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My Ticagrelor was stopped just over a week ago after a year. Has anyone else out there had a twingey chest ?

Post Ticagrelor

Bartie123

•3 years ago

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Abbreviations

Would it be possible for someone to post a glossary of all the abbreviated names for cardiac problems? I get confused with the many conditions when the full...

Would it be possible for someone to post a glossary of all the abbreviated names...

Binnick

•3 years ago

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If I can't reach behind my back after surgery, how will I be able to use toilet paper? This is actually very worrisome!

Well, this is embarrassing! But I am scheduled to have open heart surgery on Tuesday so I was reading about it, and it says you can't reach behind your back...

Well, this is embarrassing! But I am scheduled to have open heart surgery on Tu...

Zindolo

•3 years ago

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Hello everyone, a question regarding high blood pressure .

I understand that blood pressure goes up and down throughout the day depending on what we are doing, also that when we are asked to monitor our bp we are told...

I understand that blood pressure goes up and down throughout the day depending o...

dahlialover

•3 years ago

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Lansozaprole

Due to AF I was taken off Asprin and prescribed Apixaban (by Cardio Nurse) do I need to continue taking Lansozaprole ?

Due to AF I was taken off Asprin and prescribed Apixaban (by Cardio Nurse) do I ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Nervous about an upcoming stress test

Hi everyone! I suffer from occasional PVCS, PACS, and have had tests done already on my heart within the last year. I have had multiple ECGS, a 48hour holter...

Hi everyone! I suffer from occasional PVCS, PACS, and have had tests done alread...

mmedina2395

•3 years ago

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Brugada syndrome and afib

Hi, I was just after some advice. I was diagnosed with brugada syndrome in February and have just got a blood pressure monitor. This morning it showed the...

Hi, I was just after some advice. I was diagnosed with brugada syndrome in Feb...

Richardjones35

•3 years ago

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Mechanical aortic valve and pregnancy

Hi ladies, Any of you had pregnancy and mechanical valve? I have done pre-pregnancy counselling I just want to know if any of you had this experience. Thank...

Hi ladies, Any of you had pregnancy and mechanical valve? I have done pre-pregn...

Yota

•3 years ago

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A new path - 3 Months after Aortic Valve and Root Op

Hi, Those who have followed my previous posts will know that my recovery has progressed pretty much as predicted by surgeon and Cardiologists. 3 months after...

Hi, Those who have followed my previous posts will know that my recovery has pro...

StevepH2012

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Heart meds and Lansozaprole

I had a mild heart attack in 2017 and currently take Amlodipine, Atorvastatin, Ramipril and low dose aspirin. My doctor wants me to take lansozaprole,...

I had a mild heart attack in 2017 and currently take Amlodipine, Atorvastatin, R...

LesleyJ59

•3 years ago

16 Replies

MRI scan post bypass

Hi All, Sorry if this is a stupid question but has anyone had any issues having an MRI scan with the metal wire in their sternum post heart-bypass? Thanks

Hi All, Sorry if this is a stupid question but has anyone had any issues having...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Atrial tachycardia treatment with flecanide ?

Posting on behalf of husband who went for ablation yesterday but they failed to trigger tachycardia so have now offered flecanide as treatment .He has tried...

Posting on behalf of husband who went for ablation yesterday but they failed to ...

Chillibabe

•3 years ago

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Worried over a fall

Stupid question really but i tripped in the garden just fell on my knees and hands not badly did not hurt myself just worried i could damage my stent that i...

Stupid question really but i tripped in the garden just fell on my knees and han...

Sheila1950

•3 years ago

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Angioplasty

Hi I recently had an angioplasty on my right artery in last month.. I was diognosed with stable angina ( altho it happens whilst resting and sleeping) I am...

Hi I recently had an angioplasty on my right artery in last month.. I was diogno...

Benji2020

•3 years ago

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long term use of beta blocketd

Hi, 25 years ago I was put on beta blockers for high blood pressure, caused at the time by anxiety and depression. I have ‘white coat syndrome’ so always had...

Hi, 25 years ago I was put on beta blockers for high blood pressure, caused at t...

Artand7

•3 years ago

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Six months after AVR

I have struggled with my rehab. Had a big problem when gout flared up. Recently realized i am not taking simple walks, so i restarted. Gentle walks, chat...

I have struggled with my rehab. Had a big problem when gout flared up. Recently ...

Blackcatsooty

•3 years ago

10 Replies

New HFpEF diagnosis

Hi, I’ve just been diagnosed with HFpEF ( heart failure with preserved ejection fraction) and I was seen by a private cardiologist. I presented in clinic with...

Hi, I’ve just been diagnosed with HFpEF ( heart failure with preserved ejection ...

