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Afib episode and difficulty breathing

Has anyone experienced this ? Two days before the Afib episode I was finding it hard to breath while eating . Since the episode I am finding it hard to breath...

Has anyone experienced this ? Two days before the Afib episode I was finding it ...

Summerlily

•3 years ago

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Is LVSD heart failure

Hello all, I was recently diagnosed with mild LVSD after spending a day in hospital with low O2 sats. I have been prescribed Furosemide and have an...

Hello all, I was recently diagnosed with mild LVSD after spending a day in hospi...

Aquanaut

•3 years ago

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Dilemma (pacemaker problem)

Help! There must be someone out there who has experienced two RV lead perforations after pacemaker insertion. I then had to have ohs and, instead of...

Help! There must be someone out there who has experienced two RV lead perforati...

Nannyjenny

•3 years ago

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I had a heart attack in December last year and have problems with nausea and reflux having lost a stone in weight due to the nausea. Stent not inserted as I...

I had a heart attack in December last year and have problems with nausea and ref...

curlyer

•3 years ago

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Stress Test

My cardiologist has requested a stress test for me. I spoke to cardiology nurse and I must say its filled me with fear. She said they inject substance into...

My cardiologist has requested a stress test for me. I spoke to cardiology nurse ...

cakesandbakes

•3 years ago

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Antihistamines

Starting to suffer now the hay fever season is in full swing! Am on apixaban and statins and just wondering if anyone has had experience or advice re...

Starting to suffer now the hay fever season is in full swing! Am on apixaban and...

Mark_tourguide

•3 years ago

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HRT & heart medication

Hi - I’m on a mix of heart medication following a quad bypass 2 years ago. Am now talking to my GP about going on an oestrogen only patch form of HRT as at 53...

Hi - I’m on a mix of heart medication following a quad bypass 2 years ago. Am no...

Gail1967

•3 years ago

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Shocking letter from cardiology

I’ve just had a shocking letter from the cardiology department of my local hospital which has really shocked and upset me. It was from a telephone conversation...

I’ve just had a shocking letter from the cardiology department of my local hospi...

Darkshades

•3 years ago

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Atrial fibrillation newly diagnosed help please

I had a phone call this morning from my GPs receptionist to say the doctor wanted to talk to me about my atrial fibrillation. I had been waiting nearly 2 weeks...

I had a phone call this morning from my GPs receptionist to say the doctor wante...

carer999

•3 years ago

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Hypo and Apple iWatch 6

I had depression, and the doctor concluded that I was "just depressed" and wrote out a prescription for anti-depressants. I had bradycardia (slow pulse rate)...

I had depression, and the doctor concluded that I was "just depressed" and wrote...

S11m

•3 years ago

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Has anybody had any experience of Acupuncture in dealing with Atrial Fibrillation?

Has anybody had any experience of Acupuncture in dealing with Atrial Fibrillation? Maybe for those where it worked will not not be needing to view this forum,...

Has anybody had any experience of Acupuncture in dealing with Atrial Fibrillatio...

BrezelMan47

•3 years ago

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Hello

Hi everyone, I am Jim aged 61 and living on the Isle of Wight with Ruby, my long suffering partner. I have survived three heart attacks, been stented, had...

Hi everyone, I am Jim aged 61 and living on the Isle of Wight with Ruby, my long...

JimIOW

•3 years ago

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Helpful people

I did not mention in my post yesterday which I should have done. How helpful everyone who I have dealt with at Royal Papworth Hospital. They make you feel so...

I did not mention in my post yesterday which I should have done. How helpful eve...

Carluke

•3 years ago

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Help getting Someone to get help

My husband has a CA April 19 ( l didCPR) & these last few years have been very difficult as he has no memory of the event. He still very angry about it all...

My husband has a CA April 19 ( l didCPR) & these last few years have been very...

Asscher

•3 years ago

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What are peoples experiences taking magnesium taurate for ectopic beats?

Just purchased some cardiovascular research ltd magnesium taurate and I’m wondering what peoples experiences with either with this specific brand or others...

Just purchased some cardiovascular research ltd magnesium taurate and I’m wonder...

Shannon182

•3 years ago

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Candesartan

Has anyone had stomach pain under ribs and bloating since taking candesartan

Sumb

•3 years ago

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Stabby pains

My post should have said stabby pains not scabby lol

worker38

•3 years ago

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Reduced ejection fraction

Hi, i have been told I have low ejection fraction below 40% can this be increased i have 0 symptoms very healthy and not over weight? Thanks in advance

Hi, i have been told I have low ejection fraction below 40% can this be increase...

