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Medication Effects I Wonder

Hello Just wondering where we would be without our Medication ??? What prompted this was it's my BP day and today BP is 111/69 with a heart rate of 65 That's...

Hello Just wondering where we would be without our Medication ??? What prompted ...

Prada47

•5 years ago

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Stopping lansoprazole or PPI's

As I have been on it for 18 years or so because of a non steroidal anti inflammatory. But was never taken off it. So I take meds for my heart . Ramipril ,...

As I have been on it for 18 years or so because of a non steroidal anti inflamma...

Pippy23

•5 years ago

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Has any one heard of Costochondritis

Hi guys I had a few MI and bypass surgery in 2018 after all that I'm still having massive chest pain but with some meds changed I still feel like I'm having a...

Hi guys I had a few MI and bypass surgery in 2018 after all that I'm still havin...

Yalie70

•5 years ago

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Anxiety

Since my ha four years ago I have the fear of having another one because I didn’t experience the symptons only a pain in shoulder which increased over a week...

Since my ha four years ago I have the fear of having another one because I didn’...

Yasyass

•5 years ago

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Anyone who has had a nuclear medicine heart scan

Can anyone explain this a radioactive injection will be given in arm along w second injection to make heart work harder Or do I go on a treadmill and did...

Can anyone explain this a radioactive injection will be given in arm along w sec...

Yasyass

•5 years ago

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Molecular 'switch' reverses chronic inflammation and aging

An interesting read as inflammation has been linked to Alzeimers, insulin resonance and is a known precursor to plaque formation....

An interesting read as inflammation has been linked to Alzeimers, insulin resona...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•5 years ago

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Fluid retention.

Has anyone experienced resistance to diuretics? My furusamide stopped working and I'm now on bumetanide which is better but I still feel bloated and my weight...

Has anyone experienced resistance to diuretics? My furusamide stopped working an...

Love100cats

•5 years ago

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Side effects Amiodarone Warfarin Amilofruse

Husband is 2 weeks post op from a mechanical aortic valve replacement. He is struggling with pain in shoulders and cramp in both arms and has great difficulty...

Husband is 2 weeks post op from a mechanical aortic valve replacement. He is str...

Frankievalli

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Bp readings

Hi all I take bp readings 1hr after get up and at 21:00 on evening readings are 120/79 am and between 110/70 120 /75 evening but if I do reading mid afternoon...

Hi all I take bp readings 1hr after get up and at 21:00 on evening readings are ...

Djt1967

•5 years ago

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Confused after angiogram

After having an echocardiogram I was told that a heart valve was allowing some blood to flow back, severe stenosis, an angiogram was done to see if there were...

After having an echocardiogram I was told that a heart valve was allowing some b...

Bubbles34

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Clicking sternum

I am 17 weeks post bypass surgery and my sternum is still clicking quite a bit. Is this normal or should I see a surgeon to have it redone?

I am 17 weeks post bypass surgery and my sternum is still clicking quite a bit. ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

3 Replies

visiting poorly relatives

Hi everyone I'm due to be visiting family tomorrow (last saw them yesterday) - but have just been told that one of the children may have scarlet fever! I have...

Hi everyone I'm due to be visiting family tomorrow (last saw them yesterday) - b...

westie10

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Pain after stent

Hello I am a wife of a recently diagnosed husband who has Coronary Artery Disease as of 2 months ago which was December 14, 2019 with his right side almost...

Hello I am a wife of a recently diagnosed husband who has Coronary Artery Diseas...

chamoru670

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Taking citalopram with an ectopic heartbeat

Does anyone with an ectopic heart beat take citalopram? If so have you had any problems. I also take Bisopralol to help with the ectopic heartbeat and aspirin...

Does anyone with an ectopic heart beat take citalopram? If so have you had any p...

Camelian

•5 years ago

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Recovering

I had triple bypass surgery on Christmas eve. I endured many of the side effects that we have all experienced. I am doing great and have given the green light...

I had triple bypass surgery on Christmas eve. I endured many of the side effects...

Riojeembo

•5 years ago

9 Replies

New poster

Hi I’m Karen age 60. I had a heart attack on 30.1.2020 and, an angiogram showed no blockage so I am now waiting for an echo. I have been well since the attack...

Hi I’m Karen age 60. I had a heart attack on 30.1.2020 and, an angiogram showed ...

