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Confused after appointment with EP

I had an episode on April 15th where my heart went into a fluttering type feeling that took my breath away and lasted for 10 seconds. It felt exactly the way...

I had an episode on April 15th where my heart went into a fluttering type feelin...

Careful1

•3 years ago

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SERVERE LVSD AND LOW EF

Just been diagnosed with severe LVSD EF of 25% I've also got LBBB I'm male 44 yrs and really stressed out finding it hard to take it I suffer too with bipolar...

Just been diagnosed with severe LVSD EF of 25% I've also got LBBB I'm male 44 y...

Stuart_scharcarnie

•3 years ago

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iron stores restoration

While in hospitral recently re Afib and other matters I had a lot of blood tests. Heam blood ok but other components like ferratin were found to be low. So...

While in hospitral recently re Afib and other matters I had a lot of blood test...

10gingercats

•3 years ago

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Purple soles of feet

Hi, has anyone ever had purple feet? The soles of my feet seem to have pooled blood. GP too busy to see me. Just thought I’d ask on here if anyone has any...

Hi, has anyone ever had purple feet? The soles of my feet seem to have pooled bl...

Sylvia1990

•3 years ago

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Me agin lol🤣

Well I have a busy weekend spending some much needed family time with mum dad my brother sister in law and the kids

Well I have a busy weekend spending some much needed family time with mum dad my...

buddy2blue

•3 years ago

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Clopidogrel and aspirin

Hi guys I had a mild heart attack in feb and on clopidogrel aspirin and bisprinol. Do I have to have a mix of aspirin and clopidogrel? I’m finding these...

Hi guys I had a mild heart attack in feb and on clopidogrel aspirin and bisprin...

Springchick1959

•3 years ago

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Does anyone use a peak flow meter

I’m completely baffled. I had an Echocardiogram 2 weeks ago. Had a Triple Bypass and Mitral Valve Repair 18 months ago. Last September getting more & more...

I’m completely baffled. I had an Echocardiogram 2 weeks ago. Had a Triple Bypas...

Davewm

•3 years ago

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I m new hear, just had xray and told heart enlarged, had stent fitted after heart attack 18 months ago anyone know what happens next

Is there treatment or changes to make my next dr appointment isn't for three weeks so would appreciate info from someone who has same

Is there treatment or changes to make my next dr appointment isn't for three wee...

Missesm

•3 years ago

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Anyone else living with Long QT Syndrome?

I was recently diagnosed with LQTS. Would like to connect with others living with this. Plesse feel free to msg x

I was recently diagnosed with LQTS. Would like to connect with others living w...

SallyBarnsley

•3 years ago

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High blood pressure and low heart rate, what do I need to know when talking to my Dr?

Hi there, this is my first post, I am after a bit of advice but I don’t want to seem like a twit! I am a 53 year old female, I have seen the Dr for high blood...

Hi there, this is my first post, I am after a bit of advice but I don’t want to ...

Elliedot01

•3 years ago

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cath lab again

good afternoon fellow hearties. iv finally got out of my home town for a wee holiday at the local hospital. ended up in a&e with unstable angina. feeling yucky...

good afternoon fellow hearties. iv finally got out of my home town for a wee hol...

Shoshov

•3 years ago

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Pace maker

Hi I have just been told, out of the blue, that I am in for a pacemaker on 28 th May. Am terrified, not really sure what has prompted this. Need to...

Hi I have just been told, out of the blue, that I am in for a pacemaker on 28 th...

Potatohead123

•3 years ago

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As promised my new haircut

Well that feels much better

buddy2blue

•3 years ago

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Question

Anyone know if pda surgery or ligation is dangerous i had mine stitched i think , i dont know for sure but it makes my anxiety go through the roof , how do...

Anyone know if pda surgery or ligation is dangerous i had mine stitched i think ...

LonerIQ

•3 years ago

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Are you a parent of a child that has a heart condition?

Hi everyone, We’re currently looking at how we can better support parents on the community and we’d really welcome your input. Which of the following options...

Hi everyone, We’re currently looking at how we can better support parents on the...

Helen_BHF

•3 years ago

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LSVD

Hi everyone I'm new to this group. 3 weeks ago I have been diagnosed with LSVD (left ventricular systolic dysfunction ). I'm struggling to understand what...

Hi everyone I'm new to this group. 3 weeks ago I have been diagnosed with LSVD...

Jo_Steps

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Echocardiogram worries

Cardiologist has booked me in for another echocardiogram only five months after of having the last one I phoned cardiologist secretary & she told me I am on a...

