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Statins - again 😀

Hi all. Recent test showed my LDL at 1.51. Cardiologist says it should be lower than 1.4. I guess that’s the level for those with established AHD? I’ve been...

Hi all. Recent test showed my LDL at 1.51. Cardiologist says it should be lower ...

COYW

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Just saying Hi :)

Hi all, I’m new here. I had myocarditis and pericarditis in 2013-2015 I’ve felt like something wasn’t quite right for about a year, which still really no...

Hi all, I’m new here. I had myocarditis and pericarditis in 2013-2015 I’ve fel...

Emma1511

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Happy

For anyone struggling - it gets better. Tonight i played football - wearing my new wrist / pulse monitor. Was shocked to see that I was running a 184 pulse...

For anyone struggling - it gets better. Tonight i played football - wearing my ...

DavidG1971

•4 years ago

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Off on Holiday? Call your Travel Insurer!

I just about remembered to call Staysure to double check they have accurate info about me. This time I had to answer questions about a cyst in my breast- I...

I just about remembered to call Staysure to double check they have accurate info...

Speakeazi

•4 years ago

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Changing time of bisoprolol

I'm currently on bisoprolol 1.25 which I take at 6pm. I want to take it in the morning instead as I get high HR during the day, particularly...

I'm currently on bisoprolol 1.25 which I take at 6pm. I want to take it in the m...

Caitlyn6

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Holiday and unstable angina advice

Hi everyone I am after some advice. I said i would go on holiday with my mum to Bath christmas market for a few days. The problem is that i have frequent...

Hi everyone I am after some advice. I said i would go on holiday with my mum to...

SaraTwycross

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Trevor

Anyone had an ablation what's the procedure and does it hurt coz I'm aware your awake throughout

Anyone had an ablation what's the procedure and does it hurt coz I'm aware your ...

Trevor86

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Puffy eyes

Just getting back to gym after a HT in summer, today my eyes were all swollen and puffy by the time I was finished my work out!! Not sure what that’s all...

Just getting back to gym after a HT in summer, today my eyes were all swollen an...

Moags

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Cardiomyopathy

I am diagonised of cardiomyopathy please does any one has a better medication for it,am just tired and like commiting suicide.

I am diagonised of cardiomyopathy please does any one has a better medication fo...

AmFabulous

•4 years ago

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Is a value of 201.000ng/l pro bnp high?

Had blood test undertaken due to complaints of chest discomfort, ecg normal and now waiting for Gp appointment.

Had blood test undertaken due to complaints of chest discomfort, ecg normal and ...

Ellabella13

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Myocarditis

Hi I have had two attacks of myocarditis which has came from rheumatic fever....I am on steroids along with other meds and don't feel as if I am getting any...

Hi I have had two attacks of myocarditis which has came from rheumatic fever.......

MaguireB

•5 years ago

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Stress MRI

Have a cardiac perfusion MRI on Thurs, with a generous dollop of the playful adenosine to bring back some lovely memories of my heart attack. In the tube about...

Have a cardiac perfusion MRI on Thurs, with a generous dollop of the playful ade...

Sillyfroggy

•5 years ago

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My Angiogram Adventure (so far)

22 Oct 2019 instead of the cardiac MRI I was booked for, my cardiologist informed me he was booking me for an angiogram 'in three weeks'. Every morning the...

22 Oct 2019 instead of the cardiac MRI I was booked for, my cardiologist informe...

Sunnie2day

•5 years ago

23 Replies

Advice ?

Hello. A few weeks ago I had all the symptoms of a heart attack after being unwell for a few weeks.. at the time although it was scary I passed it off because...

Hello. A few weeks ago I had all the symptoms of a heart attack after being unwe...

Hayleypal

•5 years ago

14 Replies

PLAC TEST

Recently I had a health check up with Bluecrest Health. Overall my results were encouraging except my PLAC TEST. This was red flagged as to high against the...

Recently I had a health check up with Bluecrest Health. Overall my results were ...

Andyjneale

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Advice wanted

Hi new here, I had heart attack 2016 had stents fitted, after this I was quite fit going running 2/3 times a week. In May 2019 I got very breathless and blood...

Hi new here, I had heart attack 2016 had stents fitted, after this I was quite f...

PPaulE

•5 years ago

6 Replies

How long is your replacement aortic valve being followed up with Echocardiograms ?

