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Muscle pain after stopping Ticagrelor

It’s a year since my HA and stents and my blood thinners ceased about ten days ago, since which time I’ve been suffering muscle pains. When I wake up I have a...

It’s a year since my HA and stents and my blood thinners ceased about ten days a...

HenryTudor

•3 years ago

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Stent

I had two stents last year and I have spasms. The medication I’m on has worked well until this week I am getting some chest pain. Nothing major but enough to...

I had two stents last year and I have spasms. The medication I’m on has worked w...

Denva

•3 years ago

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Do I not need any treatment or advice?

Hi, I recently experienced strong palpitations, mild chest pain, & shortness of breath. I was sent for a ct and echocardiogram. They showed that I have a mild...

Hi, I recently experienced strong palpitations, mild chest pain, & shortness of ...

Whatsthestory

•3 years ago

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High bp high temp high Heart rate any ideas

Heart racing temp and high bp I keep getting blue lighted to hospital for dangerously fast heart rate and high temp and blood pressure but they can’t figure...

Heart racing temp and high bp I keep getting blue lighted to hospital for danger...

Bmarie21

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Heart issues

What is a coronary angiogram

Sugarcrafter

•3 years ago

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Heart issues

How long does an angiogram take

Boxroad

•3 years ago

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Beats per minute problem

Hi everyone I had a stent fitted after a heart attack on 8th December 2020,and recently my heart bpm are going down to below 60 bpm while I'm working. Has...

Hi everyone I had a stent fitted after a heart attack on 8th December 2020,and r...

Dollydaydream108

•3 years ago

5 Replies

NEW TO AF

Hello all, I have just joined as been diagnosed with AF 2 months ago and been prescribed Biosopol 2.5mg and Aprixaban, my question to you that may be in the...

Hello all, I have just joined as been diagnosed with AF 2 months ago and been pr...

Monman01

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Stressed and Confused

Hi All, This is my first time posting. Just went for a Coronary CT Angiogram and was told I have what looks like a 50 percent blockage in one of the arteries...

Hi All, This is my first time posting. Just went for a Coronary CT Angiogram and...

Jmob

•3 years ago

21 Replies

Ventricular fibrillation ablation

I'm due an op some time soon, after previously surviving a cardiac arrest in May 2017. Post arrest an ICD was fitted, which has now fired 3 times since. Just...

I'm due an op some time soon, after previously surviving a cardiac arrest in May...

Franksluckypants

•3 years ago

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What The Hell Was I Worried About 😊

Had the heart Cath. Total breeze. As far as I remember the Doctor said there was no problem with my arteries. Staff were wonderful and friendly and the Cath...

Had the heart Cath. Total breeze. As far as I remember the Doctor said there w...

ITSINTHEBAG9

•3 years ago

11 Replies

New to the Community

Hello, this is my first time posting. I'm so glad I've found this as I've been looking to connect with others going through the same or similar things. I was...

Hello, this is my first time posting. I'm so glad I've found this as I've been ...

Paws34

•3 years ago

22 Replies

Unstable angina

I have unstable angina caused by a 90% blocked LAD artery. I have had a stent fitted. Anyone else had this ?

I have unstable angina caused by a 90% blocked LAD artery. I have had a stent fi...

Newroom

•3 years ago

40 Replies

Seen the heart nurse for the first time

So hubby was rushed in January 2021 to hospital with breathlessness, 2 weeks later sent home with severe heart failure. Obviously we couldn’t visit, and his...

So hubby was rushed in January 2021 to hospital with breathlessness, 2 weeks lat...

Winelover69

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Hippocratic oath gone out the window

GP, or GP, That is the question. In addition to my earlier post, on GP,s as I am of the earlier generation , I retired from practice over , or nearly 30...

GP, or GP, That is the question. In addition to my earlier post, on GP,s as I ...

Tyronefitsimmons

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Heart Scan

Dr going to refer me for a heart scan. 11week after double bypass. Want s to know if I still have heart failure. Has anyone ha this done.marvellous group. Keep...

Dr going to refer me for a heart scan. 11week after double bypass. Want s to kno...

Bishop1

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Is it safe to take isosorbide mononitrate with a betablocker and ACE inhibitor? Does any poster here take all three?

Hi, I'm new here. I had to go to hospital on Sunday because I have been getting chest tightness / burning sensation in my chest for a couple of weeks. I was...

