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Angina link to neurological disorders

I struggle with angina, I have microvascular disease diagnosed, but what I find hard is when I have more angina my FND is so much worse. FND is functional...

I struggle with angina, I have microvascular disease diagnosed, but what I find ...

MONIREN

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Going to the gym with a pacemaker

I had a pacemaker fitted in October 2020 Because of covid my first post op consultation was over the phone and I was in the supermarket when the cardiologist...

I had a pacemaker fitted in October 2020 Because of covid my first post op con...

Buddy00

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Recovery feels slow

I had my HA late October last year, it came from nowhere and was quite a shock! I was 59 and fit and healthy. I had major issues with the statin (80mg) which...

I had my HA late October last year, it came from nowhere and was quite a shock! ...

NanaElgin32018

•3 years ago

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Delayed reaction

Hello everyone. Just a quick update to my profile story really. In 2016 I was living in Spain and while walking Rufus an elderly neighbour’s dog I...

Hello everyone. Just a quick update to my profile story really. In 2016 I was ...

Mirador19

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Holiday Insurance

Nearly 2 years ago my husband had a cardiac arrest and had 2 stents fitted. He is completely recovered now. We are hoping to go to Austria next year. Can...

Nearly 2 years ago my husband had a cardiac arrest and had 2 stents fitted. He i...

Austrialover

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Aortic valve replacement

Hi, I'm 38 years old and I've recently been diagnosed with having a bicuspid aortic valve. I seem to have gone this long without knowing this at all. After...

Hi, I'm 38 years old and I've recently been diagnosed with having a bicuspid aor...

JMFFC

•3 years ago

32 Replies

Take my breath away ... and singing 🎸

Hi, it’s now 7 weeks since Tom’s heart attack and he’s progressing really well. He’s had four stents inserted and takes a dollop of pills daily which he...

Hi, it’s now 7 weeks since Tom’s heart attack and he’s progressing really well....

cherrabah

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Dead hand

Hi, I’m waiting to have a CRT-D device as my ef was 25-30%. The last couple of weeks I have been waking in the morning with a dead right hand. I’m not lying...

Hi, I’m waiting to have a CRT-D device as my ef was 25-30%. The last couple of...

Aurora0

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Anyone on a trial for genetic heart problem drug

I’m being put by on a 3 month trial for the latest genetic drug for inherited cardiomyopathy, is anyone else on it or on similar?

I’m being put by on a 3 month trial for the latest genetic drug for inherited c...

Bigbrian

•3 years ago

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Fit healthy 50 year old woman starts running!!

I don’t enjoy running but recently started it again and now up to 4K each time. Just trying to improve my speed at the moment before I increase distance . It...

I don’t enjoy running but recently started it again and now up to 4K each time. ...

Smellymjk

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Question

What actually is a pda i had it at 4 months and cant get it out of my head even tho doctors keep reassuraning me ive been to atleast 5 different docs i still...

What actually is a pda i had it at 4 months and cant get it out of my head even ...

RamekinAnxiety

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Just a little advice

Has anyone else gone from being diagnosed with AFIb to then paroxysmal to then being told it’s completely disappeared? My consultant said to just stay clear of...

Has anyone else gone from being diagnosed with AFIb to then paroxysmal to then b...

Asherleymoco

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Afib and Acid Reflux

Has anyone heard or read that there can be a link between suffering from acid reflux and the onset of Afib? Be very interested to hear, thank you

Has anyone heard or read that there can be a link between suffering from acid re...

Summerlily

•3 years ago

10 Replies

a bit low today. heart rate still too high to lower propanolol

just posting because I haven't posted in a while and I feel a bit low today, been experiencing low blood pressure and I think it's the beta blockers that are...

just posting because I haven't posted in a while and I feel a bit low today, bee...

scm21

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Have I made a mistake

Hi - I just recently had a Pacemaker fitted and am wondering if I should have taken the option of monitoring first. 18 Months ago I had a cluster of syncope...

Hi - I just recently had a Pacemaker fitted and am wondering if I should have ta...

Remos

•3 years ago

22 Replies

Can your experiences help me?

I have got swollen feet and ankles and have gained 2 stone since the first lock-down. A reply to a previous post suggested my medications may be the cause so...

I have got swollen feet and ankles and have gained 2 stone since the first lock-...

Violymay

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Time in hospital

Just spent an overnight stay in hospital as had a fainting episode felt dreadful so was taken to hospital by ambulance. Had another fainting episode while...

