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Cholesterol levels

Morning hope everyone is well wot would people think If they got told their cholesterol levels were above average being on 80.mg atorvastatin? My overall...

Morning hope everyone is well wot would people think If they got told their cho...

Chrissydoll

•3 years ago

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Cholesterol results

Hi hope everyone is keeping safe and well. My question is wot would u think if u got told ure cholesterol levels were above average on 80mgs of atorvaztatin?...

Hi hope everyone is keeping safe and well. My question is wot would u think if u...

Chrissydoll

•3 years ago

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Bisoprolol

Hi , a few months ago my bisoprolol was reduced from 10mg to 7.5mg asy BPM was down to 40ish , it's normally around 60 , does this mean my heart failure and )...

Hi , a few months ago my bisoprolol was reduced from 10mg to 7.5mg asy BPM was ...

Mapcats

•3 years ago

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Beta blockers and beer

Been prescribed beat blockers and it recommends avoid alcohol. Anyone else still have a tipple whilst taking these?

Been prescribed beat blockers and it recommends avoid alcohol. Anyone else still...

Seaguller

•3 years ago

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Prosthetic Mismatch?

I was fitted with a St Jude prosthetic in 1995 (aged 15) and sadly it seems that it may be beginning to wear and tear after 25 years great service. Am being...

I was fitted with a St Jude prosthetic in 1995 (aged 15) and sadly it seems that...

Seaguller

•3 years ago

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Upright MRI cardiac scan?

Have been told that I require an MRI scan and ma really anxious about it. Have seen that upright MRI's exist. Anyone else know if this is an option for cardiac...

Have been told that I require an MRI scan and ma really anxious about it. Have s...

Seaguller

•3 years ago

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Stents

Would like some advice about how long it takes to get used to stents

Anxious14

•3 years ago

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Swimming after having a pacemaker fitted then getting pericarditis

I really enjoy swimming, I haven’t been since I started having cardiac symptoms , I ended up going to a&e by ambulance (in my swimsuit )🤣 as my heart started...

I really enjoy swimming, I haven’t been since I started having cardiac symptoms ...

Westie2012

•3 years ago

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Day 8 of our London to Birmingham walk

Our day started when we met the lovely Sue who has been following our journey, she very kindly offeted us a lift from the Travelodge in Dunchurch back to...

Our day started when we met the lovely Sue who has been following our journey, s...

JimIOW

•3 years ago

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Third Time Lucky

Hi everyone,I am back in Papworth. Had a call at 1.00 and sat in my room at 5.00. Hoping for a morning slot for my op. Now I know many of you will be worried...

Hi everyone,I am back in Papworth. Had a call at 1.00 and sat in my room at 5.00...

Carluke

•3 years ago

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Heart Health and Alcohol connection?

I was wondering why alcohol is a no no when you've had a heart issue. Is it about calories , interactions with the medications, heart rhythm? I am not...

I was wondering why alcohol is a no no when you've had a heart issue. Is it...

Jack2019

•3 years ago

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Beta blockers

Hi All , I have just been changed from Atenolol to Bisoprolol, my head feels worse on these meds! Has anyone else experienced side effects from Bisoprolol? Do...

Hi All , I have just been changed from Atenolol to Bisoprolol, my head feels wor...

Platypus6

•3 years ago

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Join us for our 'Understanding Atrial Fibrillation' online event - Wednesday 30 June, 4-5pm

In the first of our 60th anniversary special editions, BHF Medical Director - Professor Sir Nilesh Samani will be sharing a selection of BHF-funded research...

In the first of our 60th anniversary special editions, BHF Medical Director - Pr...

Helen_BHF

•3 years ago

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Shadow on heart x ray

Hi, I am hoping someone can help ease my worried mind. Had B P reading of 239/110, went to A &E last week. Bloods, ECG ok but x ray showed shadow on heart. GP...

