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leaking mitral valve

I have a leaky mitral and have been told that I cannot have a replacement due to my age (92) and general health. I am aware of the possibility of a mitral clip...

I have a leaky mitral and have been told that I cannot have a replacement due to...

glider43

•5 years ago

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What is Heart Failure explained by Dr Sanjay Gupta, Consultant Cardiologist

I came across this video today and thought it may help some patients diagnosed with HF. The link is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRujYGCegBo. Or you can...

I came across this video today and thought it may help some patients diagnosed w...

BlueZircon

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Lethargy

8 weeks after triple bypass I’m still struggling with tiredness and lack of “get up and go”. Consultant at 7 week follow up said this lasts 6 months which was...

8 weeks after triple bypass I’m still struggling with tiredness and lack of “get...

willsie01

•5 years ago

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MRI Heart Stress Test

I have an appointment at Papworth next week for the above test. If anything is wrong will they tell me straight away or will I have to wait for another...

I have an appointment at Papworth next week for the above test. If anything is ...

marksnan

•5 years ago

26 Replies

Calcified artery v plaque blockage

Are these essentially the same thing? Speaking to someone yesterday who has lived with calcified arteries for a long time. Thanks.

Are these essentially the same thing? Speaking to someone yesterday who has liv...

DavidG1971

•5 years ago

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Struggling with nausea.

I've assumed it's connected to meds but now I'm not sure. It's certainly not food related. I wake up, sit on the side of the bed then remember what lies...

I've assumed it's connected to meds but now I'm not sure. It's certainly not foo...

Love100cats

•5 years ago

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Winter is coming..

When it gets cold I get Reynaulds syndrome - fingers go blue an then a horrible shade of grey, a circulatory problem. I don't want to take another pill and I...

When it gets cold I get Reynaulds syndrome - fingers go blue an then a horrible...

Ianc2

•5 years ago

30 Replies

Clear phlem and cough

Hi all, I have congestive heart failure was diagnosed in June I have now developed a cough and clear phlem mostly when lying down but also standing. Does...

Hi all, I have congestive heart failure was diagnosed in June I have now develop...

Aprfife

•5 years ago

9 Replies

A week after CABGX3

Finally out the other side of op, cannot remember much of intensive care was only there overnight then moved straight to E Ward so no high dependency ward, I...

Finally out the other side of op, cannot remember much of intensive care was onl...

Froggie0208

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, anyone been through this heart condition

In 2016 I had a takotsubo cardiomyopathy. While I was asleep so I ended up Aspirating. Which caused me to get phemona and congestive heart failure on top of...

In 2016 I had a takotsubo cardiomyopathy. While I was asleep so I ended up Aspir...

Oryall

•5 years ago

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Still a problem.

Thank you all for your advice regarding my problem. Today I have felt really " off" weak, very tired, weepy and generally fed up! Several visits to the loo. So...

Thank you all for your advice regarding my problem. Today I have felt really " o...

Redsea

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Suffered scad

I recently suffered scad attack. I’m 39 and it happened in May 5 months after the birth of my baby boy. I’m always really scared it’s going to happen again....

I recently suffered scad attack. I’m 39 and it happened in May 5 months after th...

Loveyourheart

•5 years ago

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PVC’s or PAC’s and dry mouth can Anxiety be the cause

I’m 56 former professional athlete who’s had occasional skipped beats since my thirties. About two years ago I would get bouts of about twenty skips a day for...

I’m 56 former professional athlete who’s had occasional skipped beats since my t...

Simplefix

•5 years ago

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If you are interested in latest cardiac science

The European Society of Cardiology has a big convention this next week in Paris where the great and hopefully the good are meeting . There is an app called...

The European Society of Cardiology has a big convention this next week in Paris ...

Speakeazi

•5 years ago

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Hello everyone, I have micro vascular angina, coronary artery spasm and mild atrial fibrillation. I want to ask about bowel ischaemia.

In June I had emergency surgery for bowel ischaemia. I need to find out whether it was caused by the above heart problems. I do know that AF can be a factor...

In June I had emergency surgery for bowel ischaemia. I need to find out whether ...

balletfan

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Hi Everyone

Just wanted to say hi as new on here, just getting used to having a heart attack at 48 and reassessing whats important in life. Any advice would be greatly...

Just wanted to say hi as new on here, just getting used to having a heart attack...

Spendingtime

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Insomnia, palpitations & frequent night urination

Hi I've been diagnosed with Atrial Tachycardia. Over the last few nights persistent heart palpitations accompanied by a mild burning/stinging sensation across...

