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Pre Tavi CT Scan

Following a review at the Bristol Heart Institute my specialist nurse said there was no point doing an MRI and she'd move to referring me for a CT scan with...

Following a review at the Bristol Heart Institute my specialist nurse said there...

WeaverShaz

•4 years ago

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TGA 8 year old and Corona virus

I am new. Hi all. My son had TGA corrected by a switch op at 7 days old. He then caught an infection and was in hospital for several months. He has been well...

I am new. Hi all. My son had TGA corrected by a switch op at 7 days old. He then...

Greenton

•4 years ago

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Childcare

I look after two of my grandchildren, aged four and five, five days a week, taking them to and from school and entertaining them at weekends. Another daughter...

I look after two of my grandchildren, aged four and five, five days a week, taki...

P0rtnahapp1e

•4 years ago

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Panic buying

Ok, I confess. I went panic buying yesterday .... I bought 12 bottles of red 😉

stevejb1810

•4 years ago

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This may be useful knowledge for COVID19

To a non scientist interesting and counterintuitive: The real reason germs spread in the winter:...

To a non scientist interesting and counterintuitive: ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Coronavirus scare

After having an amazing night Thursday to be complete opposite tonight..always struggle to sleep as it is but basically mini panic attacks as found out...

After having an amazing night Thursday to be complete opposite tonight..always s...

Chronic25_Catlover

•4 years ago

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Confused

I Had a heart attack a week ago. Home now but sty getting ovcasupain in chest. How Often should I be using my spray?

I Had a heart attack a week ago. Home now but sty getting ovcasupain in chest. H...

Sopi

•4 years ago

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Ramipril and Covid-19

Is there any truth in an article I have just read in The Sun/ Daily Mail on taking medication such as Ramipril in increasing chances of serious symptoms if you...

Is there any truth in an article I have just read in The Sun/ Daily Mail on taki...

Coughk

•4 years ago

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Wales - Elective Surgery Postponed Because of Coronavirus

This was just on the news on the radio. I imagine the rest of the UK will flow in the coming days. Worrying times but please keep cool and take appropriate...

This was just on the news on the radio. I imagine the rest of the UK will flow i...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•4 years ago

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Coronavirus.

The NHS seems to have forgot that the older generation aren't all PC literate. They say that they don't want people attending the surgery . But u can't...

The NHS seems to have forgot that the older generation aren't all PC literate. ...

BARTLETT1965

•4 years ago

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Mechanical aortic valve & corunavirus

I had a mechanical aortic valve replacement 3 years ago, I work in a Urgent Treatment Centre in a clinical role & I'm wondering if I would be classed as...

I had a mechanical aortic valve replacement 3 years ago, I work in a Urgent Trea...

tilly1109

•4 years ago

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Clean Your Smartphone

Now you are washing your hands properly make sure your smartphone is clean:...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•4 years ago

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Pacing clinic

Have just had my 2 year pacemaker check up, and have found out that I'm being paced 97% of the time (this is explains why I can't tell when the pm kicks in!)...

Have just had my 2 year pacemaker check up, and have found out that I'm being pa...

Gundoglady

•4 years ago

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Post CABG UK life insurance

Hi All, Can anyone recommend a good UK life insurance company they have used following a CABG op please?

Hi All, Can anyone recommend a good UK life insurance company they have used fo...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Waiting room door opening?

I've been in the waiting room with regular Echo's/MRI etc, reading watching and PM'ing for a year or so and have found this site tremendously helpful. I now...

I've been in the waiting room with regular Echo's/MRI etc, reading watching and ...

StevepH2012

•4 years ago

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Coronavirus infection and medication for cardiovascular disease

Given the recent publication in the Lancet medical journal which questions whether the severity of COVID-19 is greater in patients taking ACE inhibitors,...

Given the recent publication in the Lancet medical journal which questions wheth...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Cardiomyopathy and Covid19

Hello,I am new here. Do I need to be taking precautions regarding Covid19 over and above the general population relating to the Covid19 virus. I have familial...

Hello,I am new here. Do I need to be taking precautions regarding Covid19 over a...

DKLeeds

•4 years ago

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Coronavirus - update (13 March)

Hi everyone, We've updated our information page on coronavirus, if you have concerns about your risk or you're not sure what to do, please take a look:...

Hi everyone, We've updated our information page on coronavirus, if you have con...

