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Cough after CABG

Hi my dad’s finally home after bypass surgery. He has a cough that’s making it very difficult to sleep. We’ve used lots of pillows to prop him up as suggested....

Hi my dad’s finally home after bypass surgery. He has a cough that’s making it v...

Alisonflea

•6 years ago

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New member of the club

Hi, I'm a 63 year old male going on 25 (wish) who has just (3 weeks and counting) had a triple bypass. Probably started about 40 years ago when I had an...

Hi, I'm a 63 year old male going on 25 (wish) who has just (3 weeks and counting...

HeyNonnyMouse

•6 years ago

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Sleepwalking update

I posted on here recently about sleep walking episodes I was having. Having done some research (medication leaflets and Dr Google) it can be a side effect of...

I posted on here recently about sleep walking episodes I was having. Having done...

jimmyq

•6 years ago

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Acute Myopericarditis 1 year on

Hi, I am almost a year on now from having acute myopericarditis diagnosis and nearly 3 weeks in hospital. Although Im definitely much better Im still having...

Hi, I am almost a year on now from having acute myopericarditis diagnosis and ne...

HHH2017

•6 years ago

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My Story

Presently I have a heart attack regularly and after doing my test they said I'm positive for Hypertises B due to this I leave my family because they said the...

Presently I have a heart attack regularly and after doing my test they said I'm ...

Elep

•6 years ago

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HeartHub App

Hi All Some people may remember that I have been creating an app for the CHD community. Well it’s nearly ready. We will launch the iOS version in November...

Hi All Some people may remember that I have been creating an app for the CHD com...

Amysmeats

•6 years ago

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OHS vs TAVI

I'm new. My cardiologist has decided that my aortic stenosis needs to be operated on, I have had all tests - carotid artery, echocardiogram, angiogram, etc -...

I'm new. My cardiologist has decided that my aortic stenosis needs to be operate...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Ramipril

Hi I had a heart attack at 43 years age , Had two stents lost about 5% muscle I am on medicine the following artovastatin 40mg bisprol 2.5 aspirin 75mg Feb...

Hi I had a heart attack at 43 years age , Had two stents lost about 5% muscle I...

Tm-2018

•6 years ago

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A setback

Hi all. Hope everyone is doing ok. I have had a good few days. Following my mild heart attack and losing my Mum in the summer I have been hit with anxiety and...

Hi all. Hope everyone is doing ok. I have had a good few days. Following my mild...

Harekatie

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Your Medication And Supplements

Earlier this week there was a post where the issue related to the addition of turmeric as a supplement when taking anticoagulants. Interestingly around the...

Earlier this week there was a post where the issue related to the addition of tu...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•6 years ago

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Aaaargh!

My young friend 39,had 'mild' heart attack, 2wks ago , saw Op clinic Dr today. Completely unintelligible English . Wanted to discharge! Where is advice,...

My young friend 39,had 'mild' heart attack, 2wks ago , saw Op clinic Dr today. C...

Cauliflout

•6 years ago

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I need someone to talk with please

Hi everyone I'm new here I need a friend that I can talk to please

Elep

•6 years ago

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Finally got a date for angiogram

Heart attack , angiogram and two stents August 12th; one meeting with rehab nurse, two blood tests by GP and that's it- no follow up or advice. Discharge...

Heart attack , angiogram and two stents August 12th; one meeting with rehab nurs...

Qualipop

•6 years ago

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echocardiogram puzzled

i had both a angiogram and echocardiogram done around 3 years ago, one showed some slight narrowing of left arteries along with fatty tissue in aorta. fast...

i had both a angiogram and echocardiogram done around 3 years ago, one showed so...

mikeydt

•6 years ago

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CBD joint cream

Morning folks...wondered if any of you have used CBD joint cream? I'm interested in it for the arthritis I have but as I'm taking meds following a bypass I'm...

Morning folks...wondered if any of you have used CBD joint cream? I'm interested...

sandrann

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Any others with microvascular angina?

I had an angiogram on Monday. Main arteries pretty clear, so the diagnosis is microvascular angina. I don't get any chest pain, only out of breath when...

