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Omron BP continually monitor reporting Atrial Fibrillation but ECG 'normal' anyone else experience this?

I recently invested in a top spec Omron Blood Pressure Monitor (I wanted the App function to track my BP as have been experiencing low BP and was reducing BP...

I recently invested in a top spec Omron Blood Pressure Monitor (I wanted the App...

Raylpa

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Pain in shoulders after heart stent surgery

Why would I have so much pain in my shoulders after having heart stent surgery. Could it be because nerve damage durning surgery ? Does anyone have a similar...

Why would I have so much pain in my shoulders after having heart stent surgery. ...

Pigeon019

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Cardio Rehab At Home

I understand that the British heart Foundation is developing an at-home version of Cardio Rehab. The majority of us who experienced Cardio Rehab courses...

I understand that the British heart Foundation is developing an at-home version ...

Chappychap

•4 years ago

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Home! Update

Well I’m home! Ended up in a&e on Sunday with very unstable angina, attacks on and off for hours. Then had a bad reaction to the new drug they gave me there...

Well I’m home! Ended up in a&e on Sunday with very unstable angina, attacks on a...

Forestdweller

•4 years ago

8 Replies

anxiety all the time

Hi there, I am reaching out for some help as I feel I am falling apart, 5 weeks ago I was admitted to A&E with a suspected heart attack - it wasn't. I had had...

Hi there, I am reaching out for some help as I feel I am falling apart, 5 weeks ...

degree21

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Where Is MichaelJH?

I imagine many of you have wondering why I have been quiet for a while. Shortly after the start of lockdown I was bowled the ****** ****** (fill in with your...

I imagine many of you have wondering why I have been quiet for a while. Shortl...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•4 years ago

132 Replies

Skin conditions, open heart surgery and heart failure.

While I was in hospital (for a month) following my MVR I developed a really itchy rash. Despite treating it with prescribed moisturiser, low dose steroid cream...

While I was in hospital (for a month) following my MVR I developed a really itch...

IrisCarter

•4 years ago

21 Replies

Amlodipine withdrawal

Can anyone enlighten me to the withdrawals of coming off this drug. Not feeling my best took last one a week ago

Can anyone enlighten me to the withdrawals of coming off this drug. Not feeling ...

Tinker2015

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Long-term 75mg Aspirin usage and stomach tolerance

Hi all, Could any long term users of 75mg aspirin who don't take proton pump inhibitor (PPI) medication (or anything similar) please advise if they have been...

Hi all, Could any long term users of 75mg aspirin who don't take proton pump inh...

Hidden

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Vasopastic angina

I was recently diagnose with vasopastic angina. Reall terrified as I am still having chest pain with medication, What shall I do? GP not supportive. I don’t...

I was recently diagnose with vasopastic angina. Reall terrified as I am still ha...

Sprit

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Vasopastic Angina

Hi I was recently diagnosed with vasopastic angina. Ism really terrified as I have not been offered good medical support and follow up . Please can some with...

Hi I was recently diagnosed with vasopastic angina. Ism really terrified as I h...

Sprit

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Should I ask to see a cardiologist?

Hey, I have been diagnosed as having hypertension, even on medication this is still not controlled well, blood pressure today is attached (excuse the date as...

Hey, I have been diagnosed as having hypertension, even on medication this is st...

Nomorebiscuits

•4 years ago

12 Replies

History of myocarditis and COVID. Anyone?

Curious to know if anyone with history of myocarditis/pericarditis has had an episode of COVID. If so, how did it felt? Did the heart got inflamed again?...

Curious to know if anyone with history of myocarditis/pericarditis has had an ep...

Cookie95

•4 years ago

28 Replies

Angina Pains

Hey all, I had a heart attack 4 years ago at the ripe old age of 32 due to diabetes. I got 3 stents put in (dissolvable). I get angina from time to time but...

Hey all, I had a heart attack 4 years ago at the ripe old age of 32 due to diabe...

Nagasaki24

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Advice pls... Dad diagnosed.

My Dad has been diagnosed with Left Ventricular Systolic dysfunction of <40% output. His symptoms still aren't under control, covid delayed tests etc. They are...

My Dad has been diagnosed with Left Ventricular Systolic dysfunction of <40% out...

CatLover2020

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Strong heartbeat on left side low down under ribs

Hi For months I have had this very strong heartbeat ( so strong it is visible). I have heart failure, LLBB, and cardiomyopathy for which I have an ICD fitted...

Hi For months I have had this very strong heartbeat ( so strong it is visible)....

babssara

•4 years ago

1 Reply

I understand completely.

