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I have AF

I've been woken up the last 2 nights with what feels like my heart beating heavy..it's quite frightening..l have no other problems that I've noticed in the...

I've been woken up the last 2 nights with what feels like my heart beating heavy...

Ramblingross

•5 years ago

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When will I be able to return to work?

I had a heart attack last Monday and have 3 stents fitted, how long am I likely to be off work? I am generally fit and healthy apart from the obvious which has...

I had a heart attack last Monday and have 3 stents fitted, how long am I likely ...

Hangus

•5 years ago

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Cardio Rehab

Attending Cardio Rehab has played such an important part in my post-op recovery. After the initial twelve sessions at Crawley Hospital, I joined the Crawley...

Attending Cardio Rehab has played such an important part in my post-op recovery....

ARTIST1950

•5 years ago

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Has anyone had any experience of using their smart watch's ECG function?

I am thinking of buying a watch with an ECG function. Does anyone have any recommendations or experience? I have always had occasional irregular heart rhythms....

I am thinking of buying a watch with an ECG function. Does anyone have any recom...

Potok

•5 years ago

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7 week after stent

Had a small heart attack 7 weeks ago and had stent fitted..just wanted to know is it normal to feel low at times. I keep feeling happy n thankfully one min...

Had a small heart attack 7 weeks ago and had stent fitted..just wanted to know i...

Avarae

•5 years ago

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Side effects of drugs for Heart Failure

Hi everyone, I am new to this group. 3 months ago I was diagnosed with"Heart Failure". My cardiologist put me on Bisoprolol 2.5mg a.m. and Perindropol 2mg......

Hi everyone, I am new to this group. 3 months ago I was diagnosed with"Heart Fai...

potter15

•5 years ago

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Nuclear stress test issue

Hi all had my stress test done yesterday and I reacted badly to the stress injection I felt quite unwell and totally drunk and numb and my legs and arms were...

Hi all had my stress test done yesterday and I reacted badly to the stress injec...

Quovadisuk

•5 years ago

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Dressler’s Syndrome

Hi, the second time I was admitted to hospital following the heart attack and stent I was told I had Dressler’s Syndrome, anyone else had this? On a lighter...

Hi, the second time I was admitted to hospital following the heart attack and st...

VelvetSky

•5 years ago

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Beta blocker rebound

Does anyone have experience of beta blocker rebound? What BB were you on and dose? I think I have this after coming off Propanalol. Thanks

Does anyone have experience of beta blocker rebound? What BB were you on and dos...

Caitlyn6

•5 years ago

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Totally Confused

Went up my local hospital on the 2nd Apr & they don't know for sure what has happened to me Basically I can't say the letter G & struggle with J, will pause...

Went up my local hospital on the 2nd Apr & they don't know for sure what has hap...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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It's not just heart disease...

Our diet can be "unhelpful" in all sorts of diseases. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-47734296

Our diet can be "unhelpful" in all sorts of diseases. https://www.bbc.co.uk/new...

jimmyq

•5 years ago

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Who remembers these

The good old bandage after the angiogram. It will be ripped off tonight! I wouldn't stop bleeding with that air cuff on and commented on the fact that I'm on...

The good old bandage after the angiogram. It will be ripped off tonight! I would...

Rob6868

•5 years ago

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Candesartan

Hello again. I have heart failure and was put on Ramipril initially. This was reasonable at first although i never felt completely right. the dose was...

Hello again. I have heart failure and was put on Ramipril initially. This was re...

rimpac2012

•5 years ago

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Finally home after second angiogram

Well my second angiogram went as I expected and with the outcome I've believed since the first one.That they wouldn't find anything new to pin my ongoing chest...

Well my second angiogram went as I expected and with the outcome I've believed s...

Rob6868

•5 years ago

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How long should I wait before chasing up the results of a CT cardiac scan? I had one over 4 weeks ago & have heard nothing so far. Thanks.

Angina symptoms, no diagnosis yet.

Koala66

•5 years ago

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Hospital Appointment

Hellooooo. Does anybody know if when I see my cardiologist on Wednesday will they check my cholesterol? Have tried so very hard to keep off all saturated fats...

Hellooooo. Does anybody know if when I see my cardiologist on Wednesday will th...

Red18

•5 years ago

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Difference between...

Sorry as this may be a really daft question. Could somebody tell me the difference between a cardio pulmonary exercise test and a US stress echocardiogram...

Sorry as this may be a really daft question. Could somebody tell me the differen...

