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Worried about med

Completed 12 month ticagrelor.after 2nd stent in lad then another couple years later called stemi ld .I am staying on the pills as I have 2 month spares...

Completed 12 month ticagrelor.after 2nd stent in lad then another couple years l...

Patricia88

•4 years ago

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Cough & heart failure

Anyone found something that helps......flemy persistent cough.

bluebell111

•4 years ago

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Convergant Ablation

On the list for this procedure that is apparently newish,anybody out there had it recently? I’m 47 and ran and kept very fit since the age of 10 and to be...

On the list for this procedure that is apparently newish,anybody out there had i...

Marley_Me

•4 years ago

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Extra sleep

Since having my heart attack on new years day this year and having a stent put in and being told I'm fixed I'm well on the road to recovery however I find I'm...

Since having my heart attack on new years day this year and having a stent put ...

Vickyvix

•4 years ago

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Has anyone else had a BNP reading of 4460?

Just a follow up to my last post about being so breathless suddenly and the reaction of medics to my BNP results.

Just a follow up to my last post about being so breathless suddenly and the reac...

Love100cats

•4 years ago

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Scuba diving

Is it an issue for someone like me who is on aspirin and artorvastatin to try scuba diving?

Is it an issue for someone like me who is on aspirin and artorvastatin to try sc...

willsie01

•4 years ago

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Waiting Times

I've been trying to find statistics for waiting times for procedures/surgery in Hospitals, but I've had no luck. Does anyone know where to find this...

I've been trying to find statistics for waiting times for procedures/surgery in ...

Challiefan

•4 years ago

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diastolic dysfunction grade 1

Had a few heart attacks last year January.... spent some time in hospital over the xmas period. Was blue lighted to bristol from Swindon hospital last monday...

Had a few heart attacks last year January.... spent some time in hospital over t...

Les5

•4 years ago

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I feel like giving up.

I am just at my wit's end. The more healthier I try to live the worse my health gets. I have been walking everyday at least 30 minutes sometimes an hour I have...

I am just at my wit's end. The more healthier I try to live the worse my health ...

Autumn822

•4 years ago

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Artery Moderate Narrowing/Blockage Percentage.

Hello, Had my CT Angiogram results back and it shows that I have moderate in-stent restenosis/narrowing in my RCA but I also now have moderate multifocal...

Hello, Had my CT Angiogram results back and it shows that I have moderate in-ste...

TheBigHonree

•4 years ago

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Cardiac Arrest Survivors get together

Providing a link for a get together for Cardiac Arrest survivors, family, carers friends and supporters in Bath on Saturday 1st February 2019 @ 12.00noon...

Providing a link for a get together for Cardiac Arrest survivors, family, carers...

santino44

•4 years ago

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Rivaroxaban dosage.

As I suffer from AF, my cardiologist prescribed Rivaroxaban blood thinner to help prevent stroke. Dosage was 20mg daily. I've been on this for about two years....

As I suffer from AF, my cardiologist prescribed Rivaroxaban blood thinner to hel...

Geoff47

•4 years ago

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Holidays

Hello, My husband had his cardiac arrest in Dec 19 due to start rehab on Wednesday. One thing he’s anxious about going on holidays later down the line about...

Hello, My husband had his cardiac arrest in Dec 19 due to start rehab on Wednesd...

JSTG

•4 years ago

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Females

Any females over 60 using HRT patches? Are they safe for us hearties?.

Platypus6

•4 years ago

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Ablation with new AcQMap system

Debating whether to wait for an ablation with access to this new system, which sounds intriguing and is now being used in the UK - anyone know anything more...

Debating whether to wait for an ablation with access to this new system, which s...

HowMyHeartSings

•4 years ago

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Mild angina or something else?

I have afib and HT, hypothyroidism, high cholesterol and restless legs syndrome. Taking seven drugs daily. Recently have developed intermittent discomfort in...

I have afib and HT, hypothyroidism, high cholesterol and restless legs syndrome...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Medication blackmail!!!!

I suffered a heart attack in April 2016, and since then I have been prescribed 7 tablets which I take every day. When I need a new supply of this medication I...

