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Alivecore Kardia Machine or similar.

I posted earlier in the week about my 4 yr battle with heart palpitations which have become a bit of a mystery with doctors saying they could be benign PVC's....

I posted earlier in the week about my 4 yr battle with heart palpitations which ...

Mgs333

•5 years ago

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side effects of ramipril

I've been prescribed Ramipril, although never had problems with BP - understand ramipril is excellent in supporting heart function. Only taking 1.25mgs atm...

I've been prescribed Ramipril, although never had problems with BP - understand ...

francesw47

•5 years ago

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How do you get a cardioversion or ablation?

Hi, looking for advice. I'm 65 and diagnosed with atrial fibrillation about 3 weeks ago, following a couple of episodes of Atrial flutter. Been taken to A&E 3...

Hi, looking for advice. I'm 65 and diagnosed with atrial fibrillation about 3 we...

Ecki

•5 years ago

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5 Months after a HA/stents gone through various phases, wonder how long before I am "normal" again.

My current phase is gastic reflux sometimes lasting hours, chest pains and sleep less nights. I know everyone is different, but wondered about the timescale...

My current phase is gastic reflux sometimes lasting hours, chest pains and sleep...

Khonkaen

•5 years ago

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Snoring

Morning all! Prior to my hubby's hf and af his snoring could raise the dead, but nothing now, which should be sweet relief! However some of the noises he does...

Morning all! Prior to my hubby's hf and af his snoring could raise the dead, bu...

Patjo

•5 years ago

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Exhausted and constant angina during and after the loss of my boxer zeta.

I'm exhausted to the point I can hardly stand up and even lift things at the moment. I feel physically and emotionally drained since I lost my beautiful dog.Im...

I'm exhausted to the point I can hardly stand up and even lift things at the mom...

Rob6868

•5 years ago

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Aortic Stenosis and Exercise

Hi everyone. I'm Chris, 38 year old male from the East Midlands. Around the start of 2016 I started to experience heart palpitations and went to the doctor....

Hi everyone. I'm Chris, 38 year old male from the East Midlands. Around the star...

bemore0712

•5 years ago

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What’s the process for getting NHS treatment outside your usual health trust?

Has anyone any experience of going to a hospital outside their area to get on a shorter waiting list? What is the process? 3 months to see an EP and then 12...

Has anyone any experience of going to a hospital outside their area to get on a ...

Johnboy64

•5 years ago

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One worried old girl .... already posted 1

Hi again everyone This is another ECG of mine some hours later. Again, it was during one of those hot flushes. I've never been afraid, but have to admit that...

Hi again everyone This is another ECG of mine some hours later. Again, it was d...

Denise2011

•5 years ago

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I received good news this week

Hi I had my angiogram on Tuesday and I didn't need any stents at this time although I still need further investigation, scans etc. I was so worried before and...

Hi I had my angiogram on Tuesday and I didn't need any stents at this time altho...

stillaboveground

•5 years ago

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Worried my symptoms are blocked arteries

Morning Everyone All my usual arrhythmias aside, which I have been told won't kill me - I had an angiogram a week ago and of course am waiting for the results....

Morning Everyone All my usual arrhythmias aside, which I have been told won't ki...

Denise2011

•5 years ago

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Simvastatin

I am 76 years old and have taken Simvastatin 20mg and Amlodipine 5mg for 16 years, and Bendroflumethiazide 2.5mg for 5 years - prescribed due to elevated...

I am 76 years old and have taken Simvastatin 20mg and Amlodipine 5mg for 16 year...

Auiron

•5 years ago

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Is Vaping A Safe Alternative?

Reading the BBC news report (below) it seems probably not. Personally I cannot stand the smell! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49602180

Reading the BBC news report (below) it seems probably not. Personally I cannot s...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•5 years ago

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Dabigatran

My Husband was diagnosed with blood in his poo after being given a double dose of blood thinners in error by a local Hospital, he was already on 300mg of...

My Husband was diagnosed with blood in his poo after being given a double dose o...

Lurchergirl

•5 years ago

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Has anyone ever experienced this?

I had a stent fitted in August 2018 due to coarctation of the aorta. Since around February 2018 I've been experiencing continuous chest pain that get...

I had a stent fitted in August 2018 due to coarctation of the aorta. Since aroun...

CrazyRabbit

•5 years ago

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MRI Stress test and drugs

Quick question. Finally got MRI ‘morphology function stress’. (Wondering if this means the pictures will be on the wall in Vision On😀, hole for those of a...

Quick question. Finally got MRI ‘morphology function stress’. (Wondering if this...

HectorsDad

•5 years ago

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Back to Cardio Rehab

I originally completed my 12 weeks of cardio rehab at the end of June. The rehab staff knew I was having an ICD implanted in August and said I'd be referred...