Phoenix35

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Shell shocked

Just had an angiogram, been listed for stents. Additional medications amlodipine and clopidogrel. I have had GTN spray since December. Feels like I'm waiting...

Just had an angiogram, been listed for stents. Additional medications amlodipin...

Powermuscle

•5 years ago

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Aches and discomforts

Hi , I've had 4 stents the last 3 were in December 2018 , I still get aches and discomfort in the shoulder upper left chest area, sometimes lasts all day then...

Hi , I've had 4 stents the last 3 were in December 2018 , I still get aches and ...

scoobypc

•5 years ago

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Minimally invasive mitral valve repair

Hi, I'm 3 months post op from the above. If anyone has any questions on pre op or post op recovery and I can help by sharing my experience feel free to ask.

Hi, I'm 3 months post op from the above. If anyone has any questions on pre op ...

Scratchfire

•5 years ago

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can get to see GP

Hi on so much medication since two stents fitted last may, think I’m having bad side affects but don’t know what ones are causing them, aspirin...

Hi on so much medication since two stents fitted last may, think I’m having bad ...

Passes

•5 years ago

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Back in for my second exploratory angiogram

Well here we are Again! Back in the angio suite to be immediately told there are no available beds because there is an overflow problem so patients on the ward...

Well here we are Again! Back in the angio suite to be immediately told there are...

Rob6868

•5 years ago

13 Replies

I’m new

I am confused about the whole sugar thing. Is having items that have the bound up in fibre good or bad for you? I have developed a taste for the lovely large...

I am confused about the whole sugar thing. Is having items that have the bound u...

Martha2005

•5 years ago

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Even a Regular Small Drink is Bad for You

During my cardiac journey u have listened to three talks by dieticians. While the core was much the same the devil was in the detail. One area was alcohol...

During my cardiac journey u have listened to three talks by dieticians. While th...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•5 years ago

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Cardiologist in Brisbane Australia?

Hi all, my friend has AF and is unhappy with her current cardiologist, I wonder if anyone had any friends /experience of anyone they might recommend? Thanks ,...

Hi all, my friend has AF and is unhappy with her current cardiologist, I wonder ...

Aussietraveller

•5 years ago

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Sleep

9 weeks in from Triple bypass didn’t sleep well after op off most of the pain killers but can’t sleep 2 hrs a night and trying to hold down a full time job

9 weeks in from Triple bypass didn’t sleep well after op off most of the pain ki...

Gavin01

•5 years ago

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Heart too slow

I am currently waiting to see a cardio specialist, my heart is beating yo slow. I'm worried. What should I expect?

I am currently waiting to see a cardio specialist, my heart is beating yo slow. ...

Vern5

•5 years ago

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Takotsubo heart attack

Hi, when, once again researching for any new info on Takotsubo, HealthUnlocked was listed as a source of support/info. My first takotsubo was 12.25.2010, and...

Hi, when, once again researching for any new info on Takotsubo, HealthUnlocked w...

beverley4

•5 years ago

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Hyperkinetic heart syndrome

Anyone familiar with this? I had a stress echo which said hyperkinetic and just wondering if people have experience of this? And treatment. I'm currently on...

Anyone familiar with this? I had a stress echo which said hyperkinetic and just ...

Caitlyn6

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Exercise and unwelcome high heart rate.

Hi there I'm new to this site. A fifty-six year old female who had a heart attack in January of this year.The causes I've been told by my Cardiologist are...

Hi there I'm new to this site. A fifty-six year old female who had a heart attac...

Mistertumnus

•5 years ago

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All posts for April 2019

I have AF

When will I be able to return to work?

Cardio Rehab

Has anyone had any experience of using their smart watch's ECG function?

7 week after stent

Side effects of drugs for Heart Failure

Nuclear stress test issue

Dressler’s Syndrome

Beta blocker rebound

Totally Confused

It's not just heart disease...

Who remembers these

Candesartan

Finally home after second angiogram

How long should I wait before chasing up the results of a CT cardiac scan? I had one over 4 weeks ago & have heard nothing so far. Thanks.

Hospital Appointment

Difference between...

Shell shocked

Aches and discomforts

Minimally invasive mitral valve repair

can get to see GP

Back in for my second exploratory angiogram

I’m new

Even a Regular Small Drink is Bad for You

Cardiologist in Brisbane Australia?

Sleep

Heart too slow

Takotsubo heart attack

Hyperkinetic heart syndrome

Exercise and unwelcome high heart rate.

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