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Exercise with LBBB and possible recurrent heart infections

My diagnosis is under progress, and my cardiologist suggested that I avoid intense exercise and to prefer walking while we are investigating. Even though I...

My diagnosis is under progress, and my cardiologist suggested that I avoid inten...

ali161

•4 years ago

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Monthly warfarin blood tests still necessary?

My dad is 79, on warfarin following a metal aortic valve since 2000. He usually has blood tests every 3 weeks to check he is in range 2.5-3.5. It was due a...

My dad is 79, on warfarin following a metal aortic valve since 2000. He usually ...

Caitlyn6

•4 years ago

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At risk group ?

I have Astma and high blood pressure and take medication for both, I work in social care with vunerable adults and have to carry out personal care, we have no...

I have Astma and high blood pressure and take medication for both, I work in soc...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Heart rate after exercise.

Hi Guys, Had HA in January and 2 stents fitted. After initial Rest period I have attended hospital cardio gym for 4 sessions before it stopped due to the...

Hi Guys, Had HA in January and 2 stents fitted. After initial Rest period I hav...

Lew15

•4 years ago

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Interesting

https://news.sky.com/video/covid-19-how-do-figures-of-virus-deaths-compare-to-a-normal-year-11964813

https://news.sky.com/video/covid-19-how-do-figures-of-virus-deaths-compare-to-a-...

gilreid1

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Hi, I’m new to the forum just after some wise words

I’m a 51 year old recently diagnosed with severe bicuspid aortic stenosis. My consultant says I need open heart surgery in the next few months but everything...

I’m a 51 year old recently diagnosed with severe bicuspid aortic stenosis. My co...

Samgeorge

•4 years ago

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Don't Touchha Yer Face!

Well don't!

MichaelJH

Heart Star•4 years ago

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Clinically obese

interesting albeit scary with some details coming our of Italy that 70% of people who died were clinically obese. Us hearties are all under the radar and I...

interesting albeit scary with some details coming our of Italy that 70% of peop...

Rob6868

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Struggling to get fit

I’m currently around 5”8 and according to my scale I’m 11.8 stone (165.2 pounds). Outside of walking for 30 mins to an hour each day? I’m struggling to...

I’m currently around 5”8 and according to my scale I’m 11.8 stone (165.2 pounds)...

GABaracus

•4 years ago

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Valve replacement

This is my first time on this,,or an forum, apart from answering a question. I had a (mitral valve replacement just over 4weeks ago. Although exercising, I can...

This is my first time on this,,or an forum, apart from answering a question. I h...

Sam702

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Worries

Well woke up about 1am with an ache in the left side of my chest and by my shoulder blade wasn’t sure if it was enough to ring anyone then spent a couple of...

Well woke up about 1am with an ache in the left side of my chest and by my shoul...

Knittinggirl

•4 years ago

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pacemaker and COVID-19

Hi sorry if it sounds stupid to ask does COVID-19 virus attack pacemaker patients had my pacemaker over 3 years out of the blue getting pain around pacemaker...

Hi sorry if it sounds stupid to ask does COVID-19 virus attack pacemaker patient...

abid123

•4 years ago

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PE with Joe!

Hi, Anyone doing PE with Joe on youtube every morning? Have to modify it for my cardio rehab needs but it's a great way to start the morning with my kids!

Hi, Anyone doing PE with Joe on youtube every morning? Have to modify it for my...

Hidden

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Help if you're housebound or isolating

I'm seeing a lot of posts here regarding people being worried about getting shopping and prescriptions etc. If you're stuck, please try your local church....

I'm seeing a lot of posts here regarding people being worried about getting shop...

Hidden

•4 years ago

3 Replies

govt link

I wonder if anyone can help.I am on the highly vulnerable list but have mislaid the letter and I wanted the links on it as I`m having difficulty with shopping...

I wonder if anyone can help.I am on the highly vulnerable list but have mislaid ...

cowparsley

•4 years ago

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Covid-19 & activating a DNR

I'm 69 and I registered a DNR (do not ressusitate) several years ago with my GP & the hospital. I fall into the High Risk (but not Extremely Vulnerable) group....

I'm 69 and I registered a DNR (do not ressusitate) several years ago with my GP ...

papi11on

•4 years ago

12 Replies

beta blocker low resting heart rate

I’m currently lying down and noticed my bpm on my Apple Watch is averaging 50-60bpm (hovering around 50-51), but a few times it went down to 38bpm briefly and...

