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Can we refrain from political posts?

I am really disappointed to see people hijacking this forum to push their political points of view. Like many people I come here for a bit of reassurance and...

I am really disappointed to see people hijacking this forum to push their politi...

shaunyw

•4 years ago

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Fluffybee

Hi, I'm using this site for the first time and just wanted to say hello. I've just been diagnosed with prinzmetal angina or variant angina. I've got questions...

Hi, I'm using this site for the first time and just wanted to say hello. I've ju...

Fluffybee

•4 years ago

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Fluffybee

Hi, I'm new to this site, just been diagnosed with prinzmetal/variant angina. Can anyone help me with a few questions?

Hi, I'm new to this site, just been diagnosed with prinzmetal/variant angina. Ca...

Fluffybee

•4 years ago

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Emotional time

Hi all, My husband after many month of waiting and cancellations is in hospital ready to have is aortic valve replacement. He is first on the list, saw the...

Hi all, My husband after many month of waiting and cancellations is in hospital ...

Jewel7

•4 years ago

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Franks sign

Hi All just out of curiosity, how many of us heArties have Franks Sign ( the crease in the ear) and has anyone had it get better or disappear after heart...

Hi All just out of curiosity, how many of us heArties have Franks Sign ( the cre...

Beekite

•4 years ago

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Vitals recording on Apple

Record your KPI vitals into your phone each day. That is BP, BF, BMI, weight. The watch doesn’t make a mistake. Resting rate okay but activity rate is in...

Record your KPI vitals into your phone each day. That is BP, BF, BMI, weight. Th...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Feet ache

Still waiting on a cardiologist appointment (understandably during these times) because of test results and being put on meds because of my left ventricle not...

Still waiting on a cardiologist appointment (understandably during these times) ...

Cornwallyoungheart

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Questions to ask Cardiac Surgeon

After being referred for a heart bypass just before lockdown, to my surprise I had an appointment to see the surgeon in two days. My anagram showed arteries...

After being referred for a heart bypass just before lockdown, to my surprise I h...

Gog40

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Getting there

One of the forum’s members posted an update on how they were getting on which I thought was lovely as it showed that they had come a long way with their...

One of the forum’s members posted an update on how they were getting on which I ...

Imin

•4 years ago

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Newest eye test is now available

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Hidden

•4 years ago

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British Heart Foundation - Emotional Support Videos

Hi All I and other heart suffers contributed to an emotional support campaign with British Heart Foundation and the impacts of suffering a heart attack please...

Hi All I and other heart suffers contributed to an emotional support campaign w...

Marie3811

•4 years ago

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Hospital visit update

Had a good night last night but think I was that shattered after going through waves of chest pains for 1hour 30 mins the night before and having no sleep all...

Had a good night last night but think I was that shattered after going through w...

Smerblue

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Can I have a small drink, and what?

Hi there, I don't really drink, only special occasions m but haven't touched a drop since my SCA but would be nice to have a couple but am petrified what to...

Hi there, I don't really drink, only special occasions m but haven't touched a d...

Huskyboobear

•4 years ago

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3 years post HA ( aged 42) with 5 stents fitted

Just thought I would quickly write an update mainly for anybody unfortunate enough to have a reason to start using this forum ( which I mean in the nicest way-...

Just thought I would quickly write an update mainly for anybody unfortunate enou...

David-75

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Warfarin and vitamin D

I have low vitamin D 21nmol/l, should be over 30 nmol/l. I’ve been told to supplement with high dose vitamin D, and am taking 4000 iu per day. I was also...

I have low vitamin D 21nmol/l, should be over 30 nmol/l. I’ve been told to suppl...

Madsometime

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Brian May Has Heart Attack

Interesting article and video:. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-52796964

Interesting article and video:. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-5...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•4 years ago

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Concerned

Hubby had stent fitted 2 week ago not well last 2 days no pain but no energy slept 11hrs last night just gone back to bed, worried sick can anyone advise.

Hubby had stent fitted 2 week ago not well last 2 days no pain but no energy sle...

tessadog

•4 years ago

25 Replies

Possible pericarditis

Hi everyone, if you’re reading this I hope you’re well and safe. I don’t know what I’m looking for, I guess some advice as I feel I’m going crazy!! I’m 27 and...

Hi everyone, if you’re reading this I hope you’re well and safe. I don’t know wh...

