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Tests to diagnose heart problems

Hi there, I am new to this site. I was suffering from heart palpitations and the GP gave me a ECG. She found a slight abnormality and referred me to a...

Hi there, I am new to this site. I was suffering from heart palpitations and t...

Erixa

•4 years ago

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Traditional mitral valve repair using sternotomy

I'm new here. My GP discovered a murmur coming out of my heart during a routine check-up last January. She sent me for an echocardiogram which revealed...

I'm new here. My GP discovered a murmur coming out of my heart during a routine ...

Dionysio

•4 years ago

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Vascular leg bypass surgery?

Looking for someone who has experienced this operation. Must decide to go o ahead or not based on quality of life and pain tolerance? Risks , benefits etc....

Looking for someone who has experienced this operation. Must decide to go o ahe...

kmaczko

•4 years ago

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Cardiac nurses

Hi all, I am aware that there are some cardiac nurses on this forum. I would like to get some advice about the pills I have been prescribed for unstable...

Hi all, I am aware that there are some cardiac nurses on this forum. I would lik...

Sensei_Mark

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Carpbait

Hi all, I wondered if any of us survivors feel waves of deep depression, I completed my cardiac rehab presented with my certificate and felt proud of myself,...

Hi all, I wondered if any of us survivors feel waves of deep depression, I compl...

Carpbait

•4 years ago

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New member to the forum

Hey all, I'm new to the forum and am glad to see that there are other people out there to share this with. I've had a stent placed 5 weeks ago and am having a...

Hey all, I'm new to the forum and am glad to see that there are other people out...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Having a bad day

Really struggling today. Feeling quite ill and lots of pain, even though my nitrates have been increased. Weakness, sweating, constant palpitations, you name...

Really struggling today. Feeling quite ill and lots of pain, even though my nitr...

Sensei_Mark

•4 years ago

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Would you like more information on financial support when living with a heart or circulatory condition in the UK?

Hi everyone, We’re looking to update our web pages on financial support and we'd love to get some insight from the community. Take a look at our current page...

Hi everyone, We’re looking to update our web pages on financial support and we'd...

Helen_BHF

•4 years ago

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Irbesartan or Co-diovan? whats best post stent and common side affects

Hi all, I have taken Irbesartan for 10+ and I guess I wont be the first to suspect my BP med is 'to blame' for a number of ills, fatigue, muscle weakness and...

Hi all, I have taken Irbesartan for 10+ and I guess I wont be the first to suspe...

Raylpa

•4 years ago

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Scan query?

Hi, Just wanted to ask is it standard to have to wait 18 weeks for a scan on the NHS? I am also being referred for a chat about an ICD i am guessing 18 weeks...

Hi, Just wanted to ask is it standard to have to wait 18 weeks for a scan on th...

Brandibell

•4 years ago

20 Replies

Carpbait

To all those who replied to my feeling of a piece of me dying on the day of my HA , reason being I could not carry on my life as it was, and the changes I am...

To all those who replied to my feeling of a piece of me dying on the day of my H...

Carpbait

•4 years ago

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4 WKS After CABG

I have been recovering well until 3rd n 4th wk. After each meal, I feel bloated ( ate little) keep burping, passing gas and felt alot of discomfort. Been able...

I have been recovering well until 3rd n 4th wk. After each meal, I feel bloated...

St03

•4 years ago

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Lack of appetite and dizzy in the morning.

Good morning all. I had a heart attack 5 weeks ago and have had a stent placed to open up a 50% blocked artery. The problem I'm having now is that my appetite...

Good morning all. I had a heart attack 5 weeks ago and have had a stent placed ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Valve Surgery Date

Just an update to say got a call this morning to go for pre op assessment Thursday and surgery planned for next week! Bit overwhelmed and initially shocked, as...

Just an update to say got a call this morning to go for pre op assessment Thursd...

Lyndaloo494

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Cold

Hi everyone couple days sneezing on off nose feel blocked now chest feels like slight mucus I worried in case something serious or just allergy or common cold

Hi everyone couple days sneezing on off nose feel blocked now chest feels like s...

Yasyass

•4 years ago

24 Replies

The lesser of many evils

Before my heart disease was diagnosed, I have been treated for severe depression for almost 10 years now. Then, I lost various jobs for various reasons, and...

