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Triggers for Afib

I was wondering if it’s safe to drink de-alcoholised wine over Xmas or would this be a trigger for Afib. I’ve been told I can have a glass of normal wine but...

I was wondering if it’s safe to drink de-alcoholised wine over Xmas or would thi...

Mollykin

•3 years ago

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Newbie

Hi, I am new here, joined the site 2 weeks ago after having being diagnosed with Angina. I must admit it was quite scary and have found this site great....

Hi, I am new here, joined the site 2 weeks ago after having being diagnosed with...

dfkl

•3 years ago

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ECG in Glasgow?

Does anyone know a GP or a clinic that does ECG, echocardiography or stress echo in Glasgow please? Many thanks

Does anyone know a GP or a clinic that does ECG, echocardiography or stress echo...

Alfonso2

•3 years ago

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Angioedema and Hives

Hi everyone I’m now 9 months on from HA and 2 stents in RCA, and have been on the usual swag of drugs with some side effects, mainly tightness in chest and...

Hi everyone I’m now 9 months on from HA and 2 stents in RCA, and have been on th...

Squash1961

•3 years ago

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propranolol for Graves disease\hyperthyroidism

I have Graves Disease, was seen by the endocrinologist today. 10mg carbimazole and 20mg propranolol three times a day. I would have thought that the...

I have Graves Disease, was seen by the endocrinologist today. 10mg carbimazole a...

Angel20

•3 years ago

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Ectopics and tingling

I have ectopics which drive me mad but I’ve started getting tingling in my feet and my hands feel weak and shaky but they are not shaking ( if that makes sense...

I have ectopics which drive me mad but I’ve started getting tingling in my feet ...

Britishgas

•3 years ago

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Re corona

I have high BP a ruptured AAA been repaired obviously aneurysms a leaky aortic valve and an enlarged aortic root I just been diagnosed with covid should I be...

I have high BP a ruptured AAA been repaired obviously aneurysms a leaky aortic v...

Ianzzzz

•3 years ago

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WPW syndrome

My doctor thought my ecg showed some signs of this (a curve on the upwards slope) but she wasn't worried. I am already taking flecainide to stop ectopic beats...

My doctor thought my ecg showed some signs of this (a curve on the upwards slope...

lancashirerose

•3 years ago

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Post stents

Would welcome any feedback on the prescribing of Tricagrelor versus Clopidogrel. I understand that generally the NHS drug of choice post HA and stents is...

Would welcome any feedback on the prescribing of Tricagrelor versus Clopidogrel....

Wellbrook

•3 years ago

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Christmas Is Coming...

... so let's lighten the mood with some seasonal jokes...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•3 years ago

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Taking meds at night

I am experiencing side effects on one or more of my meds, GP has advised taking all of them at night to try and sleep off the worst of it. Does anyone have...

I am experiencing side effects on one or more of my meds, GP has advised taking ...

MJOR1981

•3 years ago

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Sunflower oil

Hello all, Bit of a daft question, is sunflower oil in canned fish OK to have with a heart condition? There is conflicting info on Web, but we are advised to...

Hello all, Bit of a daft question, is sunflower oil in canned fish OK to have w...

pjw17

•3 years ago

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It’s now time for my pip renewal causing me major anxiety got pacemaker cardio myopathy chronic heart failure in hospital so took it off me

Had to fight for 5 months to get it back ending up at stressful tribunal

frankmcfadyen

•3 years ago

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Tests

Hi everyone just keep update still awaiting for an appointment see cardio in May my ef results have stayed the sane30% I have no idea as to my ef could be...

Hi everyone just keep update still awaiting for an appointment see cardio in May...

Yass_123

•3 years ago

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Getting off blood thinner/ Birlanta 90m 2x daily

A year after my HT, and one stent in the LDA. I’m getting off my blood thinner meds since the recommendation were proscribed for a year post a medication...

A year after my HT, and one stent in the LDA. I’m getting off my blood thinner m...

jouninab

•3 years ago

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Rehab

Hi I had Heart attack 6 weeks ago and had stent fitted, on my release notes it states cardiac rehabilitation referral. Since leaving hospital I have had one...

