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Hit my head and on blood thinners

I stupidly pulled the boot door down onto the top front of my head earlier it really hurt and I immediately got a walnut sized lump.. I’ve checked and there is...

I stupidly pulled the boot door down onto the top front of my head earlier it re...

Buffy6956

•4 years ago

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Grocery deliveries

As per my previous post, I’ve recently been in hospital with severe angina, which is yet to be investigated, and I also have SVT. Had a phone call today from...

As per my previous post, I’ve recently been in hospital with severe angina, whic...

Mazmum

•4 years ago

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Advice on swollen ankles

hi, I have heart failure, for 7 months' My left ankle gets really swollen, my heart function is 35%. also have cardiomyopathy and nerve damage. Does anyone...

hi, I have heart failure, for 7 months' My left ankle gets really swollen, my he...

heartdamaged

•4 years ago

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Plavix Withdrawal?

After 2 DES in Aug 20 I just completed 24 weeks ( 6 months) on plavix and as agreed by my cardiologist I am off from this rat poison from 24 Feb (3 days) . I...

After 2 DES in Aug 20 I just completed 24 weeks ( 6 months) on plavix and as agr...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Clinically extremely vulnerable and Covid?

Hi there, I haven’t posted before but I found the website a real source of support and information during my mitral valve repair with OHS in 2018. All went...

Hi there, I haven’t posted before but I found the website a real source of supp...

Laradog

•4 years ago

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Anaesthetics for dental treatment.

Is it the case in the U.K. nowadays that only Dental Hospitals can administer anaesthetics for tooth extractions ?

Is it the case in the U.K. nowadays that only Dental Hospitals can administer an...

seasider18

•4 years ago

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I’ve got my date!!! 2nd AVR

Eeeeeek! Just had the call being admitted next Wednesday and having surgery Thursday 4th Feb. I feel better knowing it’s soon but so anxious about it. More the...

Eeeeeek! Just had the call being admitted next Wednesday and having surgery Thur...

JJL15

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Atrial Flutter and Blood Thinners

Hello Everyone, I am nearly 81 years old and have been diagnosed with a Persistent Atrial Flutter. I was on the operating table 2 years ago to have my varicose...

Hello Everyone, I am nearly 81 years old and have been diagnosed with a Persiste...

Brynsiriol

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Question about stitches after AVR

So guys wondering if anyone can help me. I had to go to the doctors a couple of days after discharge from hospital to have a couple of stitches removed where...

So guys wondering if anyone can help me. I had to go to the doctors a couple of...

Samgeorge

•4 years ago

20 Replies

Echocardiogram Today

Hello I have a Echocardiogram today it's been requested by my Cardiologist to see how things are going. It's almost a year later than it was requested !! I...

Hello I have a Echocardiogram today it's been requested by my Cardiologist to s...

Prada47

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Cardio rehab

I would definitely recommend cardio rehab. I had CABG and Mitral valve repair done in 2017. Found motivation really difficult at home and had a delay starting...

I would definitely recommend cardio rehab. I had CABG and Mitral valve repair do...

hombrecito

•4 years ago

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Dapagliflozin

Hi all, has anyone been put on the new wonder drug dapagliflozin for heart failure that’s just been passed for use in December in the UK ?

Hi all, has anyone been put on the new wonder drug dapagliflozin for heart failu...

Bigbrian

•4 years ago

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GP and Cardiologist Disagree On Statins

7 months post Covid and unfortunately I'm still having issues. Went to the cardiologist to check my heart just in case. Normal echo, initially a normal EKG,...

7 months post Covid and unfortunately I'm still having issues. Went to the cardi...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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34 years old heart problems just received echocardiography report back, absolutely terrified now! Hope someone reads this, feeling lost.

Hi guys I’m sorry this is a long post but please bare with me, I’m 34 years old have always been quite fit, healthy and strong, but the past 3-4 months I...

Hi guys I’m sorry this is a long post but please bare with me, I’m 34 years old ...

Liam-James

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Meds post stents

What meds are prescribed after having stents? Hopefully my angioplasty is scheduled for this a Friday. Do you still take nitrates? I know aspirin and anti...

What meds are prescribed after having stents? Hopefully my angioplasty is sched...

Cruise1

•4 years ago

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Losartan side effects & asthma

Can Losartan cause overheating? Every year I have more and more trouble with hot weather and feel really bad if I get too hot by exercise or even sitting in...