Before my heart disease was diagnosed, I have been treated for severe depression...

Sensei_Mark

•4 years ago

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More pain relief at last

Today I spoke to my gp about my unstable angina pain. Fortunately, I can increase my dosage of pentaeritritil tetranitrate. I still have the dilemma of...

Today I spoke to my gp about my unstable angina pain. Fortunately, I can increas...

Sensei_Mark

•4 years ago

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Heart Procedures

Whatis LGI like for someone having a cardio ablation?

Sevenyearsw

•4 years ago

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Condition worsening.. why?

I am so surprised that - after many months of my condition being stable on the meds I have recently had problems which are worse than when it all began. Doctor...

I am so surprised that - after many months of my condition being stable on the m...

Ringothegiraffe

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Chest Pains and Tiredness

Hi all, I’m new to this blog and am delighted to see I’m in good company. I’m 56 and had a heart attack about 8 weeks ago. My recovery had been going well but...

Hi all, I’m new to this blog and am delighted to see I’m in good company. I’m 56...

Ozz63

•4 years ago

5 Replies

De-fib device

Any ones device gone into a VT storm ❤️

Gillymaccy

•4 years ago

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Recently diagnosed with Left Ventricular Hypertrophy

I had an ECG done very recently which shows a thickening of the left ventricle of my heart. The ECG report was apparently referred to a Cardiologist who said...

I had an ECG done very recently which shows a thickening of the left ventricle o...

Karispitit

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Carpbait

This has to be the silliest question asked to all us Heart Attack survivors, but has anyone felt part of you died on the day of your Attack, reason I ask this...

This has to be the silliest question asked to all us Heart Attack survivors, but...

Carpbait

•4 years ago

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Thoughts please

AM not sure if this falls into the remit of heart conditions!Having had a valve replacement, followed by two minor right sided pariatal strokes, then followed...

AM not sure if this falls into the remit of heart conditions!Having had a valve ...

Sam702

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Anxiety cardioversion

Anxiety. Cardioversion. Adding to post as keyboard disappeared. Need to know what U.K. do for patients who are so terrified they walk out? Can’t cope at all....

Anxiety. Cardioversion. Adding to post as keyboard disappeared. Need to know wha...

Peugeot207pwv

•4 years ago

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Anxiety

Newbie, living in France.mid 60s.never had surgery or blood tests.hospitalised 9 months ago..arrythmia.AF. Had panic attack on ECG which worsens my results....

Newbie, living in France.mid 60s.never had surgery or blood tests.hospitalised 9...

Peugeot207pwv

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Desperation

My son was waiting for me in the town centre in his car. A young lady in a short skirt and a deep cleavage sauntered over and knocked on his window. "it's...

My son was waiting for me in the town centre in his car. A young lady in a shor...

Ianc2

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Swollen ancles

Is having swollen ancles ok after having Valve replacement 5months ago?

Sam702

•4 years ago

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Need to learn how much I can do !!!

Fantastic weekend, went out on the river yesterday after bring out Saturday but I’m paying for it now,. Lots of chest pain and heavy, GTN and quite a bit of...

Fantastic weekend, went out on the river yesterday after bring out Saturday but ...

Fluffybee

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Open heart surgery medication and viagra

I had an AVR and double bypass on 26/02/2020 and, after an initial lung problem, am recovering well. Having consulted with my surgeon, GP and cardiac nurse, I...

I had an AVR and double bypass on 26/02/2020 and, after an initial lung problem,...

Reuben52

•4 years ago

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for June 2020

Tests to diagnose heart problems

Traditional mitral valve repair using sternotomy

Vascular leg bypass surgery?

Cardiac nurses

Carpbait

New member to the forum

Having a bad day

Would you like more information on financial support when living with a heart or circulatory condition in the UK?

Irbesartan or Co-diovan? whats best post stent and common side affects

Scan query?

Carpbait

4 WKS After CABG

Lack of appetite and dizzy in the morning.

Valve Surgery Date

Cold

The lesser of many evils

More pain relief at last

Heart Procedures

Condition worsening.. why?

Chest Pains and Tiredness

De-fib device

Recently diagnosed with Left Ventricular Hypertrophy

Carpbait

Thoughts please

Anxiety cardioversion

Anxiety

Desperation

Swollen ancles

Need to learn how much I can do !!!

Open heart surgery medication and viagra

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