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Update, still got discomfort

Still got discomfort in the top of my chest, under my left arm and neck. Does not get worse on exertion and even disappears sometimes. GTN does improve it....

Still got discomfort in the top of my chest, under my left arm and neck. Does no...

Bebo2

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Moderate stenosis = disability?

I am 18 months post cardiac arrest , have 6 stents, type 2 diabetes and have a diagnosis of moderate stenosis. I am in the process of being made redundant and...

I am 18 months post cardiac arrest , have 6 stents, type 2 diabetes and have a d...

LEE0512

•4 years ago

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Headache when walking

I'm getting headaches when walking and a tachycardic rate of around 180bpm when walking. I'm in my early 20s no health conditions just under investigation for...

I'm getting headaches when walking and a tachycardic rate of around 180bpm when ...

Kelloggs31

•4 years ago

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Dapaglifloxin ( Farxiga)

Hi I have been told by my cardiac nurse that this is the new whiz drug for heart failure, it is already being prescribed for type 2 diabetes. Has anyone been...

Hi I have been told by my cardiac nurse that this is the new whiz drug for heart...

Taraharp

•4 years ago

22 Replies

Prescriptions

Advice please, after having a valve replaced last week, I am on a course of antibiotics and tablets for next 5 weeks, my worry is that I haven’t been given...

Advice please, after having a valve replaced last week, I am on a course of anti...

Pete67

•4 years ago

30 Replies

First return to A & E since HA

Went to gym on weds, 3/4 way thro normal routine was sat resting and next thing I knew I was face first onto floor with no recollection of what happened. Was...

Went to gym on weds, 3/4 way thro normal routine was sat resting and next thing ...

STUBAX

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Dry January

This keeps being mentioned to the point of irritation. Is anybody doing it. One friend is but says he will have a glass of wine when we take advantage of a...

This keeps being mentioned to the point of irritation. Is anybody doing it. One ...

Heythrop51

•4 years ago

34 Replies

Stage 4 rehab....

The excellent instructor has emigrated. Various instructors (not cardiac trained) have turned up over the last month. On Monday we were told by the new...

The excellent instructor has emigrated. Various instructors (not cardiac traine...

Calliope153

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Not sleeping well

I had a HT unexpectedly in June last year and had two stents fitted as an emergency! My recovery has been good. I'm on the following med: 20mg Rosuvastatin,...

I had a HT unexpectedly in June last year and had two stents fitted as an emerge...

Moags

•4 years ago

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Blacking out, high b/p, ?? Doc says migraine?

Hi, my mum is 76, has high blood pressure, mitral valve stenosis and over the last 4 weeks is having 'vasovagal syncope', she has been found collapsed and...

Hi, my mum is 76, has high blood pressure, mitral valve stenosis and over the l...

Mrsmojos

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Warfarin

I take warfarin at 10.30pm. If I miss a dose is it OK to take it early next day and then continue doses as normal.

I take warfarin at 10.30pm. If I miss a dose is it OK to take it early next day ...

Chico675

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Slight occasional clicking in sternum

Hello, I am a 59 year old male the had heart bypass surgery 4 weeks ago. I didn't have a heart attack, but found 4 blockages after a stress test. I am doing...

Hello, I am a 59 year old male the had heart bypass surgery 4 weeks ago. I didn'...

rbaker0960

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Crt-d

Just been told I need to have a CRT-d fitted have heart failure ef30. Anyone's experience of these would be very helpful many thanks

Just been told I need to have a CRT-d fitted have heart failure ef30. Anyone's ...

Catlovermo2

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Thank you

Thank you all for your support, doctor sent me to hospital for some tests no fluid anywhere which is great just the heart failure playing up. Rest and taking...

Thank you all for your support, doctor sent me to hospital for some tests no flu...

Aprfife

•4 years ago

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Recent threads on diet and nutrition

Hi all, We know that there’s a myriad of opinions out there on diet and nutrition. For anyone unsure of the BHF’s position, I’ve spoken to both our nutrition...

Hi all, We know that there’s a myriad of opinions out there on diet and nutritio...

Helen_BHF

•4 years ago

1 Reply

i’m back

hi guys iv been out of the loop for a while. well i’m back. happy new year to you all and hope you behaved over festive period🤣🤣. hoping to be a bit more...

hi guys iv been out of the loop for a while. well i’m back. happy new year to yo...