I’m currently lying down and noticed my bpm on my Apple Watch is averaging 50-60...

GABaracus

•4 years ago

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Tight chest with propranolol

I started on propranolol a couple of weeks ago for anxiety and since I started taking it I’ve been experiencing a tight chest and breathlessness. It’s only...

I started on propranolol a couple of weeks ago for anxiety and since I started t...

PinkDairyMilk

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Government Statement on ACE Inhibitors and ARBs

These drugs are common treatments for blood pressure and have been the subject of much discussion on social media....

These drugs are common treatments for blood pressure and have been the subject o...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•4 years ago

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critical care beds

Germany has 29.2 beds per 100,000 Europe average 11.5 per 100.000 UK 6.6 per 100.000 Don't ask about Wales.

Germany has 29.2 beds per 100,000 Europe average 11.5 per 100.000 UK 6.6 per 100...

Ianc2

•4 years ago

21 Replies

Telephone Appointment Cardiology

I have a Telephone appointment tomorrow with the Cardiology Heart Failure ( Team ) Needed a couple of days BP and HR readings which I think are pretty...

I have a Telephone appointment tomorrow with the Cardiology Heart Failure ...

Prada47

•4 years ago

10 Replies

A Self Isolation Blog

Whilst not a football fan of any significance it is easy to identify with this blog. I was planning to go to Germany with my sister around Easter to visit...

Whilst not a football fan of any significance it is easy to identify with this b...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•4 years ago

2 Replies

Am I high risk

Hello I am confused knowing whether I am classed as a high risk regarding coronavirus. I am fit and well 59 year old but suffered a major heart attack in 2013...

Hello I am confused knowing whether I am classed as a high risk regarding corona...

Hidden

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Every cloud

Oh well since my Husbands frozen shoulder is better it's back to work for him.As his work is dealing with fires and floods restoration he is still needed.So...

Oh well since my Husbands frozen shoulder is better it's back to work for him.As...

ahk59

•4 years ago

1 Reply

New Protocol

Just returned from a walk with the wife, found ourselves on a narrow pavement approaching the street we needed to go down, and another couple coming towards...

Just returned from a walk with the wife, found ourselves on a narrow pavement ap...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Angina

Hello everyone, Nearly three years ago I had two stents fitted. Does this put me at a higher risk with the coronavirus? I am feeling fine and go out every...

Hello everyone, Nearly three years ago I had two stents fitted. Does this put me...

Thaihiker

•4 years ago

2 Replies

fluid

my husband has fluid build up in his lungs, stomach & legs, any advice please he is taking 80mg of Fursomide

my husband has fluid build up in his lungs, stomach & legs, any advice please he...

bluebell111

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Why am I at risk doing outside exercise?

As a "at risk" person, why can't I go out for exercise in quiet areas of where I live? I have been doing so during the week when the streets are quietest and...

As a "at risk" person, why can't I go out for exercise in quiet areas of where I...

Photographymad

•4 years ago

6 Replies

nausea

can anything be done to help alleviate the feeling of nausea, due to heart failure.

can anything be done to help alleviate the feeling of nausea, due to heart failu...

bluebell111

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Extremely tired

Hi again. Just want to thank everyone answering all my random questions I’ve had. This is all very new to me looking after my mum who’s not long had a heart...

Hi again. Just want to thank everyone answering all my random questions I’ve had...

pennyc02

•4 years ago

1 Reply

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British Heart Foundation

All posts for March 2020

Exercise with LBBB and possible recurrent heart infections

Monthly warfarin blood tests still necessary?

At risk group ?

Heart rate after exercise.

Interesting

Hi, I’m new to the forum just after some wise words

Don't Touchha Yer Face!

Clinically obese

Struggling to get fit

Valve replacement

Worries

pacemaker and COVID-19

PE with Joe!

Help if you're housebound or isolating

govt link

Covid-19 & activating a DNR

beta blocker low resting heart rate

Tight chest with propranolol

Government Statement on ACE Inhibitors and ARBs

critical care beds

Telephone Appointment Cardiology

A Self Isolation Blog

Am I high risk

Every cloud

New Protocol

Angina

fluid

Why am I at risk doing outside exercise?

nausea

Extremely tired

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