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COPD

I really don’t understand how a 73 year old with good lifestyle non smoker very active slim develops COPD. Kind of pisses me off ( excuse the choice of words)...

I really don’t understand how a 73 year old with good lifestyle non smoker very ...

Darcy2000

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Did You Miss Appointment?

Yesterday I had a face-to-face outpatients. The wheelchair qualifies me for patient transport. This typically gives you a two hour window. Anyway I was there...

Yesterday I had a face-to-face outpatients. The wheelchair qualifies me for pati...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•3 years ago

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My son has been offered a tissue valve but told it only lasts around 8 years and also the Ross procedure Which is the safest outcome ?

Has anyone had a Ross procedure changing 2 valves

G345

•3 years ago

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I had a takotsubo recently and I also am suffering with complete body spasms ,does anyone else?

I am now under neurology and cardiology but am a mystery, I just wondered if any one else had this or even had body spasms that happen like an epilepsy but I...

I am now under neurology and cardiology but am a mystery, I just wondered if any...

Free1239

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Help all you people with AF.

Hi there. Lovefrance here. I really need some kind words and reassurance at the moment. I went into AF about four o clock this afternoon. I still have it and...

Hi there. Lovefrance here. I really need some kind words and reassurance at the ...

Lovefrance

•3 years ago

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Inspiris Resilia vs other aortic valves

I'm in process of deciding whether to go with a mechanical valve or a tissue valve to replace my bicuspid aortic valve. I have severe aortic stenosis now....

I'm in process of deciding whether to go with a mechanical valve or a tissue va...

MontyReynolds

•3 years ago

38 Replies

ARR last November, in 40s, physically quite well mentally really struggling

Hello everyone, This is my first post on here. I've been subscribed to this forum for a few months now and I have gained so much from it. Now I'm taking the...

Hello everyone, This is my first post on here. I've been subscribed to this for...

Goldery

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Good news day.

Following a conversation with cardiac rehab . They have informed me that my 24hr heart monitoring had ZERO abnormalities. So, so pleased with this news . Still...

Following a conversation with cardiac rehab . They have informed me that my 24hr...

0163SLH

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Increased and hard heart rate

Hi everyone, I’m wondering if there’s anyone going through what I go through. Everytime after consuming alcohol, at night I get an increased heart heat but...

Hi everyone, I’m wondering if there’s anyone going through what I go through. Ev...

PhindiSoul

•3 years ago

15 Replies

What a feeling

Got a letter today from Cardiology “Dear Mr Adams The results of your Cardiac MRI are now available. I am pleased to report that both the left and right...

Got a letter today from Cardiology “Dear Mr Adams The results of your Cardiac...

Stanadams20

•3 years ago

52 Replies

Anxiety or possible heart rate problem

Last couple of weeks I’ve not been feeling quite right ,hubby recently got me an Apple Watch as he’s worried about me as I’ve recently started to have a few...

Last couple of weeks I’ve not been feeling quite right ,hubby recently got me an...

Westie2012

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Over anxious and worried

Was wondering if anyone has suffered an syncope blackout... I'm so anxious about moving even since I had one .. it was very scary ... how do you cope any...

Was wondering if anyone has suffered an syncope blackout... I'm so anxious about...

Loveheart123

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Bad day.

Has anyone experienced the roller coaster of emotions. I’m waiting for an angiogram to confirm a problem with a narrowed aortic valve. One day I’m positive...

Has anyone experienced the roller coaster of emotions. I’m waiting for an angiog...

Pulsar177

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Irregular heartbeat post double bypass

I am 13 weeks post double bypass and started to feel normal again - however have now started with an irregular heartbeat and given further medication I already...

I am 13 weeks post double bypass and started to feel normal again - however have...

Moomintroll21

•3 years ago

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Ectopic beats

Hi I posted I here a few weeks ago about ectopic beats ( feels like missed beats!) I’ve now had some tests. My ECG and blood tests were all normal and the...

Hi I posted I here a few weeks ago about ectopic beats ( feels like missed beats...

HP2503

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Failed lung function

Flymetothebeach

•3 years ago

7 Replies

6 ectopic beats in a row

I experience lots of ectopic beats, but recently started to feel short, fast runs of ectopic beats, often preceded by a pause. The most I've ever counted is...

I experience lots of ectopic beats, but recently started to feel short, fast r...

John3333333

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Update

Hi guys . Little up date on my beautiful day post. The last couple of days have been GOOD spent with family also I do believe (reading many posts on here) I...

Hi guys . Little up date on my beautiful day post. The last couple of days have ...