I suffered a heart attack in April 2016, and since then I have been prescribed 7...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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7 day no fly crusies

Anyone can recommend a cruise which is no fly can only go for 7 days .thanks

Sanpedro2019

•4 years ago

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Are PPIs safe to take for 18 months following heart attack?

Hi Everyone I've been taking lanzoprazole for 18 months since I had a heart attack. Primarily because I was having terrible chest pains but now I think the...

Hi Everyone I've been taking lanzoprazole for 18 months since I had a heart atta...

Caroline36

•4 years ago

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Atrial flutter newly diagnosed

Hello, I’ve been diagnosed with Atrial Flutter after my first episode of palpitations 2 days ago. I’m on blood thinners and heart tablets and waiting to see a...

Hello, I’ve been diagnosed with Atrial Flutter after my first episode of palpita...

Jujujojo

•4 years ago

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Fuzzy head

Hi my Hubba is getting a fuzzy head and feeling sick any answers many thanks

Lippylou6

•4 years ago

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Are you taking any precautions against this novel coronavirus?

I have multiple heart conditions so have always been careful to avoid catching illness that someone else would shrug off but would knock me for six (as in six...

I have multiple heart conditions so have always been careful to avoid catching i...

Sunnie2day

•4 years ago

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PND

Raised BNP blood test last summer so GP referred me back to cardiology. Consultant Put me on furusomide . I am already on aspirin. Bisoprolol....

Raised BNP blood test last summer so GP referred me back to cardiology. Consulta...

Cazz1954

•4 years ago

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Morning

Does anyone else feel rubbish in the mornings and find they improve as the day goes on is this to do with the morning tablets.

Does anyone else feel rubbish in the mornings and find they improve as the ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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24 hour holter and Echo results advice

Hi, I have just joined and looking to see if anyone can give me any advice. I am 34 years old and have been experiencing episodes of palpitations,...

Hi, I have just joined and looking to see if anyone can give me any advice. I am...

Jen1610

•4 years ago

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Coronary artery spasm.

I have coronary artery spasm am I have chest pain like angina any time of the day stress - exercise- and cold can bring it on I take medication I also have...

I have coronary artery spasm am I have chest pain like angina any time of the da...

Baggies9

•4 years ago

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Micro vascular angina, coronary artery spasm now heart murmur and possible valve disease

Hello everyone I have 3 stents and have also been diagnosed with MVA and CAS. I am on lots of medications for angina and still have regular and sometimes...

Hello everyone I have 3 stents and have also been diagnosed with MVA and CAS. ...

Sunshinebrew

•4 years ago

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Activity after heart attack

Hi, my partner recently had a small heart attack followed by a massive one the next day and was rushed to hospital. He had 3 stents put in immediately. He's...

Hi, my partner recently had a small heart attack followed by a massive one the n...

Captur

•4 years ago

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please clarify my confusion

Just had an Angioplasty ,not, It was a wire pressure test! It was confirmed that i have three vein narrowing with the "widow maker!" being the worst and the...

Just had an Angioplasty ,not, It was a wire pressure test! It was confirmed t...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Artovastatin 80mg

Hi my dose has just been changed from 20mg to 80mg following the completion of my PCI resulting in 4 Stents. I discovered a family history of high cholesterol...

Hi my dose has just been changed from 20mg to 80mg following the completion of m...

4Stents4me

•4 years ago

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for January 2020

Worried about med

Cough & heart failure

Convergant Ablation

Extra sleep

Has anyone else had a BNP reading of 4460?

Scuba diving

Waiting Times

diastolic dysfunction grade 1

I feel like giving up.

Artery Moderate Narrowing/Blockage Percentage.

Cardiac Arrest Survivors get together

Rivaroxaban dosage.

Holidays

Females

Ablation with new AcQMap system

Mild angina or something else?

Medication blackmail!!!!

7 day no fly crusies

Are PPIs safe to take for 18 months following heart attack?

Atrial flutter newly diagnosed

Fuzzy head

Are you taking any precautions against this novel coronavirus?

PND

Morning

24 hour holter and Echo results advice

Coronary artery spasm.

Micro vascular angina, coronary artery spasm now heart murmur and possible valve disease

Activity after heart attack

please clarify my confusion

Artovastatin 80mg

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