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Red Meat Not A Health Risk

Yeah, it's a lovely piece of rump or fillet tomorrow night: https://www.theguardian.com/food/2019/sep/30/research-red-meat-poses-no-health-risk

Yeah, it's a lovely piece of rump or fillet tomorrow night: https://www.theguard...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•5 years ago

124 Replies

AF not managed

Hi I’ve been diagnosed with AF last year and it’s been well managed but all of a sudden I’m having episodes every day some lasting all day on and off....

Hi I’ve been diagnosed with AF last year and it’s been well managed but all of a...

Mandyjanin

•5 years ago

6 Replies

MINOCA

Hi I am a 49 year old woman and 4 weeks ago I had a heart attack. Angiogram did not show any blockages so I am now waiting for an MRi. I feel a little in limbo...

Hi I am a 49 year old woman and 4 weeks ago I had a heart attack. Angiogram did ...

Debii

•5 years ago

25 Replies

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Turned away at surgery yet again.

How do you could with surgery receptionists who refuse to let you see a doctor?

Ridi

•5 years ago

20 Replies

Hi new to the forum

I'm a carer for my husband who has class 3 heart failure and was looking for support for myself and someone to talk to

I'm a carer for my husband who has class 3 heart failure and was looking for sup...

Hidden

•5 years ago

9 Replies

British Heart Foundation

Hi All The British Heart Foundation conducted a study and I helped contribute to this If you get a moment please take a read of the full report which can...

Hi All The British Heart Foundation conducted a study and I helped contribute ...

Marie3811

•5 years ago

22 Replies

latest blood results

I asked for a HbA1c test along with others. Just got them back! but I can't make head to toe of them this time😂Different lay out.So I thought I would ask you...

I asked for a HbA1c test along with others. Just got them back! but I can't make...

Rob6868

•5 years ago

32 Replies

If you need a bit of motivation for pushing your exercise!

Just seen this article. Indicates that exercising vigorously twice a week gives best outcomes in those that have stable heart disease. I’m rather glad it’s...

Just seen this article. Indicates that exercising vigorously twice a week gives ...

Speakeazi

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Totally flummoxed!

Following treatment with Herceptin for breast cancer which damaged my heart I have just got the results of a recent appointment with a Cardiologist. Apparently...

Following treatment with Herceptin for breast cancer which damaged my heart I ha...

Lottie8

•5 years ago

5 Replies

THANK YOU

Thank you to all who replied to my Question Re Apixaban and eye bleeds. I saw my GP this morning and he has reduced my Apixaban to 2,5 mgs twice a day,...

Thank you to all who replied to my Question Re Apixaban and eye bleeds. I saw ...

bowler

•5 years ago

4 Replies

How long to wait for tests

I was diagnosed with heart failure 2-3 4 years ago, but when on medications my ventricular function returned to normal but said I should have another Echo in 5...

I was diagnosed with heart failure 2-3 4 years ago, but when on medications my v...

woodbon

•5 years ago

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Sinus arrest vs Cardiac arrest

Can someone please tell me what the difference is between a sinus arrest and a cardiac arrest. I recently had a pacemaker fitted after a pause of 58 seconds...

Can someone please tell me what the difference is between a sinus arrest and a c...

KarenC63

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Chronic Pericarditis

Hi I have been suffering with pericarditis for nearly 2 years. My initial attack was in January 2018. I was taken into hospital with a suspected heart attack...

Hi I have been suffering with pericarditis for nearly 2 years. My initial attac...

Tanyaz

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Ranitidine

I am on Ranitidine and heard on the news last night something about Ranitidine being withdrawn in France, Canada and USA, anyone else heard or seen this?

I am on Ranitidine and heard on the news last night something about Ranitidine b...

rakeman

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Yoga, Pilates and general purpose bending

Any one tried Yoga, Pilates or the other similar ways of bending etc? Thinking of improving flexibility and fitness now that straight exercise is more tricky...

Any one tried Yoga, Pilates or the other similar ways of bending etc? Thinking ...

HectorsDad

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Heart Failure Hub

Is anyone in the forum heading to Dunblane on Saturday for the Heart Failure conference?

Is anyone in the forum heading to Dunblane on Saturday for the Heart Failure con...

alexgilbert

•5 years ago

1 Reply

National Cholesterol Month

Tomorrow (October 1st) is the start of National Cholesterol Month. The idea is to make people aware of the dangers of high cholesterol and the lifestyle...