0163SLH

•3 years ago

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when do I stop taking all these meds

back in May 2018 had h/a (have had previous ones) and 2 stents fitted - was then informed had lung cancer - had vats op in Nov and got on with life - last saw...

back in May 2018 had h/a (have had previous ones) and 2 stents fitted - was then...

Flissy100

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Dealing with anxiety

I know I’m not alone in having health anxiety so thought I’d share what’s helped me (the last few days at least). It’s based on the 15-minute principle - that...

I know I’m not alone in having health anxiety so thought I’d share what’s helped...

FiftyNotOut

•3 years ago

24 Replies

Dr Andrew Jenkinson book

Good morning everyone. First Post. I had a mild heart attack a month ago which took me by surprise. I'm struggling with the change of diet, especially finding...

Good morning everyone. First Post. I had a mild heart attack a month ago which t...

bazhorn

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Itchy skin

I’m on edoxiban, Entresto, Carvedilol, allopurinol, digoxin and dapaglifozin everyday, with furosemide at my discretion. Anyone experience night time itching...

I’m on edoxiban, Entresto, Carvedilol, allopurinol, digoxin and dapaglifozin eve...

Barbara72

•3 years ago

4 Replies

What are your experiences with Dapagliflozin?

Hello. My cardiologist is planning to start me on Dapagliflozin in addition to my existing meds. Just wondered how people had been finding it? I'm a little...

Hello. My cardiologist is planning to start me on Dapagliflozin in addition to m...

laura_dropstitch

Heart Star•3 years ago

40 Replies

Wound infection after OHS

Hi Everyone, I had OHS on 06/05/21, discharged on 11/05/21. All going well at home for just over 2 weeks and now I’m back in with an infection in the scar 😭...

Hi Everyone, I had OHS on 06/05/21, discharged on 11/05/21. All going well at ho...

CBH192

•3 years ago

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Warfarin. Pinpoint red spots.

Hi all, A couple of months ago I noticed that my feet were covered in dozens of pinpoint red spots. They are still there today. I wasn't unduly worried until I...

Hi all, A couple of months ago I noticed that my feet were covered in dozens of ...

Tickertalker

•3 years ago

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Anyone had persistent chesty cough with meds or post stents?

Have had persistent chesty cough for 6 weeks with white mucus. GP prescribed antibiotics - nothing improved except blowing nose less. Now got nasal spray as...

Have had persistent chesty cough for 6 weeks with white mucus. GP prescribed ant...

Cruise1

•3 years ago

1 Reply

PAD or sciatica

I don't know if I have PAD or sciatica. My calves (particularly the left) really hurt when I lie in bed. Tingly occasionally as well but I can go and walk two...

I don't know if I have PAD or sciatica. My calves (particularly the left) reall...

stargazey

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Mechanical Valve - Ticking Noise

I'm new here and I have been recommended to have open heart surgery to replace my aortic valve with a mechanical valve. One of my concerns is the "ticking" or...

I'm new here and I have been recommended to have open heart surgery to replace m...

MontyReynolds

•3 years ago

41 Replies

New diagnosis

I have experienced a deep, dull ache in my chest and left arm occasionally when walking. This weekend it was there sporadically whilst resting and I have been...

I have experienced a deep, dull ache in my chest and left arm occasionally when ...

Worvera

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Anwers

Had ct with contrast 57% right Conanry mixed plaque not in lumen what's it mean have 24/7 chest pain daily for years why

Had ct with contrast 57% right Conanry mixed plaque not in lumen what's it mean ...

Ackers72

•3 years ago

3 Replies

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All posts for June 2021

COPD

Did You Miss Appointment?

My son has been offered a tissue valve but told it only lasts around 8 years and also the Ross procedure Which is the safest outcome ?

I had a takotsubo recently and I also am suffering with complete body spasms ,does anyone else?

Help all you people with AF.

Inspiris Resilia vs other aortic valves

ARR last November, in 40s, physically quite well mentally really struggling

Good news day.

Increased and hard heart rate

What a feeling

Anxiety or possible heart rate problem

Over anxious and worried

Bad day.

Irregular heartbeat post double bypass

Ectopic beats

Failed lung function

6 ectopic beats in a row

Update

when do I stop taking all these meds

Dealing with anxiety

Dr Andrew Jenkinson book

Itchy skin

What are your experiences with Dapagliflozin?

Wound infection after OHS

Warfarin. Pinpoint red spots.

Anyone had persistent chesty cough with meds or post stents?

PAD or sciatica

Mechanical Valve - Ticking Noise

New diagnosis

Anwers

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