Hi Jon, I too suffer from insomnia, and our lives seem very similar. Although my insomnia was diagnosed because of PTSD Which I had no idea what it was. My...

Hi Jon, I too suffer from insomnia, and our lives seem very similar. Although m...

Hidden

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Clobidogrel

Has anyone had tiredness taking Clobidogrel?

MucicLover

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Anyone out there feel they are getting worse not better after heart attack and angioplasty ?

Hi everyone I put a posting on a while back a few days after my heart attack and angioplasty. 3 blocked arteries 2 stents some heart damage. I felt alone and...

Hi everyone I put a posting on a while back a few days after my heart attack and...

Sootycat

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Flutteirng/quivering in chest then pulse stops for a few seconds

Hello, very worried about my heart at the moment The last few weeeks I have been getting this kind of fluttering in my chest, like a quivering, it's definitely...

Hello, very worried about my heart at the moment The last few weeeks I have been...

helpimstuck

•4 years ago

19 Replies

How long till I feel results with metoprolol?

Greetings, I am is the community and appreciate a form in which I can ask questions and get feedback about my diagnosis. Suggestions are greatly appreciated. I...

Greetings, I am is the community and appreciate a form in which I can ask questi...

Jamezls

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Dilemma...

Is it morally and chemically acceptable to take one’s tablets with a glass of alcohol free beer? Asking for a friend😅

Is it morally and chemically acceptable to take one’s tablets with a glass of al...

HectorsDad

•4 years ago

30 Replies

Losartan

Has anyone had amy problems taking Losartan (for blood pressure)? I would appreciate any feedback.

Has anyone had amy problems taking Losartan (for blood pressure)? I would apprec...

MucicLover

•4 years ago

32 Replies

Breathless and exhausted after crouching down

Had a rubbish day yesterday. I’ve recently started back to work after shielding and I don’t know if the new routine has anything to do with things. Every...

Had a rubbish day yesterday. I’ve recently started back to work after shielding ...

ScoobyDoo71

•4 years ago

13 Replies

trials for microvascular angina

Hello friends, I am a new member but find the information here invaluable, thanks. My G.P. has been very supportive but is not experienced in Microvascular...

Hello friends, I am a new member but find the information here invaluable, tha...

Yellow-Button

•4 years ago

11 Replies

help in using this site

new to this--how do I access the AF forum

Hidden

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Continual pins and needles, numbness and burning sensations all over body

Does any one have what seems to be permanent pins and needles, numbness and burning sensations all over the body? Makes me feel really rough all the time. This...

Does any one have what seems to be permanent pins and needles, numbness and burn...

Knittinganimals

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Losarten

Well took my first losarten last night. The dose given 25mg. Been reading about them it says can take 3 to 6 weeks to have full efect. 6 hours for it to take...

Well took my first losarten last night. The dose given 25mg. Been reading about ...

Tinker2015

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Heart Failure effect Dental Infection and Extraction

I have had a tooth removed after my dentist diagnosed the toothache I had. I think I have read that invasive dental treatment effect heart failure, which I...

I have had a tooth removed after my dentist diagnosed the toothache I had. I th...

woodbon

•4 years ago

6 Replies

A new path - 4 weeks after Aortic Valve and Root Op

Hi, The 4th week post op has been uneventful. Daily walk up to 25 mins. I did have a lazy day because just felt a bit tired - my legs feel as though I've been...

Hi, The 4th week post op has been uneventful. Daily walk up to 25 mins. I did h...

StevepH2012

•4 years ago

10 Replies

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All posts for August 2020

Omron BP continually monitor reporting Atrial Fibrillation but ECG 'normal' anyone else experience this?

Pain in shoulders after heart stent surgery

Cardio Rehab At Home

Home! Update

anxiety all the time

Where Is MichaelJH?

Skin conditions, open heart surgery and heart failure.

Amlodipine withdrawal

Long-term 75mg Aspirin usage and stomach tolerance

Vasopastic angina

Vasopastic Angina

Should I ask to see a cardiologist?

History of myocarditis and COVID. Anyone?

Angina Pains

Advice pls... Dad diagnosed.

Strong heartbeat on left side low down under ribs

I understand completely.

Clobidogrel

Anyone out there feel they are getting worse not better after heart attack and angioplasty ?

Flutteirng/quivering in chest then pulse stops for a few seconds

How long till I feel results with metoprolol?

Dilemma...

Losartan

Breathless and exhausted after crouching down

trials for microvascular angina

help in using this site

Continual pins and needles, numbness and burning sensations all over body

Losarten

Heart Failure effect Dental Infection and Extraction

A new path - 4 weeks after Aortic Valve and Root Op

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