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Cooked breakfast and cholesterol

I hope this isn’t a silly question. I had a cholesterol check last week (at 5.30pm) as it was part of my annual blood pressure check. It was over 5 for the...

I hope this isn’t a silly question. I had a cholesterol check last week (at 5.3...

Essexgirl63

•4 years ago

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Bisoprolol

Anyone on Bisoprolol 10mg or increasing to 10mg

Gillymaccy

•4 years ago

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Do you have a cardiac device? Haiku time!

I know lots of us around here have a cardiac device (pacemaker, ICD, CRT-D/P, LVAD, mechanical valves, loop recorders, etc...) and I would love it if some of...

I know lots of us around here have a cardiac device (pacemaker, ICD, CRT-D/P, LV...

laura_dropstitch

Heart Star•4 years ago

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Ticagrelor side effects

I recently had my second heart attack, after 10 years. I was originally on clopidogrel , but I have now been changed to Ticagrelor. I have noticed that one of...

I recently had my second heart attack, after 10 years. I was originally on clopi...

Tindy2

•4 years ago

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Gastro

The Gastro meds stopped due to American problems with. Peppermint a natural alternate, give it a go.

The Gastro meds stopped due to American problems with. Peppermint a natural al...

Sprinterknot

•4 years ago

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Opps

Had an X-ray at my 7 week post surgery review ...... I have snapped one of the wires. I thought that first sneeze after getting home hurt - now I know why.

Had an X-ray at my 7 week post surgery review ...... I have snapped one of the w...

Tubbylardo

•4 years ago

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New diagnosis of AF and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Hi, my 48 yr old husband has recently been diagnosed with AF and I think, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. I say I think because he was in hospital having tests...

Hi, my 48 yr old husband has recently been diagnosed with AF and I think, hypert...

Anabel21

•4 years ago

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HF and the dentist

Maybe a silly post - but ptsd after an accident years ago has left me terrified of dentist. Last night a tooth cracked now I’m worried about dentist visit. Not...

Maybe a silly post - but ptsd after an accident years ago has left me terrified ...

Scoopdogg

•4 years ago

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STATINS AND HAIR THINNING

Hello. My question is this.... I have been on Atorvastatin 20mg for a year now. Have no muscle problems whatsoever but have noticed that my hair has got...

Hello. My question is this.... I have been on Atorvastatin 20mg for a year now...

Red18

•4 years ago

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Clogged arteries not showing up on ecg, echo or stress test?

So earlier in the year, my father was sent to the cardiologist because of his symptoms. There he had an ecg, echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) and a stress...

So earlier in the year, my father was sent to the cardiologist because of his sy...

borahae

•4 years ago

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MICROVASCULAR ANGINA

I have been diagnosed with likely Microvascular angina 8 months ago and am struggling with the effects of the condition. There seems to be a lack of...

I have been diagnosed with likely Microvascular angina 8 months ago and am str...

Yellow-Button

•4 years ago

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Suffering badly with sciatica

I'm experiencing severe sciatica after 4 weeks of inactivity but cant cope with sitting, standing or walking, the only relief I get is when I'm laying down....

I'm experiencing severe sciatica after 4 weeks of inactivity but cant cope with ...

Dvcl

•4 years ago

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Concerned about chest pain

Hi everyone I’m just looking for some advice please and I hope I don’t offend anyone. For the past week and a half I’ve been having tightness in my chest to...

Hi everyone I’m just looking for some advice please and I hope I don’t offend an...

Fifer24

•4 years ago

31 Replies

Ablation recovery

Hi I had an ablation 2 years ago and it takes 3 months for the heart to heal. It will get worse before it gets better. If your pulse rate is high phone your gp...

Hi I had an ablation 2 years ago and it takes 3 months for the heart to heal. It...

gokf

•4 years ago

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Visit to cardiac unit

It seems there’s a gradual return to “normal”. The rehab unit isn’t open, but had a good visit to the cardiac HF nurse this morning. All the usual questions,...

It seems there’s a gradual return to “normal”. The rehab unit isn’t open, but ha...

HenryTudor

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Nurse Q&A session now open

Hi everyone 😊 I’m a Senior Cardiac Nurse at the BHF, here to answer your questions for the next hour. Our theme for this session is arrhythmias, so we’d...

Hi everyone 😊 I’m a Senior Cardiac Nurse at the BHF, here to answer your ques...

Barbara_BHF

•4 years ago

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Telephone appointments

My last one was its just because they won't let you visit hospital , sent me a written report

My last one was its just because they won't let you visit hospital , sent me ...

