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Bisoprolol

I`m considering stopping bisoprolol as I`m frequently tired and lethargic.I thought for years it was my heart failure causing this,now I`m not convinced.My BP...

I`m considering stopping bisoprolol as I`m frequently tired and lethargic.I thou...

cowparsley

•5 years ago

27 Replies

Bisoprolol lowest dose

Hello. Sorry for another beta blocker question but it's all new to me. I have been on bisoprolol 1.25 since 1st May and my HR drops to 48/49 overnight,...

Hello. Sorry for another beta blocker question but it's all new to me. I have be...

Caitlyn6

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Bruising etc

So...bit of an idiot. Got up early to let the chickens out and stupidly grabbed my husbands flip flops instead of my own outdoor shoes. I was rushing to get in...

So...bit of an idiot. Got up early to let the chickens out and stupidly grabbed ...

Sillyfroggy

•5 years ago

11 Replies

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CHRONIC PALPITATION

I've had this palpitation for some time now, it flows with my normal heart rate (not faster) but really pounding & disturbing. Have been to the hospital, went...

I've had this palpitation for some time now, it flows with my normal heart rate ...

GRANDPUPA

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Fluttering

Since a mild HA last August and 2 stents I've had non stop problems, mostly from tablet side effects. Now my heart has started fluttering. MY BP monitor picks...

Since a mild HA last August and 2 stents I've had non stop problems, mostly fro...

Qualipop

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Pre Op day for Heart bypass

Finally got my pre op day 6th June at Southampton General . I wonder how long I have to wait for op 😬

Finally got my pre op day 6th June at Southampton General . I wonder how long I ...

Froggie0208

•5 years ago

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Flying to Barbados

Recently had an icd fitted can I fly to Barbados next year

Sanpedro2019

•5 years ago

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Higher BMI, lowering the exercise without lowering the calorie intake ... silly boy!!

So I am retired, in my 60s), but drafted into many activities such as assistant gardener and allotmenteer for my lovely wife.. she nurtures .. I hack it out!!...

So I am retired, in my 60s), but drafted into many activities such as assistant ...

juglansjames

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Chest pains

Thanks to all that replied to me

Berkoff

•5 years ago

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Hi everyone, I'm new here

Heart attack +triple bypass 3 months ago, chest area still very numb does it improve

Heart attack +triple bypass 3 months ago, chest area still very numb does it imp...

George249

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Thanks to all

Off down for my triple CABG early tomorrow morning. Wish me luck. I've been lurking in the background on here for several months. Have found the forum very...

Off down for my triple CABG early tomorrow morning. Wish me luck. I've been lurk...

Neptune54

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Mechanical valve thudding

Hello. I'm new here. I have not had heart surgery myself but am seeking info to help my husband. He had a mechanical aortic valve replacement two months ago...

Hello. I'm new here. I have not had heart surgery myself but am seeking info to ...

HenningLob

•5 years ago

10 Replies

The future is yours, grab it with both hands

Just finished my stint of 20 weeks Cardiothoracic rehabilitation follow a HA and 4 stents fitted. Started there a bag of nerves with emotions all over the...

Just finished my stint of 20 weeks Cardiothoracic rehabilitation follow a HA and...

Candlewax

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Heart Maters FROM Healthy TO Dieased In 4 Easy Steps

But Would You Know It .. Yep though I would share my own pictures showing heart disease pathology FROM healthy to heart attack’s to what your left with if few...

But Would You Know It .. Yep though I would share my own pictures showing heart ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Next episode for jellybean

So we found out a new graft had collapsed . I waa transferd to another hospital. What a rollercoster guys you seriously think how much more can one take . I...

So we found out a new graft had collapsed . I waa transferd to another hospital....

jelliebean9

•5 years ago

32 Replies

Chest pains after stent op

Had stent fitted 3 weeks ago all went ok but still get chest pains from time to time ..any comments please

Had stent fitted 3 weeks ago all went ok but still get chest pains from time to ...

Berkoff

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Vitamin k2 (mk7)

Morning to you all. I have been given the diagnosis I have atherosclerosis. I have heard that taking vitamin mk7 could help in the reduction of plaque. Would...

Morning to you all. I have been given the diagnosis I have atherosclerosis. I ha...

