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Palpitations

I had a HA with one stent in July have been ok apart from having to tweak some meds. Today I have started to get palpitations and feel very anxious has anyone...

I had a HA with one stent in July have been ok apart from having to tweak some m...

Kittenheels

•4 years ago

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Bisoprolol side effects: blocked ear/ eustachian tube

Hello, this is to do with ear related side effects of Bisoprolol amongst other side effects! Does anyone else have a blocked eustachian tube due to this drug,...

Hello, this is to do with ear related side effects of Bisoprolol amongst other s...

Warm-heart

•4 years ago

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Spider now snakes !!!!

Found a grass snake last week, they don’t bother me so watched it wiggle off, Just now, there’s a small adder just gone into a crumbly old wall, yikes they can...

Found a grass snake last week, they don’t bother me so watched it wiggle off, Ju...

Fluffybee

•4 years ago

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I had a pacemaker now since 1985. Diagnosed with heart failure 18 months ago , now told I need a CRT-D, need leads taken out, but have been

Concerned !!

Emzyfred1419

•4 years ago

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Life after atrial septal defect...

A month of procedure...what is the remedy to live a good quality of life...tired of all side effects ...

A month of procedure...what is the remedy to live a good quality of life...tired...

Amy615

•4 years ago

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Could you log your miles for the Vascular Awareness Month

If you are doing any walking, cycling, running or hand cycling, swimming, could you sign up to #TheBodyWalk here https://circulationfoundation.org.uk. We are...

If you are doing any walking, cycling, running or hand cycling, swimming, could ...

Speakeazi

•4 years ago

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260bpm

I just measured about a 260bpm heart rate with no exercise. Is this normal? I guess it's not.

I just measured about a 260bpm heart rate with no exercise. Is this normal? I gu...

jwsinclair

•4 years ago

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Low heart rate

Im 21yrs old and havent played any sports or did any exercises since 2018 because of anxiety but Should i be worried about a 52-56 bpm while sitting down but...

Im 21yrs old and havent played any sports or did any exercises since 2018 becaus...

LonerIP

•4 years ago

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Are vit b12 injections painful?

I know this sounds a bit pathetic but I am quite anxious about but b12 injections. Are they painful? I am currently taking supplements prescribed by my doc but...

I know this sounds a bit pathetic but I am quite anxious about but b12 injection...

Foxyfitz

•4 years ago

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Playing golf

Had a heart attack then two stents fitted four weeks ago Any one similar when to play golf again even if it means using a buggy

Had a heart attack then two stents fitted four weeks ago Any one similar when t...

Samchris

•4 years ago

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New person alert.....niggling issues since AVR ....should I be worried?

Hello folks, Just dropping in to say hi, and to get a little bit of feedback if that's ok. A little bit of background and I'll try to keep it brief (apologies...

Hello folks, Just dropping in to say hi, and to get a little bit of feedback if ...

Delilahh74

•4 years ago

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Think my heart has had its workout today 🥴

I actually had a walk earlier and even went a little further 😇 needed my spray though !!! Anyway, when home I went to get a towel and there it was !!!!!! The...

I actually had a walk earlier and even went a little further 😇 needed my spray ...

Fluffybee

•4 years ago

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Severe Plaque in LAD

My husband had a HA in June, and is trying to get back into things, he had two stents fitted. He has changed his lifestyle and is eating healthy. He underwent...

My husband had a HA in June, and is trying to get back into things, he had two s...

Sniy

•4 years ago

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Steroids

Hi fellow hearties, I was just wondering if anyone is on steroids? and if so how are you coping with the "moon face" I am struggling with it at the moment, I...

Hi fellow hearties, I was just wondering if anyone is on steroids? and if so how...

Thanksnhs

•4 years ago

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ANTICOAGULANTS - HOW LONG ARE PEOPLE ON THEM AFTER STENTS

I have been on anticoagulants since I had my stent put in last year in July. Since then I have only see the cardiologist once because of the Covid. The...

I have been on anticoagulants since I had my stent put in last year in July. Sin...

Surreychica_1

•4 years ago

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Sudden intense left arm pain

Had a mechanical mitral valve fitted via OHS in June. Diagnosed with heart failure, EF 33% and I have a sudden death syndrome but have an ICD. Sitting at rest...

Had a mechanical mitral valve fitted via OHS in June. Diagnosed with heart failu...

IrisCarter

•4 years ago

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Gaslighting?

I have previously posted re my husband's problems getting taken seriously re pressure in chest at rest & occasional palpitations. His symptoms were dismissed...

I have previously posted re my husband's problems getting taken seriously re pre...

