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Safe to have MRI soon after stents?

I’m having an urgent MRI three weeks after placement of four stents. Is it safe? I’ve read some alarming reports of stents being dislodged.

I’m having an urgent MRI three weeks after placement of four stents. Is it safe?...

Alessandra1949

•4 years ago

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Some inspiration & advice - after 7 weeks of a quadruple heart by pass

I'm now into week 7 after discharge from hospital for a quadruple by-pass (58 year old woman0 and looking to see if what I am feeling is normal. Still very...

I'm now into week 7 after discharge from hospital for a quadruple by-pass (58 ye...

haciendaplaya

•4 years ago

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Wounds that are slow to heal

Anyone having problems with mosquito bites that take too long to heal? And then have a heart attack mid winter.?

Anyone having problems with mosquito bites that take too long to heal? And then ...

Heartfeltgood

•4 years ago

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The Rolling Stones

have released a new song about lock down! Enjoy! https://youtu.be/LNNPNweSbp8

MichaelJH

Heart Star•4 years ago

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Sleep Apnea and HF

Like many on here I am constantly tired and without energy. I dont sleep well and always need a "kip" at some point in the day. Its been suggested that I may...

Like many on here I am constantly tired and without energy. I dont sleep well an...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Perindopril and low blood pressure

Hi all, I've not been on here for a while. For those who know me, I was living in Malta where I had 3 stents put in last July. Now happily back in the UK, and...

Hi all, I've not been on here for a while. For those who know me, I was living ...

WardijaWardija

•4 years ago

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Holiday Insurance

Looking for recommendations on who to consider for travel insurance

Weeds50

•4 years ago

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Happy St George's Day

Hello Happy St George's Day, I know it's a myth like so much of our current Journalism Stay Well Stay safe

Hello Happy St George's Day, I know it's a myth like so much of our current Jo...

Prada47

•4 years ago

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Self isolation

Isolation.. Hello I haven't recieved nhs letter but possibility I could be able to work at home. 8 have moderate aortic regurgitation.. Aortic anyeusum.. Left...

Isolation.. Hello I haven't recieved nhs letter but possibility I could be able...

JANNIEH

•4 years ago

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Heart failure stories

Stories of people with heart failure

victortejwani

•4 years ago

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Type of bread!?

Hello!What kind of bread are you guys using?I can't find low sodium one🙄..from where do yoj buy it and how much(slices) you eat per day??thanks a lot

Hello!What kind of bread are you guys using?I can't find low sodium one🙄..from ...

Alexa445

•4 years ago

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Govt food boxes

I've had the letter and said i didn't need the food box as i wrongly assumed I'd get delivery or collection slots. Not a dickey. Has anyone any idea how i can...

I've had the letter and said i didn't need the food box as i wrongly assumed I'd...

Inamoment

•4 years ago

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When you cant get to the beach..

...... bring the beach to you. I was due on my cruise on Friday ( my second attempt scuppered!) The first cruise I booked... my CRT lead fell out prior to...

...... bring the beach to you. I was due on my cruise on Friday ( my second atte...

Heartlady1

•4 years ago

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Prasugrel and bruising

Hi All, this is my first post on this group. I am glad to see that people are supporting each other. A month ago I had an angioplasty to his my LAD that was...

Hi All, this is my first post on this group. I am glad to see that people are s...

Boris-bobo

•4 years ago

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amiodarone hydrochloride

How long has any one been on these ❤️

Gillymaccy

•4 years ago

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Heart rate spikes when painting

Hi I am on medication for HBP and keep well with it. I wear a garmin watch which records my heart rate, and it it usually around 60-70's occasionally dipping...

Hi I am on medication for HBP and keep well with it. I wear a garmin watch which...

Lucky14

•4 years ago

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Backpacking after ICD Fitted

Backpacking Hi all, I've not been on the forum for a while and have just had to have another procedure to sort out a 'rogue' lead on my ICD. So unfortunately...

Backpacking Hi all, I've not been on the forum for a while and have just had to ...