Tomorrow (October 1st) is the start of National Cholesterol Month. The idea is t...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•5 years ago

5 Replies

Anyone got a cure for the common cold and cough

So I have an Autumn cold- cough, runny nose-the not quite got to my chest. I know I can’t take anyone of the good stuff like a Beechams All in One Super...

So I have an Autumn cold- cough, runny nose-the not quite got to my chest. I k...

Speakeazi

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Aches in chest after heart attack

I am 4 weeks post heart attack and experiencing aches in my chest, not painful but wondering if this is normal? Haven't used my gn spray as bit scared to and...

I am 4 weeks post heart attack and experiencing aches in my chest, not painful b...

Debee28

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Something Strange

Have been on painkillers for a wk & a half, just realised that they have lowered my heart rate to the top end of normal: found this out by getting a smart...

Have been on painkillers for a wk & a half, just realised that they have lowered...

Hidden

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Fainting/dizzy spells/syncope

A few months ago I slowly crumpled up and fell to the floor and passed out after a 6 mile walk, followed a rapid recovery before my fellow walkers could get...

A few months ago I slowly crumpled up and fell to the floor and passed out after...

Ianc2

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Apixaban

I am on Apixaban 5mgs twice a day. Yesterday [ Sat ] I woke with a bad bloody eye and a bruise under the eye going down towards my cheek. I am going to...

I am on Apixaban 5mgs twice a day. Yesterday [ Sat ] I woke with a bad blood...

bowler

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Question regarding the different brands of meds

I'm four weeks post angiogram and stent and this week have been feeling really well. That is until 48 hours ago. I have tingling in my feet and shins. I feel a...

I'm four weeks post angiogram and stent and this week have been feeling really w...

fedupoffeelingtired

•5 years ago

21 Replies

Heart failure in elderly

My elderly mother was diagnosed with heart failure some years ago. Recently she has lost a lot of weight for no reason, and I mean a lot of weight. She wasn’t...

My elderly mother was diagnosed with heart failure some years ago. Recently she ...

Adaboo

•5 years ago

16 Replies

New Boy on the Block

I was recently started on statins and an ACE inhibitor as my numbers were not good (BP, cholesterol, UBA1C and BMI). So far so good as despite what I have read...

I was recently started on statins and an ACE inhibitor as my numbers were not go...

Heythrop51

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Palpatations

I have increasing palpatations since July 19 I have just been prescribed Bisoprolol 2.5mgs how long does it take to start feeling any benefit from using this...

I have increasing palpatations since July 19 I have just been prescribed Bisopro...

Hidden

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Restart bp meds

Hi saw Dr again ( practice Dr who hasnt seen me before) on Friday and he said if I don’t get my bp down I will be off to see the nephrologist by the end-of...

Hi saw Dr again ( practice Dr who hasnt seen me before) on Friday and he said ...

MrsP70

•5 years ago

14 Replies

WORLD HEART DAY -29/9 /19

Respected colleagues, May the ALMIGHTY'S choicest blessings be showered upon each and everyone of this learned forum and keep everyone in pink health on all...

Respected colleagues, May the ALMIGHTY'S choicest blessings be showered upon e...

Vivi2711

•5 years ago

2 Replies

PVCs and exercise

Hello there! Hope all is well. I am new to the site and I love it. I feel some sort of support knowing I am not allowed. I have been suffering with anxiety...

Hello there! Hope all is well. I am new to the site and I love it. I feel some ...

Razmin

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Advanced Nurse led clinic - what to expect?

Hi all, The OH finally has his appointment this week after his STEMI Heart Attack back in April having 3 stents fitted. While he was in hospital the Drs...

Hi all, The OH finally has his appointment this week after his STEMI Heart Atta...

banana1982

•5 years ago

9 Replies

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All posts for September 2019

Red Meat Not A Health Risk

AF not managed

MINOCA

Turned away at surgery yet again.

Hi new to the forum

British Heart Foundation

latest blood results

If you need a bit of motivation for pushing your exercise!

Totally flummoxed!

THANK YOU

How long to wait for tests

Sinus arrest vs Cardiac arrest

Chronic Pericarditis

Ranitidine

Yoga, Pilates and general purpose bending

Heart Failure Hub

National Cholesterol Month

Anyone got a cure for the common cold and cough

Aches in chest after heart attack

Something Strange

Fainting/dizzy spells/syncope

Apixaban

Question regarding the different brands of meds

Heart failure in elderly

New Boy on the Block

Palpatations

Restart bp meds

WORLD HEART DAY -29/9 /19

PVCs and exercise

Advanced Nurse led clinic - what to expect?

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