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Short QTC

I have short QTC reading on ECG monitor. Has anyone else had this?

hearty1

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Living with AF

My Atrial Fibrillation makes me miserable. I've had thumps and bumps for years but its getting so much worse, what's odd is after a thump I nearly always get...

My Atrial Fibrillation makes me miserable. I've had thumps and bumps for years b...

Icantpickausername

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Anyone taking Eliquis/Apixaban?

I have dilated cardiomyopathy and atrial fibrillation, I have taken carvedilol, eplerenone, candesartin and a blood thinner for seven years. Originally the...

I have dilated cardiomyopathy and atrial fibrillation, I have taken carvedilol, ...

G2020

•4 years ago

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Troponin level

I went to A and E this weak with a high heart rate and trembling. I had an ecg which was normal. My troponin level was 8 and it was retested two hours later...

I went to A and E this weak with a high heart rate and trembling. I had an ecg w...

Caitlyn6

•4 years ago

10 Replies

homelover

I am new to all this i have hf and am finding it hard to cope with every think my blood pressure is very low dose anyone have this problem please let me know...

I am new to all this i have hf and am finding it hard to cope with every think m...

myhome

•4 years ago

5 Replies

deep breaths?

Heres a thing - when I get my chest pain, if I take a few really deep breaths it goes away! Anyone experience this? I cannot find anything online about this...

Heres a thing - when I get my chest pain, if I take a few really deep breaths it...

missmouse1960

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Deleted Posts

Curious as to who has the ability to delete posts and why this would be done with no explanation?

Curious as to who has the ability to delete posts and why this would be done wit...

Hidden

•4 years ago

21 Replies

Sore legs shoulder neck

8 week past triple bypass neck shoulders tops leg are pained all night . Struggle walk for while mornings parectmols help but dr took me of for14 days...

8 week past triple bypass neck shoulders tops leg are pained all night . Str...

Truesta123

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Does anyone get a headache, after lying flat in bed, since their stent insertion?

Good Morning everyone, I hope you are all safe and well. My question is today is : Does anyone wake up with a stinking headache after lying flat all night, (...

Good Morning everyone, I hope you are all safe and well. My question is today is...

Katydl

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Feeling so panicked

Hi everyone, feeling so panicked... My husband is due to go into hospital this Sunday to have open heart surgery for aortic valve replacement. He had diabetes...

Hi everyone, feeling so panicked... My husband is due to go into hospital this S...

Jewel7

•4 years ago

7 Replies

So true

Good old British sense of humour

Hidden

•4 years ago

24 Replies

Jay's In the Garden

We have a Young Jay visiting our Garden to eat the Squirrels Peanuts. Now that is good for my Mental Health what a beautiful bird. It looks very " Tropical "...

We have a Young Jay visiting our Garden to eat the Squirrels Peanuts. Now that i...

Prada47

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Done Angiogram, now advised to do triple bypass!!! My world is crashed. I'm trembling with fears!

I muster enough courage for an angiogram. Thanks for all the encouragements from this forum. It surely helps! I was Hoping that a stent or balloon can do! But...

I muster enough courage for an angiogram. Thanks for all the encouragements fro...

St03

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Blood pressure monitor

Can anyone advise me as to which is the best upper arm blood pressure monitor for home use.. Thanks v

Can anyone advise me as to which is the best upper arm blood pressure monitor fo...

Onesharpwit

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Pacemaker and cpap

Hi, does anyone that has a pacemaker also use a cpap machine?

rubyduck60

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Palpitations - meds?

Sorry, another question from me. I had HA start of March and stents fitted, recovery going pretty well and no major side effects of the various meds. In the...

Sorry, another question from me. I had HA start of March and stents fitted, rec...

Outforawalk

•4 years ago

22 Replies

MY Gp and Cardiologist actually spoke to each other

Posy HA 16 mths andI finally managed to get my Cardiologist and GP to agree I can stop taking Ticagrelor...such good news and 2 less tablets a day to...

Posy HA 16 mths andI finally managed to get my Cardiologist and GP to agree I ca...

Mcgume

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Clear Messages

Stay home - an instruction Protect the NHS - a reason Save lives - an outcome Be a lert - total confusion...

