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Just a caution over statins

I had 2 stents in one hospitol, Then 2 in another. I was Prescibed atrstains from the first procedure, then released to gp.I continually went to gp saying I...

I had 2 stents in one hospitol, Then 2 in another. I was Prescibed atrstains fro...

Hometerry

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Symptoms

Does anyone else have persistent cough with clear phlegm? I've had it now since end of September. I just found out right side of my heart is a lot larger than...

Does anyone else have persistent cough with clear phlegm? I've had it now since ...

dragonlover1971

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Magnesium & cq10

Anybody got any ideas of a good magnesium I can take? I'm getting a lot of muscle problems now and weakness and although I've started to change my diet I...

Anybody got any ideas of a good magnesium I can take? I'm getting a lot of muscl...

Rob6868

•6 years ago

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ICD

Doctor saggeest me to put ICD . I am worry .

RafikMalik

•6 years ago

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Worried about mum

Hi, I’m worried about my mother - she’s in her late 60s and recently found out she has very high blood pressure. She’s not overweight or a smoker but it’s...

Hi, I’m worried about my mother - she’s in her late 60s and recently found out s...

BlueRabbit

•6 years ago

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Warfarin dosage change

Recently prescribed Warfarin. Seems to be that when dosage is changed I seem to feel less well the following day or two. Is there any reason for this or is...

Recently prescribed Warfarin. Seems to be that when dosage is changed I seem t...

Gardener17

•6 years ago

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a bit extreme

i did have my H A on the 13/10/18 had an angioplasty and 1 sten my recovery is good i walk do some home trainer around 45 minutes a day my blood presure and...

i did have my H A on the 13/10/18 had an angioplasty and 1 sten my recovery is ...

babarhom

•6 years ago

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NYHA class

Hello everyone! I've just had a letter following my recent appointment with heart failure nurse. It shows my NYHA class as 11-111. Just a few week ago it was...

Hello everyone! I've just had a letter following my recent appointment with hear...

Love100cats

•6 years ago

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What Brand Of Statin Are You Prescribed?

I understand that the NHS has approved at least five statins for prescription; Lipitor, Lescol, Lipostat, Crestor, and Zocor. However, the only brand I hear...

I understand that the NHS has approved at least five statins for prescription; L...

Chappychap

•6 years ago

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Lowered pulse

I had a normal pulse prob 75 ish.But since ha and stents, its lowerd to 55 to 60.due to the tablots.If your bodys pulse has naturally been 75 through out your...

I had a normal pulse prob 75 ish.But since ha and stents, its lowerd to 55 to 60...

Hometerry

•6 years ago

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How my AVR is going so far (day 5)

Ok, spoke too soon! Tempted fate etc. Woke up this morning with a spiking temperature again and so am being kept in for another 24 hours. Having said that,...

Ok, spoke too soon! Tempted fate etc. Woke up this morning with a spiking temper...

Nic25

•6 years ago

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GT Spray

I have angina and did not have to use my spray for some months, but recently I've had to use it twice. Two questions if anytone can advise please: Firstly...

I have angina and did not have to use my spray for some months, but recently I'v...

james223

•6 years ago

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How my AVR is going (so far) day 4

Well I just feel immensely, immensely lucky. Today is Day 4 post-AVR (op was last Thursday) and barring unforseens I'm due to be heading home tomorrow, so day...

Well I just feel immensely, immensely lucky. Today is Day 4 post-AVR (op was las...

Nic25

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Thank you

Just wanted to say "thank you " to everyone for replying. I will be going back to the doctors to see if they can suggest anything. I don't really want to bump...

Just wanted to say "thank you " to everyone for replying. I will be going back t...

Joeygrey

•6 years ago

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Ejection Fraction keeps falling - will exercise help?

Hello has anyone managed to improve their ejection fraction by exercise? I lost my confidence when diagnosed 4 years ago but my ejection fraction keeps falling...

Hello has anyone managed to improve their ejection fraction by exercise? I lost ...

Baff

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Restyle

I had my hair restyled today lol. Iv have had it cut short as I don’t have time to style my old hair style. Straightening it every day and after my walks it...

I had my hair restyled today lol. Iv have had it cut short as I don’t have time...

