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AF

18 months ago had AF quite out of the blue never knew I had it...Cardio thing done successfully... Off all medication apart from 1 Ramipril a day....Have the...

18 months ago had AF quite out of the blue never knew I had it...Cardio thing do...

SuzzieQ

•5 years ago

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Heart palpitations after taking Zantac (Ranitidine)

I am not sure if this is the cause of my palpitations or not but not long after i took Zantac for the first time, i started experiencing awful palpitations. I...

I am not sure if this is the cause of my palpitations or not but not long after ...

ss017

•5 years ago

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Bradycardia shoukd I go to a& e

My symptoms, fainting in morning with very low pulse rates, 40's and 50's over last 2 weeks. Waiting for ecg 7 day monitor. Should I go to a&e to speed up...

My symptoms, fainting in morning with very low pulse rates, 40's and 50's over l...

Toppert

•5 years ago

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Awaiting angioplasty

Hi. I have been diagnosed with severe stenosis in my LAD and await an angioplasty. It has been cancelled by the hospital twice now, my next appointment is due...

Hi. I have been diagnosed with severe stenosis in my LAD and await an angioplast...

Seaview8

•5 years ago

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Life insurance..

I got life insurance about 5 yr ago, as I was only aware of mild arthritis & factor5 laiden, and everything else bp etc was ok. So since being diagnosed with...

I got life insurance about 5 yr ago, as I was only aware of mild arthritis & fac...

Katrinatroy

•5 years ago

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Hi everybody, I will be taking a holiday this year, and need to state my medical condition for insurance company! I have mild bi-leaflet valve prolapse with...

Hi everybody, I will be taking a holiday this year, and need to state my medical...

Platoon13

•5 years ago

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Delicate question

Probably one for the ladies (I use that term loosely, I’m looking at you, Lezzers) (joking). Sooo..straight after my ridiculously long angiogram (I went large...

Probably one for the ladies (I use that term loosely, I’m looking at you, Lezzer...

Sillyfroggy

•5 years ago

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P.A.D

I was diagnosed with the above about 1 yr ago, and my GP put me on Atorvastatin, and since realized after reading on the med, it explains why my condition has...

I was diagnosed with the above about 1 yr ago, and my GP put me on Atorvastatin,...

Katrinatroy

•5 years ago

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Should my medication stop?

Hi everyone, I had a heart attack a year ago when I was 43 and had a stent fitted. I'm certain that I was told I would come off most of my medication after a...

Hi everyone, I had a heart attack a year ago when I was 43 and had a stent fitte...

Caroline36

•5 years ago

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Not able to Exercise for a while how to maintain heart health

Hi everyone. Hope you're all enjoying the cooler weather and rain!! So on Monday I was in London (yes us northerners do travel south!!). However stupidly I...

Hi everyone. Hope you're all enjoying the cooler weather and rain!! So on Monday...

Zena166

•5 years ago

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Health Impaired Travel Insurance for Sailing

I've been a keen sailor in boats of various sizes most of my life, and have been encouraged by my cardiologist and other medical advisers to keep it up for all...

I've been a keen sailor in boats of various sizes most of my life, and have been...

Sailing-Spud

•5 years ago

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DVLA Tachycardia

Hi, I have a diagnosis of paroxysmal symptomatic sinus tachycardia and have been on a new medication a few weeks which is much better for me. I checked out my...

Hi, I have a diagnosis of paroxysmal symptomatic sinus tachycardia and have been...

Leahetea

•5 years ago

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Sleep

I wake up at 2 -3 AM and I used to be able to read a bit and get back to sleep but for last few nights can’t get back to sleep until 6AM and getting very...

I wake up at 2 -3 AM and I used to be able to read a bit and get back to sleep b...

Cards21

•5 years ago

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Great to be back home after a mitral valve repair ~ 1

Had the op on Monday and came home last night. My surgery was in the Royal Brompton Hospital. First things first, thank goodness for the NHS, what...

Had the op on Monday and came home last night. My surgery was in the Royal Brom...

seven-oh

•5 years ago

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Heat - It Takes Time To Recover

The heat wave broke at lunchtime and the rain arrived. Despite predictons of the high twenties this afternoon it never got above 22/23. However, I still feel...

The heat wave broke at lunchtime and the rain arrived. Despite predictons of the...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•5 years ago

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Happy Birthday Mick!

Our fellow heartie Mick Jagger is 76 today! To celebrate here is a video of him with the late David Bowie in 1986 with introduction by Paul McCartney. Mick...