Stay home - an instruction Protect the NHS - a reason Save lives - an outcome B...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•4 years ago

14 Replies

Coming off Clopidogrel

Coming off clopidogrel. Hi I’ve just come off clopidogrel just over a week ago, I had HA with stent fitted in the LAD 12 months ago, been back into hospital...

Coming off clopidogrel. Hi I’ve just come off clopidogrel just over a week ago, ...

Ruthmurphy52

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Am I in a vulnerable group?

Recent comments from the health nurses have said people with heart disease are in a vulnerable group. I had an aortic valve replacement 2 years ago but have...

Recent comments from the health nurses have said people with heart disease are i...

rafe21

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Long Term meds after HA

After HA and stents at the start of March, I’m on the usual cocktail of meds... Aspirin 75mg Atorvastatin 80mg Bisoprolol 5mg Ticagrelor 90mg x 2 Losartan...

After HA and stents at the start of March, I’m on the usual cocktail of meds... ...

Outforawalk

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Af and high Troponin levels

After suffering with AF for 4 days last week, I decided that I must go to A&E. (really did not want to). Went in at 10.30. Quickly had blood test, ecg, bp etc....

After suffering with AF for 4 days last week, I decided that I must go to A&E. (...

Potatohead123

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Feeling wishy washy, what can I take?

I know but you lot will probably know. I lost count of the number of board meetings I had yesterday. I’m feeling like a teddy bear with the stuffing ripped...

I know but you lot will probably know. I lost count of the number of board meet...

BenThom-Wood

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Brazil Nuts

I've read that eating just one brazil nut per day is beneficial for people with heart disease......does anyone have any thoughts on this?

I've read that eating just one brazil nut per day is beneficial for people with ...

trebor5558

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Self isolating prior to surgery

Hi Just wondering if anyone who is waiting for Mitral Valve surgery has been isolating/ shielding in lockdown as we are seen as high risk?If so will you be...

Hi Just wondering if anyone who is waiting for Mitral Valve surgery has been iso...

Purple1935

•4 years ago

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Update after HF Nurse visit. Could do with a few thoughts if any from you wise people...

Hi all, i suffer from Multiple Drug Intolerance syndrome(Adverse reactions to tablets) so i won't be put on any alternative tablets by the nurse or...

Hi all, i suffer from Multiple Drug Intolerance syndrome(Adverse reactions to t...

Brandibell

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Ectopic heartbeat

Years ago l was diagnosed with ectopic heart beat over the last year they are becoming more frequent and at times hurt when it happens. Does anybody else find...

Years ago l was diagnosed with ectopic heart beat over the last year they are be...

kingsnorth

•4 years ago

24 Replies

Water Retention

Interesting article.... https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2177918/Draining-gallons-fluid-body-left-new-woman.html Has anyone used or been offered the...

Interesting article.... https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2177918/Drain...

Hidden

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Wrong medication

Hi can anyone help me or suggest any actions I can take or anyone I could see? Basically in September I got put on medication to kick start my period as I was...

Hi can anyone help me or suggest any actions I can take or anyone I could see? B...

ItsEllie

•4 years ago

34 Replies

Cold and burning feet and hands

Hello I am in a lot of discomfort and pain from really cold feet and hands and my feet burn as well. My feet are the worse. I do have Heart...

Hello I am in a lot of discomfort and pain from really cold feet and hands and m...

shwills

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for May 2020

Short QTC

Living with AF

Anyone taking Eliquis/Apixaban?

Troponin level

homelover

deep breaths?

Deleted Posts

Sore legs shoulder neck

Does anyone get a headache, after lying flat in bed, since their stent insertion?

Feeling so panicked

So true

Jay's In the Garden

Done Angiogram, now advised to do triple bypass!!! My world is crashed. I'm trembling with fears!

Blood pressure monitor

Pacemaker and cpap

Palpitations - meds?

MY Gp and Cardiologist actually spoke to each other

Clear Messages

Coming off Clopidogrel

Am I in a vulnerable group?

Long Term meds after HA

Af and high Troponin levels

Feeling wishy washy, what can I take?

Brazil Nuts

Self isolating prior to surgery

Update after HF Nurse visit. Could do with a few thoughts if any from you wise people...

Ectopic heartbeat

Water Retention

Wrong medication

Cold and burning feet and hands

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