Partinavia

•3 years ago

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Arm pains

I was put on bisoprolol last year for tachycardia. I haven't felt well since starting them. So many symptoms. Has anyone else taking bisoprolol been aware of...

I was put on bisoprolol last year for tachycardia. I haven't felt well since st...

Fifimyangel

•3 years ago

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CREATININE LEVEL LOW

I notice one of my recent blood tests shows a level of 39 . The normal range is 60 to 110. Low levels can indicate muscle wastage Has anyone diagnosed with...

I notice one of my recent blood tests shows a level of 39 . The normal range is...

sunset709

•3 years ago

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Light at the end of the tunnel

Feeling better today than I have for months. Physically no change but had phone call today with the news I will be having my valve repairs on 25/6/21.

Feeling better today than I have for months. Physically no change but had phone ...

Carluke

•3 years ago

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Should I be getting pain by my Pacemaker

I’m still waiting for my next cardiologist appointment hopefully in the next few weeks , pain has been increasing by my pm, it started as a very mild...

I’m still waiting for my next cardiologist appointment hopefully in the next few...

Westie2012

•3 years ago

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Alcohol substitute for relaxing and chilling out?!

Hi guys I am not drinking alcohol due to my heart arrythmia and I am wondering, with the warmer weather now here, (at least for a month or so haha) what do...

Hi guys I am not drinking alcohol due to my heart arrythmia and I am wondering,...

Delphiniumsblue

•3 years ago

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Cardiac mri

Sitting in the childrens hospital while my 12 yr old has mri. He was born with bicuslid aortic valve which is now leaking a fair wee bit and started medication...

Sitting in the childrens hospital while my 12 yr old has mri. He was born with b...

Jules2021

•3 years ago

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Biventricular dysfunction

Hello, new to this group although have heart problems since a young age! I have recently been back in hospital had an echo and only had a quick conversation...

Hello, new to this group although have heart problems since a young age! I have ...

MaeGM

•3 years ago

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Fluid on left lung

Hello everyone. I hope you're all keeping safe & well. It's been a while since I posted, but I was wondering if any of you have had a similar experience....

Hello everyone. I hope you're all keeping safe & well. It's been a while since I...

N1kk1B

•3 years ago

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Breathless after a cardioversion

I've had AF for a year and had a cardioversion last Tuesday I'm still very breathless. Is this normal. I have heart failure and had an aortic valve replaced 1...

I've had AF for a year and had a cardioversion last Tuesday I'm still very breat...

Si1972

•3 years ago

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Ablation for AVRT

Hello, Recently found this website and it’s been really useful already! I had a couple questions that I hope someone might be able to help with. I had an...

Hello, Recently found this website and it’s been really useful already! I had a ...

JAXDC1

•3 years ago

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Why I am still on Furosemide ?

I am currently on my sixth week following a heart attack , I was told in hospital during a two day stay that my lungs were damp after the heart attack...

I am currently on my sixth week following a heart attack , I was told in hospita...

Chelsea55

•3 years ago

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After an attack

Sorry for bombarding with questions but I haven’t been given much info. What should you do after you settle after an angina attack? I had to use my spray...

Sorry for bombarding with questions but I haven’t been given much info. What sho...

Worvera

•3 years ago

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All posts for June 2021

Afib episode and difficulty breathing

Is LVSD heart failure

Dilemma (pacemaker problem)

I'm new here.

Stress Test

Antihistamines

HRT & heart medication

Shocking letter from cardiology

Atrial fibrillation newly diagnosed help please

Hypo and Apple iWatch 6

Has anybody had any experience of Acupuncture in dealing with Atrial Fibrillation?

Hello

Helpful people

Help getting Someone to get help

What are peoples experiences taking magnesium taurate for ectopic beats?

Candesartan

Stabby pains

Reduced ejection fraction

Arm pains

CREATININE LEVEL LOW

Light at the end of the tunnel

Should I be getting pain by my Pacemaker

Alcohol substitute for relaxing and chilling out?!

Cardiac mri

Biventricular dysfunction

Fluid on left lung

Breathless after a cardioversion

Ablation for AVRT

Why I am still on Furosemide ?

After an attack

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