Hi I had Heart attack 6 weeks ago and had stent fitted, on my release notes it ...

petetop

•3 years ago

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Cold hands and feet

Hubby has Really Cold hands and feet after two heart attacks. Anyone else like this.

Hubby has Really Cold hands and feet after two heart attacks. Anyone else like ...

Pitt12345

•3 years ago

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Windows App for recording Blood Pressure readings please?

Can someone recommend a Windows App for recording Blood Pressure readings please?

Can someone recommend a Windows App for recording Blood Pressure readings please...

MrNick

•3 years ago

1 Reply

invasive angio today

just had invasive angiogram.at Golden Jubilee hospital today. minimal furring of arteries.. same verdict as CT angiogram in April.. Consultant at Golden...

just had invasive angiogram.at Golden Jubilee hospital today. minimal furring o...

Manhattan1

•3 years ago

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Switching meds

Hi all. I’ve had a tough time on verapamil so I’ve spoken to the doctor and he’s going to put me back onto bisoprolol. Has anyone else done the switch over...

Hi all. I’ve had a tough time on verapamil so I’ve spoken to the doctor and he...

Asherleymoco

•3 years ago

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Vitamin D supplement

Is it safe to take vitamin D supplement whilst taking Atorvastatin, Amlodipine, Clopidogrel and asprin?

Is it safe to take vitamin D supplement whilst taking Atorvastatin, Amlodipine, ...

Superego

•3 years ago

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Losartan - Reply if you’re happy with it

Is anybody taking losartan and happy with it? No side effects? I do know some people who have no side effects, but when I look online it seems everybody is...

Is anybody taking losartan and happy with it? No side effects? I do know some pe...

Smmmm

•3 years ago

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Delayed heart surgery trauma?

Hello, I'm new here! I had open heart surgery at 10 years old (I'm now 21) and had my sternum wires removed 3 years ago. Recently I have been having really...

Hello, I'm new here! I had open heart surgery at 10 years old (I'm now 21) and h...

Heartchild

•3 years ago

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Advice for exercise

Hi everyone!! Im curious to how ypu are getting your exercise and walking during the cold weather...I was doing 10000 steps every other day, recommended by...

Hi everyone!! Im curious to how ypu are getting your exercise and walking during...

Sunnysummerdays

•3 years ago

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How do I know if I`m I`m getting healthier.

Evening all, After my last stay in hospital where I was diagnosed with unstable angina, this was after having two heart attacks and three stents fitted I`m...

Evening all, After my last stay in hospital where I was diagnosed with unstable...

a35austin

•3 years ago

1 Reply

A Merry Heart

A merry heart doeth good like a medicine. Guard your heart from fearful thoughts. This will pass and you will get better. One day at a time. He heals the...

A merry heart doeth good like a medicine. Guard your heart from fearful though...

Hidden

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Update to Confused and Fed up

Hello, just got back from hosptial where I was expecting to be told my appointment has been cancelled due to me getting another letter saying my symptoms were...

Hello, just got back from hosptial where I was expecting to be told my appointme...

Lisell

•3 years ago

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All posts for December 2020

Triggers for Afib

Newbie

ECG in Glasgow?

Angioedema and Hives

propranolol for Graves disease\hyperthyroidism

Ectopics and tingling

Re corona

WPW syndrome

Post stents

Christmas Is Coming...

Taking meds at night

Sunflower oil

It’s now time for my pip renewal causing me major anxiety got pacemaker cardio myopathy chronic heart failure in hospital so took it off me

Tests

Getting off blood thinner/ Birlanta 90m 2x daily

Rehab

Cold hands and feet

Windows App for recording Blood Pressure readings please?

invasive angio today

Switching meds

Vitamin D supplement

Losartan - Reply if you’re happy with it

Delayed heart surgery trauma?

Advice for exercise

How do I know if I`m I`m getting healthier.

A Merry Heart

Update to Confused and Fed up

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