Redporti

•3 years ago

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Sniff test during echo

Hiya I had an echo this week and never before been asked to do the sniff test, is there any reason behind this and if it’s normal then why haven’t I done it...

Hiya I had an echo this week and never before been asked to do the sniff test, ...

Alisbabas

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Sternum wires

Hi all this is my second post,I’m nearly 2years after ohs new acceding aorta/valve and mitral valve repair,I am still having trouble with my breathing but my...

Hi all this is my second post,I’m nearly 2years after ohs new acceding aorta/val...

Jessiebrown

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Hi everybody I am new to this group and this is my first post, I look forward to connecting with you and supporting each other

Hi everybody, I am 46 and have recently been diagnosed with Heart Failure, to say that this is a huge blow at my age is an understatement. Prior to March this...

Hi everybody, I am 46 and have recently been diagnosed with Heart Failure, to sa...

Andy7419

•3 years ago

79 Replies

Angina medication chronic neck and back pain.

Three month of this pain my medication is asprin arvostatin perindropril amlodipine clopideral bisoprolol and lansoprazole, doctor told me to stop the...

Three month of this pain my medication is asprin arvostatin perindropril amlodi...

Ninaella

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Slow heart rate

I honestly don’t know how to start this and feel really silly as probably nothing. Don’t really want to bother the doctor right now as so busy with everything...

I honestly don’t know how to start this and feel really silly as probably nothin...

Cardis

•3 years ago

6 Replies

heart suddenly beats really fast for a few seconds during the night

Hi everyone, The past couple nights I've noticed that when I wake up and roll over, my heart will beat super fast and hard in my throat/upper chest for about...

Hi everyone, The past couple nights I've noticed that when I wake up and roll o...

quixotic6

•3 years ago

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The Bionic Man - 2nd time lucky!

Finally after two weeks I am back from my hospital stay and one new carbon mitral valve! Due to this being my second MVR I was worried if it would hurt more...

Finally after two weeks I am back from my hospital stay and one new carbon mitra...

Smarticus

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Aaarghh and breathe

So I had a call yesterday telling my operation was cancelled due to problems with admissions and beds. I was just leaving my home to go to Liverpool heart and...

So I had a call yesterday telling my operation was cancelled due to problems wit...

HenryHerbert24

•3 years ago

33 Replies

Postponed surgery

Posted this morning that I will be having bypass surgery on 4th November. Just been contacted from hospital that one of my tests shows I have a 50-70% blockage...

Posted this morning that I will be having bypass surgery on 4th November. Just b...

EwaUK

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Nurse Q&A session now open

Hi everyone 😊 I’m a Senior Cardiac Nurse at the BHF, here to answer your questions. Please do pop your questions in the comments below and I’ll do my best to...

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

Philippa_BHF

•3 years ago

21 Replies

One year post AVR....29th Oct 2019.

It doesn't seem that long ago 12 months. I would be on the operating table now. First to go down on that day, probably a blessing, get it over and done with....

It doesn't seem that long ago 12 months. I would be on the operating table now....

road2ruin

•3 years ago

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Bypass surgery

Have been given a date for my double bypass. 4th November....just a few days away really . Have had all relevant pre op tests and all seems well....

Have been given a date for my double bypass. 4th November....just a few days awa...

EwaUK

•3 years ago

3 Replies

No appointments for annual Echo

Morning I have leaky heart valves and have an annual echo it should have been in May but they are saying all running late and no sign of any appointment yet...

Morning I have leaky heart valves and have an annual echo it should have been in...

Skelson1

•3 years ago

5 Replies

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All posts for October 2020

My Ticagrelor was stopped just over a week ago after a year. Has anyone else out there had a twingey chest ?

Abbreviations

If I can't reach behind my back after surgery, how will I be able to use toilet paper? This is actually very worrisome!

Hello everyone, a question regarding high blood pressure .

Lansozaprole

Nervous about an upcoming stress test

Brugada syndrome and afib

Mechanical aortic valve and pregnancy

A new path - 3 Months after Aortic Valve and Root Op

Heart meds and Lansozaprole

MRI scan post bypass

Atrial tachycardia treatment with flecanide ?

Worried over a fall

Angioplasty

long term use of beta blocketd

Six months after AVR

New HFpEF diagnosis

Sniff test during echo

Sternum wires

Hi everybody I am new to this group and this is my first post, I look forward to connecting with you and supporting each other

Angina medication chronic neck and back pain.

Slow heart rate

heart suddenly beats really fast for a few seconds during the night

The Bionic Man - 2nd time lucky!

Aaarghh and breathe

Postponed surgery

Nurse Q&A session now open

One year post AVR....29th Oct 2019.

Bypass surgery

No appointments for annual Echo

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