I originally completed my 12 weeks of cardio rehab at the end of June. The rehab...

SpiritoftheFloyd

•5 years ago

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TalkWorks!

Just got back from my appointment with TalkWorks. It is proving very helpful. It's not just someone listening to me unwind but a person who has strategies and...

Just got back from my appointment with TalkWorks. It is proving very helpful. It...

Love100cats

•5 years ago

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Pacemaker firefighters?

Hi, first post..any 'on the run' firefighters? I'm getting a loop recorder fitted to investigate recent faints, all tests so far point to heart rate dropping...

Hi, first post..any 'on the run' firefighters? I'm getting a loop recorder fitte...

Bigdan

•5 years ago

25 Replies

Living with unstable angina advice

Hi everyone I am wondering if there is any advice and support for living with unstable Angina, i have been in hospital 13 times in 3 months and i have to admit...

Hi everyone I am wondering if there is any advice and support for living with un...

SaraTwycross

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Unexplained Weight gain and cannot tolerate tablets...mild LVSD No CAD

Has anyone else put on a fair bit of weight around their middle within three months of being on Bisoprolol lowest dose.(1.25mg) reduced to (0.62mg) as the side...

Has anyone else put on a fair bit of weight around their middle within three mon...

Brandibell

•5 years ago

34 Replies

Fellowship of the bedsock....

It must be winter as last night I had the first night of the season with bedsocks on (either that or apply for divorce). I thought I had overcome the Bisoporol...

It must be winter as last night I had the first night of the season with bedsock...

Calliope153

•5 years ago

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Bewildered

Recently diagnosed with hypertension and I’m wondering if this has been caused by anxiety and stress. I also have a raised pulse can this be the cause?

Recently diagnosed with hypertension and I’m wondering if this has been caused b...

Vanclomp

•5 years ago

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Mystery Heart Palpitations

Looking for answers....I have had night-time palpitations for around 4 years, thats EVERY night without fail. They only occur when I am lying down and at rest,...

Looking for answers....I have had night-time palpitations for around 4 years, th...

Mgs333

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Coq10 dose

What dose of Coq10 do people take? I have been advised to buy it but unsure of dosage? Thanks

What dose of Coq10 do people take? I have been advised to buy it but unsure of d...

Caitlyn6

•5 years ago

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CoQ10 "Snake oil" or not?

I have been doing a bit of googling regarding supplements. I am a vegetarian with HFPE and AF. I am going for cardioversion on the 18th Sept. Is it worth...

I have been doing a bit of googling regarding supplements. I am a vegetarian wit...

series1

•5 years ago

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MRI with nuclear injection

Hi all. Had another stress test today but this time with an injection containing an isotope that shows up in your heart when you have an MRI afterwards. Since...

Hi all. Had another stress test today but this time with an injection containing...

COYW

•5 years ago

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Learnt about CO-Q10 today

Hiya guys so I learnt something interesting today I might be late to the party but.... I popped in to my favourite health food shop and I got talking to a...

Hiya guys so I learnt something interesting today I might be late to the party b...

Hidden

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Heart attack

Hi, im 47 yrs old and last week suffered a heart attack. Totally in shock still but after angiograme and stent, I am now home with no damage to my heart. Just...

Hi, im 47 yrs old and last week suffered a heart attack. Totally in shock still ...

Debee28

•5 years ago

27 Replies

Once daily Zemtard 120 instead of Bisoprolol

Hi everyone ... Last week I promised to give an update on possible medication changes - ref ‘Bisoprolol &my Psoriasis flare up’ . As said before I have AF and...

Hi everyone ... Last week I promised to give an update on possible medication ch...

Stretchit

•5 years ago

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All posts for September 2019

Alivecore Kardia Machine or similar.

side effects of ramipril

How do you get a cardioversion or ablation?

5 Months after a HA/stents gone through various phases, wonder how long before I am "normal" again.

Snoring

Exhausted and constant angina during and after the loss of my boxer zeta.

Aortic Stenosis and Exercise

What’s the process for getting NHS treatment outside your usual health trust?

One worried old girl .... already posted 1

I received good news this week

Worried my symptoms are blocked arteries

Simvastatin

Is Vaping A Safe Alternative?

Dabigatran

Has anyone ever experienced this?

MRI Stress test and drugs

Back to Cardio Rehab

TalkWorks!

Pacemaker firefighters?

Living with unstable angina advice

Unexplained Weight gain and cannot tolerate tablets...mild LVSD No CAD

Fellowship of the bedsock....

Bewildered

Mystery Heart Palpitations

Coq10 dose

CoQ10 "Snake oil" or not?

MRI with nuclear injection

Learnt about CO-Q10 today

Heart attack

Once daily Zemtard 120 instead of Bisoprolol

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