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Dettol guidelines have

As anti bacterial wipes are very hard to get. So I done this I’m attracted picture. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap...

As anti bacterial wipes are very hard to get. So I done this I’m attracted pictu...

Sorcha1973

•4 years ago

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Top tip

With the shortage of antibacterial wipes. I’ve poured neat dettol into baby wipes . This is my solution. I’m not sure if anyone else has done this. But it’s...

With the shortage of antibacterial wipes. I’ve poured neat dettol into baby wipe...

Sorcha1973

•4 years ago

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Unbelievable!

Just seen new list of essential businesses is to include off licences. Really?

Nettekin

•4 years ago

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TV Distraction

Try Man Up on iPlayer. Easy lovely viewing.

Speakeazi

•4 years ago

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Up to two thirds of people who die from coronavirus in the next nine months are likely to have died this year from other causes, a government advisor has......

Up to two thirds of people who die from coronavirus in the next nine months are ...

Prada47

•4 years ago

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I have been having short sharp stabbing pains under my left breast for several months

I had a heart attack in Feb 2017. I have 1 stent and lifelong medication. I went to the hospital several months ago, but they said everything was ok. Why do I...

I had a heart attack in Feb 2017. I have 1 stent and lifelong medication. I wen...

Scooby62

•4 years ago

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Calcium levels

Hi what is normal and high levels of calcium and what does a high level mean in coronary heart disease

Hi what is normal and high levels of calcium and what does a high level mean in ...

Terry108

•4 years ago

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Prototype Ventilator

This development looks promising but we must buy time by slowing the spread! https://youtu.be/xdZtMgpxnPI

This development looks promising but we must buy time by slowing the spread! ht...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•4 years ago

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Advice on Corona please

Corona advice - a pacemaker due to complete heart block, as well as factor V Leiden clotting disorder, would this sit me in the 12 week isolation criteria....

Corona advice - a pacemaker due to complete heart block, as well as factor V Le...

Scotland2002

•4 years ago

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Stents

I’m reading all peoples experiences and comments on stents and the overwhelming census seems to be that people are having chest pain either constant or...

I’m reading all peoples experiences and comments on stents and the overwhelming ...

Buffy6956

•4 years ago

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Appointments cancelled.

Last week my ECG for next monday, was cancelled. It was my 1 month post cardioversion ECG. Today I got the call, my MRI next Tuesday is also cancelled. This...

Last week my ECG for next monday, was cancelled. It was my 1 month post cardiove...

Flip70

•4 years ago

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High blood pressure and being a key worker

I am a key worker with high blood pressure working in a supermarket , am I ok?

Whitevest

•4 years ago

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Mild Itching after starting Candersartan

Hi, I just start on 8mg of Candesartan for high BP and it's caused some mild itching here and there, not really any rash. Should I push ahead and take it...

Hi, I just start on 8mg of Candesartan for high BP and it's caused some mild itc...

lovert

•4 years ago

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Covid-19

Heart attack’s stents and angina am I at risk of covid -19 and will I have to do the 12 wk at home as I ve not recieved a tx or letter from my gp s and people...

Heart attack’s stents and angina am I at risk of covid -19 and will I have to do...

Chrissydoll

•4 years ago

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Where do CHD fit on gov.uk list

So has anybody had the letter? I have chd and i have 5 stents fitted. the heart is part of the vascular system. so having had stent surgery after heart attack...

So has anybody had the letter? I have chd and i have 5 stents fitted. the heart ...

robcrowe39

•4 years ago

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NHS Volunteering

Well I am stuck at home so I thought I might as well put it to good use. I have just signed up for the NHS volunteer scheme as a check in and chat volunteer...

Well I am stuck at home so I thought I might as well put it to good use. I have ...

Hedgehoglady07

•4 years ago

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Mild heart valve regurgitation/prolapse & Covid19

Hi all. Sorry if this is a silly question but I can’t seem to find a clear answer on the PHE, NHS and BHF websites... I called my GP and they were not sure...

