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Cardiomyopathy Guidance for Covid-19

In short, we should be preparing for social distancing alongside the 70+ year olds....

In short, we should be preparing for social distancing alongside the 70+ year ol...

CPL593H

•4 years ago

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Self isolate?

Hi all, I had a heart attack 5 weeks ago had a stent fitted. Feel very well but not sure whether to self isolate ? Unsure if I’m classed as vulnerable, can...

Hi all, I had a heart attack 5 weeks ago had a stent fitted. Feel very well but ...

Tigger61

•4 years ago

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Don't what to do

Hi I'm 65yrs old had three stents .got angina.and cardiovascular problems .should go work with this corona virus around at the moment

Hi I'm 65yrs old had three stents .got angina.and cardiovascular problems .shou...

Kenbo

•4 years ago

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Covid 19 Vulnerability

I have a mitral valve replacement in August. Does that put me in the vulnerable category for Covid 19?

I have a mitral valve replacement in August. Does that put me in the vulnerable...

MRSLADP

•4 years ago

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COVID 19 - PULMONARY VULNERABILITY AFTER RECENT HEART VALVE SURGERY

My partner is now , thankfully ,on the way to recovery from NHS open heart , valve surgery in November 2019 . Unfortunately, during hospitalised recovery...

My partner is now , thankfully ,on the way to recovery from NHS open heart , val...

CJOHN

•4 years ago

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Brugada

Hi, I have Brugada and I’m fitted with an ICD. The government says about people with heart conditions to self isolate. Does this come under it. My anxiety is...

Hi, I have Brugada and I’m fitted with an ICD. The government says about people...

Sammibwg

•4 years ago

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AF and coronavirus

Does AF, that is undercontrol, still put me in the vulnerable group for coronavirus?

Does AF, that is undercontrol, still put me in the vulnerable group for coronavi...

Sunshine1954

•4 years ago

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Angiogram arm pain

Hi. Just checking for other’s experience of arm pain and bruising after angiogram. I had the procedure last Tuesday, there was no mention when I left if the...

Hi. Just checking for other’s experience of arm pain and bruising after angiog...

Warrington15

•4 years ago

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Hospital wants to see me tomorrow .

I've been having a heart monitor since last week . For 2 months. Yesterday I had a episode of 165bpm resting and feeling sick. I have event's every day...

I've been having a heart monitor since last week . For 2 months. Yesterday I h...

Deerpark01

•4 years ago

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AF

Is this considered one of the conditions that makes you more vulnerable ?

lingooz

•4 years ago

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Anti inflammatories and Corvid

A neighbour who works for the nhs has just been sent a medical alert that they must not prescribe anti inflammatories for anyone with the virus as it makes...

A neighbour who works for the nhs has just been sent a medical alert that they m...

Qualipop

•4 years ago

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Not sure

I had a heart attack 2 years ago and 1 stent. No other issues since. I have 3 children that r in school. I work as a deputy manager for a domicillary care...

I had a heart attack 2 years ago and 1 stent. No other issues since. I have 3 ch...

Kimb3

•4 years ago

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Panic

Due to this Coronavirus fear and panic has hit most of us even if we don’t have symptons the constant media reminds us and makes us even fear to see anyone or...

Due to this Coronavirus fear and panic has hit most of us even if we don’t have ...

Yasyass

•4 years ago

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anti-inflammatory drugs (colchicine) and Corona virus

I know this is not a medical site but I my GP does not gives me any clear advice. So maybe someone here can help. I am taking colchicine (wich an...

I know this is not a medical site but I my GP does not gives me any clear advice...

MsHopee

•4 years ago

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Have I had coronavirus?

back in Early Feb I came down with a particularly nasty virus, This is how it developed:- "Heavy" headache, temperature, complete fatigue, very very dry...

back in Early Feb I came down with a particularly nasty virus, This is how it de...

purplerain58

•4 years ago

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what do I need to do

hello I have had my gallbladder out and after 7weeks have found out ive got very very low Vitamin D I am on the highest dose of weekly Vit D I am on my second...

hello I have had my gallbladder out and after 7weeks have found out ive got very...

tigerlilygarden

•4 years ago

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Self isolation. Do or don't?

Need some help. I have asystematic a fib diagnosed by my Gp. I have a appointment with the consultant in May. I'm 64years old & work in a supermarket onthe...

