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Transoesophagael Echocardiogram (TOE)

Hi Everyone. Has anyone here ever had to have one of these Tests?. Apparently, it is a Probe taking pictures of the Heart inserted through the mouth - Urgh!!...

Hi Everyone. Has anyone here ever had to have one of these Tests?. Apparently, i...

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•5 years ago

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Clopidogrel withdrawal

I have just stopped taking Clopidogrel, after having it once a day for eighteen months. I had two stents fitted a year ago last March. I think that I was...

I have just stopped taking Clopidogrel, after having it once a day for eighteen ...

Bennydog42

•5 years ago

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Advice please

Does anyone no were it’s possible to get a loan when your half dead lol 😂 was wanting to get a electric bike for piping places but nhs seem unhelpful lol and...

Does anyone no were it’s possible to get a loan when your half dead lol 😂 was w...

unluckyto

•5 years ago

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Thinking of you

So very sorry about your devastating loss. My husband was very lucky to survive 2 heart operations. Like your husband, he appeared to be in good health at the...

So very sorry about your devastating loss. My husband was very lucky to survive ...

MiouMiou

•5 years ago

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Ache feeling !

Hi All, Recently joined, but heard good things about this site Had stents fitted about 10 weeks , just having an achey feeling top leftof my chest just by my...

Hi All, Recently joined, but heard good things about this site Had stents fitte...

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•5 years ago

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Urgent GP referral

Went back to GP she said it was great news the consultant didnt consider it urgent and to relax When the flutters start go off do something take your mind away...

Went back to GP she said it was great news the consultant didnt consider it urge...

christina1947

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Heart Condition and Dentistry

Some will recall that I queried pre-empting dental work with antibiotics. There was no overall conclusion and the advice I got was I did not need them. Last...

Some will recall that I queried pre-empting dental work with antibiotics. There ...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•5 years ago

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micro vascular angina

good morning hearties. i’m looking for some information on above. rehab nurse mentioned a might have this as i’m still getting chest pain after recent...

good morning hearties. i’m looking for some information on above. rehab nurse me...

Shoshov

•5 years ago

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Humid Weather

Humid Weather is not helping... any good tips on dealing with it. MVA sufferer. Many Thanks

Humid Weather is not helping... any good tips on dealing with it. MVA sufferer. ...

Nedragymni

•5 years ago

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Overactive thyroid heart attack and stent

Hi Guys does anyone else suffer with this combination please Also is there a forum for thyroid do we know 😊

Hi Guys does anyone else suffer with this combination please Also is there a fo...

Harrison4

•5 years ago

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Earache

Hi all, has anyone with pericarditis/pericardial effusion suffered with earache?

Hi all, has anyone with pericarditis/pericardial effusion suffered with earache?...

Schora1

•5 years ago

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UPdate and latest concern

Hi I know a lot of time has passed ( a few months) I just wanted to tell you all that I did not have my Myo cardio perfusion test as the nurse could see I...

Hi I know a lot of time has passed ( a few months) I just wanted to tell you al...

Stan2

•5 years ago

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First CABG

I’m seeing conflicting information about the history of CABG. Really all I want know I guess is how old a procedure is it. Seems like it can’t bd attributed to...

I’m seeing conflicting information about the history of CABG. Really all I want ...

willsie01

•5 years ago

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Aortic Valve surgery

I had my aortic valve replaced ten days ago and two days after the op experienced atrial fibrillation (whilst still in hospital). I was put on an Amiodarone...

I had my aortic valve replaced ten days ago and two days after the op experience...

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•5 years ago

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Pay for consultant

My urgent GP referral to cardiac consultant was apparently put on the routine list by the triage consultant I was Told this am 6 months waiting Any opinions...

My urgent GP referral to cardiac consultant was apparently put on the routine li...

christina1947

•5 years ago

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Opportunity to help shape NHS services

Hi everyone, I wanted to share an exciting opportunity with you all - the BHF is currently looking for a Patient Voice Representative to help influence the...

Hi everyone, I wanted to share an exciting opportunity with you all - the BHF...

