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Entresto with COPD.

Hi All, I have been selected to try Entresto for my heart failure and I am interested to know if anyone else who suffers from both HF and COPD has been...

Hi All, I have been selected to try Entresto for my heart failure and I am inter...

Johnem

•5 years ago

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Metoprolol

So I was given metoprolol due to having a svt episode (180 heart rate and extremely high blood pressure). I take the extended release 25 mg and I been feeling...

So I was given metoprolol due to having a svt episode (180 heart rate and extrem...

Collegegirl15

•5 years ago

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MY MARATHON

on the 13/10/18 i have an HA with 1 stent so far i come back on my fitness still a bit confuse mentally So anyway I'm taking part in MyMarathon and running...

on the 13/10/18 i have an HA with 1 stent so far i come back on my fitness still...

babarhom

•5 years ago

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Top Bloke!

What a top bloke, he's certainly got the right attitude,...

Chappychap

•5 years ago

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Bisoprolol and bilirubin

Does anyone know if there is any relationship, preferably medically documented, between use of bisoprolol and raised bilirubin? In May 2018, during an...

Does anyone know if there is any relationship, preferably medically documented, ...

Bikerider69

•5 years ago

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End of battery life for CDI device!

I've just got back from hospital from my husband's checkup of his device. He has had it 7 years. Now the battery is down to the last 6%. If it's not used too...

I've just got back from hospital from my husband's checkup of his device. He has...

Love100cats

•5 years ago

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Work related stress

Hi I'm 58 at in past 5 years had 4 HA 1 major Al had stents plus I HA prior to this time an recovered quite well but that last one in March 2018 took me a...

Hi I'm 58 at in past 5 years had 4 HA 1 major Al had stents plus I HA prior to...

Ouzo20_19

•5 years ago

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Work Stress - so not worth it! Moving on

HI All For those who know me you will be aware that I was diagnosed with Severe heart failure in 2017 and had a CRTD fitted in September that year, followed by...

HI All For those who know me you will be aware that I was diagnosed with Severe ...

Heartlady1

•5 years ago

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More Holter Results

Hi Just received a copy of my recent Holter Monitor, they really do give a good 24hour indication of what's going on !! only problem is I don't understand what...

Hi Just received a copy of my recent Holter Monitor, they really do give a good ...

Prada47

•5 years ago

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High blood pressure

Hello. I've had consistently high blood pressure since Christmas and I'm struggling to get my GP to take me seriously. I used to have low blood pressure for...

Hello. I've had consistently high blood pressure since Christmas and I'm struggl...

Lithiasma

•5 years ago

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Raised Systolic BP

I'm on bp medication and my blood pressure is usually about 125/59. Tonight my bp is 167/62 and pulse 62. I haven't been doing much today and my bp is...

I'm on bp medication and my blood pressure is usually about 125/59. Tonight my ...

woodbon

•5 years ago

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resuming training

i had a heart attack last week , had cpr at the road side and a couple of stents put in how long before i can resume cycle training, kayaking etc thanks for...

i had a heart attack last week , had cpr at the road side and a couple of stents...

roadrunner12

•5 years ago

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Tissue Mitral Valve Replacement 1yr on - and coming OFF meds to use Alternative Integrated Supplements...increase pulse & can't gain weight!

1 - I've been fairly quiet on here, although did contribute a little some months back. However, my resting heart rate (over night, during sleep) has risen from...

1 - I've been fairly quiet on here, although did contribute a little some months...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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After 2 stents fitted my husband has had 3 UTI’s

This is getting beyond a joke. My husband had angioplasty (6hour procedure) on Jan 8th this year and ever since he has been on 3 courses of antibiotics due to...

This is getting beyond a joke. My husband had angioplasty (6hour procedure) on J...

Cherrybubble

•5 years ago

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what a chardiac arrest

Hi my cousin is 35 years old he have a cardiac arrest yesterday but the first help came a bit late he is in coma the doctors saying we have to wait for 72 hrs...

Hi my cousin is 35 years old he have a cardiac arrest yesterday but the first h...

Marioss

•5 years ago

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Bloated

I do Intermittent fasting , I eat healthy I suffer with persistent bloating I noticed tonight after resting my foot over my shin that’s left quite an...

I do Intermittent fasting , I eat healthy I suffer with persistent bloating I n...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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cardiomegaly

Hi Does anyone have any experience with this please Thanks

Hidden

•5 years ago

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PARTNER 2 PARTNER

My partner had a heart 7 months ago, and when they putting the stent in, they found that he had, BAV measured 5.6, he is waiting for the open heart surgery....

