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Excercise with HOCM

What’s the level of exercise for someone with minor hypetrophic cardiomyopathy ?

What’s the level of exercise for someone with minor hypetrophic cardiomyopathy ?...

Ghammer

•5 years ago

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Post AVR, aching of arms

I had my AVR in March 2017 (mechanical) followed by a stroke that has made my left side a bit numb. Recently I have experienced a painful aching of my arms,...

I had my AVR in March 2017 (mechanical) followed by a stroke that has made my le...

Boblell

•5 years ago

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Diet for a healthy heart

Very good article on Grauniad on high fibre diet for a healthy heart:...

HB-HB

•5 years ago

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Psoriasis and heart meds.

I have had psoriasis since I was 5 years old and it has always been a nuisance but since heart failure 6 months ago it has gone mad and now covers my back and...

I have had psoriasis since I was 5 years old and it has always been a nuisance b...

Love100cats

•5 years ago

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Valve replacement options

Hi I’m 26 years old new to this page and live in Leeds. I’ve had aortic stenosis all my life it has changed to severe in these past few years since having my 2...

Hi I’m 26 years old new to this page and live in Leeds. I’ve had aortic stenosis...

Nicola1993

•5 years ago

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Good stories

I guess nature of this forum is that it will be populated by people (like me) who are worried / in treatment. Which after my first stent at 47 has scared me a...

I guess nature of this forum is that it will be populated by people (like me) wh...

DavidG1971

•5 years ago

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Oxygen levels falling to 80% during night.....

....and when it does, it wakes me up! I actually bought a vivosmart 4 garmin because I was concerned as to why I was waking frequently waking up during the...

....and when it does, it wakes me up! I actually bought a vivosmart 4 garmin be...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Hi everyone from Pete the newbie!

Just a brief explanation on my condition:- I was experiencing palpitations whilst excersicing over 3 years up until my ablation last month. I was diagnosed...

Just a brief explanation on my condition:- I was experiencing palpitations whils...

Triride

•5 years ago

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Long wait is almost over - update

First of all I’d like to thank everyone who responded to my post. The support people give on this forum is amazing. Apologies for the late post, but I have had...

First of all I’d like to thank everyone who responded to my post. The support pe...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Daily mail crystal wand.

Hi everyone. Happy new year. Hope it's a good one. I'd just like to say Incouldnt praise the Drs, nurses and paramedics enough for their good work. I was...

Hi everyone. Happy new year. Hope it's a good one. I'd just like to say Incou...

redcarpet123

•5 years ago

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Pericarditis

I would be grateful if you could list Pericarditis as one of the heart conditions on your topics please. Pericarditis impacts many patients and their families...

I would be grateful if you could list Pericarditis as one of the heart condition...

Philra

•5 years ago

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Candesartan 32mg odour

Hi everyone. I am new to this forum. I have been looking for some information about the 32mg candesartan tablets I should point out I only have this with...

Hi everyone. I am new to this forum. I have been looking for some information ab...

Sticklers2112

•5 years ago

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Cold weather post bypass

Hi I had a bypass x2 in June 2018. Recovery slower due to complications with wound and retained temporary pacing wire removal in Oct. I’m a worrier so that...

Hi I had a bypass x2 in June 2018. Recovery slower due to complications with wo...

Evans123

•5 years ago

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Swelling

Hi I had an angioplasty about 7 weeks ago and it went well with two stents put in heart area. Been on medication since then and feeling better in every way....

Hi I had an angioplasty about 7 weeks ago and it went well with two stents put ...

Beacon2

•5 years ago

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Valve repair

Howbis everyone feeling lately? I am still undergoing tests as I have been having breathing problems, i had surgery to repair my leaky valve 4 years later im...

Howbis everyone feeling lately? I am still undergoing tests as I have been havin...

Lisa198

•5 years ago

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What could this be guys? 28 years old feel like something bad will happen

Ok so have being having pains around chest for about 3/4 months also more recently hip and rib pain aswell as top back pain. I have being on sertraline for...

Ok so have being having pains around chest for about 3/4 months also more recent...

Turtle90

•5 years ago

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My life summed up right now

How can I manage conditions with my heart when I can't even manage breakfast

Juwon92

•5 years ago

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15 year old with cholesterol of 5.4

Hello everyone. I am posting this to see if anyone has any answers. My 15 year old niece (sisters daughter) has been told she has a cholesterol reading of...

