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Angina Question

Diagnosed last October with Angina and now 4 weeks with AF. Waiting for some more tests re the AF but have decided to carry on my normal activities [well...

Diagnosed last October with Angina and now 4 weeks with AF. Waiting for some mor...

chdjazz

•5 years ago

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Low blood pressure after valve repair

Hi everyone, Does anyone else suffer from low blood pressure and, if so, how do you deal with it? I had a mitral valve replacement in 2014, which did not go...

Hi everyone, Does anyone else suffer from low blood pressure and, if so, how do ...

FMW62

•5 years ago

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Burning pain in finger tips

Yesterday my finger tips were sore. I noted then tried to write, it was almost unbearable. It went off. Then tonight it's back. I got out of the bath and all...

Yesterday my finger tips were sore. I noted then tried to write, it was almost u...

Urssy

•5 years ago

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Heart rate maybe too low?

Hi all, names Adam from the West Midlands. I’m 35 and been trying to get fit and healthy. I’ve currently lost 13lb and now weighing at 15.4 stone. Been...

Hi all, names Adam from the West Midlands. I’m 35 and been trying to get fit and...

Llewellyn5

•5 years ago

27 Replies

Advice if possible

Good morning I’m basically looking for help and advice, my dad was diagnosed with heart failure just after Xmas. He’s now on some different medication and he...

Good morning I’m basically looking for help and advice, my dad was diagnosed wit...

Lovemydad1948

•5 years ago

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Anybody tried TRUVA For baking?

I have been using it for coffee and am wondering if it is good for rice pudding.k

I have been using it for coffee and am wondering if it is good for rice pudding....

marigolds

•5 years ago

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PCI

Hi.. I am suffering from some chest pain after a year of PCI. Is it normal or maybe because I am still smoking! Thank you.

Hi.. I am suffering from some chest pain after a year of PCI. Is it normal or ma...

Maheralhatim

•5 years ago

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Undiagnosed angina

Has anyone had a normal ecg and troponin levels but then had a ct angiogram which has revealed blocked arteries. Concerned as having all the symptoms of angina...

Has anyone had a normal ecg and troponin levels but then had a ct angiogram whic...

Flowers9

•5 years ago

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Beta blocker withdrawal effects

I have been suffering from tachycardia/poor circulation since October following immunosuppressant treatment and seen various drs. One Doctor put me on...

I have been suffering from tachycardia/poor circulation since October following ...

Caitlyn6

•5 years ago

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Pain following valve surgery

Hi. I had a mitral valve repair on 3rd March and came out of hospital 2 weeks later. The one thing I was unprepared for was the pain in my breast bone 24/7....

Hi. I had a mitral valve repair on 3rd March and came out of hospital 2 weeks l...

kasinc88

•5 years ago

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Angry - Angina is back

All good for 3 months since the stent. Nine rehab sessions with no problems, Swam 20 lengths at full blast, carried my golf bag for 18 fast holes yesterday...

All good for 3 months since the stent. Nine rehab sessions with no problems, Sw...

DavidG1971

•5 years ago

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Arterial Stenosis private treatment

Hello my Dad was diagnosed with advanced arterial stenosis a few weeks ago. We want to look at private treatment and he lives in South Yorkshire. Please can...

Hello my Dad was diagnosed with advanced arterial stenosis a few weeks ago. We w...

MumFirst37

•5 years ago

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Statins

Good morning good people. Iv been bothered for last 6 months with what I assume is arthritis in right knee. It has become unbearable and whilst researching...

Good morning good people. Iv been bothered for last 6 months with what I assume ...

Shoshov

•5 years ago

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Advice re private consultation ? need CRT

Hi my husband has LVF and advised Echo deteriorated no figures to compare though ? GP referred him not urgent ? Hospital waits locally vary 3-4 months . GP...

Hi my husband has LVF and advised Echo deteriorated no figures to compare though...

Aussietraveller

•5 years ago

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Not sleeping since Atrial fibrillation

Hi my husband has been diagnosed with AF just a few days ago he was given all the right medication and his breathing is better the problem he has is that he...

Hi my husband has been diagnosed with AF just a few days ago he was given all th...

Savia

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Settling after WOW!

After our dash to the Hsp. on Tuesday for my husband to take advantage of a cancellation and have his quadruple bypass things are starting to settle down. He...