Barios

•4 years ago

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Hair Loss using Bisoprolol Fumurate

I am a vain 74 year old male who had a Cardioversion on the 6th March and was prescribed Bisoprolol by the Doctors. All went well until a couple of weeks ago...

I am a vain 74 year old male who had a Cardioversion on the 6th March and was pr...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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One year on

It's one year on today since I had my heart attack while on holiday in Spain. Happy to say I am all mended now and don't require any more treatment other than...

It's one year on today since I had my heart attack while on holiday in Spain. Ha...

stillaboveground

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Heart Palpitations

Hi Everyone, I’m 32 years and considered myself relatively fit and healthy before my unexpected heart attack 3 weeks ago. For the first 2 weeks after my...

Hi Everyone, I’m 32 years and considered myself relatively fit and healthy bef...

baigent87

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Flat earth

The flat earth society are reporting that the 2 metre socializing distancing is pushing some of their members over the edge

The flat earth society are reporting that the 2 metre socializing distancing is ...

Sanpedro2019

•4 years ago

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PVC during eating

Anyone got PVC during eating ? I got them from Christmas .. and they are on and off ... they last one week or over that then gone for month or two and having...

Anyone got PVC during eating ? I got them from Christmas .. and they are on and ...

Claire1994

•4 years ago

4 Replies

New to this- Mitral Valve Regurgitation

Hi, I’m new here. I was told very unexpectedly 3 days ago that I have a severely leaky mitral valve (regurgitation). I’d had previous ECGs due to noticing...

Hi, I’m new here. I was told very unexpectedly 3 days ago that I have a severely...

Orange4567

•4 years ago

20 Replies

Post Cardioversion discomfort

Hi All, new to this forum but after some advice ref post Cardioversion, I’m 49 and had this procedure done this week on Wednesday for first time, heart rhythm...

Hi All, new to this forum but after some advice ref post Cardioversion, I’m 49 a...

Jedster1

•4 years ago

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Symptoms of a blockage Concerned what to do

Hi Guys , Emigrated here “ Swansea” from South Africa 9 weeks ago , heart attack and quad bypass at 49 , 4 years later another heart attack , clot passed...

Hi Guys , Emigrated here “ Swansea” from South Africa 9 weeks ago , heart attac...

Hidden

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Anxious starting Tildiem for SVT’s

I’ve had SVT’s for many years. Made worse I believe by long term steroid use for bowel disease. The latest episode landed me in resuscitation Monday night...

I’ve had SVT’s for many years. Made worse I believe by long term steroid use for...

Gracey888

•4 years ago

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AVR op- awaiting date. Possibly July

Hi community, Any AVR ‘graduates’ able to advise 1: how and why they went for SAVR versus TAVR or keyhole - was this even a discussion- seeing proposed...

Hi community, Any AVR ‘graduates’ able to advise 1: how and why they went for S...

Wildmeadow

•4 years ago

22 Replies

Hiccups and De fib pacemaker

Does anyone with a pacemaker suffer from hiccups or does anyone know of any meds that cause this symptom? Also heart burn. My husband hiccups about half an...

Does anyone with a pacemaker suffer from hiccups or does anyone know of any meds...

purplerain58

•4 years ago

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Latest visit and shortness of breath update.

Thanks to advice on here I started to contact my Doctor regarding my reducing fitness and shortness of breath. A bit to late after having a bit of a do on...

Thanks to advice on here I started to contact my Doctor regarding my reducing fi...

Smerblue

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for May 2020

Can we refrain from political posts?

Fluffybee

Fluffybee

Emotional time

Franks sign

Vitals recording on Apple

Feet ache

Questions to ask Cardiac Surgeon

Getting there

Newest eye test is now available

British Heart Foundation - Emotional Support Videos

Hospital visit update

Can I have a small drink, and what?

3 years post HA ( aged 42) with 5 stents fitted

Warfarin and vitamin D

Brian May Has Heart Attack

Concerned

Possible pericarditis

Hair Loss using Bisoprolol Fumurate

One year on

Heart Palpitations

Flat earth

PVC during eating

New to this- Mitral Valve Regurgitation

Post Cardioversion discomfort

Symptoms of a blockage Concerned what to do

Anxious starting Tildiem for SVT’s

AVR op- awaiting date. Possibly July

Hiccups and De fib pacemaker

Latest visit and shortness of breath update.

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