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Hope (possible) for anybody with a mitral valve replacement...

As previously mentioned, my event occurred after cycle (cyclocross) race. I recently found out that coach had a mitral valve replacement in 1998. He continued...

As previously mentioned, my event occurred after cycle (cyclocross) race. I rece...

justinrp

•6 years ago

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Sleepwalking

Hi everyone, Since I was put on Bisoprolol and Atorvastatin at New Year I have been sleepwalking, not every night. This doesn't appear to be a known side...

Hi everyone, Since I was put on Bisoprolol and Atorvastatin at New Year I have b...

jimmyq

•6 years ago

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CAS Update

Thank you for your kind responses. I have not got a cardiologist at the moment. Was told by hospital that if in lots pain get dr to refer me. Still get lots...

Thank you for your kind responses. I have not got a cardiologist at the moment. ...

TeddyBearPrincess

•6 years ago

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Statin Headaches...

Anybody else get a monster headache after taking statins ?

justinrp

•6 years ago

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Cancelled AVR

My pre-op went well in Bristol and was all set to go in 4/10 for the op the next day. Certainly anxious and not enjoying being so stressed and then came the...

My pre-op went well in Bristol and was all set to go in 4/10 for the op the next...

Winston61

•6 years ago

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ICD support Group

Bolton, bury, Wigan area.... If you have an ICD... take a look. https://m.facebook.com/ICD-Support-Group-1410348492326035/

Bolton, bury, Wigan area.... If you have an ICD... take a look. https://m.face...

Paul_heywood

•6 years ago

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TAVI

Hi, my dad is 88 and having an aortic tavi procedure next week at Basildon hospital. If anyone on here has had one at this age or knows anyone it would be good...

Hi, my dad is 88 and having an aortic tavi procedure next week at Basildon hospi...

Astromeria

•6 years ago

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Haven’t had any support please help

Hi I had a heart attack 6 weeks ago and a stent fitted. When I was discharged I was told that someone would be in touch the following week but I never heard...

Hi I had a heart attack 6 weeks ago and a stent fitted. When I was discharged I...

Lynn100663

•6 years ago

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Day 21 post op ....... The journey starts here

On Tuesday a car was organised to pick me up at 11am to drive me alll the way back to Yorkshire, it was slightly delayed in tragic so we didn’t leave...

On Tuesday a car was organised to pick me up at 11am to drive me alll the way ba...

Ticktock61

•6 years ago

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Bit dizzy again

Hi guys had another dizzy spell today. Quite a nasty one and had to fight all the way to stay conscious. Checked blood pressure 34/23. Out of curiosity I...

Hi guys had another dizzy spell today. Quite a nasty one and had to fight all th...

Shoshov

•6 years ago

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Pre-Op anxiety

I am to have a double bypass procedure. Still yet to be given a date. I will have the first meeting with the consultant this coming Monday, 1st Oct. I have...

I am to have a double bypass procedure. Still yet to be given a date. I will hav...

nevinson

•6 years ago

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Hole in heart

A few months ago my son (11 years old) started to feel unwell and was having heart palpitations regularly and fainted a few times. He’s passed out on a few...

A few months ago my son (11 years old) started to feel unwell and was having hea...

Carlz1983

•6 years ago

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Telephone call from the cardiologist.

Hi All, Had a phone call today from the Cardiologist this afternoon. So I guess they had the medical meeting to discuss the results from my Echocardiogram. He...

Hi All, Had a phone call today from the Cardiologist this afternoon. So I guess ...

DD13

•6 years ago

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Struggling to get a job, is it because of my heart 💔

Since being laid off in June on ill health capability grounds, I am struggling to get work again. I can get an interview but then I’m asked if I have a...

Since being laid off in June on ill health capability grounds, I am struggling t...

Kirsty131

•6 years ago

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Date for surgery and all very real now!

Well my date for surgery has finally come around. I'm due to go into the Brompton next Wednesday for surgery to repair a hole in the heart and to redivert two...

Well my date for surgery has finally come around. I'm due to go into the Brompt...

DebbiB28

•6 years ago

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Joining the ICD club

Not the club anyone would like to join, but here we are. I had a few runs of ventricular tachycardia (non-sustained) and managed to capture one on my Alivecor...

Not the club anyone would like to join, but here we are. I had a few runs of ven...

Pikaia

•6 years ago

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Poem about how I feel post two weeks heart attack!