After our dash to the Hsp. on Tuesday for my husband to take advantage of a canc...

canihelpu

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Advice please

Hi folks After a bit of advice. I have ischemic heart disease. 5 year old granddaughter with chickenpox. Should I steer clear. I have had chickenpox. Advice...

Hi folks After a bit of advice. I have ischemic heart disease. 5 year old grand...

Dorisgirl

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Heart Diseases and solutions below

Key heart tests include: Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)—This records the electrical activity of the heart as it contracts and relaxes. The ECG can detect...

Key heart tests include: Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)—This records the electri...

Hidden

•5 years ago

1 Reply

When to go to hospital

Felt ill all day Wednesday pain just wouldn't go away so went to A&E ended up staying in hospital for 2 nights even though each and blood tests showed nothing...

Felt ill all day Wednesday pain just wouldn't go away so went to A&E ended up st...

kizza67

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Tooth ache

Hi. I had root canal treatment 2 days ago and have terrible toothache. I’m struggle as unable to take ibuprofen while on bisoprolol. Any advise?

Hi. I had root canal treatment 2 days ago and have terrible toothache. I’m strug...

Sgal

•5 years ago

11 Replies

coronary heart spasm

I have been having intermittent angina like pains in my chest for a number of years they mainly occur when I am resting or asleep, it starts as a dull pain but...

I have been having intermittent angina like pains in my chest for a number of ye...

mollymagic

•5 years ago

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be well

Sir All I can add to the other comments is the way I was and the way I am now . round about 5 years ago on my 65th birthday I was not well , ie shortage of...

Sir All I can add to the other comments is the way I was and the way I am now ....

rangers4040

•5 years ago

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Statin muscle pain

I understand that statins can cause muscle and joint pains. I have been on Atorvastatin for about nine months and not had much issue but recently seem to have...

I understand that statins can cause muscle and joint pains. I have been on Atorv...

Peakbog

•5 years ago

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Tachycardia

I keep having intense missed beats and it freaks me out. I have a fast heart rate and take beta blockers. Im quite freaked out because of my missed beat it...

I keep having intense missed beats and it freaks me out. I have a fast heart rat...

S6041628

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Competing Diets

Hi everyone, This is my first post. Please be gentle! I have been a type 2 diabetic for around 30 years. Cutting out sugar was never a real challenge. I much...

Hi everyone, This is my first post. Please be gentle! I have been a type 2 dia...

thecorfiot

•5 years ago

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Ramiprill

My doctor increased my dosage from 1.25 to 2.50 ..oh my Lord ...I was so unwell ...cough ..sickness .. joint pains ..so bad I couldn’t sleep felt Dizzy ..was...

My doctor increased my dosage from 1.25 to 2.50 ..oh my Lord ...I was so unwell ...

Presco

•5 years ago

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Valsartan

Has anyone else got experience with taking Valsartan?

Oliverjames92

•5 years ago

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Exercise & DCM

Dear Respected colleagues, Diagnosed with DCM since May 2018. I am 60 yrs male. On medications, salt / fluid restriction plus walking daily. Suffered with...

Dear Respected colleagues, Diagnosed with DCM since May 2018. I am 60 yrs male....

Vivi2711

•5 years ago

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Amlodipine and swollen legs

I have unstable angina and have been on 5mg Amlodipine for a year. Following a severe angina attack the cardiac doc at hospital upped the dose to the max at...

I have unstable angina and have been on 5mg Amlodipine for a year. Following a ...

james223

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Amiodarone

Hi all you lovely people out there . I have been taking Amiodarone since January , I was really worried about side effects but so far I don't seem to have had...

Hi all you lovely people out there . I have been taking Amiodarone since January...

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•5 years ago

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All posts for March 2019

Angina Question

Low blood pressure after valve repair

Burning pain in finger tips

Heart rate maybe too low?

Advice if possible

Anybody tried TRUVA For baking?

PCI

Undiagnosed angina

Beta blocker withdrawal effects

Pain following valve surgery

Angry - Angina is back

Arterial Stenosis private treatment

Statins

Advice re private consultation ? need CRT

Not sleeping since Atrial fibrillation

Settling after WOW!

Advice please

Heart Diseases and solutions below

When to go to hospital

Tooth ache

coronary heart spasm

be well

Statin muscle pain

Tachycardia

Competing Diets

Ramiprill

Valsartan

Exercise & DCM

Amlodipine and swollen legs

Amiodarone

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