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ECG checked today. Kindly help

Is This normal ECG . I have just checked this today.

Sekhar441

•4 years ago

31 Replies

gtn spray

Ive had a pain in my chest on & off for a week or so & doc gave me a gtn spray to try. Well, I could have cut my leg off & not noticed due to the most painful...

Ive had a pain in my chest on & off for a week or so & doc gave me a gtn spray t...

missmouse1960

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Funny tummy

Meds are aspirin bisoprolol spironolactone atorvastatin lansoprazole & 2 clinical drug trial pills from my HA in Oct 18 I had an ICD implanted about 8 weeks...

Meds are aspirin bisoprolol spironolactone atorvastatin lansoprazole & 2 clinica...

Lurganspur

•4 years ago

9 Replies

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Social distancing extension query.

Hi all. Sorry if this question has been asked before. I had heart attack +2stents fitted jan 2020, so am currently off work due to the 12 week social...

Hi all. Sorry if this question has been asked before. I had heart attack +2ste...

Lew15

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Warfarin Medication and confused

Hi is anyone else taking Warfarin medication to help there blood? I used to be on it from birth up until I was 11 then got moved on to aspirin because I was a...

Hi is anyone else taking Warfarin medication to help there blood? I used to be ...

ItsEllie

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Newbie question!

Hi everyone, is it ok to use this forum as the concerned partner of someone who has just received a diagnosis of AF? Thank you

Hi everyone, is it ok to use this forum as the concerned partner of someone who ...

AmeliaPond1

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Positive day

Today looks like its going to be a positive day for me, I have woken up feeling fresh with a positive mind set on what I'm going to be doing. I hope your all...

Today looks like its going to be a positive day for me, I have woken up feeling ...

ItsEllie

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Pain in feet and Ankles

Sudden cardiac arrest 3yrs ago. 1 stent fitted in LAD, medication - Ramapril 1.5mg, Bisopropol 1.5mg, Atorovastatin 80mg, aspirin. Fully recovered and returned...

Sudden cardiac arrest 3yrs ago. 1 stent fitted in LAD, medication - Ramapril 1.5...

mcoops

•4 years ago

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I’m prescribed Lansoprazole gastro tablets (30-60min before food) before i take my Naproxen,(with food) do i leave it 30min between tablets?

Been prescribed these but dont know whether i should be taking at the same time or not

Been prescribed these but dont know whether i should be taking at the same time ...

Jamie-Hunt

•4 years ago

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Stroke following open heart

Well I was just starting to get up to 4miles brisk walk, following valve replacement. When everything gives way (left side) result, stroke on the right...

Well I was just starting to get up to 4miles brisk walk, following valve replace...

Sam702

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Some good news

I had a low dose stress test last week and wanted to share the news with people that will understand. I wasn't looking forward to it but so glad I had it. BP...

I had a low dose stress test last week and wanted to share the news with people ...

Tubbylardo

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Soreness during recovery

Ozaki procedure and double bypass on 26/02/2020. Soreness and “tightness” rather than pain around heart area over the past few weeks. Just after reassurance...

Ozaki procedure and double bypass on 26/02/2020. Soreness and “tightness” rather...

Reuben52

•4 years ago

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High BP after aortic valve replacement - any experience?

Five days post-surgery with Edwards Resilia Inspiris valve. Not keyhole, but mini- sternotomy. BP was more or less OK til yesterday - now up and staying high....

Five days post-surgery with Edwards Resilia Inspiris valve. Not keyhole, but min...

SpareNib

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Looking for more info...

Hi all, I'm new to the community. Feel free to read my lengthy bio. I've been researching BHF, Mayo Clinic, Royal Brompton websites .. you name it. However,...

Hi all, I'm new to the community. Feel free to read my lengthy bio. I've been re...

K-Bs

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Feel like a fraud!

I've been restoring an old cottage and enjoying the process. About 18 months ago I noticed I was getting tired more and more easily, then I started getting...

I've been restoring an old cottage and enjoying the process. About 18 months ago...

DeepFriedMarsBar

•4 years ago

24 Replies

Age?

Just wondering what age folks are on here, I’m 42 and had HA and stents at the start of March. Of course I feel like I’m the youngest person in the world to...

Just wondering what age folks are on here, I’m 42 and had HA and stents at the s...