Can Losartan cause overheating? Every year I have more and more trouble with ho...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Landed myself on the cardiac unit with a broken arm!!!

Hi friends feeling a bit low. Out walking my cockapoo in a forest park yesterday and slipped on ice and completely shattered left arm! Stretchered off in...

Hi friends feeling a bit low. Out walking my cockapoo in a forest park yesterday...

Meatless

•4 years ago

34 Replies

Bisoprolol

I have been on Bisoprolol since November 30th 2020. I was on 2.5mg and my GP agreed to lower it to 1.5mg due to lots of side effects. I finally spoke to my...

I have been on Bisoprolol since November 30th 2020. I was on 2.5mg and my GP agr...

Monty56

•4 years ago

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What does cardiac rehab involve?

Morning Im 47 and had 100% LAD blockage on 12th Dec 20. My EF was less than 30% and im on lots meds which hopefully will help and show improvement of EF at...

Morning Im 47 and had 100% LAD blockage on 12th Dec 20. My EF was less than 30% ...

MarieMoz

•4 years ago

7 Replies

HOCM and mirtrazapine

Hi just looking for any help/input. I have a diagnosis of AF and hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy and have been put on starting dose of 15 mg...

Hi just looking for any help/input. I have a diagnosis of AF and hypertrophic o...

Crochetbaby

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Advice, encouragement, sharing

I seemed to be a fit 60 year old cycling 20k every other day and going for 2/3 hour walks in the weekend, until climbing hills became more difficult and the...

I seemed to be a fit 60 year old cycling 20k every other day and going for 2/3 h...

fit4walks

•4 years ago

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Stent today

Hi yesterday I had my second planned stent fitted and discharged 4 hrs later. During the night I had pain in my chest and high BP. Ambulance attended & heart...

Hi yesterday I had my second planned stent fitted and discharged 4 hrs later. Du...

Collie7

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Ectopic heart beats scary stuff any advice?

Hi guys, Any advice on isolated ectopic heart beats? Mine happen every few days only last seconds and I just get a slight palpitation. I have congenital...

Hi guys, Any advice on isolated ectopic heart beats? Mine happen every few day...

Char1985

•4 years ago

26 Replies

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Hi .I'm 6 weeks post double bypass started having pain in breast bone. Is this normal.... Bishop 1

Hi .I'm 6 weeks post double bypass started having pain in breast bone. Is this n...

Bishop1

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Reduction in blood thinners

My Mam had a double heart bypass in July 2019 after CA and many HAs over a 6 year period. Her body just didnt like her stents! She has recovered well and is...

My Mam had a double heart bypass in July 2019 after CA and many HAs over a 6 yea...

Kezza80

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Iphone 12 Warning

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-9184227/iPhone-12-interfere-pacemakers-Apple-confirms.html

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-9184227/iPhone-12-interfere-pace...

Curryandchips

•4 years ago

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At my wits end!!!!

Hi all, just wondering if anyone else has come to the end of their tether with ectopic beats etc. Since 2019 ive had skipped beats, extra beats, pauses and...

Hi all, just wondering if anyone else has come to the end of their tether with e...

DanniC88

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Angina and ECG

I have just come home after 2 days in hospital following an episode of prolonged chest pain which I treated with GTN spray, but which kept coming back over...

I have just come home after 2 days in hospital following an episode of prolonged...

Mazmum

•4 years ago

48 Replies

Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for January 2021

Hit my head and on blood thinners

Grocery deliveries

Advice on swollen ankles

Plavix Withdrawal?

Clinically extremely vulnerable and Covid?

Anaesthetics for dental treatment.

I’ve got my date!!! 2nd AVR

Atrial Flutter and Blood Thinners

Question about stitches after AVR

Echocardiogram Today

Cardio rehab

Dapagliflozin

GP and Cardiologist Disagree On Statins

34 years old heart problems just received echocardiography report back, absolutely terrified now! Hope someone reads this, feeling lost.

Meds post stents

Losartan side effects & asthma

Landed myself on the cardiac unit with a broken arm!!!

Bisoprolol

What does cardiac rehab involve?

HOCM and mirtrazapine

Advice, encouragement, sharing

Stent today

Ectopic heart beats scary stuff any advice?

B

Reduction in blood thinners

Iphone 12 Warning

At my wits end!!!!

Angina and ECG

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