Lynn1966

•6 years ago

14 Replies

heart rate monitor

hi, can anyone recommend a heart rate monitor? I just want something basic. Thanks as always.

hi, can anyone recommend a heart rate monitor? I just want something basic. Tha...

isobelhannah18

•6 years ago

7 Replies

A few questions re. pacemakers.

Hi I had a pacemaker put in and I was under the impression that the leads are embedded in the tissue but I may be wrong. Does anyone know for sure??? Please...

Hi I had a pacemaker put in and I was under the impression that the leads are em...

Karen212

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Not finding out too much

Theres some great information about peoples figures and readings on here, which is great.But I have took the view not to look too deeply into my own.I have...

Theres some great information about peoples figures and readings on here, which ...

Hometerry

•6 years ago

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Rehab return

Well being allowed back at rehab today after being barred for 4 months while awaiting loop recorder being fitted. I’m really nervous I pass out again and it...

Well being allowed back at rehab today after being barred for 4 months while awa...

Shoshov

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Anyone else feel sick with Clexane injections?

Hi, a week ago l had to undergo surgery unrelated to my heart or pacemaker. The Consultant took me off Warfarin and used clexane . l now have to take the...

Hi, a week ago l had to undergo surgery unrelated to my heart or pacemaker. The ...

kefalonia1

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Back to being scared - AVR

Ive been on here for about a year since being discovered as having aortic stenosis. I have always had a heart murmur but it was never monitored. I am now 60...

Ive been on here for about a year since being discovered as having aortic stenos...

Numberone1

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Heart rate very low, how normal is that?

Hi all, I had angioplasty and 3 stents inserted about 6 weeks ago. I never had a heart attack, just quite blocked coronary arteries. Stenting most likely saved...

Hi all, I had angioplasty and 3 stents inserted about 6 weeks ago. I never had a...

HB-HB

•6 years ago

27 Replies

Soooooooooo frustrating !

Hi All, you may have seen my last post about having to wait 6+ months just to see a cardiologist. Finally, earlier this month I had an appointment. A nurse did...

Hi All, you may have seen my last post about having to wait 6+ months just to se...

Joeygrey

•6 years ago

16 Replies

28 years old get Enlarged Heart?

Hi all have posted here before and had some great advice so hoping you may be able to help again. For almost 4 months after a panic attack I have had pain in...

Hi all have posted here before and had some great advice so hoping you may be ab...

Turtle90

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Dizzy

I had a Aortic valve replacement earlier this year. Doctors say everything is fine. But still not feeling great, having some dizzy spells. Any ideas why?

I had a Aortic valve replacement earlier this year. Doctors say everything is fi...

johnsail

•6 years ago

5 Replies

And another thing

Age does not come alone. I made a good recovery from HA in February with two stents fitted. But by October i was getting a bit breathless and uncomfortable....

Age does not come alone. I made a good recovery from HA in February with two ste...

LizzieN2

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Heart Failure

Not about me but not what I need 12 weeks post HA. My mum was admitted to hospital on Friday as she struggles to breathe when she Moves about this happens now...

Not about me but not what I need 12 weeks post HA. My mum was admitted to hospit...

Jinky07

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Odd symptoms

Hi All, I have been wanting to write a post for a while but I suffer from anxiety, particularly around health and I was worrying whether the responses might...

Hi All, I have been wanting to write a post for a while but I suffer from anxie...

daisy2311

•6 years ago

5 Replies

High iron

Has anyone been diagnosed with high iron levels in their blood? If so, was it connected to the heart problems and what treatment did you have. Thanks.

Has anyone been diagnosed with high iron levels in their blood? If so, was it co...

Glasspainter

•6 years ago

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All posts for December 2018

Just a caution over statins

Symptoms

Magnesium & cq10

ICD

Worried about mum

Warfarin dosage change

a bit extreme

NYHA class

What Brand Of Statin Are You Prescribed?

Lowered pulse

How my AVR is going so far (day 5)

GT Spray

How my AVR is going (so far) day 4

Thank you

Ejection Fraction keeps falling - will exercise help?

Restyle

heart rate monitor

A few questions re. pacemakers.

Not finding out too much

Rehab return

Anyone else feel sick with Clexane injections?

Back to being scared - AVR

Heart rate very low, how normal is that?

Soooooooooo frustrating !

28 years old get Enlarged Heart?

Dizzy

And another thing

Heart Failure

Odd symptoms

High iron

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