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Volume of medications and long term side effects

My volume of tablets per week has now topped 80 a week I have questioned these but all doctors say these are required so I still continue with them but often...

My volume of tablets per week has now topped 80 a week I have questioned these b...

Quovadisuk

•5 years ago

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Gum problems & Amlodipine

Hi, my gums have been swelling and bleeding for a few months so I went to the dentist and she’s diagnosed Gingival hyperplasia. She asked all about my heart...

Hi, my gums have been swelling and bleeding for a few months so I went to the de...

HHH2017

•5 years ago

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Scared after losing my Mum...

Hi everyone, I signed up today for advice, any help would be greatly appreciated. I lost my mum on Tuesday just gone after she suffered a cardiac arrest 9...

Hi everyone, I signed up today for advice, any help would be greatly appreciated...

Cashy85

•5 years ago

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In af after had my 1st ablation

Well been cardioverted 5 times over the years and on meds . Had my 1st ablation last Thursday then a week later on the Thursday night I went into af bit woke...

Well been cardioverted 5 times over the years and on meds . Had my 1st ablation ...

Zombiebenny

•5 years ago

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Diet

I'm waiting to see the surgeon who carries out bypass procedures to see what he thinks about my suitability for this, following the cardiologist who performed...

I'm waiting to see the surgeon who carries out bypass procedures to see what he ...

willsie01

•5 years ago

18 Replies

cholesterol high

I have a high level of cholesterol in my blood which was found at my last blood test. I cannot understand why as I eat no fried food cheese use skimmed milk...

I have a high level of cholesterol in my blood which was found at my last blood ...

egton1966

•5 years ago

20 Replies

Medication

Had a heart attack in June 2019 been taking rivarauxaban and clopidogril regular time each day this morning I had my breakfast 8am and started my ironing I was...

Had a heart attack in June 2019 been taking rivarauxaban and clopidogril regular...

12345pink

•5 years ago

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WE OWE A LOT TO THE NURSING STAFF

Best wishes for all the NURSES of the BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION on the auspicious occasion of the INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY today

Best wishes for all the NURSES of the BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION on the auspicious...

Vivi2711

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Istemich heart disease.what is it

18 month's I suffered total heart failure had two stents and angioplasty ..I've now found out I've got istemich heart disease I'm trying to find out what this...

18 month's I suffered total heart failure had two stents and angioplasty ..I've...

Bootmaster

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Protein Shakes

Good morning everyone As I have mentioned In my previous posts I am just over 1 year post HA and stent into the Circumflex. I have been on a bit of a healthy...

Good morning everyone As I have mentioned In my previous posts I am just over 1 ...

ntiday

•5 years ago

21 Replies

DVLC

I’m wondering if being on a waiting list for bypass surgery is something that I should notify DVLC about? And will I now face even higher holiday travel...

I’m wondering if being on a waiting list for bypass surgery is something that I ...

willsie01

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Grateful this site exists

I joined a few days ago and went straight to posting a question instead of introducing myself, and I want to say thank-you to every responder to my question...

I joined a few days ago and went straight to posting a question instead of intro...

Sunnie2day

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Cardiac Microvascular disease

Not long been diagnosed.

Bleau

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Blood tests

What would the blood tests - full blood count and BNP reveal about the condition of the heart? I.e can they show heart failure,blockages, strain? I saw a...

What would the blood tests - full blood count and BNP reveal about the condition...

Caitlyn6

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Aortic valve replacement- the journey begins

I’m so new to this! I was diagnosed with Severe Aortic Stenosis last month - bit of a shock to say the least. The pain/ache in my chest I put down to being...

I’m so new to this! I was diagnosed with Severe Aortic Stenosis last month - bit...

Cottagegardener

•5 years ago

24 Replies

Pacemaker with high bp

I am a person with pace maker. Have high bp 155/110. Given combination medicines metoptolol succinate mg rosuvastatin.5 and omlin 5 . Want second opinion

I am a person with pace maker. Have high bp 155/110. Given combination medicines...

shekhar63

•5 years ago

2 Replies

BP, HR & Pulse

Prior to starting beta blockers (Bisoprolol) yesterday my BP was usually good (120/80 yesterday). Today, however, it is down to 102/58. Is this an issue?...