Just spent an overnight stay in hospital as had a fainting episode felt dreadful...

Keepbees

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Side Effects from which Medication ??

Hi everyone It’s now a year since my HA and 2 stents and at last I’ve started to come off some of the swag of drugs. I’ve been recovering well since the...

Hi everyone It’s now a year since my HA and 2 stents and at last I’ve started ...

Squash1961

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Mild chest pain

Mild chest pain, thought it was heartburn but bicarb didn't help! No shortness of breath etc. Should I be worried?

Mild chest pain, thought it was heartburn but bicarb didn't help! No shortness ...

Trevortiger

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Lead extraction

I am due to have pacemaker lead extraction in two weeks , then new leads and a CRT-D. Any experience of this anybody???

I am due to have pacemaker lead extraction in two weeks , then new leads and a ...

Emzyfred1419

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Beta Blockers

I’m 4weeks post Open Heart Surgery, & I have been put on a beta blocker after being in Atrial Flutter. Can I have caffeine?

I’m 4weeks post Open Heart Surgery, & I have been put on a beta blocker after be...

KingdomK

•3 years ago

1 Reply

HGV/PSV After Triple Bypass.

Hi, anybody with the above licence, who’s had a bypass just wondering did you have to do anything about your licence or job? I had been driving class1 on a...

Hi, anybody with the above licence, who’s had a bypass just wondering did you ha...

Zzr93

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Pda anxiety

I had a PDA at 4 months and today my heart rate has being sitting in the range of 48-55 im panicking right now is this dangerous???? Do i need a pacemaker ?? I...

I had a PDA at 4 months and today my heart rate has being sitting in the range o...

RamekinAnxiety

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Advice on TAVI and recovery times?

Hey everyone, happy belated Easter. A lot of you may know me from my posts about my AVR in 2018, which is all still great. So this post isn't about me! I'm...

Hey everyone, happy belated Easter. A lot of you may know me from my posts about...

Nic25

•3 years ago

28 Replies

BHF Pays Tribute to Their Patron, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2021/april/bhf-tribute-charity-patron-hrh-duke-of-edinburgh People have been asked because of...

https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2021/april/bhf-...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•3 years ago

13 Replies

Angina attack

Hello Can you please advise how long after having a stent put in does palpitations and sharp electrical shocks few times a day will stop or is this something...

Hello Can you please advise how long after having a stent put in does palpitatio...

East_Runner

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Icd experiences

Hi, I’m about to have an ice and would appreciate any info/tips/ experiences, thanks

Hi, I’m about to have an ice and would appreciate any info/tips/ experiences, th...

Jactaf

•3 years ago

31 Replies

High blood pressure symptoms question

Hi all, I've been diagnosed with high BP following 3 bouts of pre eclampsia. I've been feeling really dizzy, had blurred vision and nausea. I started ramipril...

Hi all, I've been diagnosed with high BP following 3 bouts of pre eclampsia. I'v...

Saycheesemalone

•3 years ago

7 Replies

How long did it take you to recover after heart bypass surgery?

Hi everyone I had emergency heart bypass surgery about 14 weeks ago. I have spent the “classic” 12 weeks off work, focused on recovery etc. Eating and sleeping...

Hi everyone I had emergency heart bypass surgery about 14 weeks ago. I have spen...

PV74

•3 years ago

42 Replies

Heart rate while excercising

Hey all its now more than 12 weeks since my Quad BP age 51, recovery has been good in all and once past the Injuries has come on leaps and bounds. My question...

Hey all its now more than 12 weeks since my Quad BP age 51, recovery has been go...

LaGazzaLadra

•3 years ago

6 Replies

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for April 2021

Angina link to neurological disorders

Going to the gym with a pacemaker

Recovery feels slow

Delayed reaction

Holiday Insurance

Aortic valve replacement

Take my breath away ... and singing 🎸

Dead hand

Anyone on a trial for genetic heart problem drug

Fit healthy 50 year old woman starts running!!

Question

Just a little advice

Afib and Acid Reflux

a bit low today. heart rate still too high to lower propanolol

Have I made a mistake

Can your experiences help me?

Time in hospital

Side Effects from which Medication ??

Mild chest pain

Lead extraction

Beta Blockers

HGV/PSV After Triple Bypass.

Pda anxiety

Advice on TAVI and recovery times?

BHF Pays Tribute to Their Patron, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

Angina attack

Icd experiences

High blood pressure symptoms question

How long did it take you to recover after heart bypass surgery?

Heart rate while excercising

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