I had my aortic valve replaced by a tissue one in May 2012. Initially I had six monthly echocardiograms and then annual ones. After the September 2018 one I...

I had my aortic valve replaced by a tissue one in May 2012. Initially I had six ...

seasider18

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Chest pain, not enough exercise?

Just over 7 month since my HA/stents and chest pain still with me intermittenly during the day, which goes when I breath deeply. I am walking 2km/day in the...

Just over 7 month since my HA/stents and chest pain still with me intermittenly ...

Khonkaen

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Confusing Measurments

I have suffered from AS and AR for over 10 years. I always considered that measurements for Peak gradient (PG) Peak Aortic velocity (PAV) and valve area(VA) to...

I have suffered from AS and AR for over 10 years. I always considered that measu...

HarryBell

•5 years ago

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Intro

I had a cardiac event on 12th June, ended up at Glenfields Hospital in Leicester with raised troponin and suspected heart attack. The angio showed up no...

I had a cardiac event on 12th June, ended up at Glenfields Hospital in Leicester...

CPL593H

•5 years ago

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Overweight. High cholesterol.

So now things are critical. I need help to motivate me. I know this is my fault. I have to put things right. Any help of books etc

So now things are critical. I need help to motivate me. I know this is my fault....

Linedancer21

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Sleep Apnea test.

Hi, after reading posts on this site about sleep apnea and it's consiquences I made an appointment with my doctor and she has referred me to the sleep clinic...

Hi, after reading posts on this site about sleep apnea and it's consiquences I m...

Astromeria

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Heart beat

Every day my heart beat are very load at the same time 04am I don’t know if any one experience this I me on Eliquis 2.5 twice daily after breakfast...

Every day my heart beat are very load at the same time 04am I don’t know if any...

Raoudha

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Floppy valve and prolonged QT

I've been diagnosed with a heart murmur caused by a leaky valve, and a prolonged QT rhythm. Recently I've been getting increased (almost constant)...

I've been diagnosed with a heart murmur caused by a leaky valve, and a prolonged...

Falling_to_bits

•5 years ago

1 Reply

New and looking for advice

Hello everyone. I'm new and looking for advice and support from others in a similar situation to myself. I'm 45 and only just learned that I have congenital...

Hello everyone. I'm new and looking for advice and support from others in a simi...

N1kk1B

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Post-sternotomy pain syndrome 15 months after my cardiac surgery.

Hello All I am a 58-year-old male (My handle Bertha99was my gran) and am still experiencing post-sternotomy pain syndrome 15 months after my cardiac surgery....

Hello All I am a 58-year-old male (My handle Bertha99was my gran) and am still ...

Bertha99

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Bisoprolol

The past few weeks I have started to have a wheezy chest my doctor says that this could be a side effect of bisoprolol.has anyone else had this.thanks

The past few weeks I have started to have a wheezy chest my doctor says that thi...

Picass

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Medication Change.

I'm new to the forum, but long term heart failure patient. i was on Ramipril for some years, but was changed to Entresto some months ago. minimum dose due to...

I'm new to the forum, but long term heart failure patient. i was on Ramipril f...

Briwn

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Would be good to chat generally

Anyone else got hypertrophic cardiomyopathy ... happy for general chat/ tips

Twins11

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Post operative care from one's "Loved Ones"

At first I counted the days from the operation but after 32 it changed to weeks Now it will be 10 weeks on Wednesday and I have in view week 12 for a "full...

At first I counted the days from the operation but after 32 it changed to weeks ...

Dickyticker26

•5 years ago

11 Replies

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All posts for November 2019

Statins - again 😀

Just saying Hi :)

Happy

Off on Holiday? Call your Travel Insurer!

Changing time of bisoprolol

Holiday and unstable angina advice

Trevor

Puffy eyes

Cardiomyopathy

Is a value of 201.000ng/l pro bnp high?

Myocarditis

Stress MRI

My Angiogram Adventure (so far)

Advice ?

PLAC TEST

Advice wanted

How long is your replacement aortic valve being followed up with Echocardiograms ?

Chest pain, not enough exercise?

Confusing Measurments

Intro

Overweight. High cholesterol.

Sleep Apnea test.

Heart beat

Floppy valve and prolonged QT

New and looking for advice

Post-sternotomy pain syndrome 15 months after my cardiac surgery.

Bisoprolol

Medication Change.

Would be good to chat generally

Post operative care from one's "Loved Ones"

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