Wellington19

•4 years ago

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Help

Does anyone else feel like they have been left to fend for there self after heart attack with no one to see no follow up or anything else I know Covid does not...

Does anyone else feel like they have been left to fend for there self after hear...

Siity

•4 years ago

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Scared after Heart Attack and 3 Stents

I had a serious Heart Attack on July 13th and received (2) stents - 52 year old male. On July 30th, I received a third, due to some additional blockage found....

I had a serious Heart Attack on July 13th and received (2) stents - 52 year old ...

JamesP123

•4 years ago

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My 1st Cardiac Appt will be by...telephone call??!!

Sorry but this is so wrong, this is like a cancer patient being assessed by telephone, it is JUST NOT possible! This is potentially very dangerous and would...

Sorry but this is so wrong, this is like a cancer patient being assessed by tele...

AShelby

•4 years ago

115 Replies

Appt tommorrow need answers now

I’m due to go see ear nose throat consultant tommorrow 1st visit did go having a weak strained voice for the past 8 weeks. Nothing was mentioned on whether I’d...

I’m due to go see ear nose throat consultant tommorrow 1st visit did go having a...

Buffy6956

•4 years ago

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Hi, has anyone experienced this. And does light headedness accompanied by heavy chest tightness,and weak sensation, occur with this?

Symptoms of sick sinus syndrome due to calcium chanel blockers.??

Goldenheart

•4 years ago

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A new path - 1 week after Aortic Valve and Root Op

Hi A week after my operation I'm finding my appetite is returning and have started making 2 walks of 5 minutes each per day. Keeping track of when to take...

Hi A week after my operation I'm finding my appetite is returning and have start...

StevepH2012

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Afib much worse after ablation, anyone else?

Hi all, I'm a new member. Within 48 hours of my recent cryoablation I went back into persistent AFib with a rapid heart rate of 158bpm. Prior to the ablation...

Hi all, I'm a new member. Within 48 hours of my recent cryoablation I went back ...

PeterGabriel

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Joke

I thought i would test myself on covid 19 .Last night i opened a bottle of whisky and could smell it ok then i tasted it and it didnt affect my taste I tested...

I thought i would test myself on covid 19 .Last night i opened a bottle of whisk...

Sanpedro2019

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Transplant

Hi I just want to let you all know, that after two years on the routine transplant list I was placed on the urgent list and I had to move into hospital, after...

Hi I just want to let you all know, that after two years on the routine transpla...

Thanksnhs

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Lansoprazole

This is actually on behalf of my husband. He has been on lansoprazole for just over 10 years after being diagnosed with silent acid reflux. About 2 years ago...

This is actually on behalf of my husband. He has been on lansoprazole for just o...

Carcut

•4 years ago

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Is a Dobutamine Stress Echo the same as a Transiesophageal Echocardiogram?

After months of chasing a diagnosis for ongoing chest pain after having a HA and two stents fitted (I had none before the HA and stents) I received a letter...

After months of chasing a diagnosis for ongoing chest pain after having a HA and...

Imin

•4 years ago

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Nausea

Had. HA with one stent in June, I am suffering from nausea most days but worse in the evening, beginning to think it has to be the medication but which one....

Had. HA with one stent in June, I am suffering from nausea most days but worse ...

Kittenheels

•4 years ago

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Propranolol

I was put on proprananol 40mg twice a day. The first night, slight insomnia and woke up panic breathing which I have never done before. I read the symptoms...

I was put on proprananol 40mg twice a day. The first night, slight insomnia and ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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All posts for August 2020

Cooked breakfast and cholesterol

Bisoprolol

Do you have a cardiac device? Haiku time!

Ticagrelor side effects

Gastro

Opps

New diagnosis of AF and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

HF and the dentist

STATINS AND HAIR THINNING

Clogged arteries not showing up on ecg, echo or stress test?

MICROVASCULAR ANGINA

Suffering badly with sciatica

Concerned about chest pain

Ablation recovery

Visit to cardiac unit

Nurse Q&A session now open

Telephone appointments

Help

Scared after Heart Attack and 3 Stents

My 1st Cardiac Appt will be by...telephone call??!!

Appt tommorrow need answers now

Hi, has anyone experienced this. And does light headedness accompanied by heavy chest tightness,and weak sensation, occur with this?

A new path - 1 week after Aortic Valve and Root Op

Afib much worse after ablation, anyone else?

Joke

Transplant

Lansoprazole

Is a Dobutamine Stress Echo the same as a Transiesophageal Echocardiogram?

Nausea

Propranolol

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