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Valve problems

I had my ECG on Monday and as far as l know it didn’t show anything untoward I’m due to have an ultrasound in the middle of November. Just after some advice...

I had my ECG on Monday and as far as l know it didn’t show anything untoward I’m...

kingsnorth

•4 years ago

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I need some general advice.

I hope you good people are well. My wife is scheduled for a triple bypass. 80% blockage in LAD. She has no intention of follow up Cardio Rehab and intends on...

I hope you good people are well. My wife is scheduled for a triple bypass. 80% b...

empathetichubby

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Clopiadrol

I am just about to swop from prasugrul to clopidogral. Is it usual to also take asprin

I am just about to swop from prasugrul to clopidogral. Is it usual to also take ...

cakesandbakes

•4 years ago

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Palpitations

After being advised to wean of bisoprolol I have now been off it for 10 weeks but the rebound has left me with constant palpitations day and night. I take...

After being advised to wean of bisoprolol I have now been off it for 10 weeks bu...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Pacemaker set base heart rate

At the pacemaker clinic yesterday I got them to change my base rate from 50 to 60. With the base rate at 50 I thought I was getting hypoxia, cerebral...

At the pacemaker clinic yesterday I got them to change my base rate from 50 to 6...

S11m

•4 years ago

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Chest pain when stressed

When I’ve been going through extreme stress and know there’s a lot more to come, it’s something that really brings on my chest pain ( waiting for stress mri...

When I’ve been going through extreme stress and know there’s a lot more to come,...

Fluffybee

•4 years ago

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another surprise Angiogram!

ended up in hospital overnight.. chest.. arm and shoulder pain.. home today.. feeling much better.. troponin of 10.. didn’t change after 2nd tropinin.. but...

ended up in hospital overnight.. chest.. arm and shoulder pain.. home today.. fe...

Manhattan1

•4 years ago

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Do they know how I am?

I'm kind of celebrating. 6 months have passed since my heart attack and subsequent stent. In that time I've upped my exercise levels, changed my diet based...

I'm kind of celebrating. 6 months have passed since my heart attack and subseque...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Blood pressure

Hi all has anyone ever had this happen .my blood pressure seem to get lower if I take exercise .to put it in content I got up this morning took my tablets for...

Hi all has anyone ever had this happen .my blood pressure seem to get lower if I...

Treeclimber62

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Biscupid or leaflet missing

I had AVR May 2020. A senior nurse observed the op and talked to me later. She explained that most aortic valves have three leaflets but i only had two. I now...

I had AVR May 2020. A senior nurse observed the op and talked to me later. She e...

Ageingfast

•4 years ago

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Food with heart failure

Hi all, Can you please give me advice on the right food diet for the above and if you can have any treats occasionally or do you have to stick to a regular...

Hi all, Can you please give me advice on the right food diet for the above and i...

Tombstone

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Potassium level raised

Hi, I’m new here. I’ve just been told I need a repeat blood test for U&E’s as my potassium level is 5.8. I take 100mg Losartan daily and I’m wondering if...

Hi, I’m new here. I’ve just been told I need a repeat blood test for U&E’s as m...

Johnsgirl

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Extreme Tiredness

My Partner takes Amlodipine for his blood pressure. Has anyone else experienced extreme tiredness. He takes it at night as instructed but totally wiped out the...

My Partner takes Amlodipine for his blood pressure. Has anyone else experienced ...

MacRodney

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Advice please

Hi was wondering if someone can advice my mum had her 2nd heart attack 2 weeks ago and had stent fitted since coming out of hospital they've changed her...

Hi was wondering if someone can advice my mum had her 2nd heart attack 2 weeks a...

Gertiepepe

•4 years ago

4 Replies

MVD/CAS and ganglian block

Has anyone had a ganglian block done to try alleviate some of the chronic pain? Meds not helping, going to have a stent soon as there is 76% block on RCA....

Has anyone had a ganglian block done to try alleviate some of the chronic pain? ...

Divasong

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Foot in the door now

Well, saw my lovely Consultant yesterday. I'm "unusual and very fit" 😁. CT scan and CT angiogram before Xmas. Valve replacement Feb/March. He thinks...

Well, saw my lovely Consultant yesterday. I'm "unusual and very fit" 😁. CT sc...