Devoid of choice Arteries aorta don’t work like it alter Blocked artery and blocked road! Frozen feelings like a frozen toad Devastated and shocked as a...

Devoid of choice Arteries aorta don’t work like it alter Blocked artery and blo...

carltonv1

•6 years ago

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LAD heart attack two weeks ago and 2 stents. 40 percent EVflux

After 5 days in hospital released and with lots of heart meds. Feeling lost and a bit hopeless. But should be getting better. Feel faint and cold every...

After 5 days in hospital released and with lots of heart meds. Feeling lost and ...

carltonv1

•6 years ago

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E bike nerves

E bike test tomorrow morning, I'm nervous about blood pressure being raised. I know I will be in safe hands but reading that you're kept going till end point...

E bike test tomorrow morning, I'm nervous about blood pressure being raised. I k...

LaurieRose

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Aortic stenosis

I have aortic stenosis will cannabis oil help

Spanishwoman49

•6 years ago

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breastbone clicking 16 mths on from surgery

Hi Im new here. I had open heart surgery 16 mths ago and all has been good in my recovery, until the last month. I was unloading some heavy bags and flight...

Hi Im new here. I had open heart surgery 16 mths ago and all has been good in my...

Eliza-J

•6 years ago

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Sore chest muscles and scar 7 months post bypass

Hi all. 44 years old and I'm 7 months post bypass and recovering well. Been using bio.oil and massaging my chest like crazy but the muscles and scar are...

Hi all. 44 years old and I'm 7 months post bypass and recovering well. Been us...

beck98

•6 years ago

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Thank you

Thank you to everybody who has replied to my previous post. It is good to know that others feel like me even though I had thought I was the only one who could...

Thank you to everybody who has replied to my previous post. It is good to know ...

Harekatie

•6 years ago

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Changing meds

Oh well on to next chapter of my af changing FM bisoporol to sotalol than maybe having a ablation at northern general Sheffield 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

Oh well on to next chapter of my af changing FM bisoporol to sotalol than maybe ...

Wodney1966

•6 years ago

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Ablation advice

Some time ago I posted about my husbands atrial flutter. He now has his date for ablation for the 22nd October. He’s gone from severe LVSD to mild in a few...

Some time ago I posted about my husbands atrial flutter. He now has his date for...

Lynntaylorsmith

•6 years ago

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Left ventricular thombus

Hello all My husband had an MI in January and now has moderate heart failure. He had an echo yesterday and was then sent to have an echo with dye because they...

Hello all My husband had an MI in January and now has moderate heart failure. He...

Squoozy

•6 years ago

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What not to wear!

This might seem like a daft question but my AVR is 8th Oct and I’m trying to get organised - any tips on what to wear in hospital? Or things you couldn’t have...

This might seem like a daft question but my AVR is 8th Oct and I’m trying to get...

Alison1960

•6 years ago

52 Replies

Any ideas

Ok I’ve had a heart attack two stents put in 6 weeks ago feel ok but went last week for my first session of rehab Walked out after 15/20 mins never to return...

Ok I’ve had a heart attack two stents put in 6 weeks ago feel ok but went last w...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Just a bit heartless this other thing

My heart clinic nurse is a supportive soul so she will be pleased to learn that things are much improved after my short period of what she hesitatingly...

My heart clinic nurse is a supportive soul so she will be pleased to learn that ...

LEFTVENT

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Help!

Hello All. I am new to this community. I wonder if anyone feels like I do? Three months ago my darling Mum died and three weeks later I had a heart attack. I...

Hello All. I am new to this community. I wonder if anyone feels like I do? Thr...

Harekatie

•6 years ago

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for September 2018

Hope (possible) for anybody with a mitral valve replacement...

Sleepwalking

CAS Update

Statin Headaches...

Cancelled AVR

ICD support Group

TAVI

Haven’t had any support please help

Day 21 post op ....... The journey starts here

Bit dizzy again

Pre-Op anxiety

Hole in heart

Telephone call from the cardiologist.

Struggling to get a job, is it because of my heart 💔

Date for surgery and all very real now!

Joining the ICD club

Poem about how I feel post two weeks heart attack!

LAD heart attack two weeks ago and 2 stents. 40 percent EVflux

E bike nerves

Aortic stenosis

breastbone clicking 16 mths on from surgery

Sore chest muscles and scar 7 months post bypass

Thank you

Changing meds

Ablation advice

Left ventricular thombus

What not to wear!

Any ideas

Just a bit heartless this other thing

Help!

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