Guitarman666

•4 years ago

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Hoping to support the Ambulance Service who supported me

Prior to Covid 19 becoming an issue I was supported wonderfully by the Ambulance crew when I was taken to hospital with a suspected heart attack. Diagnosed...

Prior to Covid 19 becoming an issue I was supported wonderfully by the Ambulance...

Lovetheoutdoors

•4 years ago

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Ramipril

I had been taking this medication for a couple of months when I developed a productive cough. The cough got increasingly worse and the doctor initially thought...

I had been taking this medication for a couple of months when I developed a prod...

nik890

•4 years ago

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letter

after hearing so much on covid19 i had aortic valve replacement just over 2 yrs ago and ive got a mild aortic root.i have been told im at high risk but had no...

after hearing so much on covid19 i had aortic valve replacement just over 2 yrs ...

mewg

•4 years ago

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Coronavirus

My son has congenital heart disease I wanted to know is he in the high risk category please. He has 4 problems with his heart.

My son has congenital heart disease I wanted to know is he in the high risk cate...

SamanthaJohnson

•4 years ago

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Does every feel tired?

Is tiredness party of having heart failure and a heart attack? My 77 year old mum had a heart attack and heart failure 8 weeks ago...at the beginning she was...

Is tiredness party of having heart failure and a heart attack? My 77 year old mu...

pennyc02

•4 years ago

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The Toilet Roll Shortage

I think I've got to the bottom (no pun intended) of the recent toilet roll shortage - spotted this today while out on a walk. Full marks to the local landowner...

I think I've got to the bottom (no pun intended) of the recent toilet roll short...

SpiritoftheFloyd

•4 years ago

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Cardiac Rehabilitation at home

Hi. My 77 year old mum had her heart attack and heart failure 8 weeks ago and although she’s spoken to a cardiac nurse over the phone she’s not been fully...

Hi. My 77 year old mum had her heart attack and heart failure 8 weeks ago and al...

pennyc02

•4 years ago

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Covid-19

Hi everyone! I had a surgery in my heart and I have a metal aortic valve. I am support worker and I self isolate but my manager text me and asked me if I have...

Hi everyone! I had a surgery in my heart and I have a metal aortic valve. I am s...

Yota

•4 years ago

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Son working

I had a heart attack an one stent fitted October 2019 l am currently isolating at home having been furloughed My son lost his job so is also at home he has...

I had a heart attack an one stent fitted October 2019 l am currently isolating a...

Robster12

•4 years ago

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Have a laugh

If you want cheering up and you like animals, Google Asher the cockatoo also try " animals AWE funny dogs " and they have cats

If you want cheering up and you like animals, Google Asher the cockatoo also try...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Previous myocarditis and af

Diagnosed with myocarditis in January. Took colchicine for three months. Diagnosed with arterial fibrillation last month so now take blood thinners. Was...

Diagnosed with myocarditis in January. Took colchicine for three months. Diagnos...

Lovetheoutdoors

•4 years ago

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Pericarditis longer than 3 months

Pericarditis longer than 4 months No improvements. difficulty breathing No inflammation shown on bloods or effusion shown on x-ray Cant see my dr with the...

Pericarditis longer than 4 months No improvements. difficulty breathing No infl...

Darron_12777

•4 years ago

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for April 2020

Safe to have MRI soon after stents?

Some inspiration & advice - after 7 weeks of a quadruple heart by pass

Wounds that are slow to heal

The Rolling Stones

Sleep Apnea and HF

Perindopril and low blood pressure

Holiday Insurance

Happy St George's Day

Self isolation

Heart failure stories

Type of bread!?

Govt food boxes

When you cant get to the beach..

Prasugrel and bruising

amiodarone hydrochloride

Heart rate spikes when painting

Backpacking after ICD Fitted

Hoping to support the Ambulance Service who supported me

Ramipril

letter

Coronavirus

Does every feel tired?

The Toilet Roll Shortage

Cardiac Rehabilitation at home

Covid-19

Son working

Have a laugh

Previous myocarditis and af

Pericarditis longer than 3 months

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