Hello everyone. I am posting this to see if anyone has any answers. My 15 year...

Loving-life

•5 years ago

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Walking club

I joined a walking club this evening. This time 3 1/2 months ago I would never off thought I’d enjoy a walking club let alone join one 😃😃

I joined a walking club this evening. This time 3 1/2 months ago I would never o...

Lynn1966

•5 years ago

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A newbie to heart failure

My husband is 58 and active, he has had a chest infection recurring over 2 months and this led to a sudden and massive ingress of water retention and an urgent...

My husband is 58 and active, he has had a chest infection recurring over 2 month...

Dims36

•5 years ago

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Ventricular Ectopic Beats

Hello are all Ectopic beats Ventricular and if they aren't what are other ones called ?? Just reading a discharge letter which says " 24 hour monitoring...

Hello are all Ectopic beats Ventricular and if they aren't what are other ones c...

Prada47

•5 years ago

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Does Micro-vascular Angina get worse over a period of time?

Having been diagnosed with MVA a couple of years ago and having tried various medications I know find myself being to do much less than this time last year....

Having been diagnosed with MVA a couple of years ago and having tried various me...

achillislander

•5 years ago

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Statins

Hi all, quick update. Been to the doctors today. She suggested I stopped taking the statins as that’s what could be the cause off my aching bones. Have to go...

Hi all, quick update. Been to the doctors today. She suggested I stopped taking ...

Lynn1966

•5 years ago

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Low Heart Rate (Bisoprolol)

It's nagging me now, sometimes I wish I don't have HR monitor. In the morning, after I take my meds (aspirin 75mg, Clopidogrel 75mg and Bisoprolol 2.5mg) my HR...

It's nagging me now, sometimes I wish I don't have HR monitor. In the morning, a...

HB-HB

•5 years ago

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Benecol

Hi Just turned 59. Eat healthily, normal BP, swim twice a week & walk approx 10 miles per week High cholesterol ( 8.2.. 2.26 HDL & 5.52 LDL) I’m assuming it’s...

Hi Just turned 59. Eat healthily, normal BP, swim twice a week & walk approx 10 ...

JB1959

•5 years ago

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Scuba diving post stent fitting

Morning everyone, Just a quick question. After having a total of 7 stents fitted in 2 session after my initial HA, im now fully recovered and have completed my...

Morning everyone, Just a quick question. After having a total of 7 stents fitted...

Mike424u

•5 years ago

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Too many argumentative posts.

I have been a member on BHF forum for 21/2 years and never have I felt so disappointed at the tone of recent posts. I thought the forum was here to help and...

I have been a member on BHF forum for 21/2 years and never have I felt so disapp...

Bazmack48

•5 years ago

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Is having 6 stents unusual?

I had my first stent in 1995 (aged 34) one more in 2015 ,another one in 2018 ( after a cardiac arrest) and three more a week ago . Is this unusual and how...

I had my first stent in 1995 (aged 34) one more in 2015 ,another one in 2018 ( ...

LEE0512

•5 years ago

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EGC test

Hello I'm new here. My question is this - I had an ECG test administered by the practice health care assistant. The sticky patches wouldn't stick to my skin -...

Hello I'm new here. My question is this - I had an ECG test administered by the ...

pianist12

•5 years ago

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Numb arms in the morning

Hello all, My husband has recently been diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse and is waiting for surgery, this is my first post. He was diagnosed a few months...

Hello all, My husband has recently been diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse an...

MerryMyrtle

•5 years ago

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All posts for January 2019

Excercise with HOCM

Post AVR, aching of arms

Diet for a healthy heart

Psoriasis and heart meds.

Valve replacement options

Good stories

Oxygen levels falling to 80% during night.....

Hi everyone from Pete the newbie!

Long wait is almost over - update

Daily mail crystal wand.

Pericarditis

Candesartan 32mg odour

Cold weather post bypass

Swelling

Valve repair

What could this be guys? 28 years old feel like something bad will happen

My life summed up right now

15 year old with cholesterol of 5.4

Walking club

A newbie to heart failure

Ventricular Ectopic Beats

Does Micro-vascular Angina get worse over a period of time?

Statins

Low Heart Rate (Bisoprolol)

Benecol

Scuba diving post stent fitting

Too many argumentative posts.

Is having 6 stents unusual?

EGC test

Numb arms in the morning

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