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MINOCA

Hi, I was wondering if there is anyone else who has suffered MINOCA. I had my mi 4 weeks ago and not found a cause for why I had it. I'm only 41 don't smoke or...

Hi, I was wondering if there is anyone else who has suffered MINOCA. I had my mi...

Alrewas

•4 years ago

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Coronavirus update

Hi all, Here's a link to our updated post on coronavirus: https://healthunlocked.com/bhf/posts/142827441/coronavirus-bhf-advice We recommend that you review...

Hi all, Here's a link to our updated post on coronavirus: https://healthunlocked...

Helen_BHF

•4 years ago

how to find posts

I hve written a few posts but when I try to find where they are, I cannot. How does one find posts one has written?

I hve written a few posts but when I try to find where they are, I cannot. How ...

jackiesimmonds

•4 years ago

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Sinus Arrhythmia... What is it?

Hey All, Just looking to ease some anxiety I have about an ECG I had last night. Woke up sweaty and in a major panic, called an ambulance... Had 2 ECG’s done...

Hey All, Just looking to ease some anxiety I have about an ECG I had last night....

AnxiousGymLad

•4 years ago

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bisoprolol ?

I am currently on 5mg of Bisoprolol plus other tabs. I know I had a small embolic stroke during surgery 5 months ago, and have had other problems with my...

I am currently on 5mg of Bisoprolol plus other tabs. I know I had a small emboli...

jackiesimmonds

•4 years ago

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Fast heart rate

I know a lot of people take bisoprolol to lower your heart rate what other ones do gps prescribe if bisoprolol and propanol are out I need to lower mine but...

I know a lot of people take bisoprolol to lower your heart rate what other ones ...

Tinker2015

•4 years ago

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Irregular heart rate and deviating waveform

Hi I’m 44 male. I was alcoholic for 15 years and quit of my own back and started having blackouts so I was tested for 2 weeks with ecg monitor on 24/7 when...

Hi I’m 44 male. I was alcoholic for 15 years and quit of my own back and started...

Aaron1976

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Dentist and Coronavirus

I'm a moderate - severe heart failure patient and I have a routine dentist appointment this week. Should I still attend with the Coronavirus threat at the...

I'm a moderate - severe heart failure patient and I have a routine dentist appoi...

Bletchleygirl2

•4 years ago

18 Replies

New email link for travel lnsurance.

As people are having difficulty finding this company here is another contact email l found when reading my policy; sales@navigator.co.uk they are brokers, the...

As people are having difficulty finding this company here is another contact ema...

kefalonia1

•4 years ago

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Going on Holiday

I have seen two threads about going on holiday to specific destinations. Might I suggest it is a waste of time posting as the situation and advice changes...

I have seen two threads about going on holiday to specific destinations. Might ...

Heythrop51

•4 years ago

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100years old

To all that worry about media say the ones with medical conditions more at risk I just read an article saying a patient who is 100 years old with alzeihmers...

To all that worry about media say the ones with medical conditions more at risk ...

Yasyass

•4 years ago

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Anxiety Baby Heart Defect

I'm 21 years old and my grandmother recently told me I had a PDA (Congenital Heart Defect) when I was a baby , and now I can't seem to get it off my mind , its...

I'm 21 years old and my grandmother recently told me I had a PDA (Congenital Hea...

CormsChase2

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Thank you.

Thank you everyone for your help... what a fantastic forum. We are just hoping that he can get his new valve pretty soon. The hospital he is going to have it...

Thank you everyone for your help... what a fantastic forum. We are just hoping t...

Jewel7

•4 years ago

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Travel and coronavirus risk

My other half was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy and AF a year and a half ago. Meds have worked well plus a successful cardioversion and he is back to his...

My other half was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy and AF a year and a half ago. Me...

Gardener17

•4 years ago

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Psychology support post surgery

Hi, I am looking for some help. My son is 18yrs and underwent aortic replacement surgery almost 2yrs ago which had added complications in the following weeks....

Hi, I am looking for some help. My son is 18yrs and underwent aortic replacement...

Andrea_1

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Shortages - Rationing Begins

Just heard on the news that some outlets have started limiting what customers can buy in the wake of panic buying. From what I have seen and heard about it is...

Just heard on the news that some outlets have started limiting what customers ca...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•4 years ago

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Skipping pulse beats

Hello everyone I am taking bisoprolol fumarate 2.5mg for 3 years and recently noticed my heart beats skips and I feel tired. Is it normal? Also can i drink...

