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At what point does the difference between ones systolic and diastolic BP become a possible cause for concern? and is 60 diastolic too low?

Hi (-: Aged 60 I have been taking BP meds 18 years. Currently 225 mg Irbesartan. Stented 2014 Moderate calcification in circulatory system and heart...

Hi (-: Aged 60 I have been taking BP meds 18 years. Currently 225 mg Irbesart...

Raylpa

•4 years ago

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GTN spray query

Can GTN spray make you feel really tired as a side effect ? Also I’ve needed to use the spray a few times in a few hours before, can I do 2 sprays in one go...

Can GTN spray make you feel really tired as a side effect ? Also I’ve needed to...

Fluffybee

•4 years ago

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Can candesartan cause increase in blood sugar and interfere with urinary tract?

I started candesartan 8mg 4 months ago. Since then my sugar level increased from Pre-diabatic to diabatic. Also I started to have urinary track problems,...

I started candesartan 8mg 4 months ago. Since then my sugar level increased fro...

bbkaran

•4 years ago

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Left ventricular hypertrophy

Hi, just wondering , what does the chest pain feel like with mild l v h ? My cardios diagnosed mine as only mild, but i get a burning chest pain in some e...

Hi, just wondering , what does the chest pain feel like with mild l v h ? My c...

Goldenheart

•4 years ago

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Be Happy

Just came on today to find out how every one is getting on. Had a lovely chat yesterday about swapping recipes etc . Being on lockdown when you are vulnerable...

Just came on today to find out how every one is getting on. Had a lovely chat ye...

MydogBrandy

•4 years ago

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Brachy- Tachy Syndrome ?

Hi all, Just wondering if anyone has heard of this or has this? Another name is Sick Sinus Syndrome. I have reached my own diagnosis at present. I shall run...

Hi all, Just wondering if anyone has heard of this or has this? Another name is...

Brandibell

•4 years ago

26 Replies

Can covid cause death from heart disease in someone who didn’t have pre existing heart disease

My dad who was 92 died suddenly on 6th April The post mortem showed ischaemic heart disease My dad had heart failure but not IHD I am convinced he must have...

My dad who was 92 died suddenly on 6th April The post mortem showed ischaemic he...

AnneFo

•4 years ago

39 Replies

Joke

I was stood at a bar in Tipperary when a Chinese man came in he stood next to me and started drinking. I said do you know much martial art like Judo Karate Ju...

I was stood at a bar in Tipperary when a Chinese man came in he stood next to m...

Sanpedro2019

•4 years ago

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The atmosphere ?

I have had 2 mi in last 18 months 9 months apart both emergency pci ‘s . Both in lad t told all other big arteries fine. After lots of tests I have since...

I have had 2 mi in last 18 months 9 months apart both emergency pci ‘s . Both i...

Themcgeevers

•4 years ago

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Joke

I have been saying mucho a lot lately to my Spanish friend ..... .it means a lot to him

I have been saying mucho a lot lately to my Spanish friend ..... .it means a ...

Sanpedro2019

•4 years ago

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High blood pressure

Being monitoring my blood pressure for few days as I’ve kidney stone removal this week it’s constantly about 200/130 is this bad ?

Being monitoring my blood pressure for few days as I’ve kidney stone removal thi...

Garyash

•4 years ago

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Using a hedge cutter with an ICD

ICD implanted 2 years ago - no problems then or now. Multiple cardiac problems, including AF, all controlled well. Thinking of using a cordless hedge cutter to...

ICD implanted 2 years ago - no problems then or now. Multiple cardiac problems, ...

Overweight11

•4 years ago

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Dead arm after stent fitting (through wrist)

Following a heart attack last week I had a stent fitted, through my right arm, how long can I expect to have a dead arm for as it’s affecting my sleep. Any...

Following a heart attack last week I had a stent fitted, through my right arm, h...

SAF69

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Bisoprolol 1.25

Hi been on bisoprolol 1.25 for 2 weeks now as was wiped out with fast heart rate all day made me feel awful, since taking them I have had my period and it is...

Hi been on bisoprolol 1.25 for 2 weeks now as was wiped out with fast heart rate...

Hob34

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Does anyone else on here have FH?

Hi everyone, I’m new on here and I’m just wondering if anyone else has Familial Hypercholesterolemia? My dad passed away at 36 from a massive heart attack...