Need some help. I have asystematic a fib diagnosed by my Gp. I have a appointmen...

car-p

•4 years ago

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France says ibuprofen may aggravate coronavirus. Experts say more evidence is needed

France says ibuprofen may aggravate coronavirus. Experts say more evidence is needed...

France says ibuprofen may aggravate coronavirus. Experts say more evidence is ne...

Auiron

•4 years ago

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Getting blood out of a stone

OK so I have treated hypertension and mild thickening of my left ventricle due to the bp problem not being diagnosed straight away which doctors tend to...

OK so I have treated hypertension and mild thickening of my left ventricle due t...

lettingoffsteam

•4 years ago

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At risk or not?

So, as regulars will know I class myself as pretty healthy and can turn in a decent performance over 10K for an old guy in my running shoes. Yes I have...

So, as regulars will know I class myself as pretty healthy and can turn in a dec...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Top of the morning to you all !! ☘️

Just wishing you all good health and happiness during these troubling times.

P0rtnahapp1e

•4 years ago

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Should I be in self isolation with heart failure and a pacemaker!!!! Regular bus user too, working for NHS????

Should I be in self isolation with heart failure and a pacemaker!!!! Regular bus user too, working for the NHS????

Should I be in self isolation with heart failure and a pacemaker!!!! Regular bus...

Emzyfred1419

•4 years ago

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Corona virus

I’ve had CABG done 15 months ago,,can anyone tell pls if I’m on the list of high risk corona virus..

I’ve had CABG done 15 months ago,,can anyone tell pls if I’m on the list of high...

Yasliro

•4 years ago

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Blood donation

How/if are blood donation sessions being adapted ?

Livingroom

•4 years ago

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Allotment escape

Hi, I had a stent put in last year, I've had pneumonia in the past, but I got an allotment, do I have to self isolate for 3 months do you think? cos I'll have...

Hi, I had a stent put in last year, I've had pneumonia in the past, but I got an...

reddogg

•4 years ago

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Ef

After my results my ef stil 31 but it’s only four months since changing meds I wondering how long does it take for improvement and will I be in need of a icd...

After my results my ef stil 31 but it’s only four months since changing meds I w...

Yasyass

•4 years ago

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Can anyone help answer my question please?

I know I can't ask for professional advise and so I hope this allowed instead. I really need to know, if a diagnosis of right sided heart failure is diagnosed...

I know I can't ask for professional advise and so I hope this allowed instead. I...

Amanda1983

•4 years ago

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Social Distancing for people over 70 or with serious health issues

After all the confusion yesterday and today as regards what this entails the NHS has posted a document this evening setting out the position....

After all the confusion yesterday and today as regards what this entails the NHS...

SpiritoftheFloyd

•4 years ago

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Cartoid Endarterectomy

Does anybody know whether someone who has had a Cartoid Endarterectomy is vulnerable to the Coronavirus and should not go out?

Does anybody know whether someone who has had a Cartoid Endarterectomy is vulner...

ChrisHartley

•4 years ago

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High blood pressure, recent heart attack and sepsis in past year, what risk does Coronavirus have on me

Just a quick one, so I had a hospitalisation for severe sepsis last year in March, at this time I had undiagnosed high blood pressure. In October last had a...

Just a quick one, so I had a hospitalisation for severe sepsis last year in Marc...

Heartintact50

•4 years ago

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for March 2020

Cardiomyopathy Guidance for Covid-19

Self isolate?

Don't what to do

Covid 19 Vulnerability

COVID 19 - PULMONARY VULNERABILITY AFTER RECENT HEART VALVE SURGERY

Brugada

AF and coronavirus

Angiogram arm pain

Hospital wants to see me tomorrow .

AF

Anti inflammatories and Corvid

Not sure

Panic

anti-inflammatory drugs (colchicine) and Corona virus

Have I had coronavirus?

what do I need to do

Self isolation. Do or don't?

France says ibuprofen may aggravate coronavirus. Experts say more evidence is needed

Getting blood out of a stone

At risk or not?

Top of the morning to you all !! ☘️

Should I be in self isolation with heart failure and a pacemaker!!!! Regular bus user too, working for NHS????

Corona virus

Blood donation

Allotment escape

Ef

Can anyone help answer my question please?

Social Distancing for people over 70 or with serious health issues

Cartoid Endarterectomy

High blood pressure, recent heart attack and sepsis in past year, what risk does Coronavirus have on me

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