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Advice needed

Hi all, I need some guidance I have heart fuliure and I'm in AF for 2 years now. I have had 3 cardioversion which didn't work. Last year in October I went for...

Hi all, I need some guidance I have heart fuliure and I'm in AF for 2 years now....

Bella160

•4 years ago

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Bypass next week

Hubby had failed stent procedure now going for a bypass next week, I am terrified can anyone advise thanks

Hubby had failed stent procedure now going for a bypass next week, I am terrifie...

tessadog

•4 years ago

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Metal HEART valves

In 2006 had prosthetic heart valve and now it needs replacing operation is very soon done know if I should go for a metal one 54 now ,prosthetic valve...

In 2006 had prosthetic heart valve and now it needs replacing operation is ve...

15bazza

•4 years ago

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Having an MRI scan with a Loop recorder fitted

Hi, I had a loop recorder (Reveal Linq) fitted a few weeks ago. I now need a MRI brain scan and my stroke consultant said yesterday that this was problematic...

Hi, I had a loop recorder (Reveal Linq) fitted a few weeks ago. I now need a MR...

GCWhits

•4 years ago

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All ready now!

I’m at Wythenshawe this afternoon and my Op is tomorrow. Had a phone call this morning telling me I have a change of Surgeon and as well as my AVR, I’m having...

I’m at Wythenshawe this afternoon and my Op is tomorrow. Had a phone call this m...

Potter52

•4 years ago

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To stent or not to stent...

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/933211?src=wnl_edit_tpal&uac=371577AK&impID=2442907&faf=1

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COYW

•4 years ago

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Feeling very alone

Hi all I had a stent fitted 3 months ago and am still getting a tightening of the chest and a pain on the right hand side. I was back in hospital 3 weeks ago...

Hi all I had a stent fitted 3 months ago and am still getting a tightening of th...

47Dale

•4 years ago

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Blood sugar level

Hi had bloods taken last week results back slight deficiency of vitamin d and blood sugar at 50 can i ask what sugar level should be thanks

Hi had bloods taken last week results back slight deficiency of vitamin d and bl...

Sanpedro2019

•4 years ago

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Feeling a bit wobbly!

Hi all🙋, We're into the final countdown now before hubby goes in for a procedure next Tuesday. Trouble is, they won't know until they start whether they can...

Hi all🙋, We're into the final countdown now before hubby goes in for a procedur...

Aska58

•4 years ago

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How to help my dad post heart attack

Hi everyone, I'm new on this, so not sure how this works, but here's my question. Two days ago my father had a heart attack. He will be returning home...

Hi everyone, I'm new on this, so not sure how this works, but here's my question...

Miss_SJ

•4 years ago

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Change in behaviour and mood after open-heart / bypass surgery ?

In 2016, aged 53, I had my mitral-valve repaired and afterwards never felt, despite the reassurance from the surgeon and cardiologist, that my short-term...

In 2016, aged 53, I had my mitral-valve repaired and afterwards never felt, desp...

it-whiz

•4 years ago

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PVCs ruining quality of life.

Hello, I guess I’m looking for encouragement. I feel bad writing as I know most of you are in a worse boat than I and I shouldn’t complain. I’ve been having...

Hello, I guess I’m looking for encouragement. I feel bad writing as I know most...

Kristy75

•4 years ago

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Low iron. Raised Hb1ac

Has anyone suffered from low iron levels post HA and stent. GP friend of mine suggested anti coagulation medication could be reason. Also rising Hb1ac despite...

Has anyone suffered from low iron levels post HA and stent. GP friend of mine su...

Pegleggreg

•4 years ago

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Taking Aspirin with Aspirin

Has anyone been given any advice on taking pain relieving Aspirin while also taking 75mg as an anti-coagulant? I know it is a big no-no while on dual...

Has anyone been given any advice on taking pain relieving Aspirin while also tak...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Ectopic Heart Beats

Hi All Been a while since I posted. It’s been 9 months since I had a double bypass which followed an MI. I have been pretty vigilant with meds, exercise and...

Hi All Been a while since I posted. It’s been 9 months since I had a double b...

Ferrari10

•4 years ago

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Friends

Thanks Michael and this group for posting some of your heart issues and how you are doing and giving me encouragement to do mri And other tests before this...

Thanks Michael and this group for posting some of your heart issues and how you ...

Yasyass

•4 years ago

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Ideal blood pressure on heart meds

Hi all, I'm taking aspirin, statins, beta blockers and nitrates for my unstable angina. I was told to keep a check on my blood pressure and make sure it stays...

Hi all, I'm taking aspirin, statins, beta blockers and nitrates for my unstable ...

Sensei_Mark

•4 years ago

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ARVC hot phase

Hello, I’ve been diagnosed with ARVC this year and was wondering if anyone with the same condition have experienced any of these ‘hot phases’ I’ve heard of....

Hello, I’ve been diagnosed with ARVC this year and was wondering if anyone with...

YogaAtHeart

•4 years ago

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Covid life!

I am lost! Sunday was busy, so we had our Sunday roast the following day. Our regular Wednesday (socially distanced) coffee gathering was brought forward by a...

I am lost! Sunday was busy, so we had our Sunday roast the following day. Our re...

HectorsDad

•4 years ago

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Best place for extensive vascular leg bypass

What hospital or doctor would have the most advanced technology and skill to perform an extensive vascular leg bypass

What hospital or doctor would have the most advanced technology and skill to per...

kmaczko

•4 years ago

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for July 2020

Advice needed

Bypass next week

Metal HEART valves

Having an MRI scan with a Loop recorder fitted

All ready now!

To stent or not to stent...

Feeling very alone

Blood sugar level

Feeling a bit wobbly!

How to help my dad post heart attack

Change in behaviour and mood after open-heart / bypass surgery ?

PVCs ruining quality of life.

Low iron. Raised Hb1ac

Taking Aspirin with Aspirin

Ectopic Heart Beats

Friends

Ideal blood pressure on heart meds

ARVC hot phase

Covid life!

Best place for extensive vascular leg bypass

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