ITSINTHEBAG9

•4 years ago

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Support vest after OHS

Hello again Husband recovering from AVR and is wearing support vest supplied by hospital. Finding it very uncomfortable at night. How long did you wear yours...

Hello again Husband recovering from AVR and is wearing support vest supplied by ...

Wjlips

•4 years ago

1 Reply

John Sessions Dies of Heart Attack

Just heard the news on my internet radio feet. It strange how we, and family and friends age, we do not really think of "stars" in whatever area ageing. I...

Just heard the news on my internet radio feet. It strange how we, and family and...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•4 years ago

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Angiogram Advice Please

I had an angiogram recently and the report says I have "fairly diffuse disease of the left coronary artery. Specifically, there is moderate disease involving...

I had an angiogram recently and the report says I have "fairly diffuse disease o...

whitebirdb

•4 years ago

1 Reply

November's zine

Hello! This month's collaborative zine will be all about SURGERY and/or SCARS. Please visit the blog for full details and maybe consider writing a creative...

Hello! This month's collaborative zine will be all about SURGERY and/or SCARS. ...

laura_dropstitch

Heart Star•4 years ago

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eptopic beats

Hi all new hope your all well I know I’ve not been ok for 2 days I do supper with eptopic beats now and again but for the last 2 days I have had them none stop...

Hi all new hope your all well I know I’ve not been ok for 2 days I do supper wit...

Hypo20061

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Exhausted from bisoprolol

Hey, So I've been on bisoprolol for the past few months to help with my cardiac arythmia but it makes me so tired. I already have insomnia but this medication...

Hey, So I've been on bisoprolol for the past few months to help with my cardiac ...

Aimee5

•4 years ago

72 Replies

Your experience

Hallo everyone, i’m new to your community and wondered if you could give some reassurance - or otherwise! I had a ct scan some months ago which resulted in a...

Hallo everyone, i’m new to your community and wondered if you could give some re...

Woollymum

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Christmas Tree Decoration

This year's "must have" : https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Santa-In-Face-Mask-Bauble/333763519967?pageci=c32162d6-0576-4498-9e46-c561cfa7dae9 Or:

This year's "must have" : https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Santa-In-Face-Mask-Bauble/3...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•4 years ago

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Pain relief

My husband was discharged from hospital on Sunday after having bypass surgery and aortic valve replacement. The only pain killer he appears to be sent home...

My husband was discharged from hospital on Sunday after having bypass surgery an...

Wjlips

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Question about 30 day holter monitor

Hello I am curious can anyone here tell me how the cardiologist can tell the difference between an episode of tachycardia that is only for a few seconds as...

Hello I am curious can anyone here tell me how the cardiologist can tell the dif...

Hidden

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Lucky

Due to another lockdown people have started to panic in some areas I personally think yes we should but few extra but only if needed and if we can’t keep goin...

Due to another lockdown people have started to panic in some areas I personally ...

Yasyass

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Heart Surgery

Did anyone on here have their surgery at Harefield Hospital ?

Mollhon

•4 years ago

12 Replies

im new and would welcome so input

im type 2 insulin dependent diabetic aged 57. I had a heart attack 8 days ago and stent inserted. now home and starting rehab...one of my frustrations is diet...

im type 2 insulin dependent diabetic aged 57. I had a heart attack 8 days ago an...

Newmarket1

•4 years ago

8 Replies

one of life's enduring mysteries .

Having watched a few medical programs I am struck by the number of people presenting for valve repairs , aortic arch repairs and such, with no plaque...

Having watched a few medical programs I am struck by the number of people presen...

Ianc2

•4 years ago

13 Replies

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for November 2020

Valve problems

I need some general advice.

Clopiadrol

Palpitations

Pacemaker set base heart rate

Chest pain when stressed

another surprise Angiogram!

Do they know how I am?

Blood pressure

Biscupid or leaflet missing

Food with heart failure

Potassium level raised

Extreme Tiredness

Advice please

MVD/CAS and ganglian block

Foot in the door now

Support vest after OHS

John Sessions Dies of Heart Attack

Angiogram Advice Please

November's zine

eptopic beats

Exhausted from bisoprolol

Your experience

Christmas Tree Decoration

Pain relief

Question about 30 day holter monitor

Lucky

Heart Surgery

im new and would welcome so input

one of life's enduring mysteries .

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