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VSA treatment options

I'm currently being treated for vasospastic angina using a combination of metoprolol and nifedipine at relatively low doses (50mg daily and 30mg daily...

I'm currently being treated for vasospastic angina using a combination of metopr...

OzWA21

•3 years ago

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Day 5 out of hospital from a d bypass & mitral valve replacement, why am I so dizzy whilst walking a few steps/heart pounding/feeling clammy

Hi, I’m new here. Day 5 from discharge from a double by pass and mitral valve replacement, is it normal to feel very dizzy whilst walking a few steps then...

Hi, I’m new here. Day 5 from discharge from a double by pass and mitral valve re...

Bugsie55

•3 years ago

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DIAGNOSED WITH HEART ISSUE

Was diagnosed with a heart issue today was shocked as I didn’t even know about it Hospital just sent me home No medication no treatment just said a follow up...

Was diagnosed with a heart issue today was shocked as I didn’t even know about i...

Amylasasha

•3 years ago

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Link between statins and eczema?

Hi, I’ve been watching this site since my diagnosis of CVD some 18 months ago. I am a 72 yr old female and was prescribed statins for first time (along with...

Hi, I’ve been watching this site since my diagnosis of CVD some 18 months ago. I...

Carealot

•3 years ago

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One week of fragmin down another to go

Well I’v been having fragmin injections for the last week to bring my INR up. It’s failed rather spectacularly as it’s not moved so my dose has been changed...

Well I’v been having fragmin injections for the last week to bring my INR up. It...

buddy2blue

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Saying hi

Hi, I’ve just join, I was diagnosed with unknown cause chronic heart failure & dilated cardiomyopathy June 2020. This was a very big shock to the whole family....

Hi, I’ve just join, I was diagnosed with unknown cause chronic heart failure & d...

Caravan-lover

•3 years ago

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Butter or Margarine

To all of you heart patients out there what's the healthiest spread to use. I'm sure some of you have checked or been told this. I'm using flora light. Thanks...

To all of you heart patients out there what's the healthiest spread to use. I'm ...

Tombstone

•3 years ago

58 Replies

Join our next 'Live and Ticking' event on 24th March

Hi all, Join us for our next online supporter events. We'll keep you updated on our life saving research and answer your questions on the topics below:...

Hi all, Join us for our next online supporter events. We'll keep you updated on...

Helen_BHF

•3 years ago

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My Stump Issue

I recently posted that I was taking time out due to a number of ongoing issues. One was related to my stump. I have posted it elsewhere for those interested....

I recently posted that I was taking time out due to a number of ongoing issues. ...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•3 years ago

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Holter Monitor

Anyone had one of these fitted? I’m due to have a 7 day one attached to me. I’ve only ever had a 24 hour one before so not really understanding why I’m having...

Anyone had one of these fitted? I’m due to have a 7 day one attached to me. I’ve...

HiveMind

•3 years ago

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Menopause and helpers anyone ?

Hi This post is aimed at ladies of a certain age ( sorry fellas ) With having Afib , And other dodgy heart parts my GP won’t prescribe HRT I can’t supplement...

Hi This post is aimed at ladies of a certain age ( sorry fellas ) With having ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Inserting a defibrillator

I want to know more about defibrillators and the indications for one to be inserted. risks and complications

I want to know more about defibrillators and the indications for one to be inser...

Iswary

•3 years ago

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Bouncy heart

Hello. I went to doctors a couple of years ago when I realised a bpm in 50-40s and 30s while asleep wasn’t normal. I have ectopic beats and palpitations on the...

Hello. I went to doctors a couple of years ago when I realised a bpm in 50-40s a...

Mrsjoey

•3 years ago

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I’m keen to return to cycling after a HA and stents fitted?

Any advice from those who have gone through a similar experience.

Hidden

•3 years ago

7 Replies

paroxysmal AFib

Does anyone suffer with this? I have recently noticed on my fitbit during the night my heart rate spikes for about half an hour. I have seen this on about 6...

Does anyone suffer with this? I have recently noticed on my fitbit during the ni...

MacRodney

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Tropolin levels

Does anyone do what the normal range of tropolin is please and what is considered high thankyou

Does anyone do what the normal range of tropolin is please and what is considere...