Outforawalk

•4 years ago

106 Replies

Thanks

I’m so glad I looked this site up. Coming up to my first year after attack has really knocked me side ways, going over every minute thing I can remember and...

I’m so glad I looked this site up. Coming up to my first year after attack has ...

Sandra1964Marie

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Rehabilitation & Meds questions.

Three months ago and whilst on holiday abroad I had a heart attack and subsequently a stent fitted. Having contacted my GP surgery recently, the doctor...

Three months ago and whilst on holiday abroad I had a heart attack and subsequen...

Ocset

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Microvascular and Vasospastic Angina with worsening oedema

Hi, I hope everyone is managing OK. I just wondered if I could ask for your advice? I see a cardiologist who has diagnosed microvascular angina and...

Hi, I hope everyone is managing OK. I just wondered if I could ask for your ad...

Mutley20

•4 years ago

7 Replies

How to tell heart failure

How do you know if you have heart failure what are early symptoms of it

Tay99

•4 years ago

9 Replies

More at risk?

Am I with a bovine aorta valve any more at risk of contracting Covid-19 than 1. those who have a mechanical valve? and 2. those who have never had open-heart...

Am I with a bovine aorta valve any more at risk of contracting Covid-19 than 1. ...

Squash-player

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Angina after triple bypass

I had a triple bypass a year ago. Was feeling well until I felt the same old arm ache and pressure in my chest. Went to ER and was kept in until I had an...

I had a triple bypass a year ago. Was feeling well until I felt the same old arm...

AShaw

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Lack of information

4months after heart attack my GP has no information about my condition and there has been no follow up appointment. Hospital say they tried to contact me (not...

4months after heart attack my GP has no information about my condition and there...

Fingal123

•4 years ago

7 Replies

My stress

My husband had cardiac arrest 6 months ago died for 41 mins the brilliant nhs saved him he was a heavy smoker I have found out he is smoking again I try to...

My husband had cardiac arrest 6 months ago died for 41 mins the brilliant nhs s...

Lippylou6

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Collimachon

I had an HA 7 weeks ago . 2 stents fitted. I now have a sore muscle in my right lower arm. Paracetemol does not help.

I had an HA 7 weeks ago . 2 stents fitted. I now have a sore muscle in my righ...

Collimachon

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Good days and Bad days

Hello my name is Ellie, I'm 19 years old and I'm a new member to this site. The reason I joined this community site is because I had a heart attack in...

Hello my name is Ellie, I'm 19 years old and I'm a new member to this site. The ...

ItsEllie

•4 years ago

21 Replies

heart attack

had my heart attack on the 13th march and got 2 stents. although I have improved a lot I don't know if ive improved as much as I should have as im still not...

had my heart attack on the 13th march and got 2 stents. although I have improved...

Mervyn1

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Replacement HRT

What do the ladies recommend as a substitute for taking HRT I had to stop because of the medication. But the green fog of rage has appeared again. That’s the...

What do the ladies recommend as a substitute for taking HRT I had to stop becaus...

Sorcha1973

•4 years ago

29 Replies

Costochronditis concern

Hi, can anyone with this tell me if theyve experienced like a burnjng sensation when exercising,or exerting,at times. Thanks in advance.

Hi, can anyone with this tell me if theyve experienced like a burnjng sensation...

Goldenheart

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Anxious

Hello Everyone . I had a heart attack in Sep 2019 and had 2 stents into my main artery . I am 48 yearly old man. I have recovered well and back to normal . I...

Hello Everyone . I had a heart attack in Sep 2019 and had 2 stents into my main ...

Hope41

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for May 2020

ECG checked today. Kindly help

gtn spray

Funny tummy

Social distancing extension query.

Warfarin Medication and confused

Newbie question!

Positive day

Pain in feet and Ankles

I’m prescribed Lansoprazole gastro tablets (30-60min before food) before i take my Naproxen,(with food) do i leave it 30min between tablets?

Stroke following open heart

Some good news

Soreness during recovery

High BP after aortic valve replacement - any experience?

Looking for more info...

Feel like a fraud!

Age?

Thanks

Rehabilitation & Meds questions.

Microvascular and Vasospastic Angina with worsening oedema

How to tell heart failure

More at risk?

Angina after triple bypass

Lack of information

My stress

Collimachon

Good days and Bad days

heart attack

Replacement HRT

Costochronditis concern

Anxious

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