Our fellow heartie Mick Jagger is 76 today! To celebrate here is a video of him ...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•5 years ago

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ramipril vs losartan potassium

hi everyone hope your all ok 6 weeks ago due to the side effect my GP decide to stop the ramipril during those 6 weeks i monitor my BP in average a rest day...

hi everyone hope your all ok 6 weeks ago due to the side effect my GP decide to ...

babarhom

•5 years ago

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Possible problems with Atorvastatin

I've been on Atorvastatin for several years now, initially due to my diabetes. I was initially a little apprehensive due to the concerns over muscular...

I've been on Atorvastatin for several years now, initially due to my diabetes. I...

Heather1957

•5 years ago

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Rib pain post stent

Hi Guys, Quick question anyone else experiencing pain in the ribs near left arm pit I had my stent and Angiogram etc end of March after H/A the hormone in my...

Hi Guys, Quick question anyone else experiencing pain in the ribs near left arm ...

Harrison4

•5 years ago

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Doubts about Cardiac Rehab

I went for an initial interview for cardiac rehab. I was very disappointed. The nurse didn’t listen to me. I felt I was being put in a box and labelled with...

I went for an initial interview for cardiac rehab. I was very disappointed. The...

Netter

•5 years ago

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Independence not lost

I have always been an independent person and follow my own ways, it’s easier than expecting others to do things for you, although at times I have been happy to...

I have always been an independent person and follow my own ways, it’s easier tha...

Frigid

•5 years ago

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Anyone

Ever sat reading or watching TV very relaxed and all of a sudden heart feels like it's racing fast but it's not its scary

Ever sat reading or watching TV very relaxed and all of a sudden heart feels lik...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Eye problems............Amiodarone

I have been taking Amiodarone for just two weeks, on two occasions I have had episodes of being unable to focus my eyes and blurring and double vision (I have...

I have been taking Amiodarone for just two weeks, on two occasions I have had ep...

SerenK

•5 years ago

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New Job

Just wanted to share some good news with you all. 12 months ago today I was admitted to hospital for 7 weeks with Endocatitis and a very minor stroke. I have...

Just wanted to share some good news with you all. 12 months ago today I was admi...

Hedgehoglady07

•5 years ago

37 Replies

ECG test results

Hi there I am a 49 year old woman with a family history of heart disease. Following long lasting heart palpitations I had a ECG and it showed TWI in leads V1-4...

Hi there I am a 49 year old woman with a family history of heart disease. Follow...

Jazz1066

•5 years ago

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New on this site.....Want to try Plant sterols instead of Statins!

Hi I am a member of AF association, but my search for magnesium stearate bought me to here! I am 66, and have Permanent Atrial Fib with a slightly leaky...

Hi I am a member of AF association, but my search for magnesium stearate bought...

Wightbaby

•5 years ago

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Heart and heat

Hi everyone has anyone else found they ve struggled in this heat with their breathing I feel quite breathless today as it’s been so hot had to use my spray...

Hi everyone has anyone else found they ve struggled in this heat with their brea...

Chrissydoll

•5 years ago

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Heart condition and hot weather

This may seem like a random question, but I can't really find many answers on Google. I seem to really struggle with heat. It was 28C Today where I am. I have...

This may seem like a random question, but I can't really find many answers on Go...

XlMardyBumlX

•5 years ago

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Balloons and Tavi

My sister in law lives in Surrey some two hundred miles away from me, we keep in touch weekly. Kate is 75 and I am 84. Five weeks ago she told me she was...

My sister in law lives in Surrey some two hundred miles away from me, we keep in...

Rosei

•5 years ago

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Michael Palin to Undergo Heart Surgery

Michael Palin who rose to fame in Monty Python is having to take a break from his TV schedule to under heart (mitrai valve) surgery:...

Michael Palin who rose to fame in Monty Python is having to take a break from hi...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•5 years ago

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for July 2019

AF

Heart palpitations after taking Zantac (Ranitidine)

Bradycardia shoukd I go to a& e

Awaiting angioplasty

Life insurance..

I

Delicate question

P.A.D

Should my medication stop?

Not able to Exercise for a while how to maintain heart health

Health Impaired Travel Insurance for Sailing

DVLA Tachycardia

Sleep

Great to be back home after a mitral valve repair ~ 1

Heat - It Takes Time To Recover

Happy Birthday Mick!

ramipril vs losartan potassium

Possible problems with Atorvastatin

Rib pain post stent

Doubts about Cardiac Rehab

Independence not lost

Anyone

Eye problems............Amiodarone

New Job

ECG test results

New on this site.....Want to try Plant sterols instead of Statins!

Heart and heat

Heart condition and hot weather

Balloons and Tavi

Michael Palin to Undergo Heart Surgery

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