Best2

•3 years ago

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Ectopics

I have just had a letter asking me to have a blood test to check my kidneys then I’m to have a CT scan with contrast is this something l should be worried...

I have just had a letter asking me to have a blood test to check my kidneys then...

kingsnorth

•3 years ago

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Has anyone had kidney problems after heart surgery ?

I underwent surgery for a leaky mitral heart valve in September and unfortunately suffered renal failure which meant I was on dialysis, until my kidneys...

I underwent surgery for a leaky mitral heart valve in September and unfortunatel...

Art-99

•3 years ago

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Microvascular anxiety

Hello everyone I’ve been to a and e with chest pain while out walking after being admitted I was given angiogram yesterday which showed the main arteries are...

Hello everyone I’ve been to a and e with chest pain while out walking after bein...

Best2

•3 years ago

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Clopidogrel or Asprin

At 12 months after 2 stents and I need reduce to one clotting tablet. Clopidogrel is more expensive so they ask you to stick with Asprin but any view whether...

At 12 months after 2 stents and I need reduce to one clotting tablet. Clopidogr...

EDAVEX

•3 years ago

1 Reply

DCM and BPH

Dilated cardiomyopathy since 2018. On beta blockers, diuretics, anticoagulant & statin with 1 litre fluid restriction & half salt. After 2 years devoleped...

Dilated cardiomyopathy since 2018. On beta blockers, diuretics, anticoagulant & ...

Vivi2711

•3 years ago

1 Reply

I am new here have I got High Blood Pressure or Not

Has anyone else been diagnosed with high blood pressure but questions the diagnosis. I am 52, weigh 13 stone 5lb and regularly exercise with 2 runs a week...

Has anyone else been diagnosed with high blood pressure but questions the diagno...

Bodger6

•3 years ago

12 Replies

GP appointment

I have health concerns. The GP surgery is shut, phoning is a day long affair with "phone again in the morning" help please.

I have health concerns. The GP surgery is shut, phoning is a day long affair wit...

Sprinterknot

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Pain after angiogram

Hi everyone I had an angiogram on Tuesday which showed main arteries are clear but smaller ones are blocked !! Came home last night and was having a few sharp...

Hi everyone I had an angiogram on Tuesday which showed main arteries are clear b...

Best2

•3 years ago

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Leaky heart Valve

I have a aortic leaky heart valve and I wake up every morning feeling rough , do all people with this experience this and also if I go on a long walk I ache...

I have a aortic leaky heart valve and I wake up every morning feeling rough , do...

Terri14

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Medication

Hi, does anybody have any side effects from clopidogrel.?

Sizzlerman

•3 years ago

3 Replies

unstable angina

Hi I have been having chest pains for about 2 months each day up to 4 times a day, kind people on here advised me to get some tests, some i've had and i am...

Hi I have been having chest pains for about 2 months each day up to 4 times a da...

poet68

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Blood Pressure Readings

Hello, I would like to know if there are others who have blood pressure readings that vary quite a lot during the day and even night? I can get 114/81 in the...

Hello, I would like to know if there are others who have blood pressure readings...

Eph289

•3 years ago

41 Replies

Any experience with POTS?

I stumbled across the condition put of total chance - I've got most of the symptoms, if not all of them, and I do struggle with it. It makes sense since I've...

I stumbled across the condition put of total chance - I've got most of the sympt...

Rocketstorm

•3 years ago

9 Replies

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for March 2021

VSA treatment options

Day 5 out of hospital from a d bypass & mitral valve replacement, why am I so dizzy whilst walking a few steps/heart pounding/feeling clammy

DIAGNOSED WITH HEART ISSUE

Link between statins and eczema?

One week of fragmin down another to go

Saying hi

Butter or Margarine

Join our next 'Live and Ticking' event on 24th March

My Stump Issue

Holter Monitor

Menopause and helpers anyone ?

Inserting a defibrillator

Bouncy heart

I’m keen to return to cycling after a HA and stents fitted?

paroxysmal AFib

Tropolin levels

Ectopics

Has anyone had kidney problems after heart surgery ?

Microvascular anxiety

Clopidogrel or Asprin

DCM and BPH

I am new here have I got High Blood Pressure or Not

GP appointment

Pain after angiogram

Leaky heart Valve

Medication

unstable angina

Blood Pressure Readings

Any experience with POTS?

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