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Shielding Extended

So disappointing....... We are writing to you as you have previously been identified as someone thought to be clinically extremely vulnerable and at high risk...

So disappointing....... We are writing to you as you have previously been ident...

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•3 years ago

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Bisoprolol 1/4 tablet taper?

I have an overactive thyroid and am on two beta blockers a day and a 1/4 tablet before bed. My endocrinologist told me to increase my bisoprolol from 1 a day...

I have an overactive thyroid and am on two beta blockers a day and a 1/4 tablet ...

Caitlyn6

•3 years ago

19 Replies

Is this a normal story of heart disease?

Hello All. I think the same as most new people who come here, I'm just trying to find a few answers, or even anecdotal similarities with others whilst I'm...

Hello All. I think the same as most new people who come here, I'm just trying to...

Neutrino

•3 years ago

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Post 24 hour monitor.

I had the monitor 10/11th of this month. The report says that it demonstrates atrial fibrillation throughout with some bradycardia episodes. Minimum heart...

I had the monitor 10/11th of this month. The report says that it demonstrates a...

Love101cats

•3 years ago

4 Replies

I'm new and I need help

I'm new and I would be grateful if someone could help. I haven't got an official diagnosis but I have been having heart issues for the past year. I'm 23 years...

I'm new and I would be grateful if someone could help. I haven't got an official...

Sleepybear987

•3 years ago

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It's exactly a year since my quadruple heart bypass...what a year!

I haven't posted apart from the odd reply for quite some time but now I've reached a milestone, 1 year since my operation which is also pretty much 1 year in...

I haven't posted apart from the odd reply for quite some time but now I've reach...

Tillymint1971

•3 years ago

25 Replies

Shoulder Pain

Hello and thank you! I live in the U.S. and as of yet, have found very little support for my husband, who just passed his 5 month post op mark, much less for...

Hello and thank you! I live in the U.S. and as of yet, have found very little su...

KABWife

•3 years ago

14 Replies

We want to hear from you about the impact of coronavirus on heart patients

Hi everyone, Last week the BHF launched a survey to understand how people with heart and circulatory disease have been impacted by the pandemic. Have your...

Hi everyone, Last week the BHF launched a survey to understand how people with ...

Helen_BHF

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Ticagrelor and headaches

Sorry to ask again I'm having nervous shaking feeling headache and neck ears sore lying down could this cause a bleed Very concerned could these be side...

Sorry to ask again I'm having nervous shaking feeling headache and neck ears so...

Myrtledene

•3 years ago

5 Replies

MRI Results

I’ve just had a letter from my cardiologist with my MRI results. Could someone in here explain this to me please in simple terms and honestly 🤷‍♀️

I’ve just had a letter from my cardiologist with my MRI results. Could someone i...

Carolx

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Dental surgery post heart attack

I suffered a heart attack in April 2020 and upon discharge was prescribed, amongst other medications, the anti-platelet ticagrelor; I was already taking...

I suffered a heart attack in April 2020 and upon discharge was prescribed, among...

DofEer

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Cholesterol control

Hi, unknown to me my doctor contacted a specialist following my recent blood test results. I had a phone call out of the blue from the specialist asking which...

Hi, unknown to me my doctor contacted a specialist following my recent blood tes...

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•3 years ago

6 Replies

Don't leave it up to the Doctors

Back in 2019 I had raised blood pressure 159/72, high cholesterol 5.4 and a history of an extremely low heart rate. I am 73 don't drink nor smoke, walk,...

Back in 2019 I had raised blood pressure 159/72, high cholesterol 5.4 and a his...

crash999

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Exercise advice

It's seven months since my quadruple bypass and appear to be recovering well. Almost daily long walks. I've been a fitness obsessive all my life so missing it...

It's seven months since my quadruple bypass and appear to be recovering well. Al...

Sammybear2

•3 years ago

21 Replies

I’m looking for some reassurance please.

Four weeks ago I had quadruple heart bypass surgery, I am just at the start of week five post surgery and I’m struggling. The recovery is a lot slower and more...

Four weeks ago I had quadruple heart bypass surgery, I am just at the start of w...

