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Silent heart attack

Ive had a double heart bypass 2 years ago which ive now found out after an angiogram only one has worked, also i found out ive had a heart attack in the past...

Ive had a double heart bypass 2 years ago which ive now found out after an angio...

Padalak6

•5 years ago

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How to wind down after stress attack.

Over the past week I have had a few woriies (thinks outside my control) that have lead to heart pain which happens a few minutes or hours after the stressful...

Over the past week I have had a few woriies (thinks outside my control) that hav...

Khonkaen

•5 years ago

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What 3 words

Have just been reading an article on the ‘What 3 words’ smartphone app: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-49319760 Using this app can direct emergency...

Have just been reading an article on the ‘What 3 words’ smartphone app: https:/...

NorthantsSteve

•5 years ago

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heart missing 3 beats every 20s

What a horrendous time been having with heart beat arrhythmia Well issues took me AE as it’s happing all time every min of the day ... horrible sicking...

What a horrendous time been having with heart beat arrhythmia Well issues took ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Just a quick question re-echocardiogram

Was referred to have one after an ecg showed irregular heart beat and pulse. All this coming about as I need an operation to remove cancer in its early......

Was referred to have one after an ecg showed irregular heart beat and pulse. All...

Moisme

•5 years ago

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Looking Help /advice on my armpit and chest pain

Hi All, I am looking for help to understand the cause of pain which comes and go after several hours from my Left Armpit and tickling/pain at over heart muscle...

Hi All, I am looking for help to understand the cause of pain which comes and go...

sk1975

•5 years ago

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Very worried.

Just found out I have a severe AFib. This came as a total shock but it explains a lot of symptoms that I put down to depression and anxiety. I’ve been...

Just found out I have a severe AFib. This came as a total shock but it explains ...

Warmsworth

•5 years ago

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Little Bleeder

I nicked myself shaving and it just would not stop bleeding. After an hour I thought I would seek advice. It did not seem to warrant minor injuries so I went...

I nicked myself shaving and it just would not stop bleeding. After an hour I tho...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•5 years ago

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Pain in shoulders following insertion of stent

Hello. This is my first posting and would appreciate your help.I had a stent inserted approx.six weeks ago.I have been suffering from severe pain in my left...

Hello. This is my first posting and would appreciate your help.I had a stent ins...

Hillsborough

•5 years ago

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Atrial Tachycardia need some advice

I have atrial tachycardia. I need some relief from the constant banging/throbbing sensation in my chest. This happens all day whether I am sitting or lying...

I have atrial tachycardia. I need some relief from the constant banging/throbbi...

Wob58

•5 years ago

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Hi all. New here and looking for help/advice please.

I had my first heart attack 3 years ago at age 46 ( STEMI with 1 stent fitted) and, unfortunately, have had another in May this year ( NSTEMI 2 stents......

I had my first heart attack 3 years ago at age 46 ( STEMI with 1 stent fitted) a...

AndyB1970

•5 years ago

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Snorkelling with stents

7 months after having 2 stents into a 95% blocked LAD - I’m on last day of a 10 holiday in northern Cyprus. Genuinely didn’t think I’d ever have the...

7 months after having 2 stents into a 95% blocked LAD - I’m on last day of a 10 ...

DavidG1971

•5 years ago

28 Replies

Post Surgery Travel Insurance.

12 Months since my Mitral Valve replacement and Double bypass. All has gone well, Cardio Rehab completed and attending the Crawley and Horsham Heart support...

12 Months since my Mitral Valve replacement and Double bypass. All has gone well...

ARTIST1950

•5 years ago

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Cocktails

Well not the type, sipping on the beach on a tropical island. After viewing a program, that common meds like Ibuprofen when mixed with ACE inhibitors...

Well not the type, sipping on the beach on a tropical island. After viewing a p...

Cruzin

•5 years ago

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NSTEMI AT 47

Hi all I had a Nstemi heart attack at 47 on 22/07/2019 , had 1 stent fitted but don’t know if this was the right thing to do ,i am on the regular heart...

Hi all I had a Nstemi heart attack at 47 on 22/07/2019 , had 1 stent fitted but...

mrbp72

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Confused

Hi what is the difference between a heart attack and a cardiac arrest please

stillaboveground

•5 years ago

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Work

My work are being difficult atm, I work full tim condensed hours, therefore work 5 days in 4. I have started cardiac rehab, and I have been told that I need to...

My work are being difficult atm, I work full tim condensed hours, therefore work...

Belle-Binx01

•5 years ago

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My heart rate has suddenly increased and remained high

My heart rate has suddenly increased and it has remained at a much higher level. I was diagnosed with Heart Failure in January this year and I am on all the...

