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What dose of CoQ10 to try?

After reading about benefits of CoQ10 my husband would like to give it a try. We see however there are varying strengths ie. 60, 100 and 200 mg. then theres...

After reading about benefits of CoQ10 my husband would like to give it a try. We...

Hope200

•5 years ago

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Will Brexit affect your medications?

I picked this up from twitter today. Several familiar medications on this list. https://e-surgery.com/brexit-crisis-medication-shortage-list/

I picked this up from twitter today. Several familiar medications on this list. ...

Hatchjd

•5 years ago

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Entresto???

so today I had an Echo done , 3 months after my diagnosis and being placed on Ramipril. My ejection fraction was 25% , 3 months ago and was still the same...

so today I had an Echo done , 3 months after my diagnosis and being placed on Ra...

Emzyfred1419

•5 years ago

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Colonoscopy & Heart Arrhythmia WISH Had Never Had Procedure

What a horrendus time have post colonoscopy AS it’s caused heart arrhythmia flare up. Ad not mind but at hospital my spo02 and pulse heart monitor was flashing...

What a horrendus time have post colonoscopy AS it’s caused heart arrhythmia flar...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Help needed understanding Waveform

Hi all! Looking for a little help/guidance if possible. I am a 27yr old male, been suffering with irregular heart rate, skipped beats and passing out. It’s...

Hi all! Looking for a little help/guidance if possible. I am a 27yr old male, ...

Foodie27

•5 years ago

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Help & advice please

Hello, Long story short I have been having ‘episodes’ for almost a year now (severe dizziness, nausea, shaking of legs, jittery, breathing changes,...

Hello, Long story short I have been having ‘episodes’ for almost a year now (se...

Kezmaz

•5 years ago

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stomach aches

Been having stomach pains for a few days, and feeling pains in chest, but not like when I had heart attack 18 months ago. I don't feel like eating, and having...

Been having stomach pains for a few days, and feeling pains in chest, but not li...

Rangersgirl61

•5 years ago

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High cholesterol - feeling smug

Well in April at the time of my HA my cholesterol level was 10.6!!! I was put on a 5mg dose of statin and also changed my whole way of eating as I was...

Well in April at the time of my HA my cholesterol level was 10.6!!! I was put o...

BlueZircon

•5 years ago

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In the Operating Theatre

Brings back a few memories! Actually it is a drawing by Barbara Hepworth. She did a number of hospital scenes before the sculpting took off.

Brings back a few memories! Actually it is a drawing by Barbara Hepworth. She di...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•5 years ago

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Statins

Prior to my (surprise) heart attack on 20th March I was on Simvastatin but after my procedure was put on Arorvastatin. My problem is that I cannot seem to...

Prior to my (surprise) heart attack on 20th March I was on Simvastatin but after...

allanrobson

•5 years ago

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Positive approach

Today is 12 weeks post surgery for triple by- pass. Prior to surgery I was obviously filled with apprehension thinking that things like golf, would be a thing...

Today is 12 weeks post surgery for triple by- pass. Prior to surgery I was obvio...

Pdbdf

•5 years ago

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Skydive at 15,000 - ahhhh🙈😫🤪

I am doing a skydive at 15,000ft to raise money for the Wallace and Grommits Grand Appeal at Bristol Childrens Hospital for the intensive care unit.These...

I am doing a skydive at 15,000ft to raise money for the Wallace and Grommits Gra...

Petal30

•5 years ago

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Chest pain and chewing gum...

A few days I have really painful acid reflux, mixed with indegestion which gave me chest pain, so got onto the internet and one suggestion was to chew gum. Gum...

A few days I have really painful acid reflux, mixed with indegestion which gave ...

Khonkaen

•5 years ago

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Imposter Syndrome in the morning

My daily routine- sound familiar? First thing: I feel good. Bit uncomfortable, but nothing much. Why am I not working? I could do that DIY job at least! I’ll...

My daily routine- sound familiar? First thing: I feel good. Bit uncomfortable, b...

HectorsDad

•5 years ago

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Dietary advice needed

Although I haven’t been officially diagnosed with any issues yet ( my appointment with Cardiologist isn’t until Nov) I’ve been looking at ways to eat healthier...

Although I haven’t been officially diagnosed with any issues yet ( my appointmen...

Amok0310

•5 years ago

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amlopidine

What's the best way to stop ?

Skyes-Dad

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Jelly Legs - what causes it, is it actually a thing, or just me.?

Hello. I have heart failure, only recently, 6 weeks into treatment. Mostly I feel Ok considering, but if I do too much I get what I call 'jelly legs'. Like...

