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Side effects of statins.

Hi. I was started on Atorvastatin following my nstemi in Oct 20...in Dec my cardiac specialist stopped my statin to see if it was a contributing factor to my...

Hi. I was started on Atorvastatin following my nstemi in Oct 20...in Dec my card...

Tallaghthoop

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Found a great read!

Hi all, high blood pressure and heart-related problems are common in my family and therefore this year more than ever before, I am determined to gain new...

Hi all, high blood pressure and heart-related problems are common in my family a...

pearl777

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Heart Rate

I have Angina and AF normal heart rate at rest is 55 to 60. Last night and today it has gone to 137 and 141 this was when sleeping. I also keep getting a...

I have Angina and AF normal heart rate at rest is 55 to 60. Last night and today...

Leythersrus1

•3 years ago

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Fatigue and generally feeling low

After my HA in March 2020, I felt I was recovering well - feeling well and exercising regularly. I experienced some ectopic beats in the summer, which were...

After my HA in March 2020, I felt I was recovering well - feeling well and exerc...

Outforawalk

•3 years ago

21 Replies

Still in hospital

Hi all I’m day 4 and I’m still in York hospital. Feeling a bit fed up now. I’v seen the Dr and he wants to get me home. The problem is I’m on 24 hour oxygen...

Hi all I’m day 4 and I’m still in York hospital. Feeling a bit fed up now. I’v ...

buddy2blue

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Weight gain causing concern

Since March I have gained 21 lbs and have swollen feet, ankles and knees. Could this be due to taking Diltidium 3 times a day in addition to Ramipril,...

Since March I have gained 21 lbs and have swollen feet, ankles and knees. Coul...

Violymay

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Angina Question

When chatting with a lady yesterday, she advised she sometimes gets Angina almost every day when walking or even doing light housework. Is this possible and...

When chatting with a lady yesterday, she advised she sometimes gets Angina almos...

Smileyian

•3 years ago

39 Replies

What lies ahead?

Good morning everyone My cardiologist rang me yesterday. MRI showed that my heart is working at reduced capacity and there’s scarring on my heart tissue. It’s...

Good morning everyone My cardiologist rang me yesterday. MRI showed that my hea...

Carolx

•3 years ago

21 Replies

Testing cholesterol levels at home

I would like to buy a decent cholesterol testing device so I can test my cholesterol levels at home, I have aortic stenosis valve so I’m very keen to keep an...

I would like to buy a decent cholesterol testing device so I can test my choles...

Isabel64

•3 years ago

8 Replies

How long for heart to heal after ablation?

I had ablation done 6 weeks ago for high PVC load. I still have not seen any real positive effects from the procedure. Does this mean I'll need another?

I had ablation done 6 weeks ago for high PVC load. I still have not seen any rea...

Cheesekun

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Hi my husband had single lead pacemaker fitted 2 months ago and since then has had debilitating breathlessness. Has anybody else had this.

Problems with pacemaker

Hidden

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Nausea and chest pain

For a few months I have been waking up in the night feeling nauseous. I have LVH and meds not changed lately. Although I'm a migraine sufferer I have no...

For a few months I have been waking up in the night feeling nauseous. I have LV...

TigerLizzy

•3 years ago

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How do you cope with the ups and downs?

I've been posting for a while and had so much useful advice from so many. I thought I was on the up until I started getting breathless again. It was...

I've been posting for a while and had so much useful advice from so many. I thou...

Love101cats

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Think about it

😂stay safe

gilreid1

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Bad anxiety

Hi I’m andy from the uk .it was sep 2020 I was playing football and collapsed.i was rushed to hospital and required 2 stents . Since then I’m struggling with...

Hi I’m andy from the uk .it was sep 2020 I was playing football and collapsed.i...

ANDYT1976

•3 years ago

48 Replies

Did covid cause heart problems

Did covid give me High blood pressure.Had covid in March and still off work .On BP meds now and lowered.Chest pains and angiogram clear . Think it’s...

Did covid give me High blood pressure.Had covid in March and still off work .On ...

Gadhia

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Sleep and Tachy

So i’m trying to explore a few avenues hence a new post. December I moved into a new shared place. The rooms at the front on the ground floor and its on a...

So i’m trying to explore a few avenues hence a new post. December I moved into...

GreenGuy999

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Very high heart rate when walking

Just been out for a walk with my wife (about 8000 steps) as we do most days. Her resting heart rate is usually 65. When walking at a reasonable pace her...

Just been out for a walk with my wife (about 8000 steps) as we do most days. He...

Ianc2

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Higher BP andHR

I’m 70 and I had open heart surgery to remove a Myxoma in my left atrium at the beginning of October 2020. (I have put details earlier of the experience) I...

I’m 70 and I had open heart surgery to remove a Myxoma in my left atrium at the ...

Pieman1

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Holidays at last

That's it, hang the expense and the testing and the general air of panic. I don't care. I have had enough. Next week I am going to get all my kit out , wrap...

That's it, hang the expense and the testing and the general air of panic. I do...

Ianc2

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Entresto

Hey anyone taking Entresto

Gillymaccy

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Let’s see what today brings

Morning all had a bit of a restless night. Managed to get off to sleep but woke up about 4ish really struggling to breathe. My sats had dropped to 98. They...

Morning all had a bit of a restless night. Managed to get off to sleep but woke ...

buddy2blue

•3 years ago

19 Replies

CHD Progression

Always appreciate the helpful and interesting shared information on here..... Probably a how long is a piece of string question......but is it possible for a...

Always appreciate the helpful and interesting shared information on here..... Pr...

s3pc

•3 years ago

2 Replies

AFib much more severe and more frequent after testing positive for Covid.

I'm in rather a dilemma at the minute, re: AFib being worse and more frequent, especially at night after I take dose of bisoprolol. The bisoprolol makes the...

I'm in rather a dilemma at the minute, re: AFib being worse and more frequent, e...

DizzyD

•3 years ago

30 Replies

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All posts for January 2021

Side effects of statins.

Found a great read!

Heart Rate

Fatigue and generally feeling low

Still in hospital

Weight gain causing concern

Angina Question

What lies ahead?

Testing cholesterol levels at home

How long for heart to heal after ablation?

Hi my husband had single lead pacemaker fitted 2 months ago and since then has had debilitating breathlessness. Has anybody else had this.

Nausea and chest pain

How do you cope with the ups and downs?

Think about it

Bad anxiety

Did covid cause heart problems

Sleep and Tachy

Very high heart rate when walking

Higher BP andHR

Holidays at last

Entresto

Let’s see what today brings

CHD Progression

AFib much more severe and more frequent after testing positive for Covid.

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