I had an angiogram on Monday. Main arteries pretty clear, so the diagnosis is m...

dunestar

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Confused

Sorry this might be a silly question what is the difference between a heart attack and angina attack.thanks

Sorry this might be a silly question what is the difference between a heart atta...

Picass

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Never ending

I had a small heart attack in March,I had 2 stents and since then have suffered with pericarditis, struggled to tolerate statins and now have Costochondritis...

I had a small heart attack in March,I had 2 stents and since then have suffered ...

AlibaliM

•6 years ago

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8 weeks post op check up for AVR

Just back home from Glenfield Hospital and 8 weeks following my operation on my aorta valve I have been discharged from the clinic. My sternum has healed ok...

Just back home from Glenfield Hospital and 8 weeks following my operation on my ...

meashamfox

•6 years ago

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Recent diagnosis of AF

Hi all After 18 months of erratic beats & following an emergency admission to hospital last week, I’ve been diagnosed with paroxysmal AF. I’ve been seeing a...

Hi all After 18 months of erratic beats & following an emergency admission to ho...

Roobydooby

•6 years ago

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Bit gutted

Hi all I was ment to be having my ASD closed yesterday with keyhole surgery and after the past few weeks being apprehensive and then geared up and ready it was...

Hi all I was ment to be having my ASD closed yesterday with keyhole surgery and ...

Markyboy1903

•6 years ago

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Awaiting Results tested for ARVC

in July I blacked out while driving few days later had bad dizzy spells palpitations and breathlessness. Have had the tests done and awaiting results 8.11.18...

in July I blacked out while driving few days later had bad dizzy spells palpitat...

tracy54

•6 years ago

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On my way!

Well the day has finally arrived - off to hospital for surgery tomorrow. Bag is waiting by the front door (looking at it makes me feel sick) - don't know why...

Well the day has finally arrived - off to hospital for surgery tomorrow. Bag is...

DebbiB28

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Newbie

I have just found this site by accident and hope it can help me as I feel confused and frightened. I had a heart attack three weeks ago on a Saturday night...

I have just found this site by accident and hope it can help me as I feel confus...

Picass

•6 years ago

83 Replies

Tough Times

Does everyone go through really hard patches of trying to deal with what's happening to them ?

Does everyone go through really hard patches of trying to deal with what's happe...

Leoniejade

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Can i use ibofruen while my prescrption for my Bp is raprill 5mg is it safe to do so pls advise

Can i use ibofruen while my prescrption for my Bp is raprill 5mg is it safe to ...

Sam201

•6 years ago

10 Replies

What questions should I be asking? AVR surgery.

Hi - I am seeing my surgeon on Thursday with a view to having an AVR and possible graft bypass towards the end of this month. Although I have a million...

Hi - I am seeing my surgeon on Thursday with a view to having an AVR and possibl...

Sammycat

•6 years ago

4 Replies

How many people find caffeine triggers their arrhythmia?

A bit of a random question, but since my diagnoses of an arrhythmia I have not consumed caffeine (Too Frightened). I am a coffee and cola lover and I...

A bit of a random question, but since my diagnoses of an arrhythmia I have not c...

chevidaniels

•6 years ago

33 Replies

Travel after Angioplasty

Hi, I'm new to group. I had 3 stents put in 10 years ago and now need to have another one - scheduled for PCI on 10th October. I have a holiday booked to Cuba...

Hi, I'm new to group. I had 3 stents put in 10 years ago and now need to have an...

LancyLad

•6 years ago

2 Replies

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for October 2018

Cough after CABG

New member of the club

Sleepwalking update

Acute Myopericarditis 1 year on

My Story

HeartHub App

OHS vs TAVI

Ramipril

A setback

Your Medication And Supplements

Aaaargh!

I need someone to talk with please

Finally got a date for angiogram

echocardiogram puzzled

CBD joint cream

Any others with microvascular angina?

Confused

Never ending

8 weeks post op check up for AVR

Recent diagnosis of AF

Bit gutted

Awaiting Results tested for ARVC

On my way!

Newbie

Tough Times

Can i use ibofruen while my prescrption for my Bp is raprill 5mg is it safe to do so pls advise

What questions should I be asking? AVR surgery.

How many people find caffeine triggers their arrhythmia?

Travel after Angioplasty

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