45sue

•4 years ago

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how accurate are BP monitors at detecting irregular heartbeat?

we've got a Vive Precision BP reader and almost every time I use it (once or twice a week) it says irregular heartbeat. to my knowledge (just had an EKG done 2...

we've got a Vive Precision BP reader and almost every time I use it (once or twi...

quixotic6

•4 years ago

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Has anyone decided between CABG and a crush stent procedure (several stents lined back to back or one crushed so it can form a V)?

My dad had an angiogram this afternoon and the doctors are weighing these two options. I'm not familiar with these stent procedures and really worried about my...

My dad had an angiogram this afternoon and the doctors are weighing these two op...

Worried_For_Dad

•4 years ago

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Vasopastic angina. Advce

Hi hope you are well. Spoke to my GP yesterday. The 24 hour tape did show some pulse variation of 62-101. Some ectopics. She is sending a urgent letter to...

Hi hope you are well. Spoke to my GP yesterday. The 24 hour tape did show some p...

Sprit

•4 years ago

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How many ablations has anyone had for permanent AF

Hello How many Ablations has anyone had? I have had 4 both cyro and balloon. I have permanent AF, rate controlled but rhythm not. I have left side heart...

Hello How many Ablations has anyone had? I have had 4 both cyro and balloon. I h...

shwills

•4 years ago

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Driving

hi guys Just had a call from the surgeon confirming a triple bypass is needed he said my arteries are tight so my question is can I carry on driving up to...

hi guys Just had a call from the surgeon confirming a triple bypass is needed h...

Tiddles1959

•4 years ago

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Unexplained symptoms

In April I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation even though I’m not truly convinced that it is! I have been on bisoprolol then changed to atenolol. I have...

In April I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation even though I’m not truly conv...

Knittinganimals

•4 years ago

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Longevity of full metal jacket club members

I will be retiring at end of next month and have some choices to make. I am in a DB scheme and have to decide whether to take a monthly pension or transfer out...

I will be retiring at end of next month and have some choices to make. I am in a...

jon22

•4 years ago

21 Replies

Ranexa with Citalopram and Pravastatin

Hi I am new here and wonder if you can help me, I am worried about taking Ranexa with citalopram and pravastatin. Citalopram and pravastatin are named on drug...

Hi I am new here and wonder if you can help me, I am worried about taking Ranexa...

NannyMcPhee52

•4 years ago

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Angiogram imminent now

Hello all.... I said I would update when I heard when my angiogram (with aortagram and “aortic pullback” - not that I really know what those two are!) is to be...

Hello all.... I said I would update when I heard when my angiogram (with aortagr...

Flowerfanatic

•4 years ago

41 Replies

Verapamil

Good morning all. Is anyone else on or taken verapamil. Have you ever experienced head pressure when taking it?

Good morning all. Is anyone else on or taken verapamil. Have you ever experien...

Asherleymoco

•4 years ago

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Newbie

Hi I have joined this community to hopefully be more informed of my condition. I am really going into this whole thing blind. I never thought in a million...

Hi I have joined this community to hopefully be more informed of my condition. I...

Stardust69

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Change Bisoprolol Timing

Hi I had a cardiac ablation for Atrial Fibrillation almost 10 years ago which worked really well. However I have been having since April this year runs of SVT...

Hi I had a cardiac ablation for Atrial Fibrillation almost 10 years ago which wo...

Munroedundee1

•4 years ago

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I’ve had some new symptoms and I’ve undergone test. Wonder if anyone has these symptoms? Swelling of face ..

I’ve been having tests for months now along with different medications. Last year I started to wake up with a puffy/swollen face more on the right side. When I...

I’ve been having tests for months now along with different medications. Last yea...

Saammiiee

•4 years ago

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All posts for September 2020

Palpitations

Bisoprolol side effects: blocked ear/ eustachian tube

Spider now snakes !!!!

I had a pacemaker now since 1985. Diagnosed with heart failure 18 months ago , now told I need a CRT-D, need leads taken out, but have been

Life after atrial septal defect...

Could you log your miles for the Vascular Awareness Month

260bpm

Low heart rate

Are vit b12 injections painful?

Playing golf

New person alert.....niggling issues since AVR ....should I be worried?

Think my heart has had its workout today 🥴

Severe Plaque in LAD

Steroids

ANTICOAGULANTS - HOW LONG ARE PEOPLE ON THEM AFTER STENTS

Sudden intense left arm pain

Gaslighting?

how accurate are BP monitors at detecting irregular heartbeat?

Has anyone decided between CABG and a crush stent procedure (several stents lined back to back or one crushed so it can form a V)?

Vasopastic angina. Advce

How many ablations has anyone had for permanent AF

Driving

Unexplained symptoms

Longevity of full metal jacket club members

Ranexa with Citalopram and Pravastatin

Angiogram imminent now

Verapamil

Newbie

Change Bisoprolol Timing

I’ve had some new symptoms and I’ve undergone test. Wonder if anyone has these symptoms? Swelling of face ..

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