My heart rate has suddenly increased and it has remained at a much higher level....

quickenthetempo

•5 years ago

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Total confusion with BP meds

Hi, had blood pressure meds for some years, had settled on Candesartan 4mg and Felodipine 5mg for many years, then after some extreme personal situations and...

Hi, had blood pressure meds for some years, had settled on Candesartan 4mg and F...

Dryeyes

•5 years ago

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My dad has extremes of blood pressure raging from dangerously high to unbelievably low. Severe dizziness and shaking. Familiar to anyone?

Has had pacemaker fitted for blunted heart rate but this hasn’t stopped the blood pressure problems or the dizziness. Nobody seems to know what could be...

Has had pacemaker fitted for blunted heart rate but this hasn’t stopped the bloo...

Worriedconcerned

•5 years ago

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Atorvastatin - when to take?

Is there a definitive answer? Night only? Or any time just so long as you're consistent? I've seen information (including on my prescription) that says...

Is there a definitive answer? Night only? Or any time just so long as you're con...

OohMeChest

•5 years ago

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My 57 Yr old Husband is terminal and I'm struggling and looking for someone who I can talk to please.

Hi, My 57 yr old husband has had 6 heart attacks on the last 4 years and had 2 cardiac arrests in Feb this year and now has an icd in situ since Feb...

Hi, My 57 yr old husband has had 6 heart attacks on the last 4 years and had 2...

JanWales

•5 years ago

21 Replies

Normal echocardiogram and blood test?

Hi everyone for last year or so I've got built up fluid in my legs and ankles its still present now, also I get severe palpitations daily even in my sleep so 4...

Hi everyone for last year or so I've got built up fluid in my legs and ankles it...

Ben1990

•5 years ago

19 Replies

Cancelled angiogram

Frustrated (understatement). I was prioritised for an angiogram (I had an MI in 2013 - 2 stents) as I’ve been getting very breathless with a lot of chest...

Frustrated (understatement). I was prioritised for an angiogram (I had an MI in ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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swimming after avr

Hi looking for advice on how long My son should wait before going in the swimming pool. We are hoping to get away for a few nights and he will be 6 and half...

Hi looking for advice on how long My son should wait before going in the swimmin...

mummywoo1978

•5 years ago

8 Replies

How long does amlodipine take to work ?

My gp has started me on 5mg of amlodipine for suspected angina. I’ve not had any actual investigations for this yet although my symptoms are highly suggestive...

My gp has started me on 5mg of amlodipine for suspected angina. I’ve not had any...

Snowboarder66

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Aortic valve replacement

Hi again now less than a week to my AVR! I’ve been amazed at how calm I’ve been but yesterday things got very real as I realised this time next week I hope I’m...

Hi again now less than a week to my AVR! I’ve been amazed at how calm I’ve been ...

Fletch73

•5 years ago

34 Replies

PAD Diagnosis & Beyond

This is a link to an article I’ve just written for The Circulation Foundation. I hope you find it useful especially if you have just been diagnosed....

This is a link to an article I’ve just written for The Circulation Foundation. I...

Speakeazi

•5 years ago

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2 stents fitted only 49

Coming to terms with not every little ache is serious, not been in hospital before , 4 weeks since had them fitted (just at work load of pain rushed in...

Coming to terms with not every little ache is serious, not been in hospital befo...

Kswiss

•5 years ago

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update from Anxious

Was in A&E last week they put me on Atenolol but only prescribed 7 tabs had to see my Dr this morning who wasn’t happy with that as I have mild Asthma so he...

Was in A&E last week they put me on Atenolol but only prescribed 7 tabs had to s...

MrsP70

•5 years ago

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All posts for August 2019

Silent heart attack

How to wind down after stress attack.

What 3 words

heart missing 3 beats every 20s

Just a quick question re-echocardiogram

Looking Help /advice on my armpit and chest pain

Very worried.

Little Bleeder

Pain in shoulders following insertion of stent

Atrial Tachycardia need some advice

Hi all. New here and looking for help/advice please.

Snorkelling with stents

Post Surgery Travel Insurance.

Cocktails

NSTEMI AT 47

Confused

Work

My heart rate has suddenly increased and remained high

Total confusion with BP meds

My dad has extremes of blood pressure raging from dangerously high to unbelievably low. Severe dizziness and shaking. Familiar to anyone?

Atorvastatin - when to take?

My 57 Yr old Husband is terminal and I'm struggling and looking for someone who I can talk to please.

Normal echocardiogram and blood test?

Cancelled angiogram

swimming after avr

How long does amlodipine take to work ?

Aortic valve replacement

PAD Diagnosis & Beyond

2 stents fitted only 49

update from Anxious

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