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severely dilated left Atrium

How is this treated what medication is given.

k5006

•5 years ago

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Ramipril for high BP

I recently went to hospital following a funny turn and spike in my blood pressure. I’ve been told my blood pressure was high before but stupidly didn’t do...

I recently went to hospital following a funny turn and spike in my blood pressur...

MC1303

•5 years ago

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Exercise with pacemaker

I was implanted with a pacemaker last May for trifacicular block (slow/stopping rhythm) pretty much a-symptomatic ....I also have an artirial flutter which...

I was implanted with a pacemaker last May for trifacicular block (slow/stopping ...

Beffohol

•5 years ago

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Done and almost dusted

Back again folks and no grumbles this time. As you know my surgery has been cancelled a few times, my anxiety has been rising, and you have all been so...

Back again folks and no grumbles this time. As you know my surgery has been canc...

Lancs-one

•5 years ago

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ANGINA

Can you live many years with this condition? Not diagnosed yet but everything pointing that way. Very anxious. Scared. Thankyou

Can you live many years with this condition? Not diagnosed yet but everything po...

Red18

•5 years ago

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2 questions re Bisoprolol

This seems to be one of the most complained about meds on this site. I have been taking 2.5 mg since a HA 5 weeks ago with the recommendation it be increased...

This seems to be one of the most complained about meds on this site. I have been...

45sue

•5 years ago

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Wow!

I am reeling a little here. I was at work yesterday received a phone call from hubby. Surgeons Sec rang with a cancellation could hubby get to hsp ASAP. Mad...

I am reeling a little here. I was at work yesterday received a phone call from h...

canihelpu

•5 years ago

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Tips needed to prepare before and after bypass

Hi all I am new to this site and have been reading through a lot of posts Recently told I'm to have a double bypass soon I am struggling to get my head around...

Hi all I am new to this site and have been reading through a lot of posts Recen...

jelliebean9

•5 years ago

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Breathing Post MI

I had a heart attack in Feb 2017 which resulted in 2 stents being inserted since then my breathing has continued to get worse and no one seems interested. Is...

I had a heart attack in Feb 2017 which resulted in 2 stents being inserted since...

donslad

•5 years ago

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Anxiety & Travel

I sometimes wonder how much anxiety plays in life, when we are away from our familiar surroundings ?? I know I used to carry a packet of Mints and if I felt...

I sometimes wonder how much anxiety plays in life, when we are away from our fam...

Prada47

•5 years ago

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Taking new blood thinners for atrial fibrillation

Hi I’ve had atrial fibrillation for some years, have now been prescribed riveroxerban which I’m worried about taking?

Hi I’ve had atrial fibrillation for some years, have now been prescribed riverox...

Montybird

•5 years ago

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Respiration rate

Do you find your respiration rate is relevant to your heart health? I find when I get chest pains my breathing rate is really really slow. The other night at...

Do you find your respiration rate is relevant to your heart health? I find when ...

April_May

•5 years ago

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Why can't I shake off anxiousness

I am waiting on surgery and am wound up like a ball with anxiety I've posted a bout it but still the same down feeling to get triple bye pass and all negative...

I am waiting on surgery and am wound up like a ball with anxiety I've posted a b...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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ANGINA

Hellooooo. Does anybody suffering with angina have symptoms every day or is it just me?? I tend to feel the attacks come on when I've eaten..

Hellooooo. Does anybody suffering with angina have symptoms every day or is it j...

Red18

•5 years ago

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my input

in 2009 i woke up suddenly at night having problems breathing! all the while thinking i had "swine flew" so i went to the "walkin center @ dury inn" tests...

in 2009 i woke up suddenly at night having problems breathing! all the while th...

johng8xgs

•5 years ago

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Hcm

Hi all can I ask who has hcm passed down through genetics. My mum suddenly passed away 2 weeks ago of hcm, she was only 59. she had no idea she even had heart...

Hi all can I ask who has hcm passed down through genetics. My mum suddenly passe...

Katieq146

•5 years ago

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Horses and Hearts!

I'm 62 and have had horses and ridden all my life........and I have never smoked and dont drink - In fact I would have said I was pretty fit as I do at least...

I'm 62 and have had horses and ridden all my life........and I have never smoked...