Hi, I'm new here. I had to go to hospital on Sunday because I have been getting ...

Robbie1964

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Cardio CT Scan

I have AF and ended up in A&E a few weeks ago got recalled for Cardio CT Scan which showed up Furry arteries . They are working ok I’m 71 and quite active on...

I have AF and ended up in A&E a few weeks ago got recalled for Cardio CT Scan wh...

DerekSenna1

•3 years ago

6 Replies

New device to measure blood sugar

Peta Bee, writing in the Health section of TIMES on Tuesday , March 2nd, in an article entitled 'Would you use this gadget (it's £100 a month !) to change...

Peta Bee, writing in the Health section of TIMES on Tuesday , March 2nd, in an ...

Ianc2

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Drinkie or two..?

I’m 8 weeks post 3x bypass, and wondering about others’ experience with alcohol post surgery. Some googling tells me basically because of the meds bisoprolo...

I’m 8 weeks post 3x bypass, and wondering about others’ experience with alcohol ...

PV74

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Heart Cath Terrified

Hello all, Having a heart cath with the camera tomorrow where they thread up through your veins. I'm going to ask for sedation as I am extremely anxious....

Hello all, Having a heart cath with the camera tomorrow where they thread up thr...

ITSINTHEBAG9

•3 years ago

79 Replies

INR home testing warfarin

What do people recommend as the best home testing kits for my INR levels as I’m on warfarin and would like a home testing kit.thanks

What do people recommend as the best home testing kits for my INR levels as I’m...

Lyndon68

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Diet club forum?

Hi folks, I'm on a healthy diet, to lose weight to help my heart. Do the BHF run any support groups? Forums? I'm following slimming world,...

Hi folks, I'm on a healthy diet, to lose weight to help my he...

woodygilly1

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Progressive depression

Had it coming on for a while due to what i now know are serious heart problems. they will not be able to fix very leaky tricuspid valve and will not operate...

Had it coming on for a while due to what i now know are serious heart problems....

10gingercats

•3 years ago

21 Replies

Recommendations for heart MOT ?

This year I reached my 60th birthday and its now 12 years since my mild heart attack, where they found my main coronary artery was 95% blocked. I don't go to...

This year I reached my 60th birthday and its now 12 years since my mild heart at...

Freemancs

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Sent pip renewal forms away 8 December got reply saying they would be in touch nothing yet next payment 12 March should I worry or contact t

Sent pip renewal away December 8 no reply next payment March 12 should I worry

frankmcfadyen

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Continous Ectopics or AFib? / Mid-30 male / Anxiety + scared

Hi All, I am new here and but I already love this forum! Real people, real stories! :) I've read almost all posts on the topic you shared and they have me...

Hi All, I am new here and but I already love this forum! Real people, real stori...

Balazs

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Life insurance

Hi, with heart failure I’m having difficulty getting life insurance - just mortgage cover - anyone have any company suggestions?

Hi, with heart failure I’m having difficulty getting life insurance - just mortg...

Scoopdogg

•3 years ago

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Depression HF

My partner has become lost and depressed since diagnosed cardiomyopathy LV and Stage C HF feel his life has ended ...

My partner has become lost and depressed since diagnosed cardiomyopathy LV and S...

workinternet

•3 years ago

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All posts for March 2021

Muscle pain after stopping Ticagrelor

Stent

Do I not need any treatment or advice?

High bp high temp high Heart rate any ideas

Heart issues

Heart issues

Beats per minute problem

NEW TO AF

Stressed and Confused

Ventricular fibrillation ablation

What The Hell Was I Worried About 😊

New to the Community

Unstable angina

Seen the heart nurse for the first time

Hippocratic oath gone out the window

Heart Scan

Is it safe to take isosorbide mononitrate with a betablocker and ACE inhibitor? Does any poster here take all three?

Cardio CT Scan

New device to measure blood sugar

Drinkie or two..?

Heart Cath Terrified

INR home testing warfarin

Diet club forum?

Progressive depression

Recommendations for heart MOT ?

Sent pip renewal forms away 8 December got reply saying they would be in touch nothing yet next payment 12 March should I worry or contact t

Continous Ectopics or AFib? / Mid-30 male / Anxiety + scared

Life insurance

Depression HF

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