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Meds

I would like some help or advice if possible, all my meds have been changed over the last 7 weeks since my ha, I was taken off beta blockers because my blood...

I would like some help or advice if possible, all my meds have been changed ove...

Platypus6

•5 years ago

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Travelling to Australia with AF

I have had AF for three years and take medication, I want to visit My daughters in Sydney at Christmas but I am am very worried about the long flight. I am a...

I have had AF for three years and take medication, I want to visit My daughters ...

Flamenco26

•5 years ago

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Just diagnosed with severe MVP with regurgitation and suspected Marfan syndrome. What should I expect???

Where do I start, I completed the London marathon about 6 weeks ago in a decent time and I thought I was fit and healthy. The days following days I started to...

Where do I start, I completed the London marathon about 6 weeks ago in a decent ...

Heller87

•5 years ago

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Clopidrogrel

Hi Has anyone out there been on this and come off it after a few days after experiencing problems with Anaemia and what effects did it have?

Hi Has anyone out there been on this and come off it after a few days after exp...

Lurchergirl

•5 years ago

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Moving home

I had a heart attack nearly 2 years ago at the grand old age of 43. I had always planned to retire to the coast. My HA has made me take stock of my life and...

I had a heart attack nearly 2 years ago at the grand old age of 43. I had always...

derek1974

•5 years ago

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Stress echo EF

Is the EF from a stress echo (at rest not exercising) the same as the EF from a regular echo? Is it as accurate as a regular echo for heart function.My echo...

Is the EF from a stress echo (at rest not exercising) the same as the EF from a ...

Caitlyn6

•5 years ago

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Pre surgery

Hi this is my first time here. I had a pre op assessment earlier this week for an aortic valve replacement (AVR.) Does anyone have any advice or tips in the...

Hi this is my first time here. I had a pre op assessment earlier this week for a...

Pinkrobin

•5 years ago

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Pain after having an ICD fitted

Hi I had an ICD fitted 7 weeks ago and I'm just getting used to it. I'm still quite sore and a purple patch has recently appeared at one end of the scar and...

Hi I had an ICD fitted 7 weeks ago and I'm just getting used to it. I'm still q...

EvertonPaul

•5 years ago

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hello everyone

what a great place this is. to have people to talk to and ask questions is great. I recently had my 5th angiogram as I still feel so unwell to be told that...

what a great place this is. to have people to talk to and ask questions is great...

cocoaxx

•5 years ago

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BP Variation

Hi all, my meds are keeping my BP within good boundaries for most of the time although I do find that the two flights of stairs up to our bedroom, when...

Hi all, my meds are keeping my BP within good boundaries for most of the time al...

willsie01

•5 years ago

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Support Group- people living with ICD’s

Anyone living with an ICD there will be a support group starting in August or the beginning of September in Kirkcaldy Fife. I will know next week on the exact...

Anyone living with an ICD there will be a support group starting in August or th...

Gwen71

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Hospital

Hi everone, in hospital with a kidney infection on iv antibiotics having a scan today if they remember.. in pain but in good spirits. Sheena x

Hi everone, in hospital with a kidney infection on iv antibiotics having a scan ...

Healthyheart1

•5 years ago

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How to reduce LDL further - followed all the normal advice

About a year ago, I had my cholesterol checked and the results weren't great. Apart from the normal tests I also had my Lipoprotein A checked and it was...

About a year ago, I had my cholesterol checked and the results weren't great. Ap...

metice

•5 years ago

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Stress MRI Results

Hello I posted earlier in June about a stress MRI appointment so just an update on time line 11th June MRI and a letter yesterday with an appointment to see...

Hello I posted earlier in June about a stress MRI appointment so just an update ...

Prada47

•5 years ago

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Post Cardiac Ablation

Can someone advise me please. I had a cardiac ablation around 7 years ago which was successful. However now I have an odd heart rate, sometimes is 40 beats a...

Can someone advise me please. I had a cardiac ablation around 7 years ago which ...

Valharris7

•5 years ago

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French Top Up Insurance

Just a quick question for any ex pats living in France. We are planning a move to France once the full impact of Brexit is understood. One of the things...

Just a quick question for any ex pats living in France. We are planning a move t...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Regularised Arrhythmia.

I have had atrial fibrillation issues for some ten years now. Under a Cardiologist and with medication, and a recent catheter ablation procedure, hopeful that...

I have had atrial fibrillation issues for some ten years now. Under a Cardiologi...