Helen_BHF

•4 years ago

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7 day monitor result

So after having the 7 day monitor on, i receive a letter off the Cardio Dr saying i have a follow up appointment on august the 6th which is 5 months off! but...

So after having the 7 day monitor on, i receive a letter off the Cardio Dr sayin...

col81

•4 years ago

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Coronavirus - Your Risk

There are a lot of recent posts where people are asking their risk factor. This is incalculable as everybody is different. You have to look at Government...

There are a lot of recent posts where people are asking their risk factor. This...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•4 years ago

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Who should pre-emptively self-isolate - are there any sources of advice from government or NHS?

I was born with a bicuspid aortic valve and had no idea, until I came down with bacterial endocarditis last year aged 44. The valve was regurgitating, making...

I was born with a bicuspid aortic valve and had no idea, until I came down with ...

Amikatari

•4 years ago

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Coronavirus and Congenital Heart Disease / Pacemaker

Does anybody know the risks for Coronavirus for a 38 year old with a congenital heart condition and pacemaker? All the info I can find relates to older people...

Does anybody know the risks for Coronavirus for a 38 year old with a congenital ...

Roxie81

•4 years ago

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Coronovia virus

Hi I had heart failure Feb 2019 severe svld I am on ramipril 10mg bisoprolol 7.5mg spirolactone 25mg and furosomide 80mg I was told I am stable now but still...

Hi I had heart failure Feb 2019 severe svld I am on ramipril 10mg bisoprolol 7.5...

Nancy1930

•4 years ago

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Bicuspid Aortic Valve & Coronavirus

Hi I'm a generally pretty fit and healthy 34 year old bloke, good BMI, usually in the gym 3-4 times a week (though I've given it a wide berth in the last few...

Hi I'm a generally pretty fit and healthy 34 year old bloke, good BMI, usually ...

JonnyA

•4 years ago

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Covid 19

My wife is a care worker for the NHS she has been told from tomorrow her ward is opening for covid 19 patients. Do you think she should have a choice as I have...

My wife is a care worker for the NHS she has been told from tomorrow her ward is...

Jogs12

•4 years ago

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Complete Coronavirus Confusion!!!

Hi everybody I have a stent and I have a small bronchiastisis with Asthma plus inflammatory arthritis. I am a 54 year old teacher and was looking forward to...

Hi everybody I have a stent and I have a small bronchiastisis with Asthma plus ...

Stan2

•4 years ago

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Valve Surgery delay for Coronavirus?

I am less than 2 weeks from my long awaited valve surgery. Would I be mad still considering this right now.? I am currently feeling fit and well pre surgery...

I am less than 2 weeks from my long awaited valve surgery. Would I be mad still ...

Lyndaloo494

•4 years ago

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Covid-19 and post surgery exercise

Many of us go regularly to a gym or leisure centre for cardiac rehab and continuing exercise. Is this a risk? I have heard reports that gyms are likely to...

Many of us go regularly to a gym or leisure centre for cardiac rehab and continu...

Adrian1949

•4 years ago

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Missed aspirin dose

Hi Im currently on brilinta twice a day and 1 cardiprin/aspirin 100mg daily ..will it be ok if I accidentally missed 1 dosage of cardiprin /aspirin 1 day

Hi Im currently on brilinta twice a day and 1 cardiprin/aspirin 100mg daily ..wi...

Azh72

•4 years ago

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for March 2020

Pre Tavi CT Scan

TGA 8 year old and Corona virus

Childcare

Panic buying

This may be useful knowledge for COVID19

Coronavirus scare

Confused

Ramipril and Covid-19

Wales - Elective Surgery Postponed Because of Coronavirus

Coronavirus.

Mechanical aortic valve & corunavirus

Clean Your Smartphone

Pacing clinic

Post CABG UK life insurance

Waiting room door opening?

Coronavirus infection and medication for cardiovascular disease

Cardiomyopathy and Covid19

Coronavirus - update (13 March)

7 day monitor result

Coronavirus - Your Risk

Who should pre-emptively self-isolate - are there any sources of advice from government or NHS?

Coronavirus and Congenital Heart Disease / Pacemaker

Coronovia virus

Bicuspid Aortic Valve & Coronavirus

Covid 19

Complete Coronavirus Confusion!!!

Valve Surgery delay for Coronavirus?

Covid-19 and post surgery exercise

Missed aspirin dose

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