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Dizziness

Lately I’ve been suffering from dizziness sharp pains in the head. I stopped taking bumetanide a week ago to see if the problem subsided and it has slightly....

Lately I’ve been suffering from dizziness sharp pains in the head. I stopped tak...

petegibson

•4 years ago

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How do i taper of 6mg perindrophil to 4 mg ?

Hi , I am enquiring on behalf of my mum, she was on a dosage of 4 mg perindrophil for a week, then the doctor increased to 6 mg , she was feeling breathless...

Hi , I am enquiring on behalf of my mum, she was on a dosage of 4 mg perindrophi...

Nithila80

•4 years ago

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how long to wait?

Some 5 months ago I wrote (on the suggestion of my gp and my specialist's secretary) to my specialist as there were some oddities in my recent diagnosis and a...

Some 5 months ago I wrote (on the suggestion of my gp and my specialist's secret...

HarryBell

•4 years ago

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High lpa

Post bypass x 4 found out my LPa was prob the cause - had zero other risk factors. Anyone out there been told their LPa is high? Trying to work out in uk...

Post bypass x 4 found out my LPa was prob the cause - had zero other risk factor...

Gail1967

•4 years ago

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Hospital bag/items for home recovery (Open Heart surgery)

Hi lovely people!! I am getting closer to getting a date for my Open Heart surgery to replace my aortic valve.... so, shopping list : V shaped pillow,...

Hi lovely people!! I am getting closer to getting a date for my Open Heart surge...

Vicky12345678

•4 years ago

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CoQ10

Hi all, I’ve read various threads here about taking vitamins and supplements that generally cover a whole range of vits. I’ve googled this and as always...

Hi all, I’ve read various threads here about taking vitamins and supplements th...

HenryTudor

•4 years ago

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Post bypass home circuits

Does anyone have a home circuits plan of exercise for a post bypass patient of 6 weeks as I want to increase my exercise from just walking?

Does anyone have a home circuits plan of exercise for a post bypass patient of 6...

Spirite

•4 years ago

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Vascular leg bypass

Looking for people who have gone thru this. Seems to be two types. Ones uses veins, one used some type of material. Does risks out way benefits. Can you...

Looking for people who have gone thru this. Seems to be two types. Ones uses vei...

kmaczko

•4 years ago

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Propranolol withdrawal

Hi has anybody tapered off propranolol? I've been on propranolol since early march, my dr started me at 80mg as I was getting constant chest pains. My dr seems...

Hi has anybody tapered off propranolol? I've been on propranolol since early mar...

Kirsty12345

•4 years ago

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Undiagnosed chest and head pain and hypertension.

Hi I’m new here and in need of some help. Sorry in advance for the long message too. I have undiagnosed chest pain. It’s now at the point that I’m struggling...

Hi I’m new here and in need of some help. Sorry in advance for the long message...

Melbyb76

•4 years ago

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Mebeverine

Hi After suffering bad tummy pains and cramps (due to my anxiety) the Dr has prescribed me Mebeverine 135 mg . 3x day before meals. Has anyone taken these ? Do...

Hi After suffering bad tummy pains and cramps (due to my anxiety) the Dr has pre...

Longchamp99

•4 years ago

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Dealing with muscle pain

I'm almost 9 weeks in from having a stent fitted and am on aspirin and clopidogrel. I'm having a number of issues, one is the more common muscle pain. I've had...

I'm almost 9 weeks in from having a stent fitted and am on aspirin and clopidogr...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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I dont know where to post now!

I've had latest blood test results yesterday. All results slightly worse that is heart function, kidney function,thyroid function,and diabetes which I've just...

I've had latest blood test results yesterday. All results slightly worse that is...

Love100cats

•4 years ago

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Rehab after AVR

I had a new valve by open heart surgery 2nd May this year. Due to the virus, I have no access to follow up nor rehab. No physio, no cardiac nurse. I have a...

I had a new valve by open heart surgery 2nd May this year. Due to the virus, I h...

Blackcatsooty

•4 years ago

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Reducing stomach fat when on AF medication.

I have had AF for a number of years. I have had a number of Cardioversion and 2 Catheter ablations. I am awaiting a Maze Ablation. I am on bisoloprol and...

I have had AF for a number of years. I have had a number of Cardioversion and 2 ...

DJCBigfoot

•4 years ago

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Heart Valve Replacement Surgery options

I am 48 and have a bicuspid aortic valve that I have known about for 6 years, the time has come for it to be replaced. I am healthy and active with no other...