Piebald1

•5 years ago

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THE JOURNEY STARTS HERE ........HOLIDAY IN TENERIFE

Hi All I Arrived in Tenerife Monday 18th March and woke up on Tuesday with pain in my left shoulder and upper left arm, originally I thought I’d just slept...

Hi All I Arrived in Tenerife Monday 18th March and woke up on Tuesday with pain...

Ticktock61

•5 years ago

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Examples....

I think the stories of people like these in this article can probably be exampled throughout this forum but just to highlight that heart problems can be very...

I think the stories of people like these in this article can probably be example...

Sususulio

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Very low salt intake may be as bad as high levels, international study claims.

This article was in The Independent....

MrsInvisible

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Scary Ectopics

I am an active, 50+ female, who leads an overall healthy lifestyle. I do not drink or smoke and I have not consumed caffeine for over 10 years. However, I...

I am an active, 50+ female, who leads an overall healthy lifestyle. I do not dr...

Seaswimming

•5 years ago

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CIRCULATION

Anybody got any ideas on ways to help my circulation? I'm like death. My hands are feet are always cold. Freezing. Went for a walk earlier had to wear gloves....

Anybody got any ideas on ways to help my circulation? I'm like death. My hands a...

Red18

•5 years ago

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Terrified about being in icu

Am going for pre assessment on Thursday prior to op for removal of a tumour on my aortic valve and maybe the valve may need replacing. I have become...

Am going for pre assessment on Thursday prior to op for removal of a tumour on m...

kentishbunny1

•5 years ago

6 Replies

One for women

Given the seriousness of our conditions, this may seem a bit frivolous but it is concerning me. I regularly go to the hairdressers, for colouring, roots etc.,...

Given the seriousness of our conditions, this may seem a bit frivolous but it is...

Myaphrodisiac

•5 years ago

23 Replies

CTA shocking result and hard coming to terms, what to do...!

Hi everyone, not sure who might see this. I saw number of posts echoing being shocked and sadden from heart attacks, scan/test results. I am mid 50s and have...

Hi everyone, not sure who might see this. I saw number of posts echoing being s...

carehearty

•5 years ago

24 Replies

All Fired Up

Hi I have been watching the BBC Race Across the World from London to Singapore without using Air Transport. This has fired me up to consult Maps of Europe...

Hi I have been watching the BBC Race Across the World from London to Singapore...

Prada47

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Losing your job through ill health

Im just wondering what experiences others have had following heart attacks. I had a visit from my personnel manager a so called welfare visit but he proceeded...

Im just wondering what experiences others have had following heart attacks. I ha...

Dexter6565

•5 years ago

30 Replies

Still to decide

Just a few days ago I put a question on the site about whether I should go for a Myo Cardio Perfusion test and there was some great advice but I still can't...

Just a few days ago I put a question on the site about whether I should go for a...

Stan2

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Help please!!

Hi all, I'm hoping someone will be able to help me. I was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy in November. I met a heart nurse once once I'd returned home after a 14...

Hi all, I'm hoping someone will be able to help me. I was diagnosed with cardiom...

Summerbreezesomalis

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Smooth sailing

Hello heart warriors! Just wanted to give you all an update on mums recovery. She’s doing great. I spoke to her this morning and she sounds a lot more like...

Hello heart warriors! Just wanted to give you all an update on mums recovery. S...

Lionheart24

•5 years ago

8 Replies

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All posts for March 2019

severely dilated left Atrium

Ramipril for high BP

Exercise with pacemaker

Done and almost dusted

ANGINA

2 questions re Bisoprolol

Wow!

Tips needed to prepare before and after bypass

Breathing Post MI

Anxiety & Travel

Taking new blood thinners for atrial fibrillation

Respiration rate

Why can't I shake off anxiousness

ANGINA

my input

Hcm

Horses and Hearts!

THE JOURNEY STARTS HERE ........HOLIDAY IN TENERIFE

Examples....

Very low salt intake may be as bad as high levels, international study claims.

Scary Ectopics

CIRCULATION

Terrified about being in icu

One for women

CTA shocking result and hard coming to terms, what to do...!

All Fired Up

Losing your job through ill health

Still to decide

Help please!!

Smooth sailing

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