My partner had a heart 7 months ago, and when they putting the stent in, they fo...

wifebav-123

•5 years ago

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Buzzing CRTD

I was taken ill in May last year, 2018, with heart and respiratory failure. Maybe viral cause of cardiomyopathy with severe heart failure and respiratory...

I was taken ill in May last year, 2018, with heart and respiratory failure. May...

Billiewizz

•5 years ago

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Buzzing

I am experiencing a buzzing sensation from my CRTD. It was implanted in August 2018. It’s like when mobile phone is on silent and vibrates but can also hear...

I am experiencing a buzzing sensation from my CRTD. It was implanted in August ...

Billiewizz

•5 years ago

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Fatigue after surgery

My husband is eight weeks post mitral valve repair and cycromaze. He takes Riveroxiban each day. Came off Bisopronol before op and now in cardio rehab. He...

My husband is eight weeks post mitral valve repair and cycromaze. He takes River...

Thelarkascending

•5 years ago

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Caught a cold after AVR and CABG 4 weeks ago

My husband has caught a cold after his surgery 4 weeks ago, or we think it is a cold - really cold and can’t warm up, exhausted and in bed, runny nose and off...

My husband has caught a cold after his surgery 4 weeks ago, or we think it is a ...

Oldmasons

•5 years ago

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Visible Jugular Veins

My daughter has recently noticed that at times my external jugular veins are visible. From what I have read online, it is normal that they are visible in...

My daughter has recently noticed that at times my external jugular veins are vis...

rosa001

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Chocolate!

I'm on 85% chocolate so I feel quite virtuous compared to you lot!!

isobelhannah18

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Recent heart medication

Hi Recently had an heart attack 13 weeks ago & since starting the medication I am suffering from back pain at the right hand side when out walking,...

Hi Recently had an heart attack 13 weeks ago & since starting the medication I ...

Walter61

•5 years ago

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Concerned

Of course it has to be during the Bank Holiday! For the last 4 days I’ve bern experiencing a strange sensation in the chest/throat area after slight exertion...

Of course it has to be during the Bank Holiday! For the last 4 days I’ve bern e...

Sillyfroggy

•5 years ago

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Aortic valve replacement at 51. Mechanical or Biological??

4th open heart surgery. Aortic valveotomy 1978 @ 10 years of age due to bicuspid aortic valve detected at birth. 2006 st jude medical heart valve. 2007...

4th open heart surgery. Aortic valveotomy 1978 @ 10 years of age due to bicuspid...

4thtime

•5 years ago

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Hi, I’m new here - looking for some advice

Hi I’ve just been discharged from Papworth after a heart attack and 2 stents being fitted. The nurses were great at explaining the drugs and when I need to...

Hi I’ve just been discharged from Papworth after a heart attack and 2 stents bei...

Happyholidays19

•5 years ago

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Easter Break

On my way for a few days break after a generally bad start to the year (not health). Just stopped for a coffee and petrol (£73!). Hope everyone has a gr8...

On my way for a few days break after a generally bad start to the year (not heal...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•5 years ago

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Panic moment!

Sudden panic this morning when my heart dropped to just 06 bpm this morning. Then discovered I had my Fitbit on upside down. It was 90....😀

Sudden panic this morning when my heart dropped to just 06 bpm this morning. The...

HectorsDad

•5 years ago

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All posts for April 2019

Entresto with COPD.

Metoprolol

MY MARATHON

Top Bloke!

Bisoprolol and bilirubin

End of battery life for CDI device!

Work related stress

Work Stress - so not worth it! Moving on

More Holter Results

High blood pressure

Raised Systolic BP

resuming training

Tissue Mitral Valve Replacement 1yr on - and coming OFF meds to use Alternative Integrated Supplements...increase pulse & can't gain weight!

After 2 stents fitted my husband has had 3 UTI’s

what a chardiac arrest

Bloated

cardiomegaly

PARTNER 2 PARTNER

Buzzing CRTD

Buzzing

Fatigue after surgery

Caught a cold after AVR and CABG 4 weeks ago

Visible Jugular Veins

Chocolate!

Recent heart medication

Concerned

Aortic valve replacement at 51. Mechanical or Biological??

Hi, I’m new here - looking for some advice

Easter Break

Panic moment!

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