I am 48 and have a bicuspid aortic valve that I have known about for 6 years, th...

Cowboy72

•4 years ago

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Odd post myocarditis symptom - unable to fall asleep without gasping for air

I wonder can anyone help with an odd side effect of myocarditis. My partner suddenly complained of chest pains in may 2019. He'd be taken to A&E, find his...

I wonder can anyone help with an odd side effect of myocarditis. My partner sudd...

clearbrian

•4 years ago

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Need an operation

I need an operation for a joint replacement but my blood pressure is too high. I am taking Ramipril 10mg at the moment. Desperate to bring my blood pressure...

I need an operation for a joint replacement but my blood pressure is too high. I...

Garbarek

•4 years ago

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Sodding Low Blood Pressure!!

My medication (Entresto, Bumetatime and probably Nebivolol) causes my BP to drop into the early 90's (95 / 48). This causes breathlessness and nausea. The...

My medication (Entresto, Bumetatime and probably Nebivolol) causes my BP to drop...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Heart valve replacement, mechanical or biological

Heart valve replacement Mechanical or biologoical?

Cowboy72

•4 years ago

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Losartan

Anyone changed from Ramipril to Losartan

Gillymaccy

•4 years ago

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Sore after Heqrt Bypass

It's been 23days after 5x bypass. I have been feeling sore in both side of my chest. Is this common? Is it infection? By far wound is healing well. My incision...

It's been 23days after 5x bypass. I have been feeling sore in both side of my ch...

St03

•4 years ago

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Diazipam and codeine

Hi ime taking 5mg diazipam in morning and also have codeine and paracetamol..is this safe..I only take allowed dose of codeine

Hi ime taking 5mg diazipam in morning and also have codeine and paracetamol..is ...

Bigbrook2019

•4 years ago

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Clopidogrel

Hi, I had a heart attack and one stent fitted 5 years ago, and since have kept well. My GP has just done a medication review and has noticed i have been on...

Hi, I had a heart attack and one stent fitted 5 years ago, and since have kept...

Susiemac21

•4 years ago

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Side effect cough

Hi all hope every is as well as can be - the entresto tablets are giving me a bad cough which when starts goes on for ages , anyone any tips? Throat sweeties?...

Hi all hope every is as well as can be - the entresto tablets are giving me a ba...

Scoopdogg

•4 years ago

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Vitamins & Minerals

Just wondering what vitamins & minerals people take. At present, I take C0q10, magnesium, vitamin c. I did take the other 2 vits on the awesome foursome list (...

Just wondering what vitamins & minerals people take. At present, I take C0q10, m...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Pain in middle of chest

Hi all hope you're all good. I had an icd replaced 18 months ago. The last 2 or 3 days on and off mainly when I wake up I have had pain in the middle of my...

Hi all hope you're all good. I had an icd replaced 18 months ago. The last 2 or ...

jowalk6

•4 years ago

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Back from another angiogram

Hi again. Just back from (yet) another angiogram. I’d had all sorts of warnings about what to expect, but ended up with a diagnosis of over-medicated!...

Hi again. Just back from (yet) another angiogram. I’d had all sorts of warnings ...

Kristin1812

Heart Star•4 years ago

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Pericarditis

Hi, I have had several cases of pericarditis over the last couple of years, I have pain across my chest which is debilitating and frightening at times, the...

Hi, I have had several cases of pericarditis over the last couple of years, I ha...

golf202

•4 years ago

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Is SCAD Heart Disease

Hi All I hope you are all doing well Is Scad considered heart disease? Thanks

Marie3811

•4 years ago

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All posts for June 2020

Dizziness

How do i taper of 6mg perindrophil to 4 mg ?

how long to wait?

High lpa

Hospital bag/items for home recovery (Open Heart surgery)

CoQ10

Post bypass home circuits

Vascular leg bypass

Propranolol withdrawal

Undiagnosed chest and head pain and hypertension.

Mebeverine

Dealing with muscle pain

I dont know where to post now!

Rehab after AVR

Reducing stomach fat when on AF medication.

Heart Valve Replacement Surgery options

Odd post myocarditis symptom - unable to fall asleep without gasping for air

Need an operation

Sodding Low Blood Pressure!!

Heart valve replacement, mechanical or biological

Losartan

Sore after Heqrt Bypass

Diazipam and codeine

Clopidogrel

Side effect cough

Vitamins & Minerals

Pain in middle of chest

Back from another angiogram

Pericarditis

Is SCAD Heart Disease

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