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Update on statins for me

Well I’ve tried yet another statin and still have bad side effects. Saw GP today who has referred me to a Lipid Group for advice on other statins and other...

Well I’ve tried yet another statin and still have bad side effects. Saw GP today...

Maisie2014

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Can A vibrating foot plate or magnetic shoe inserts be used with a pacemaker

Will using either of these affect a pacemaker or are the feet far enough away for it not to affect it?

Will using either of these affect a pacemaker or are the feet far enough away fo...

TBuckland

•4 years ago

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AVR and endocarditis

I'm 40 (39 when had op) and had an AVR last Dexember. I was just wondering how many people on here have had an AVR and how long they have now been post op...

I'm 40 (39 when had op) and had an AVR last Dexember. I was just wondering how m...

Stevo1979

•4 years ago

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Old Codger

I'm retired: Author, Lecturer in Computing, Pianist, Sailor, survivor, living on my own and enjoying life. What more do you need to know? I'm still very...

I'm retired: Author, Lecturer in Computing, Pianist, Sailor, survivor, living o...

mikealford

•4 years ago

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Pain in right upper right arm

I have extensive long standing heart problems. I know that if you experience pain in your left arm it could be indicative of a heart attack. But what about...

I have extensive long standing heart problems. I know that if you experience pa...

Sussexflyer

•4 years ago

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Pacemaker triggering other organs.

I understand in some circumstances Pacing leads can actually trigger other sensitive organs like the diaphragm & cause a hiccup or several! I have experienced...

I understand in some circumstances Pacing leads can actually trigger other sensi...

Stumpy47

•4 years ago

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Ramipril and vertigo

Hi, I’ve been taking 1.25 Ramipril at night for two weeks now and on Monday woke with vertigo which lasted a couple of hours. On Wednesday I woke with severe...

Hi, I’ve been taking 1.25 Ramipril at night for two weeks now and on Monday woke...

fantasyfanuk

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Focus on the heart!

My OH has just spent a week in hospital after 4 falls last wed after. I must really feeling overwhelmed to put it mildly. A lovely doctor knelt beside me on...

My OH has just spent a week in hospital after 4 falls last wed after. I must rea...

Love100cats

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Abbreviations

To me it seems that computers have made people lazy, and some have even forgotten how to write. It is common practice nowadays to use letters to describe our...

To me it seems that computers have made people lazy, and some have even forgotte...

tamariki

•4 years ago

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Driving after heart attack

A friend had a heart attack 4 weeks ago. He has been told he needs a triple bypass. Can he drive whilst he is waiting for the bypass?

A friend had a heart attack 4 weeks ago. He has been told he needs a triple bypa...

carer999

•4 years ago

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Candesartan side effect

Candesartan has shrunk my enlarged left ventricle but also reduced my GFR from 82 to 64 despite reducing the dosage of the ARB from 32mg to 16mg. Should I...

Candesartan has shrunk my enlarged left ventricle but also reduced my GFR from 8...

pablojack

•4 years ago

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ESA medical

Just had a phone call of assessment place telling me I don't need to go for my medical as they have received enough information of my heart failure nurse hehe

Just had a phone call of assessment place telling me I don't need to go for my m...

Wodney1966

•4 years ago

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For the last 4 days, I have experienced my whole body pulsating. I feel very tired also. Is this anything to be concerned about?

I'm new on this site. Struggling to understand Coronary Artery Spasms?

Poohbear2

•4 years ago

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Inspiration for today, you are stronger then you think!!!!

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Snowdrops_17

•4 years ago

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Heart mum

Hi I’m new to this so starting by saying hi and telling you all abit about my current situation. I am the mum to an 8 month old gorgeous girl who was born with...

Hi I’m new to this so starting by saying hi and telling you all abit about my cu...

Hidden

•4 years ago

21 Replies

Pictures to aid chicken Soup recipe in the Hearty Cafe

Hope this helps re size of pan and that white but is what you need to skim off

Speakeazi

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Amlodipine and Atorvastatin.

My cardio nurse prescribed amlodipine and atorvastatin for my SVT and AF. I read on the statin insert that it must not be taken if on amlodipine so I have not...

My cardio nurse prescribed amlodipine and atorvastatin for my SVT and AF. I read...

Palpman

•4 years ago

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Medi alert bracelet

I'm looking at getting a medi alert type bracelet & wanted to know what type/make other people have. Thanks

I'm looking at getting a medi alert type bracelet & wanted to know what type/mak...

tilly1109

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Statins and Aspirin Curb Depression

STATINS, aspirin, antibiotics and fish oils have been shown to curb symptoms of major depression and significantly increase the effectiveness of common...

