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Candestartan and Hemarroids.

Hi, I have been on Cadestartan for almost three months following ten years on Ramipril that my doctor took me off of due to severe dry coughing and runny nose,...

Hi, I have been on Cadestartan for almost three months following ten years on Ra...

Craneman

•5 years ago

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Is this part of the course for Angina?

Having daily pain on and off and fighting through it while I wait for the appointment to see my now new specialist in London in may. Had a nasty (what I...

Having daily pain on and off and fighting through it while I wait for the appoin...

Rob6868

•5 years ago

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Benefits

Can I claim any benefits considering the fact that I have DEPRESSION and ISCHAEMIC HEART DISEASE

Can I claim any benefits considering the fact that I have DEPRESSION and ISCH...

Rooshy1963

•5 years ago

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Hi I’m a 55 year old woman who has ISCHAEMIC HEART DISEASE & DEPRESSION What, if any, benefits am I entitled to Thanks

Hi I’m a 55 year old woman who has ISCHAEMIC HEART DISEASE & DEPRESSION What, i...

Rooshy1963

•5 years ago

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Had my surgery

Hi just to let you know I came in on Monday to Barts was supposed to be Tuesday but they called me in and fortunately I was first on the list and it went...

Hi just to let you know I came in on Monday to Barts was supposed to be Tuesday...

Andrea52

•5 years ago

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Bifurcated Blockage Stent.

Following my Angiogram on the 16th Of January which revealed an 80% blockage in the left artery and a 70% blockage in the Central artery I have received a...

Following my Angiogram on the 16th Of January which revealed an 80% blockage in ...

nitwit

•5 years ago

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Incresed doses Of medication and LOW BP

Hello everyone in here! Im a little worried. My husband GOT his medication increased but his BP is so so low.. he is dizzy whenever he gets up too fast and Im...

Hello everyone in here! Im a little worried. My husband GOT his medication incre...

Pippilongstock

•5 years ago

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Pumphead?

Does anyone know anything about this condition after OHS, l read about this yesterday and l'm worried l could have it. Any replies would be great, thanks, Sue.

Does anyone know anything about this condition after OHS, l read about this yest...

kefalonia1

•5 years ago

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Immunity

Hi folks, since my op 5 months ago I have had two colds and a chest infection. Most unusual for me. Could my immunity system have been upset by the op or...

Hi folks, since my op 5 months ago I have had two colds and a chest infection. M...

Longdog1

•5 years ago

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CABG Recovery

10 days post op and am suffering from a high level.of leg pain that means i can only sleep in a chair. My leg was a secondary harvest site and the wound...

10 days post op and am suffering from a high level.of leg pain that means i can...

Andytriumph63

•5 years ago

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Scary 🙀

Hello guys just to let you know that I've been given a date for my septal myactomy op is scheduled for the 18 of March, please if there is any one who has done...

Hello guys just to let you know that I've been given a date for my septal myacto...

annettahope

•5 years ago

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Cholestral

Well just update everyone haven’t been on in a good while after my NSTEMI and one stent did my rehab and now I have joined the jym had a full bloods done the...

Well just update everyone haven’t been on in a good while after my NSTEMI and ...

Disciple5451

•5 years ago

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11 months post MI and stent.

I have read loads of posts on here the last few months and found it very useful. Thought I would post! I am 36 and had a heart attack and 2 cardiac arrests...

I have read loads of posts on here the last few months and found it very useful...

Kimb3

•5 years ago

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Anybody suffering with joint pain I’m in agony, my medication is bisoprolol, lisopril , and avorostatin

Hcm

Loopyleamster1

•5 years ago

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AF

Well my last AF attack was end of October 2018 🤞🏼and my medication was changed yet again, and seems to be working apart from having no energy at all , my...

Well my last AF attack was end of October 2018 🤞🏼and my medication was changed...

Cazza1953

•5 years ago

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Gutted but unavoidable

Hi all for everyone keeps track my surgery admission didn't go to plan. I was second on the list but a lot of complications with the gent in for the first...

Hi all for everyone keeps track my surgery admission didn't go to plan. I was se...

Markyboy1903

•5 years ago

40 Replies

Electrophysiology For Ectopic Beat Correction

Being referred from one Cardiologist to another Cardiologistfor an Electrophysiology Study this is to determine if it is possible for an Ablation to correct my...

Being referred from one Cardiologist to another Cardiologistfor an Electrophysio...