Prior to starting beta blockers (Bisoprolol) yesterday my BP was usually good (1...

willsie01

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Entresto side affects

Has anyone gotten nauseous from this medication. If so how long does it last.I just started taken the medication

Has anyone gotten nauseous from this medication. If so how long does it last.I j...

Behr1234

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Entresto side affects

Has anyone felt sick to their stomach after taking it doesn't last long bit everytime I take it .If so does it stop afterm a few days. Just started taking this...

Has anyone felt sick to their stomach after taking it doesn't last long bit ever...

Behr1234

•5 years ago

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Entresto side affects

Has anyone had problems with upset stomach. Doesn't last long but it hits hard. If so does it ever stop

Has anyone had problems with upset stomach. Doesn't last long but it hits hard. ...

Behr1234

•5 years ago

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Mick Jagger

A month after the last update his daughter has posted a picture of him with his daughter Georgia. Apparently they all enjoyed lunch together yesterday. For six...

A month after the last update his daughter has posted a picture of him with his ...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•5 years ago

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Fatigue and breathless

Hi. After 2 heart attacks and seven stents things were going well but over the last few weeks I am experiencing severe tiredness and get breathless after doing...

Hi. After 2 heart attacks and seven stents things were going well but over the l...

Nomoney2018

•5 years ago

38 Replies

Aortic valve replacement

Hi, I'm new here. My husband is having to have an aortic valve replacement (pig tissue). I am really nervous as he does all the cooking and pre-assessment...

Hi, I'm new here. My husband is having to have an aortic valve replacement (pig...

granniea

•5 years ago

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Ablations good or bad and recovery outlook

having spent a year waiting for an ablation when it was done it never kicked in so a pacemaker was fitted. Still feeling very tired but have been told last...

having spent a year waiting for an ablation when it was done it never kicked in ...

beach1336

•5 years ago

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A new blip with travel insurance

I am booked to go on holiday in 10 days time & was expecting the cost of travel insurance to be less than my last holiday in March which was less than 6 weeks...

I am booked to go on holiday in 10 days time & was expecting the cost of travel ...

45sue

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Help regards my mum

So mum has A.F. and postral drop is walking as a exercise ok for her she’s 81 she cannot walk fast but I just don’t like her sitting around all the time I...

So mum has A.F. and postral drop is walking as a exercise ok for her she’s 81 sh...

Dippydolly

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Stent / bypass success stories.

Hi, I've been lucky enough to live for 54 years whilst enjoying excellent health except for 2 days. Unfortunately those 2 days were due to an acute coronary...

Hi, I've been lucky enough to live for 54 years whilst enjoying excellent health...

fergusthegreat

•5 years ago

3 Replies

"Chest Freeze "

I can't seem to find an answer to my problem. Maybe I don't explain it right. Cold air bothers my chest. Not uncommon. I have Copd. So my Dr. says that's wat...

I can't seem to find an answer to my problem. Maybe I don't explain it right. Co...

Redruby7777

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Diet question

Can anyone recommend a diet/cook book they will help to lower cholesterol please

Can anyone recommend a diet/cook book they will help to lower cholesterol pleas...

Jakesmama

•5 years ago

16 Replies

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for May 2019

Volume of medications and long term side effects

Gum problems & Amlodipine

Scared after losing my Mum...

In af after had my 1st ablation

Diet

cholesterol high

Medication

WE OWE A LOT TO THE NURSING STAFF

Istemich heart disease.what is it

Protein Shakes

DVLC

Grateful this site exists

Cardiac Microvascular disease

Blood tests

Aortic valve replacement- the journey begins

Pacemaker with high bp

BP, HR & Pulse

Entresto side affects

Entresto side affects

Entresto side affects

Mick Jagger

Fatigue and breathless

Aortic valve replacement

Ablations good or bad and recovery outlook

A new blip with travel insurance

Help regards my mum

Stent / bypass success stories.

"Chest Freeze "

Diet question

Search posts

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After becoming part of the BHF HealthUnlocked Community, how would you rate your confidence in looking after your health?

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