Disney59

•3 years ago

29 Replies

Getting a diagnosis - variant angina

Hi everyone. Back at the end of November I woke at 3 in the morning with a feeling that my heart was in spasm, I was sweating, felt restricted in my breath but...

Hi everyone. Back at the end of November I woke at 3 in the morning with a feeli...

Wilddatepom

•3 years ago

28 Replies

Artery spasms

I’m at a loss at the moment, I was told I was suffering with eptopic heat beats and given beta blockers which don’t seem to do anything. Last month I...

I’m at a loss at the moment, I was told I was suffering with eptopic heat beats ...

Bowe

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Lbbb

Just been diagnosed with lbbb, no other heart condition. Basically been told not worry about it, on medication for very slight narrowing of my artery, only a...

Just been diagnosed with lbbb, no other heart condition. Basically been told not...

Purpleclover88

•3 years ago

5 Replies

chest pain

hi I have been getting chest tightness/pain both when active and when resting for over a week should i be worried?

hi I have been getting chest tightness/pain both when active and when resting fo...

poet68

•3 years ago

8 Replies

POSSIBLE ARVC DIAGNOSIS FOR ELDEST SON AND YOUNGEST DAUGHTER

Hi my eldest son 22 has had a MRI and the consultant thinks it’s arvc. My two other daughters have just had echocardiogram and my youngest daughter 14 scan is...

Hi my eldest son 22 has had a MRI and the consultant thinks it’s arvc. My two o...

ginge567

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Beta blockers and heart rate advice

Hi all Does anyone know what your heart rate should be while taking beta blockers resting and generally moving around doing housework? Thanks

Hi all Does anyone know what your heart rate should be while taking beta blocker...

Platypus6

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Results Of My CTA Cardiac Function

I think my results came back in the clear, but my cardiologist appointment isn't for -another month so I'm a little impatient to get the official results.......

I think my results came back in the clear, but my cardiologist appointment isn't...

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•3 years ago

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Not the best time to be ill!

I know I have written a few posts recently but I think its because I'm on my own. I feel I'm really struggling and not getting face to face care doesn't help....

I know I have written a few posts recently but I think its because I'm on my own...

Love101cats

•3 years ago

34 Replies

confused 🤷‍♀️

Hi So I had and ECG whilst I was admitted to A&E, this picked up left ventricular hypertrophy. I was called to the doctor surgery to have this repeated which...

Hi So I had and ECG whilst I was admitted to A&E, this picked up left ventricu...

Casey_87

•3 years ago

7 Replies

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MONITOR FOR ATRIAL FLUTTER

I am new to this group.My husband was recently diagnosed with atrial flutter and we are looking for the best heart monitor watch. We have heard the apple one...

I am new to this group.My husband was recently diagnosed with atrial flutter and...

Zennor7

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Questions about SVT and ectopic beats

Hi all, I know this is pretty insignificant after looking at a lot of the posts here but I have a few questions if I may.. I have previously been diagnosed...

Hi all, I know this is pretty insignificant after looking at a lot of the posts ...

MikeT74

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Some new tank mates

Hi all though I would send you a pic of new tank mates. I’m pleased to back home if still felling pretty rough. I’m going to phone the Gp tomorrow and see if I...

Hi all though I would send you a pic of new tank mates. I’m pleased to back home...

buddy2blue

•3 years ago

16 Replies

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All posts for February 2021

Shielding Extended

Bisoprolol 1/4 tablet taper?

Is this a normal story of heart disease?

Post 24 hour monitor.

I'm new and I need help

It's exactly a year since my quadruple heart bypass...what a year!

Shoulder Pain

We want to hear from you about the impact of coronavirus on heart patients

Ticagrelor and headaches

MRI Results

Dental surgery post heart attack

Cholesterol control

Don't leave it up to the Doctors

Exercise advice

I’m looking for some reassurance please.

Getting a diagnosis - variant angina

Artery spasms

Lbbb

chest pain

POSSIBLE ARVC DIAGNOSIS FOR ELDEST SON AND YOUNGEST DAUGHTER

Beta blockers and heart rate advice

Results Of My CTA Cardiac Function

Not the best time to be ill!

confused 🤷‍♀️

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MONITOR FOR ATRIAL FLUTTER

Questions about SVT and ectopic beats

Some new tank mates

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