Kazzy60

•5 years ago

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Beta blockers for for healthy individuals

I will try to be brief. 62 year old male, extremely fit. Diagnosed with congenital bicuspid aortic valve in March 2019. Over next few months no symptoms other...

I will try to be brief. 62 year old male, extremely fit. Diagnosed with congenit...

Mikedabike

•5 years ago

42 Replies

Tests

Has anyone had a echocardiogram saying not enough detail on scan need mri then saying results not clear so need do nuclear med test which by the way I am still...

Has anyone had a echocardiogram saying not enough detail on scan need mri then s...

Yasyass

•5 years ago

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Mitral valve repair

Just to let you know if you have any questions I'm happy to help.

mazza10

•5 years ago

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Mitral valve repair

Hi there, I had my mitral valve repaired just over year ago believe me you don't need to worry about anything your are in safe hands.

Hi there, I had my mitral valve repaired just over year ago believe me you don'...

mazza10

•5 years ago

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Making Changes for CHF

I have made a lot of changes with my lifestyle. One of the biggest changes is drinking alkaline water and preparing my own meals. I just had an echocardiogram...

I have made a lot of changes with my lifestyle. One of the biggest changes is dr...

SWGASickleCell16

•5 years ago

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24 Hour Blood Pressure Monitor

Has any one had one of these? and do you know if your readings get high in the afternoon/evening i'm on Metroprol 25 mg daily and also Perindopril 4mg daily,...

Has any one had one of these? and do you know if your readings get high in the a...

Padayn01

•5 years ago

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Surgery to repair heart valve

Hi. I'm currently waiting to go for heart surgery to fix my heart valve. I am quite scared about it and would be grateful if anybody else has gone through the...

Hi. I'm currently waiting to go for heart surgery to fix my heart valve. I am qu...

oldskool74

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Chest tightness

Hi, im 45 and had 2 stents in Oct 2019. Overall been ok, recently been getting tight chest in the middle of the chest area, almost like someones pressing onto...

Hi, im 45 and had 2 stents in Oct 2019. Overall been ok, recently been getting t...

Barcelona74

•5 years ago

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Chest tightness

Hi, im 45 and had 2 stents put in Oct 2019. Overall been okay, last couple of weeks been getting random tightness in the midchest area and feel short breath’d....

Hi, im 45 and had 2 stents put in Oct 2019. Overall been okay, last couple of we...

Barcelona74

•5 years ago

40 Replies

Meeting a new quack in 17 minutes

Wonder what they’ll make of my file & pharmacology?!

BenThom-Wood

•5 years ago

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Third day

Well third day after having ICD fitted I can put my coat on with out help and took the dog out for a walk. I’m still a bit sore but it’s getting better...

Well third day after having ICD fitted I can put my coat on with out help and to...

daveofpensby

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Echo DVD?

Hi all - I'm having an NHS echo test next week a year on from my 'little adventure'. I'm also going to be having a private diving medical in the near future,...

Hi all - I'm having an NHS echo test next week a year on from my 'little adventu...

Scout2017

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Blood clots

BLOOD CLOTS. Is it normal to B able to pull out multiple blood clots the size of ur little finger out of a blocked nostril. I pulled out about 1/2 cup of...

BLOOD CLOTS. Is it normal to B able to pull out multiple blood clots the size o...

BARTLETT1965

•5 years ago

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Hyperparathyroldism

Any one fitted with a de-fib and waiting for an operation who has hyperparathyroldism

Any one fitted with a de-fib and waiting for an operation who has hyperparathyro...

Gillymaccy

•5 years ago

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for February 2020

Medication Effects I Wonder

Stopping lansoprazole or PPI's

Has any one heard of Costochondritis

Anxiety

Anyone who has had a nuclear medicine heart scan

Molecular 'switch' reverses chronic inflammation and aging

Fluid retention.

Side effects Amiodarone Warfarin Amilofruse

Bp readings

Confused after angiogram

Clicking sternum

visiting poorly relatives

Pain after stent

Taking citalopram with an ectopic heartbeat

Recovering

New poster

Beta blockers for for healthy individuals

Tests

Mitral valve repair

Mitral valve repair

Making Changes for CHF

24 Hour Blood Pressure Monitor

Surgery to repair heart valve

Chest tightness

Chest tightness

Meeting a new quack in 17 minutes

Third day

Echo DVD?

Blood clots

Hyperparathyroldism

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