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They keep comparing this to the war!

In a way I can see why. But it is worse in the fact that in the war you could still socialize, go to the boozer, cuddle a pretty stranger if you were lucky....

In a way I can see why. But it is worse in the fact that in the war you could st...

Smokie2D

•4 years ago

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lNR check next week.

l am due a check at my local GP surgery, the nurse who does it is a very close friend, l am worried about going but can't think of a way round it. Any ideas?...

l am due a check at my local GP surgery, the nurse who does it is a very close f...

kefalonia1

•4 years ago

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Re-hab

I had a heart attack 7 weeks ago and have had several follow ups, all have gone well, I have had one cardiac rehab meeting but no assessment. I want to start...

I had a heart attack 7 weeks ago and have had several follow ups, all have gone ...

mozo128

•4 years ago

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Online deliveries

Good Evening Anyone else struggling to get an online delivery of essentials.Tried all main stores and no slots available.As tempted as I am to send my Husband...

Good Evening Anyone else struggling to get an online delivery of essentials.Trie...

ahk59

•4 years ago

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+44 7307 810357

This is the telephone number that Supernanu posted about. I would like to reassure people that this a telephone number set up by NHS Digital Services for...

This is the telephone number that Supernanu posted about. I would like to reassu...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•4 years ago

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I have a pacemaker am I in at risk group for coronavirus?

I have had my pacemaker in for 14 years ,I am aged 63 part from pacemaker fit and well so should l self isolate?

I have had my pacemaker in for 14 years ,I am aged 63 part from pacemaker fit an...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Coronary artery disease

My husband is 75, he has just been diagnosed with CAD, he hasn't had a chance to go to the doctor yet as the specialist told him to get some colesteral tablets...

My husband is 75, he has just been diagnosed with CAD, he hasn't had a chance to...

Gertrude44

•4 years ago

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Upload

Dancing.....can u upload videos on hear if so how about uploading a video of urself dancing starting tomorrow I'll start it off x

Dancing.....can u upload videos on hear if so how about uploading a video of urs...

Mac_meister

•4 years ago

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Coronavirus and work

Im on amlodipine,aspirin,artovastatin,ezetimibe,metformin,mirtazipine,ramipril and ranolazine for past heart attack/bypass - high blood pressure - cholesterol...

Im on amlodipine,aspirin,artovastatin,ezetimibe,metformin,mirtazipine,ramipril a...

palacefatboy

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Donate to the BHF

Most of you will be aware that all the BHF shops closed last week. This was because initially there was concern about the volunteers and shoppers as many are...

Most of you will be aware that all the BHF shops closed last week. This was beca...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•4 years ago

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Going out for daily walk

Hi. So, I’ve been doing a 5k brisk walk a couple of time’s a week as part of my rehab. Is it still acceptable to do this around quiet residential streets? All...

Hi. So, I’ve been doing a 5k brisk walk a couple of time’s a week as part of my ...

Imin

•4 years ago

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Boris addressing the nation later 🤔

Wonder what that’s about ?

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Is Brugada Syndrome in the risk category for COVID-19

I am a 60 year old female medic in NHS with Brugada syndrome. I do not require an implantable defibrillator. Do i fall into the at risk category as per...

I am a 60 year old female medic in NHS with Brugada syndrome. I do not require a...

MrsBlundell

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Af

Thanks Chris take care mate

scouseguy70

•4 years ago

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Viral Load

Read an interesting piece today from a UK doctor. Actually made me feel a little more optimistic. Made me realise that there’s more to this than our prior...

Read an interesting piece today from a UK doctor. Actually made me feel a littl...

DavidG1971

•4 years ago

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Bisoprolol from 2.5mg to 1.25 (bad cough and runny nose) with phlegm gm

Hello everyone my name is Sean, I was given bisoprolol because I had displayed signs and symptoms of sinus TACHYCARDIA. which I do have but its not worrisome...

Hello everyone my name is Sean, I was given bisoprolol because I had displayed...

CallmeRouge

•4 years ago

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Anxiety

Hi all, I’m new to the group. I am looking for a bit of support and advice on knowing what pain I should be worried about and what I can ignore. I am unable to...

Hi all, I’m new to the group. I am looking for a bit of support and advice on kn...

Changeling43

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Question for Admin

Please post how to unsubscribe from this forum. Thank you

Hidden

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Not scare mongering

My detailed post on COVID19 - replies turned off. In response: I only put what I think people have a right to know and from good sources. I think people...

My detailed post on COVID19 - replies turned off. In response: I only put what...

Hidden

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Ramipril - does it increase susceptibility to corona? Should I stop taking it?

I take 10 mg ramipril nightly. Am I more at risk of corona?? I am 64 female. Trying to change drug as tinnitus is terrible now.

I take 10 mg ramipril nightly. Am I more at risk of corona?? I am 64 female. Try...

Kl55

•4 years ago

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Is government texting vulnerable people?

My husband aged 71 has mild copd, high bp and had part of a lung removed last year plus a few minor illnesses. He has just received a text allegedly from NHS...

My husband aged 71 has mild copd, high bp and had part of a lung removed last ye...

Supernanu

•4 years ago

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Self Insulating

Made me smile...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•4 years ago

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Practice Isolating and Distancing

I think most of us here have got the message by now. Unfortuneately many, old as well as young are still not getting it. This video clip from. Northern Ireland...

I think most of us here have got the message by now. Unfortuneately many, old as...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•4 years ago

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High risk and self isolating

Previous Heart attack and stents fitted and heart disease are we in high risk 12 week isolate ?

Previous Heart attack and stents fitted and heart disease are we in high risk 12...

robcrowe39

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Prehabilitation could save lives in a pandemic - British Medical Journal

https://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2020/03/19/julie-k-silver-prehabilitation-could-save-lives-in-a-pandemic/

https://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2020/03/19/julie-k-silver-prehabilitation-could-save-l...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Tips on self-isolation and social distancing

Hi all, The BHF has some advice for those who may be self-isolating. Take a look at our tips on taking care of your physical and mental health here:...

Hi all, The BHF has some advice for those who may be self-isolating. Take a look...

Helen_BHF

•4 years ago

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Vascular Surgeon - Appointment Cancelled

Just had a phone call to say my vascular appointment for early April has been cancelled - I suffer from PAD (peripheral arterial disease). It was to be my...

Just had a phone call to say my vascular appointment for early April has been ca...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•4 years ago

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High blood pressure

Hi I have High Blood pressure age 61 I am concerned about the effects of corona virus I work in a nursery school should I social distance Many thanks

Hi I have High Blood pressure age 61 I am concerned about the effects of corona ...

Misty11

•4 years ago

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for March 2020

They keep comparing this to the war!

lNR check next week.

Re-hab

Online deliveries

+44 7307 810357

I have a pacemaker am I in at risk group for coronavirus?

Coronary artery disease

Upload

Coronavirus and work

Donate to the BHF

Going out for daily walk

Boris addressing the nation later 🤔

Is Brugada Syndrome in the risk category for COVID-19

Af

Viral Load

Bisoprolol from 2.5mg to 1.25 (bad cough and runny nose) with phlegm gm

Anxiety

Question for Admin

Not scare mongering

Ramipril - does it increase susceptibility to corona? Should I stop taking it?

Is government texting vulnerable people?

Self Insulating

Practice Isolating and Distancing

High risk and self isolating

Prehabilitation could save lives in a pandemic - British Medical Journal

Tips on self-isolation and social distancing

Vascular Surgeon - Appointment Cancelled

High blood pressure

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