Hello. I have heart failure, only recently, 6 weeks into treatment. Mostly I fe...

gardenlady

•5 years ago

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Foods You Miss

OK Sunday evening and time to lighten up - tomorrow is another week! Eating healthily which three foods do you miss most be day junk food or otherwise. My...

OK Sunday evening and time to lighten up - tomorrow is another week! Eating heal...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•5 years ago

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The LFHC Diet

Dr John McDougall is an American doctor snd author who is the co-founder, chairman, and sole board member of San Francisco–based Dr. McDougall's Right Foods...

Dr John McDougall is an American doctor snd author who is the co-founder, chairm...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•5 years ago

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Chest pain after angioplasty

I had ubdergone angioplasty 3 year back. Since then i am having some problem in my left portion of my body from head to leg and feel some pain in my chest. Pl...

I had ubdergone angioplasty 3 year back. Since then i am having some problem in ...

Cprakash

•5 years ago

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Bad valve symptoms ?

Does anybody know what symptoms you would have if you have a worn or bad mitral valve?

Does anybody know what symptoms you would have if you have a worn or bad mitral ...

Mgs333

•5 years ago

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Coming off Ramipril for Hernia operation

I have a hernia op in a few days but I'm worried about my Ramipril cough putting too much stress on my hernia repair for the first few weeks. I've got used to...

I have a hernia op in a few days but I'm worried about my Ramipril cough putting...

tunybgur

•5 years ago

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Thought I’d share this link

Scroll down to the effects Taurine has on the heart https://www.lifeextension.com/magazine

Scroll down to the effects Taurine has on the heart https://www.lifeextension.c...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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HFPEF and Iron Deficiency

I have been doing a bit of research ( again ) and I came across this in the British Medical Journal. https://openheart.bmj.com/content/6/1/e001012 It relates...

I have been doing a bit of research ( again ) and I came across this in the Brit...

series1

•5 years ago

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UK cholesterol checks

Hello all, my heart’s OK. A recent scan (64 slice CT, done privately overseas) showed some minor plaque in my LAD, but my calcium score was zero, and the...

Hello all, my heart’s OK. A recent scan (64 slice CT, done privately overseas) s...

Kev12564

•5 years ago

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Heart rate suddenly gone up

From having heart rate of 45 to75 It has now jumped up to 88 plus over the last 3days is this normal

From having heart rate of 45 to75 It has now jumped up to 88 plus over the last...

Judy2208

•5 years ago

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Is it possible CABG has cause a post op personality change

My husband had a triple bypass in May and he's not the same man. Angry, resentful (towards me), reclusive and quite nasty. Separation pending so would be glad...

My husband had a triple bypass in May and he's not the same man. Angry, resentfu...

teresam3

•5 years ago

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Butter nonsense: the rise of the cholesterol deniers

An interesting read from the Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/oct/30/butter-nonsense-the-rise-of-the-cholesterol-deniers

An interesting read from the Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•5 years ago

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Elective Cardioversion

Hi New to the forum. I had an elective cardio version yesterday which was a success. I’m 48 and have had AF for 5 months or so. All was good until today I...

Hi New to the forum. I had an elective cardio version yesterday which was a suc...

Bladesman1970

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Spare tyres!

Hi All, I agree with you , struggling with trying to loose weight ,I seem to be getting bigger around tummy area! I try to keep under 1000 cal a day but the...

Hi All, I agree with you , struggling with trying to loose weight ,I seem to be ...

Redsea

•5 years ago

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All posts for September 2019

What dose of CoQ10 to try?

Will Brexit affect your medications?

Entresto???

Colonoscopy & Heart Arrhythmia WISH Had Never Had Procedure

Help needed understanding Waveform

Help & advice please

stomach aches

High cholesterol - feeling smug

In the Operating Theatre

Statins

Positive approach

Skydive at 15,000 - ahhhh🙈😫🤪

Chest pain and chewing gum...

Imposter Syndrome in the morning

Dietary advice needed

amlopidine

Jelly Legs - what causes it, is it actually a thing, or just me.?

Foods You Miss

The LFHC Diet

Chest pain after angioplasty

Bad valve symptoms ?

Coming off Ramipril for Hernia operation

Thought I’d share this link

HFPEF and Iron Deficiency

UK cholesterol checks

Heart rate suddenly gone up

Is it possible CABG has cause a post op personality change

Butter nonsense: the rise of the cholesterol deniers

Elective Cardioversion

Spare tyres!

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