STATINS, aspirin, antibiotics and fish oils have been shown to curb symptoms of ...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•4 years ago

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Stopping Clopidogrel

During a follow up visit to see the "chronic disease nurse" following my annual blood test (which I had to request), I asked if the Clopidogrel would cease, as...

During a follow up visit to see the "chronic disease nurse" following my annual ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

48 Replies

Aortic Stenosis and Valve Replacement

Hi all, Just over three years ago I was diagnosed with a bicuspid aortic valve with stenosis in the mild to severe range and very slight regurgitation. I have...

Hi all, Just over three years ago I was diagnosed with a bicuspid aortic valve w...

bemore0712

•4 years ago

27 Replies

Prolonged Qtc

Hi I have recent onset of Atrial tachycardia and AF. Started on flecainide and bisoprolol. No more atrial issues, however, I have been suffering with painful...

Hi I have recent onset of Atrial tachycardia and AF. Started on flecainide and b...

Roseeva

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Loop recorder waiting times..

I've just been informed that a loop recorder I'm needing fitted is a 3-4 month wait. Its been suggested to go private, anyone had experience of doing this?...

I've just been informed that a loop recorder I'm needing fitted is a 3-4 month w...

Bigdan

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Treatment for coughs,colds and sinusitis coupled with heart failure

Could anyone tell me if there is some sort of protocol in treating patients with left ventricular dysotolic heart failure who develop a cough, cold and...

Could anyone tell me if there is some sort of protocol in treating patients with...

theminiaturist

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Wee update from mickmoo

I posted on Saturday as I have suspected heart failure and had an echocardiogram on Monday past. My appointment with cardiologist was supposed to be this...

I posted on Saturday as I have suspected heart failure and had an echocardiogram...

Mickymoo

•4 years ago

63 Replies

Sleep Apnea and heart palp

When I fall asleep I wake up with my heart beating hard/fast/abnormally! I believe I stop breathing when I’m asleep which causes stress on my heart. Then the...

When I fall asleep I wake up with my heart beating hard/fast/abnormally! I beli...

Shauuuun

•4 years ago

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Paying medical bills abroad

I had 2 heart attacks in Belgium 2 weeks ago, had a stent fitted and was hospitalised - I don't have insurance and have no idea how to proceed - the bills are...

I had 2 heart attacks in Belgium 2 weeks ago, had a stent fitted and was hospita...

KKRocks

•4 years ago

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Another Worry

It appears that some generic drugs may not be all they seem. Having had issues (palpitations) with one generic I then accepted it was probably the non-active...

It appears that some generic drugs may not be all they seem. Having had issues (...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•4 years ago

1 Reply

Beta Blockers Again

Just thinking about Bisoprolol which I take a 7.5mg Daily along with Entresto 49/51 mg, Aspirin 75mg, Eplerenone25mg Pravastatin 10mg, Heart Rate was Avg 70...

Just thinking about Bisoprolol which I take a 7.5mg Daily along with Entresto 4...

Prada47

•4 years ago

29 Replies

Dealing with heart failure

Hello everyone, I am new here. I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation 20 years ago and that has now developed into heart failure, with an EV function of 37%....

Hello everyone, I am new here. I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation 20 years...

blueowl1950

•4 years ago

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All posts for October 2019

Update on statins for me

Can A vibrating foot plate or magnetic shoe inserts be used with a pacemaker

AVR and endocarditis

Old Codger

Pain in right upper right arm

Pacemaker triggering other organs.

Ramipril and vertigo

Focus on the heart!

Abbreviations

Driving after heart attack

Candesartan side effect

ESA medical

For the last 4 days, I have experienced my whole body pulsating. I feel very tired also. Is this anything to be concerned about?

Inspiration for today, you are stronger then you think!!!!

Heart mum

Pictures to aid chicken Soup recipe in the Hearty Cafe

Amlodipine and Atorvastatin.

Medi alert bracelet

Statins and Aspirin Curb Depression

Stopping Clopidogrel

Aortic Stenosis and Valve Replacement

Prolonged Qtc

Loop recorder waiting times..

Treatment for coughs,colds and sinusitis coupled with heart failure

Wee update from mickmoo

Sleep Apnea and heart palp

Paying medical bills abroad

Another Worry

Beta Blockers Again

Dealing with heart failure

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