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Questions about stents and support

Update and questions I haven't posted on here for a while for many reasons (including the whole COVID thing) but as I'm still trying to get my head round stuff...

Update and questions I haven't posted on here for a while for many reasons (incl...

SomersetJo

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Help!

Hi guys, I have no idea if I’m in the right thread but I need to start somewhere I guess? I had an operation in Nov 2019 and when they brought me round,...

Hi guys, I have no idea if I’m in the right thread but I need to start somewhe...

emcoll

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Heart rate issues after covid

Has anyone any heart rate issues following covid? I tested neg on new years day but cardiologist thinks I did in fact have it and it has caused increase in...

Has anyone any heart rate issues following covid? I tested neg on new years day ...

jackwex

•3 years ago

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Heart murmur

In my mid forties I was prescribed BP medication for hypertension. I get quite a few fluttering/ ectopic beats at times but can go months without them ( or...

In my mid forties I was prescribed BP medication for hypertension. I get quite...

kickit

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Experience pleasei

I am having an initial phone interview by someone from the Cardiology department at Leicester Glenfield Hospital. Has anyone had the same? What happened? Is...

I am having an initial phone interview by someone from the Cardiology department...

Vonnies_girl

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Statins

My husband has been taking rosuvastain 40mg for over a year. He has progressively become weaker, developed foamy urine & lastvweek woke up with a black eye &...

My husband has been taking rosuvastain 40mg for over a year. He has progressivel...

AdaG55

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Anyone else have aching pain under right arm and sharp pain at top of right breast after OHS for MVR .

I am 4 months post op.Has anyone else similar experience or suggestions? Im recovering well apart from this I can't even brush my hair or teeth without pain...

I am 4 months post op.Has anyone else similar experience or suggestions? Im reco...

Teal61

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Has anyone with AF, either had a Pace and Ablate procedure or been offered one? What are your views on this option v medication?.

Pace and Ablate

Nannysue1

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Confused

Recently diagnosed with coronary heartary disease and know nothing about this condition or how to deal with it

Recently diagnosed with coronary heartary disease and know nothing about this co...

basing

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Aspirin

Taking aspirin in the evening, before bedtime, is more effective in preventing an unfortunate cardiovascular event than if it is taken in the morning. This is...

Taking aspirin in the evening, before bedtime, is more effective in preventing a...

Pearipile-55

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Intravascular Lithotripsy - would appreciate any experiences to share. Thank you

Thank you very much.

ling

•3 years ago

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Dapagliflozin

Any one taking Dapagliflozin

Gillymaccy

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Any help appreciated ❤

Hello everyone ❤ I am 28 years old, 25 weeks pregnant and I've had a pacemaker for 3 years (due to complete heart block). I had a routine echo done alongside...

Hello everyone ❤ I am 28 years old, 25 weeks pregnant and I've had a pacemaker ...

nicoled92

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Vit K2

Hi, Is there any research to suggest that Vit K2 reduces aortic stenosis? Ali

Alisbabas

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Amlodipine?

Hi all, I had a stint in hospital recently and my d dimmer blood test was a bit elevated (311) they checked for PE and nothing was found but my blood was very...

Hi all, I had a stint in hospital recently and my d dimmer blood test was a bit ...

Forestdweller

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Missing doses of Ticagrelor

Going to miss 2 evening and 1 morning dose of Ticagrelor (supply issue with pharmacist) will this be a problem? Worried!

Going to miss 2 evening and 1 morning dose of Ticagrelor (supply issue with phar...

MrMusicman

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Tablets and phones

I was wondering if your allowed to use a tablet and mobile phone while in the cardiac centre in Basildon, and do they have WiFi?

I was wondering if your allowed to use a tablet and mobile phone while in the ca...

Boxroad

•3 years ago

28 Replies

Ectopic heartbeats

Hi Can anyone help. A year ago I was diagnosed with ectopic heartbeats which I find very upsetting with thudding in my neck & tummy. I told my GP that my tummy...

Hi Can anyone help. A year ago I was diagnosed with ectopic heartbeats which I f...

Britishgas

•3 years ago

54 Replies

Pain going uphill but not exercising?

So this is more a 'I'm curious' post to see if anyone has any thoughts on this as I've mentioned it to a couple of doctors who haven't actually offered any...

So this is more a 'I'm curious' post to see if anyone has any thoughts on this a...

CC62

•3 years ago

6 Replies

New to the ticker team.

Hi everyone. I think I have read just about every post and response now. Some inspirational stuff on here that has been reassuring to a recent recipient of LAD...

Hi everyone. I think I have read just about every post and response now. Some in...

Pussacat

•3 years ago

9 Replies

First time poster

Hiya, Just looking to see if anyone else here has experienced anything similar. I am a 52 year old male, who has always been reasonably fit and well until last...

Hiya, Just looking to see if anyone else here has experienced anything similar. ...

Whitelab

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Thriving with Congestive Heart Failure and a Left Ventricular Assist Device as I await a Heart Transplant.

Hi all- I am a retired dental surgeon with Congestive Heart Failure. I currently have a Left Ventricular Assist Device and am hoping for a call for a heart...

Hi all- I am a retired dental surgeon with Congestive Heart Failure. I currently...

Hidden

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Unstable Angina Coping Strategies

I had heart attack and cardiac arrest in 2017 and had 5 stents fitted across the 3 main arteries. I made good recovery and am active but I've been struggling...

I had heart attack and cardiac arrest in 2017 and had 5 stents fitted across the...

Gibson01

•3 years ago

8 Replies

New to AF

Many thanks for your responses, It makes me feel better that I am not alone and others have already been there and done that, yes I am due a call with the GP...

Many thanks for your responses, It makes me feel better that I am not alone and ...

Monman01

•3 years ago

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Update on last Post - Sternum Healing!!

Have today had a Letter to say the Surgeon is phoning me next week about this. So happy because it really is giving me some gyp. Just hope he can do something....

Have today had a Letter to say the Surgeon is phoning me next week about this. S...

Hidden

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Angiogram

Hi I've recently had a Angiogram, three days later my leg aches and the insicion area is tender, also I feel totally shattered, is there anyone else who went...

Hi I've recently had a Angiogram, three days later my leg aches and the insicion...

d3488k101093

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Cholestral

My cholestral was 4.7 before having 2 stent now 2.7 Is that good

Myrtledene

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Emergency Bypass operation following heart attack

Hi I am new to this group. 3 1/2 weeks ago I had a heart attack and was rushed in to hospital & had emergency bypass & waiting to see if I need a stent in the...

Hi I am new to this group. 3 1/2 weeks ago I had a heart attack and was rushed i...

SG_26

•3 years ago

10 Replies

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All posts for March 2021

Questions about stents and support

Help!

Heart rate issues after covid

Heart murmur

Experience pleasei

Statins

Anyone else have aching pain under right arm and sharp pain at top of right breast after OHS for MVR .

Has anyone with AF, either had a Pace and Ablate procedure or been offered one? What are your views on this option v medication?.

Confused

Aspirin

Intravascular Lithotripsy - would appreciate any experiences to share. Thank you

Dapagliflozin

Any help appreciated ❤

Vit K2

Amlodipine?

Missing doses of Ticagrelor

Tablets and phones

Ectopic heartbeats

Pain going uphill but not exercising?

New to the ticker team.

First time poster

Thriving with Congestive Heart Failure and a Left Ventricular Assist Device as I await a Heart Transplant.

Unstable Angina Coping Strategies

New to AF

Update on last Post - Sternum Healing!!

Angiogram

Cholestral

Emergency Bypass operation following heart attack

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