OrdinaryGuy

•5 years ago

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Home monitor

I have a CRTD implanted last August. I am going to be given a home monitor. Does anyone know what it actually does? What does it measure? Grateful for any...

I have a CRTD implanted last August. I am going to be given a home monitor. Do...

Billiewizz

•5 years ago

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unstable angina

hi guys as many of you know i recently had a stent replaced due to restenosis. have been doing ok these past few weeks with only settling in discomfort. today...

hi guys as many of you know i recently had a stent replaced due to restenosis. h...

Shoshov

•5 years ago

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introducing myself

hi I have just joined this group as I really feel like I need some support or maybe advice and hopefully some answers. my name is sue im 52 and im glad to be...

hi I have just joined this group as I really feel like I need some support or ma...

cocoaxx

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Wire removal

Hi everyone I wondered if there’s anyone out there who has had their sternum wires removed. I have had ongoing costochondritis since my LIMA bypass last July....

Hi everyone I wondered if there’s anyone out there who has had their sternum wi...

Billyjean123

•5 years ago

18 Replies

Couple of questions please :)

Firstly, does anyone know if any of the heart meds cause ringing in the ears? I’ve just started an extra one this week, Trangina XL, kind of a slow release...

Firstly, does anyone know if any of the heart meds cause ringing in the ears? I’...

Sillyfroggy

•5 years ago

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Left ventricular non compaction

I’m wondering if someone can help. I'm 24 and two years ago I was diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation after history of syncope. I’ve since had two Cardiac MRI’s...

I’m wondering if someone can help. I'm 24 and two years ago I was diagnosed with...

Meg94

•5 years ago

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Travel after angiogram

I'm waiting for an angiogram - both sides of heart causing angina. I'm due to travel abroad in 10 weeks. Does anyone know if I'll have a problem getting...

I'm waiting for an angiogram - both sides of heart causing angina. I'm due to t...

Golflady

•5 years ago

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How low is too low - Resting heart rate.

How low a resting heart rate would you go before you start to worry about it, even if you are showing no symptoms other than slight light headiness? My heart...

How low a resting heart rate would you go before you start to worry about it, ev...

PeterJemmett

•5 years ago

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Check ups after surgery

Hi I had an aortic valve & root replacement 2 1/2 years ago. Should I be having any check ups following on from that?

Hi I had an aortic valve & root replacement 2 1/2 years ago. Should I be having ...

tilly1109

•5 years ago

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Any advice on using a hot tub after open heart surgery .

My husband has a hot tub which he sits in nearly every day for up to 40 minutes , he has had open heart surgery last week to repair a Mitral valve and to...

My husband has a hot tub which he sits in nearly every day for up to 40 minutes ...

therug

•5 years ago

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31 Days

Hi. MY question is.if you see the cardiologist and are told that you need your AF putting correct but you have to have been taking your meds.in my...

Hi. MY question is.if you see the cardiologist and are told that you need your ...

6TIMES

•5 years ago

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Beta blockers

I am recovering not to badly from my Aortal valve replacement plus double bypass at end of March. From the plethora of pills I am taking I think the...

I am recovering not to badly from my Aortal valve replacement plus double bypass...

OttoK

•5 years ago

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Echo showed strong heartbeat, pericardial scarring and fluid, and aortic valve scarring

Backstory: I'm a 'split-personality' lady Briton - born in the USA to British expat parents who divorced shortly after I was born - Mum returned to GB, Dad...

Backstory: I'm a 'split-personality' lady Briton - born in the USA to British ex...

Sunnie2day

•5 years ago

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for June 2019

Meds

Travelling to Australia with AF

Just diagnosed with severe MVP with regurgitation and suspected Marfan syndrome. What should I expect???

Clopidrogrel

Moving home

Stress echo EF

Pre surgery

Pain after having an ICD fitted

hello everyone

BP Variation

Support Group- people living with ICD’s

Hospital

How to reduce LDL further - followed all the normal advice

Stress MRI Results

Post Cardiac Ablation

French Top Up Insurance

Regularised Arrhythmia.

Home monitor

unstable angina

introducing myself

Wire removal

Couple of questions please :)

Left ventricular non compaction

Travel after angiogram

How low is too low - Resting heart rate.

Check ups after surgery

Any advice on using a hot tub after open heart surgery .

31 Days

Beta blockers

Echo showed strong heartbeat, pericardial scarring and fluid, and aortic valve scarring

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