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Heart failure and MRI wait

I was diagnosed with moderate to severe heart failure 12 months ago. I had to wait 11 months for am MRI which I had 4 weeks ago. I'm still waiting for the...

I was diagnosed with moderate to severe heart failure 12 months ago. I had to w...

GracieOS

•5 years ago

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Post stent

So just an update I had one artery double stented on Tues 22nd October sadly they could not do the other 2 as the were to small but touch wood since then not a...

So just an update I had one artery double stented on Tues 22nd October sadly the...

pillyinkpen

•5 years ago

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fatigue iron levels

the last month ive been absoultly exhausted all the time week as a kitten now doctor rung me after blood tests saying my iron levels are high.ao im abit...

the last month ive been absoultly exhausted all the time week as a kitten now do...

mewg

•5 years ago

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rehab number 5

hi all. well off to start rehab tomorrow morning for the fifth time. hopefully i’ll complete it this time and be released into the community. funnily enough...

hi all. well off to start rehab tomorrow morning for the fifth time. hopefully i...

Shoshov

•5 years ago

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6 day ECG monitor showed nothing

just had phone call from cardiologists Secretary, nothing wrong with heart, 6 day ECG monitor showed nothing so good news but what is causing me to faint,...

just had phone call from cardiologists Secretary, nothing wrong with heart, 6 da...

arnieatmo

•5 years ago

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Post Stent implant

I had two stents implanted Fri 18th August this year, on the usual meds for blood thinning, high blood pressure etc. Although I don't get the chest pains I...

I had two stents implanted Fri 18th August this year, on the usual meds for bloo...

IMAGES

•5 years ago

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Pericarditis symptoms

I was diagnosed with pericarditis 3 weeks ago after being rushed to a&e with suspected heart attack. I have just returned to work and am struggling with...

I was diagnosed with pericarditis 3 weeks ago after being rushed to a&e with sus...

welshfairy

•5 years ago

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Empagagliflozin

I was recently prescribed this by my cardiologist to reduce my HbA1c which is currently at 42 ( pre- diabetic). However, he also mentioned that in recent...

I was recently prescribed this by my cardiologist to reduce my HbA1c which is cu...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Would you go private?

Hi I was diagnosed with pericarditis 9 weeks ago. I pushed for colchicine as my Dr hadn’t prescribed this for pericarditis before and I have been on this now...

Hi I was diagnosed with pericarditis 9 weeks ago. I pushed for colchicine as my...

CyclingGardener

•5 years ago

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Just in need of some support really or a place to vent

I had my daughter via c section 11 months ago. Since having the operation I’ve suffered ectopic beats. I’ve been doctors several times about it and been...

I had my daughter via c section 11 months ago. Since having the operation I’ve s...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Scared and fed up!

Hi Everyone hope you are all OK? It's 5 months now since my two heart attacks and stent fitted,sticking to the advice given and have now started three...

Hi Everyone hope you are all OK? It's 5 months now since my two heart attacks an...

Redsea

•5 years ago

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Prescribed medicine and side effects.

Prescribed medicine and side effects. Has anyone been on metoclopramide for indigestion? I was on it for some time and its effect was fine for digestion. But...

Prescribed medicine and side effects. Has anyone been on metoclopramide for indi...

bluerose76

•5 years ago

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Post Angiogram Catheterisation Discomfort

Morning, last Thursday I had a Angiogram Catheterisation procedure. I preferred the wrist entry point, but the other lab where that was done already had...

Morning, last Thursday I had a Angiogram Catheterisation procedure. I preferred ...

Dickydon

•5 years ago

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APPROPRIATE EXERCISE?

Having been through the system after a heart attack and bypass surgery, I found the rehabilitation exercises to be a "One fits all" experience. However as has...

Having been through the system after a heart attack and bypass surgery, I found ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Worried as this us new

Hi does ramipril lower your heart rate, been on 1.25mg for just over a week. Usually my heart rate is around mid 50's & 60's when sleeping. I've noticed since...

Hi does ramipril lower your heart rate, been on 1.25mg for just over a week. Usu...

Annb865

•5 years ago

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Hi, to everyone this is my first post

I have also been taking 7.5 mg Bisoprolol for the last 2 years due to heart palpitations and high blood pressure which I was told was due to heart disease...

I have also been taking 7.5 mg Bisoprolol for the last 2 years due to heart palp...