Hello everyone I am taking bisoprolol fumarate 2.5mg for 3 years and recently n...

Heart40soosool

•4 years ago

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Coronary Heart Spasms/Micro Vascular Angina

Coronary Heart Spasm/ Micro-Vascular Angina Is anybody else suffering from this debilitating condition? I have it on a daily basis and since recording the...

Coronary Heart Spasm/ Micro-Vascular Angina Is anybody else suffering from this ...

Rathbone1941

•4 years ago

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Valves and valves

Thank you to all that have very kindly given their experiences of how they have got on with their mechanical or tissue valve, it’s been so helpful. It’s seems...

Thank you to all that have very kindly given their experiences of how they have ...

Jewel7

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Medication worries

Hi, I am new to this site but wondered if anyone else is struggling with medications. I had a HA in April 2019 2 stents and been taking Aspirin, ramipril 5mg ,...

Hi, I am new to this site but wondered if anyone else is struggling with medicat...

Poosage

•4 years ago

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Losartan

I am taking Losartan since October 2018. I am bit worried about this medicine especially its side effects. Can I stop taking this medicine because I have to...

I am taking Losartan since October 2018. I am bit worried about this medicine es...

Will23

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Coronavirus and the gym

As a 70+ heart attack survivor, I have been very careful to maintain a regular exercise regime with twice weekly gym sessions, golf twice a week and additional...

As a 70+ heart attack survivor, I have been very careful to maintain a regular e...

tunybgur

•4 years ago

27 Replies

Bisoprolol

Does anyone who has it is withdrawing from Bisoprolol know if drawing from 0.01 to 0.1mg if the withdrawal will be a lot more severe and also how long is...

Does anyone who has it is withdrawing from Bisoprolol know if drawing from 0.01...

Hidden

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Coronavirus - Some Positive News

Doesn't sell tabloids but: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/07/coronavirus-reasons-to-be-reassured

Doesn't sell tabloids but: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/07/coronav...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•4 years ago

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Groin pain

I had two stents fitted in April didn't feel any better another 3 in August I still have constant pain and now have groin pain from the last inserted

I had two stents fitted in April didn't feel any better another 3 in August I st...

Brucybonks

•4 years ago

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Spironolactate

Hi Has anyone ever had adverse reactions to the above . Just been prescribed to go with Bisoprolol and Losartan for low effects and ectopic beats. I have no...

Hi Has anyone ever had adverse reactions to the above . Just been prescribed to...

Hidden

•4 years ago

6 Replies

CRT Any Information ??

Hi looking for any information from anyone who has had a CRT installed !!! and did you find it improved how your Heart is working. Thanks in Advance !!...

Hi looking for any information from anyone who has had a CRT installed !!! and d...

Prada47

•4 years ago

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60 with mechanical valve .Corov19

Hi I’m 61 with mechanical aortic valve which I had replaced 2015 plus a cardiac bypass.at the same time I’m on two different statin as it the familia hype...

Hi I’m 61 with mechanical aortic valve which I had replaced 2015 plus a cardiac...

Kimstyles

•4 years ago

20 Replies

Which valve?

Hi I’ve posted before reference the mechanical valve V tissue valve. My husband is 64years old and he has been offered either . We have been on the internet to...

Hi I’ve posted before reference the mechanical valve V tissue valve. My husband ...

Jewel7

•4 years ago

40 Replies

Just found an amazing travel lnsurance company.

Their name is ; www.navigatortravelinsurance.co.uk. l am fully medically covered on their Silver policy for 5 million pounds, but others may have to pay more...

Their name is ; www.navigatortravelinsurance.co.uk. l am fully medically covered...

kefalonia1

•4 years ago

14 Replies

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for March 2020

MINOCA

Coronavirus update

how to find posts

Sinus Arrhythmia... What is it?

bisoprolol ?

Fast heart rate

Irregular heart rate and deviating waveform

Dentist and Coronavirus

New email link for travel lnsurance.

Going on Holiday

100years old

Anxiety Baby Heart Defect

Thank you.

Travel and coronavirus risk

Psychology support post surgery

Shortages - Rationing Begins

Skipping pulse beats

Coronary Heart Spasms/Micro Vascular Angina

Valves and valves

Medication worries

Losartan

Coronavirus and the gym

Bisoprolol

Coronavirus - Some Positive News

Groin pain

Spironolactate

CRT Any Information ??

60 with mechanical valve .Corov19

Which valve?

Just found an amazing travel lnsurance company.

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