Helen_BHF

•5 years ago

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GP thinks AF but still undiagnosed and needing advice.

Hi, I am a 28 year old female currently under investigations with Cardiology. Not overweight but not overly active with an office job and family history of...

Hi, I am a 28 year old female currently under investigations with Cardiology. N...

Kezmaz

•5 years ago

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Meds adjustment

I had a stent fitted last February for 85% LAD blockage followed all the guidelines. However last 2 months been having episodes of extreme fatigue and back...

I had a stent fitted last February for 85% LAD blockage followed all the guideli...

mcc19and64

•5 years ago

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general diet after stent etc

Does anybody know if there is a sort of any general website or book that can be used when choosing something to eat to know if its ok after heart attack please...

Does anybody know if there is a sort of any general website or book that can be ...

Berkoff

•5 years ago

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statins

im just curious on the level of statins people have prescribed. i had ha and one stent and prescribed 20mg of atorvastatin among the other meds but i see...

im just curious on the level of statins people have prescribed. i had ha and one...

jon2018

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Magnesium

What is the best type of Magnesium for improving heart function?

ss017

•5 years ago

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LVNC

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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Good Cardiologist Review

Had a review today with results from recent Stress MRI EF has remained at 43% in the last 3 years I have moved from 27% to 35% to 43% now for consecutive...

Had a review today with results from recent Stress MRI EF has remained at 43% ...

Prada47

•5 years ago

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Holiday insurance

Hi,I have an undiagnosed condition currently under investigation at the hospital.i am going on holiday in a couple of weeks and currently struggling to get...

Hi,I have an undiagnosed condition currently under investigation at the hospita...

68gunsThealarm

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Medical Students

Hi Everyone. Had a Call this afternoon from Hospital asking whether it will be ok with me if 'Medical Students' sit in at the Consultant's Appointment tomorrow...

Hi Everyone. Had a Call this afternoon from Hospital asking whether it will be o...

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•5 years ago

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Date!

Well after 4 months I received the call this morning to go in next Monday for bypass on Tuesday. Don't know whether to be elated or petrified!

Well after 4 months I received the call this morning to go in next Monday for by...

12345bob

•5 years ago

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Can a CABG fail?

Hi, about 20 months ago I had a 4x CABG following a heart attack and stents that my body rejected. Life was good. 8 weeks later I was doing DIY and my energy...

Hi, about 20 months ago I had a 4x CABG following a heart attack and stents that...

DavidOverton

•5 years ago

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Normal heart rate walking?

Is a heart rate of 125-130 normal when gently walking around a park or round shops aged 49 size 10/12, fit person. My ejection fraction is apparently normal...

Is a heart rate of 125-130 normal when gently walking around a park or round sho...

Caitlyn6

•5 years ago

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Undiagnosed and seeking advice

Hi, I am a 28 year old female currently under investigations with Cardiology. Not overweight but not overly active with an office job and family history of...

Hi, I am a 28 year old female currently under investigations with Cardiology. N...

Kezmaz

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Cholesterol levels

Good morning everyone just a question about cholesterol levels I had my bloods done last wk at doctors now wen I went into hosp wen I had my ha in April it was...

Good morning everyone just a question about cholesterol levels I had my bloods d...

Chrissydoll

•5 years ago

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for July 2019

Transoesophagael Echocardiogram (TOE)

Clopidogrel withdrawal

Advice please

Thinking of you

Ache feeling !

Urgent GP referral

Heart Condition and Dentistry

micro vascular angina

Humid Weather

Overactive thyroid heart attack and stent

Earache

UPdate and latest concern

First CABG

Aortic Valve surgery

Pay for consultant

Opportunity to help shape NHS services

GP thinks AF but still undiagnosed and needing advice.

Meds adjustment

general diet after stent etc

statins

Magnesium

LVNC

Good Cardiologist Review

Holiday insurance

Medical Students

Date!

Can a CABG fail?

Normal heart rate walking?

Undiagnosed and seeking advice

Cholesterol levels

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