Shoshov

•4 years ago

18 Replies

health post pacemaker

i had my pacemaker fitted to help with bradycardia 10 weeks ago and over the last week i have been having night-time (mostly) fluctuations in my heart rhythm....

i had my pacemaker fitted to help with bradycardia 10 weeks ago and over the las...

Campmyvan

•4 years ago

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Holidays

This is the view from Dove Square. Or Park De Leux .in Benidorm

Bingo88

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Suspected Angina

Hi everyone, I’m writing on behalf of my mum who is under investigation for angina. She has had two strokes in the last 18months (suspected to be caused by a...

Hi everyone, I’m writing on behalf of my mum who is under investigation for ang...

ML44

•4 years ago

1 Reply

What are your struggles when it comes to achieving your health goal(s). What would make the difference?

I'm really keen to understand what struggles people face when it comes to reaching their health goals, whether that is lowering cholesterol, losing weight,...

I'm really keen to understand what struggles people face when it comes to reachi...

Mona9617

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Frustration Alert!

Hi everyone & happy new year! Does anyone else feel extremely frustrated by the way test results are managed? Unfortunately I don't feel like I've had the best...

Hi everyone & happy new year! Does anyone else feel extremely frustrated by the ...

N1kk1B

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Mind and brain function

Hi my mother had replacement aortic valve surgery in August and is still having mind and brain function issues, including confusion and mood swings is this...

Hi my mother had replacement aortic valve surgery in August and is still having ...

Will26

•4 years ago

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Cwrw1

Hi can anyone tell me the difference between chronic total occlusion and normal stents ?? Was offered triple bypass or stents! I chose stents had left side...

Hi can anyone tell me the difference between chronic total occlusion and normal ...

Cwrw

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Tiredness/Fatigue

Apologies for the long winded post but I want to give you enough information. l have posted on here before about the above and read other posts daily as I have...

Apologies for the long winded post but I want to give you enough information. l ...

allanrobson

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Introducing me and my situation! Apologies for such a long post!

Hi. I had a HA at the end of September age 46. I have a strong family history so had heart health check annually. Always came back ok with no action required...

Hi. I had a HA at the end of September age 46. I have a strong family history s...

Imin

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Update on my fathers cardiac arrest

Hi all.. just wanted to update you all on my father after his cardiac arrest 2 months ago, as it stands he is doing so well! He isn’t back to work yet and...

Hi all.. just wanted to update you all on my father after his cardiac arrest 2 m...

MKM1

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Newbie to the world of the poorly heart

Hi, Joined the community today after what has probably been the most worrying 2 months of my 59 years. Recently out of Royal Papworth hospital after having a...

Hi, Joined the community today after what has probably been the most worrying 2 ...

GoonerBob

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Troponin level 16-advice?

My father went to A and E Monday, he felt very weak, dizzy and high BP and he thought he would pass out. He is 79 and has a metal aortic valve. He has been...

My father went to A and E Monday, he felt very weak, dizzy and high BP and he th...

Caitlyn6

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Increasing tablet dosage

Hello my Husband was diagnosed with HF and AF back in August, amongst other medication he was given Ramipril 2x2.5 daily. This week the Gp said the hospital...

Hello my Husband was diagnosed with HF and AF back in August, amongst other med...

Hidden

•4 years ago

4 Replies

DIAGNOSIS

Does anybody know what the difference is between Atrial fibrillation and a Panic Attack?

Does anybody know what the difference is between Atrial fibrillation and a Panic...

DazzyB

•4 years ago

3 Replies

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All posts for January 2020

Update, still got discomfort

Moderate stenosis = disability?

Headache when walking

Dapaglifloxin ( Farxiga)

Prescriptions

First return to A & E since HA

Dry January

Stage 4 rehab....

Not sleeping well

Blacking out, high b/p, ?? Doc says migraine?

Warfarin

Slight occasional clicking in sternum

Crt-d

Thank you

Recent threads on diet and nutrition

i’m back

health post pacemaker

Holidays

Suspected Angina

What are your struggles when it comes to achieving your health goal(s). What would make the difference?

Frustration Alert!

Mind and brain function

Cwrw1

Tiredness/Fatigue

Introducing me and my situation! Apologies for such a long post!

Update on my fathers cardiac arrest

Newbie to the world of the poorly heart

Troponin level 16-advice?

Increasing tablet dosage

DIAGNOSIS

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