Cardiologist has booked me in for another echocardiogram only five months after ...

Hambo58

•3 years ago

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Does anyone else suffer from free fluid around the heart or Oedema in the legs

I have constant Oedema in both ankles and calves. It's now collecting around my heart. Diuretics aren't stopping it. They are talking about taking me in to...

I have constant Oedema in both ankles and calves. It's now collecting around my ...

Becksagogo

•3 years ago

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Porridge a diuretic ?

I eat porridge with my aspirin a couple of hours before going to bed . I wonder if it is diuretic ...o

I eat porridge with my aspirin a couple of hours before going to bed . I wonder ...

Pollypuss

•3 years ago

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White collar boxing Post heart op

Hi all, iv recently had my aortic valve replaced and a bypass of my right coronary artery. I'm in week 1 of recovery but am under no disillusion on how long...

Hi all, iv recently had my aortic valve replaced and a bypass of my right corona...

Heart_op_boxer80

•3 years ago

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Experience on taking Amiodarone

Hi All, I am new here and hope everyone has managed to keep safe and well during Covid. I had a stroke December 2020. It was caused by AF that I didn’t know I...

Hi All, I am new here and hope everyone has managed to keep safe and well during...

-1946-

•3 years ago

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Returning to work after crt.d

Hi and my thoughts to you all x . Can anyone tell me if anyone has successfully returned to work after having a crt.d fitted . My husband is worried about...

Hi and my thoughts to you all x . Can anyone tell me if anyone has successfully...

workinternet

•3 years ago

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Palpitations and insomnia

Hello, New here and looking for advice. I've been suffering from palpitations (heart rate up to 115 bpm at rest) for last 2 months, which can occur at random...

Hello, New here and looking for advice. I've been suffering from palpitations (...

hooameye

•3 years ago

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Could this be due to pericarditis

Walking up the hill taking my daughter to school the last couple of days I’ve been getting more out of breath than usual, it’s a really really steep hill ,...

Walking up the hill taking my daughter to school the last couple of days I’ve be...

Westie2012

•3 years ago

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Kimchee: low salt recipes.

Hi All, Kimchee is meant to be very good for gut health. I've been searching for some low salt kimchee recipes so that I can start eating kimchee. Is it...

Hi All, Kimchee is meant to be very good for gut health. I've been searching for...

Rinder

•3 years ago

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Plodding on all be it slowly

Hi all just thought I would pop on and let u all know I’m going ok I’m in AFIB more than I’m out of it now but that’s to be expected. One thing I’m very...

Hi all just thought I would pop on and let u all know I’m going ok I’m in AFIB m...

buddy2blue

•3 years ago

21 Replies

Signs You Are Maybe Past It

I originally posted this on another forum and got quite a few responses so thought I would share if with you. Enjoy! Apparently the 25 signs you are 'past...

I originally posted this on another forum and got quite a few responses so thoug...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•3 years ago

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Chest pain/pressure

Hi, I have previously suffered two HA’s and received a stent in April last year. I am really fit and regularly walk 10-12 miles a day. I also exercise with...

Hi, I have previously suffered two HA’s and received a stent in April last year....

Bondstreet1

•3 years ago

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MRI following heart attack

My husband had an mri scan on Monday following his heart attack 6 months ago. It all went smoothly but he’s been really tired since. I can’t find any info...

My husband had an mri scan on Monday following his heart attack 6 months ago. It...

Ashleytown

•3 years ago

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All posts for April 2021

Confused after appointment with EP

SERVERE LVSD AND LOW EF

iron stores restoration

Purple soles of feet

Me agin lol🤣

Clopidogrel and aspirin

Does anyone use a peak flow meter

I m new hear, just had xray and told heart enlarged, had stent fitted after heart attack 18 months ago anyone know what happens next

Anyone else living with Long QT Syndrome?

High blood pressure and low heart rate, what do I need to know when talking to my Dr?

cath lab again

Pace maker

As promised my new haircut

Question

Are you a parent of a child that has a heart condition?

LSVD

Echocardiogram worries

Does anyone else suffer from free fluid around the heart or Oedema in the legs

Porridge a diuretic ?

White collar boxing Post heart op

Experience on taking Amiodarone

Returning to work after crt.d

Palpitations and insomnia

Could this be due to pericarditis

Kimchee: low salt recipes.

Plodding on all be it slowly

Signs You Are Maybe Past It

Chest pain/pressure

MRI following heart attack

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