Hi everyone, I’m new on here and I’m just wondering if anyone else has Familial...

Littlebubble

•4 years ago

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Help.

Am having numerous symptoms which seem to relate to heart disease. I have been admitted to hospital on 3 occasions with total weakness, very high BP and Pulse...

Am having numerous symptoms which seem to relate to heart disease. I have been a...

Bertieredcocker

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Cholesterol Levels

I have been under a Cardiologist because I had an abnormal ECG and I am only 35 but I do suffer from severe health anxiety following a trauma I had a few years...

I have been under a Cardiologist because I had an abnormal ECG and I am only 35 ...

SpiritualT

•4 years ago

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Funny turn

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Buffy6956

•4 years ago

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Ramipril side affetcs

Hi all, new to this so please bear with me! Had a bleed in my head in November due to massively untreated high blood pressure, was put on Ramipril and...

Hi all, new to this so please bear with me! Had a bleed in my head in November d...

Lisa2004

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Ramipril side effects

Can ramipril cause pins and needles on face and arms etc. It’s not a constant thing but quite regular....

Can ramipril cause pins and needles on face and arms etc. It’s not a constant th...

Lisa2004

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Second time in hospital

Hi everyone I have just been discharged from hospital as the doctors have confirmed my blood test was clear, ECG was clear XRay was clear yet following having...

Hi everyone I have just been discharged from hospital as the doctors have confi...

47Dale

•4 years ago

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Tablets in weekly plastic box

Does it make the tablets any less potent if you take them out of the packet slot and put them in a weekly dosset box (mon-sun)? Wondering why they package them...

Does it make the tablets any less potent if you take them out of the packet slot...

Caitlyn6

•4 years ago

17 Replies

CRT-d

Hi everyone have heart failure have ef 30% re echo and waiting for mri since last September. Had consultation with cardiologist in jan who informed me I needed...

Hi everyone have heart failure have ef 30% re echo and waiting for mri since las...

Catlovermo2

•4 years ago

20 Replies

Think WE, not ME

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MichaelJH

Heart Star•4 years ago

4 Replies

Food

What are the best foods to eat following a heart attack?

Ebo50

•4 years ago

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Post AVR and at home.

Hi all, My husband has been home for 6 days pist AVR. He is so tired and sleeps so much that he is unable eat a meal without falling a sleep. He get frustrated...

Hi all, My husband has been home for 6 days pist AVR. He is so tired and sleeps ...

Jewel7

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Furosemide tablets

Hi, does anyone who takes furosemide have upset tummy. I Hi everyone Does anyone who takes furosemide for water retention find that that it upsets their tummy....

Hi, does anyone who takes furosemide have upset tummy. I Hi everyone Does anyone...

Rainbow619

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Audio books

Does anyone know where I can get audio books where I don’t have to pay a subscription, just want to be able to buy them as and when I want them, but all the...

Does anyone know where I can get audio books where I don’t have to pay a subscri...

Rainbow619

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Is this for Real?

I have just been doing a bit of research following another thread, and came upon the video in this https://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes-and-obesity.html...

I have just been doing a bit of research following another thread, and came upon...

Hidden

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Undiagnosed heart failure

I'm new to all this. Age 58 and admitted April 2020 to CCU with heart failure possibly due to virus as no other obvious explanation. I'm doing okay on meds so...

I'm new to all this. Age 58 and admitted April 2020 to CCU with heart failure po...

Asti7

•4 years ago

12 Replies

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for June 2020

At what point does the difference between ones systolic and diastolic BP become a possible cause for concern? and is 60 diastolic too low?

GTN spray query

Can candesartan cause increase in blood sugar and interfere with urinary tract?

Left ventricular hypertrophy

Be Happy

Brachy- Tachy Syndrome ?

Can covid cause death from heart disease in someone who didn’t have pre existing heart disease

Joke

The atmosphere ?

Joke

High blood pressure

Using a hedge cutter with an ICD

Dead arm after stent fitting (through wrist)

Bisoprolol 1.25

Does anyone else on here have FH?

Help.

Cholesterol Levels

Funny turn

Ramipril side affetcs

Ramipril side effects

Second time in hospital

Tablets in weekly plastic box

CRT-d

Think WE, not ME

Food

Post AVR and at home.

Furosemide tablets

Audio books

Is this for Real?

Undiagnosed heart failure

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