Hi all. Sorry if this is a silly question but I can’t seem to find a clear answe...

alicia55

•4 years ago

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my age is 59 and i did angioplasty with two stents couple of weeks back but since then i feel chest pain and breathlessness

chest pain and breathlessness

junaidubai

•4 years ago

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I'm I high risk

Had my heart attack 18 months ago now have 2 stents and take 7pills a day . I work in my local tescos I do on line shopping . With they say things are at...

Had my heart attack 18 months ago now have 2 stents and take 7pills a day . I wo...

Wenwoo1

•4 years ago

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Angina attack - Corona stress and worry?

Hi, I have angina, (age 64) but have been doing really well on my bisoprolol, no attack since Jan. Yesterday, though, I had one out of the blue, just sat on...

Hi, I have angina, (age 64) but have been doing really well on my bisoprolol, no...

Dempo

•4 years ago

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Selexipag phone call

The Brompton are going to start me on selexipag for pah. Normally this is a stay in hospital process, instead they will post me the pills plus a load more to...

The Brompton are going to start me on selexipag for pah. Normally this is a stay...

Inamoment

•4 years ago

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Bill Gates Warned Us In 2015

Interesting, but chilling, viewing! https://youtu.be/6Af6b_wyiwI

MichaelJH

Heart Star•4 years ago

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Prince Charles Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Not directly relevant to the forum but relevant to the current health crisis. A few minutes ago Prince Charles tested positive for the Coronavirus. The...

Not directly relevant to the forum but relevant to the current health crisis. A ...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•4 years ago

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12 Week Isolation

Two people I know personally have received these letters. One is on the list of medical conditions at the end of the link I have posted. Sadly they are not...

Two people I know personally have received these letters. One is on the list of ...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•4 years ago

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Covid high risk

Hi Just need further updating,,Cardiac Rehab rang me on Monday morning and told me to get my wife out of work,she was high risk of Covid ,,our doctors are now...

Hi Just need further updating,,Cardiac Rehab rang me on Monday morning and told...

Whizzer55

•4 years ago

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What are you doing to exercise if you can’t get out

WHO have just tweeted this.

Speakeazi

•4 years ago

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Black Humour

I was speaking ( On Skype ) with a friend, conversation went like this. Need to lose a bit of weight so if need be I can fit into the Suit I bought for my...

I was speaking ( On Skype ) with a friend, conversation went like this. Need to...

Prada47

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Clear sky's

Have you noticed how clear the sky is since no planes and less cars. Very difficult times. Keep safe and happy all 😅😂

Have you noticed how clear the sky is since no planes and less cars. Very diffic...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Left arm painful after PM implant?

I had a PM implant end of January this year. I have quite painful left arm restricting after effects. Feels like a trapped nerve. I mentioned to my consultant...

I had a PM implant end of January this year. I have quite painful left arm restr...

Ava68

•4 years ago

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Miocarditis and indoor bike

Hi, I have miocarditis and so far my daily exercise was a small 20 - 30 minutes walk around the neighborhood. I have been in doors for 10 days now and will...

Hi, I have miocarditis and so far my daily exercise was a small 20 - 30 minutes ...

MsHopee

•4 years ago

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British Heart Foundation

All posts for March 2020

Dettol guidelines have

Top tip

Unbelievable!

TV Distraction

More Perspective

I have been having short sharp stabbing pains under my left breast for several months

Calcium levels

Prototype Ventilator

Advice on Corona please

Stents

Appointments cancelled.

High blood pressure and being a key worker

Mild Itching after starting Candersartan

Covid-19

Where do CHD fit on gov.uk list

NHS Volunteering

Mild heart valve regurgitation/prolapse & Covid19

my age is 59 and i did angioplasty with two stents couple of weeks back but since then i feel chest pain and breathlessness

I'm I high risk

Angina attack - Corona stress and worry?

Selexipag phone call

Bill Gates Warned Us In 2015

Prince Charles Tests Positive for Coronavirus

12 Week Isolation

Covid high risk

What are you doing to exercise if you can’t get out

Black Humour

Clear sky's

Left arm painful after PM implant?

Miocarditis and indoor bike

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