Hi I've been diagnosed with Atrial Tachycardia. Over the last few nights persist...

HowMyHeartSings

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Statins and muscle pain. BHF research

Did you all see this?...

COYW

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Loose stools.

Hi All, just a query really , has anyone suffered with explosive diarrhoea due to heart medication. I had a NSTEMI 13 weeks ago and a stent implanted. Had a...

Hi All, just a query really , has anyone suffered with explosive diarrhoea due t...

Redsea

•5 years ago

11 Replies

The journey after cardiac arrest

Hey guys . My brother has recently had a cardiac arrest and I'm just trying to understand the aftercare. He's 9 days in and as woken today but understandably...

Hey guys . My brother has recently had a cardiac arrest and I'm just trying to u...

ScottGray

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Arrhythmia Caused By Pericardial Fat Probably

Who would think someone that is 72 kg in waight suffers from heart arrhythmia caused by pericardial fat. Not really sure what’s going on but other ISSUE have...

Who would think someone that is 72 kg in waight suffers from heart arrhythmia ca...

Hidden

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Angiogram through Ulnar artery

Bit of a moment last week, resulting in another angiogram (no 4, nothing conclusive found). They used the Ulnar artery this time. Five days later and the...

Bit of a moment last week, resulting in another angiogram (no 4, nothing conclus...

HectorsDad

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Why do i feel like a Failure and a fraud

On the day of my anniversary of my first year in my job i end up having to get a staff member to call an ambulance to my workplace. I do all the heavy work...

On the day of my anniversary of my first year in my job i end up having to get a...

Rob6868

•5 years ago

34 Replies

Help with the result

Hello Everyone, I am having heart palpitation (fast heart rate) soon after eating from the last 6 months. I have tried low carb diet, small portion of meal...

Hello Everyone, I am having heart palpitation (fast heart rate) soon after eati...

ShaneWarne

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Tired of being tired!!

I wonder if any one can help please? I am constantly feeling tired, fatigued, lethargic and feel like my legs are lead weights! Since my heart attack and stent...

I wonder if any one can help please? I am constantly feeling tired, fatigued, le...

westie10

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Lump on wrist post angiogram.

Had an angiogram through right wrist 5 days ago. I've now got a lump on my wrist at the insertion site, doesn't hurt. Is this normal and, if so, how long will...

Had an angiogram through right wrist 5 days ago. I've now got a lump on my wris...

Ecki

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Heat and Blood Pressure

Many of us struggle with the heat tending to feel lethargic and washed out! One problem is that heat causes the blood vessels to expand and combined with your...

Many of us struggle with the heat tending to feel lethargic and washed out! One ...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•5 years ago

19 Replies

Glossary?

Is there a glossary of abbreviations somewhere on the site please? I don't understand half of what people are talking about!

Is there a glossary of abbreviations somewhere on the site please? I don't under...

jerry12953

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Joke

Man goes into pet shop wanting a canary There are some on the bottom of the cage and some on on the top How much are the canary s ,,The ones on the bottom £10...

Man goes into pet shop wanting a canary There are some on the bottom of the cag...

Sanpedro2019

•5 years ago

8 Replies

VISIBLE VEIN AND ARTERY SIZE

Prior to my HA and subsequent bypass surgery last June whenever I went to the doctors for a blood test they would have some difficulty in accessing a vein....

Prior to my HA and subsequent bypass surgery last June whenever I went to the do...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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All posts for August 2019

leaking mitral valve

What is Heart Failure explained by Dr Sanjay Gupta, Consultant Cardiologist

Lethargy

MRI Heart Stress Test

Calcified artery v plaque blockage

Struggling with nausea.

Winter is coming..

Clear phlem and cough

A week after CABGX3

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, anyone been through this heart condition

Still a problem.

Suffered scad

PVC’s or PAC’s and dry mouth can Anxiety be the cause

If you are interested in latest cardiac science

Hello everyone, I have micro vascular angina, coronary artery spasm and mild atrial fibrillation. I want to ask about bowel ischaemia.

Hi Everyone

Insomnia, palpitations & frequent night urination

Statins and muscle pain. BHF research

Loose stools.

The journey after cardiac arrest

Arrhythmia Caused By Pericardial Fat Probably

Angiogram through Ulnar artery

Why do i feel like a Failure and a fraud

Help with the result

Tired of being tired!!

Lump on wrist post angiogram.

Heat and Blood Pressure

Glossary?

Joke

VISIBLE VEIN AND ARTERY SIZE

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