2 weeks on atorvastatin I started having real difficulty waking up. I'd be aware I needed the loo or my painkilller but couldn't do anything about it. It...

After 2 weeks on atorvastatin I started having real difficulty waking up. I'd be...

Qualipop

•6 years ago

6 Replies

How to?

Is there anyone who knows how we can increase the funding our good friend started last April for our son who needs the total corrective heart surgery this...

Is there anyone who knows how we can increase the funding our good friend starte...

CHDdan

•6 years ago

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All posts for September 2018

Reducing Ramipril

driving licence after icd fitted

MI and UC

Onwards and Upwards

The Real Journey Starts Here

Link with Migraine

Travel to usa

Blood in urine

In Shock

Unsure

Re My Beta Blockers.

Gasp type breaths

The cardiologist said they wanted to find my Husbands dizzy point

What I did after my heart attack..

Medical advice.....HELP!!!!!!

what is C,C,B and Ivabradine

SVTs or palpitations or tachycardia linked with digestion or bowel movements

A Slight Glitch

Bisoprolol and Nasonex (corticosteroid)

Vitamin D3.

A newby on board !!!!!

(Un)Healthy Eating

Driving

Angiogram rules

Heartbeat reassurance

Thank you

Concern about inverted T waves and symptoms

Beta blockers

Atorvastatin

How to?

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