Anthemis

•5 years ago

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Stress Test with fluid injected. Anyone had one?

I had a heart attack and stent ( LAD 98% blockage) a few months ago . Cardiologist still doesn't know if I had a second heart attack after the stent ( As...

I had a heart attack and stent ( LAD 98% blockage) a few months ago . Cardiologi...

Nomorechocolate23

•5 years ago

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Proton Pump Inhibitors

I note from posts that many of us are given stomach medications ostensibly to “ to protect the stomach”. In fact these PPI’s, omeprazole, lansoprazole, etc....

I note from posts that many of us are given stomach medications ostensibly to “ ...

PhilGM

•5 years ago

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Cholesterol

Have just been told my cholesterol is sky high,any help with what I should eat or not eat to help lower it

Have just been told my cholesterol is sky high,any help with what I should eat o...

Leshowell

•5 years ago

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Mitral Valve Prolapse (Regurgitation - Flailing Leaflet)

Hi I have just, for the first time, posted here: - https://healthunlocked.com/bhf/posts/138494669/minimally-invasive-mitral-valve-surgery That is a year long...

Hi I have just, for the first time, posted here: - https://healthunlocked.com/bh...

gfmet17

•5 years ago

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Troponin levels elevated

Hi all. I am new here and might need guidance where to post. My back ground is... diagnosed with leukaemia last year, had aggressive chemo and a stem cell...

Hi all. I am new here and might need guidance where to post. My back ground is....

Jalola

•5 years ago

24 Replies

Criteria for stopping Bisoprolol?

I notice in some people's posts that they have been able to stop Bisoprolol after year. How ? My EF is back with normal range ( 66%) but have been told to...

I notice in some people's posts that they have been able to stop Bisoprolol aft...

45sue

•5 years ago

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Post op = Mitral valve repair + ablation, issues

Have had a mtiral valve repair - and ablation - 3 weeks ago with keyhole surgery 3 issues: A] awoke one morning whilst still in hospital with sore shoulder and...

Have had a mtiral valve repair - and ablation - 3 weeks ago with keyhole surgery...

kiwilondon99

•5 years ago

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Flying with pericardial effusion

FLYING with pericardial effusion is it advisable - it’s only 1 hour to Paris !

Bellap27

•5 years ago

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Timing of blood pressure meds

This is interesting. In the media today - reports of research that indicating taking blood pressure meds in the evening halves the risk of heart attack and...

This is interesting. In the media today - reports of research that indicating ta...

NorthantsSteve

•5 years ago

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Simethicone

Hi just wanted to say that after a return of AF following a good year on Nebivolol I decided that my initial suspicion that this is related to stomach gas...

Hi just wanted to say that after a return of AF following a good year on Nebivol...

Hidden

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Should I ask for medication to be changed

Hi all I just need a bit of advice. I went to doctors February time due to palpitations, and beginning of May I wore a heart monitor for 48 hrs which picked up...

Hi all I just need a bit of advice. I went to doctors February time due to palpi...

Patty1090

•5 years ago

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letter to G.P

morning i am down in the south west uk l have moderate heart failure l have been struggling with various symptoms and been on a few different medications.l...

morning i am down in the south west uk l have moderate heart failure l have been...

firstdates

•5 years ago

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Medication timing ?

I am taking bisoprolol together with a statin and aspirin my consultant tells me that this combination is the best to take for my palpitations and mild CHD. He...

I am taking bisoprolol together with a statin and aspirin my consultant tells me...

Mgs333

•5 years ago

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All posts for October 2019

Heart failure and MRI wait

Post stent

fatigue iron levels

rehab number 5

6 day ECG monitor showed nothing

Post Stent implant

Pericarditis symptoms

Empagagliflozin

Would you go private?

Just in need of some support really or a place to vent

Scared and fed up!

Prescribed medicine and side effects.

Post Angiogram Catheterisation Discomfort

APPROPRIATE EXERCISE?

Worried as this us new

Hi, to everyone this is my first post

Stress Test with fluid injected. Anyone had one?

Proton Pump Inhibitors

Cholesterol

Mitral Valve Prolapse (Regurgitation - Flailing Leaflet)

Troponin levels elevated

Criteria for stopping Bisoprolol?

Post op = Mitral valve repair + ablation, issues

Flying with pericardial effusion

Timing of blood pressure meds

Simethicone

Should I ask for medication to be changed

letter to G.P

Medication timing ?

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