Prada47

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Angiogram after CT Scan

Hi all, first time poster here. I have recently received an appointment letter from local hospital regarding attendance for a cardiac catheritization which I...

Hi all, first time poster here. I have recently received an appointment letter f...

DeeJayOrr

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Advice on diving after HA and Stent fitment...

Hello All, I'm after any info/advice on starting to learn scuba diving after HA and stent fitment. 2 and a half months since this happened and I am wondering...

Hello All, I'm after any info/advice on starting to learn scuba diving after HA ...

TheBigHonree

•5 years ago

18 Replies

What to ask cardiologist this afternoon?

I’m seeing the cardiologist later on after my angiogram a few weeks ago showed narrowing in 3 arteries. What should I be asking him? Thanks.

I’m seeing the cardiologist later on after my angiogram a few weeks ago showed n...

dee1013

•5 years ago

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Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Monitors

Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Monitor Machine I wish to purchase the above, but when I went online there are so many it is confusing to say the least. Could...

Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Monitor Machine I wish to purchase the above, but ...

Pandorella

•5 years ago

14 Replies

What should I ask?

Hi, I’m going back to the hospital next week for a cardio clinic, the first time since my heart attack and stent. What do people wish they had asked and found...

Hi, I’m going back to the hospital next week for a cardio clinic, the first time...

VelvetSky

•5 years ago

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Keep the humour going please!

I'm having such a difficult time with my h.f. and my husband's serious deteriorating heart condition. I do appreciate all the serious support and advice I get...

I'm having such a difficult time with my h.f. and my husband's serious deteriora...

Love100cats

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Rotablation

Hi,has anyone experienced rotablation ? I may need this procedure and would like to know what to expect.

Hi,has anyone experienced rotablation ? I may need this procedure and would like...

Colwyn

•5 years ago

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New Valve - Cow tissue or mechnical ?

Hello, I am fresh from an appt at hospital and been told I need to decide on whether I have a tissue valve or a mechanical one. I have a fibroelastoma (tumour)...

Hello, I am fresh from an appt at hospital and been told I need to decide on whe...

kentishbunny1

•5 years ago

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Low Red Cell count

Hi, I had a burst stomach ulcer last summer, and it was pointed out I had low iron levels. I have been on Iron Sulphate tablets since, but by iron levels...

Hi, I had a burst stomach ulcer last summer, and it was pointed out I had low ir...

Detector

•5 years ago

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Myocardial Bridging

Hi Everyone I'm just after joining! I had tests etc for Atrial Fibrillation 6 weeks ago and was back with the cardiologist today and he told me I have severe...

Hi Everyone I'm just after joining! I had tests etc for Atrial Fibrillation 6 w...

Exocet

•5 years ago

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AMINES

I am new to this site. I am treatment resistant to hypertensive drugs twice ending up in hospital and other significant problems. I have had my kidneys scanned...

I am new to this site. I am treatment resistant to hypertensive drugs twice endi...

Pgw48

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Life Insurance

Hi Everyone , Just looking for a bit of advice regarding Life Insurance and any companies you have delt with. I'm 30 years old and was diagnosed with right...

Hi Everyone , Just looking for a bit of advice regarding Life Insurance and any ...

FayelouiseR

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Fitness for Surgery Assessment

Hi, I have my fitness for surgery assessment tomorrow at Harefield. They have said to allow for half a day. Does anyone have any insight as to what the...

Hi, I have my fitness for surgery assessment tomorrow at Harefield. They have s...

Red_Baron

•5 years ago

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All posts for February 2019

Candestartan and Hemarroids.

Is this part of the course for Angina?

Benefits

Benefits

Had my surgery

Bifurcated Blockage Stent.

Incresed doses Of medication and LOW BP

Pumphead?

Immunity

CABG Recovery

Scary 🙀

Cholestral

11 months post MI and stent.

Anybody suffering with joint pain I’m in agony, my medication is bisoprolol, lisopril , and avorostatin

AF

Gutted but unavoidable

Electrophysiology For Ectopic Beat Correction

Angiogram after CT Scan

Advice on diving after HA and Stent fitment...

What to ask cardiologist this afternoon?

Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Monitors

What should I ask?

Keep the humour going please!

Rotablation

New Valve - Cow tissue or mechnical ?

Low Red Cell count

Myocardial Bridging

AMINES

Life Insurance

Fitness for Surgery Assessment

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