Red18

•5 years ago

22 Replies

Zopiclone and svt

Does anyone know if a small dose of zopiclone can interfere with ectopics and Svt. I find it difficult to sleep so I occasionally take zopiclone 3.75mg. I...

Does anyone know if a small dose of zopiclone can interfere with ectopics and Sv...

Hidden

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Ejection fraction reading

Hi, all I have been told that I have an ejection fraction of 47% which has dropped fro 54% last year. I see online that 55% is the lowest Normal reading. I am...

Hi, all I have been told that I have an ejection fraction of 47% which has dropp...

Mogdink1

•5 years ago

30 Replies

Stent fitted 2 days ago specific chest pains

I had a stent fitted after having my LAD 70% restricted, op went well and Kings in London were excellent. on my first day home I slept great and had a day of...

I had a stent fitted after having my LAD 70% restricted, op went well and Kings ...

Phil_London

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Specific Chest Pains 2 days after a Stent was fitted

I had a stent fitted after having my LAD 70% restricted, op went well and Kings in London were excellent. on my first day home I slept great and had a day of...

I had a stent fitted after having my LAD 70% restricted, op went well and Kings ...

Phil_London

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Heart Surgery

Hi Everyone. Am new here so please bear with me while I get used to the Site. Waiting to have Aortic Valves either changed or repaired, not sure yet until I...

Hi Everyone. Am new here so please bear with me while I get used to the Site. Wa...

Hidden

•5 years ago

19 Replies

Water retention, where does it come from?

And how does furosemide work? I am actually asking for the cat. We knew something was badly wrong, her abdomen was so swollen, but we didn't want to know what...

And how does furosemide work? I am actually asking for the cat. We knew somethin...

Inamoment

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Pericarditism how long does it last?

I'm now 3 months into pericardis and am taking the usual colchicine, ibuprofen and omeprazole combination. Although I am undoubtedly better than at the start I...

I'm now 3 months into pericardis and am taking the usual colchicine, ibuprofen a...

Askthebees

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Reply

Hi I believe it will be just for one year....

NEPHIN

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Home time

Bringing my husband home next day or two after triple bypass...any hints or tips for supporting his recovery. He is a very fit 53 y/o healthy lifestyle -...

Bringing my husband home next day or two after triple bypass...any hints or tips...

Buddiesmine

•5 years ago

20 Replies

Accuracy of Step Counters

Yesterday I went for a walk with a friend who has a Fit-bit. At the end of the walk they had recorded around 7,000 steps and the Pedometer app on my phone...

Yesterday I went for a walk with a friend who has a Fit-bit. At the end of the w...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•5 years ago

42 Replies

Is there any success stories for PAD ?

I have PAD and I am under a vascular clinic, I have an appointment every 6 months.. Each time I go I'm told to walk through the pain, has it got worse no, well...

I have PAD and I am under a vascular clinic, I have an appointment every 6 month...

Nibblet

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Clopidogrel

I have been taken off bisoprolol and now ticagrelor and put on clopidogrel, the ticagrelor was making me dizzy any one else had there meds changed?

I have been taken off bisoprolol and now ticagrelor and put on clopidogrel, the ...

Platypus6

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Antacids

Hi Do you know if Esomeprazole is too strong and will affect the other tablets’ absorption? I changed to this from Lansoprazole yesterday after awful...

Hi Do you know if Esomeprazole is too strong and will affect the other tablets’...

Janie16

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for May 2019

Bisoprolol

Bisoprolol lowest dose

Bruising etc

CHRONIC PALPITATION

Fluttering

Pre Op day for Heart bypass

Flying to Barbados

Higher BMI, lowering the exercise without lowering the calorie intake ... silly boy!!

Chest pains

Hi everyone, I'm new here

Thanks to all

Mechanical valve thudding

The future is yours, grab it with both hands

Heart Maters FROM Healthy TO Dieased In 4 Easy Steps

Next episode for jellybean

Chest pains after stent op

Vitamin k2 (mk7)

Zopiclone and svt

Ejection fraction reading

Stent fitted 2 days ago specific chest pains

Specific Chest Pains 2 days after a Stent was fitted

Heart Surgery

Water retention, where does it come from?

Pericarditism how long does it last?

Reply

Home time

Accuracy of Step Counters

Is there any success stories for PAD ?

Clopidogrel

Antacids

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