Hi, I am hoping someone can help ease my worried mind. Had B P reading of 239/11...

bonnybaby

•3 years ago

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Apixaban+Aspirin -v- Clopidogrel

Condition: Atrial Fibrillation + unstable Angina; has bare metal stents; aged 94. Long-term NOAC Apixaban+Aspirin was recommended by hospital Consultant after...

Condition: Atrial Fibrillation + unstable Angina; has bare metal stents; aged 94...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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EP study and abolition

Hi there, it was confirmed I had WPW syndrome in February 2021 and I agreed to have an EP study, and abolition of the accessory pathway if needed. I’ve just...

Hi there, it was confirmed I had WPW syndrome in February 2021 and I agreed to h...

Winf10

•3 years ago

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Awaiting open heart surgery for mitral valve repair/ replacement

Hi I am awaiting the above op (consultant has said 3 month wait) but have had no face to face appointments due to covid. I have so many questions about this...

Hi I am awaiting the above op (consultant has said 3 month wait) but have had no...

Lemon19

•3 years ago

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Recent heart attack.

Hi all I'm new to this group and need some help and guidance. On the 3rd of this month I had a mild heart attack a d was sent for an angiogram, they...

Hi all I'm new to this group and need some help and guidance. On the 3rd of thi...

Jimbod

•3 years ago

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Slight yellowing of eyes

Has anyone noticed a very slight yellowing of eye whites since starting usual medication after HA. Bloods recently back from docs ok. Thanks.

Has anyone noticed a very slight yellowing of eye whites since starting usual me...

Mearnsmum1

•3 years ago

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Day 7 of our fundraising london to Birmingham walk

We finally made Braunston, but it was a real pain today. There is no Sunday service on the buses and we couldn't get a cab until after 11.00, so we rejoined...

We finally made Braunston, but it was a real pain today. There is no Sunday serv...

JimIOW

•3 years ago

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History

Had asthma 7years, nearly died aged 23 but for a little French sister and spiritual help. I brought my four children up, loved gardening, decorating, sewing...

Had asthma 7years, nearly died aged 23 but for a little French sister and spirit...

Jacquibut

•3 years ago

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The best travel insurance for the Caribbean

Hello, could anyone tell me the best insurance for travel to the Caribbean for someone with a pre-existing heart condition, many thanks

Hello, could anyone tell me the best insurance for travel to the Caribbean for s...

lavander1

•3 years ago

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anyone suggest help for Lyme arthritis please

Lyme advice

Jacquibut

•3 years ago

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Thank you !

I’d like to thank everyone for all their support and kind words . What a lovely bunch💕 Op is now scheduled for Tuesday Or at least pencilled in 😳

I’d like to thank everyone for all their support and kind words . What a lovely ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Bleeding gums

Hi. I've been having bleeding gums for the past month,I've visited my dentist & was told it could be side effects of some of my medication, I take...

Hi. I've been having bleeding gums for the past month,I've visited my dentist & ...

Bell7

•3 years ago

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Getting Blood Pressure machine recalibrated?

Hi All As far as I understand Omron are not offering a recalibration service at the moment for their blood pressure machines, because of Covid and not working...

Hi All As far as I understand Omron are not offering a recalibration service at ...

CHAINGONG

•3 years ago

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symptoms following open heart surgery

I'm 33 and had open heart surgery two months ago to repair my mitral valve. My resting heart rate before surgery used to be around 55 bpm but after surgery...

I'm 33 and had open heart surgery two months ago to repair my mitral valve. My r...

Gav_UK

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Ablation for SVT

Hi everyone, new here :) I was diagnosed with SVT in Feb this year after one of my episodes was finally recorded on an ECG. I get them so rarely, once or twice...

Hi everyone, new here :) I was diagnosed with SVT in Feb this year after one of ...

burgundy_hair21

•3 years ago

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Transfer Complete !

Just to let everyone know I’ve now been moved from my local hospital to the one where my surgery will be done. Looks like it’s going to be Monday but I’ll keep...

Just to let everyone know I’ve now been moved from my local hospital to the one ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for June 2021

Cholesterol levels

Cholesterol results

Bisoprolol

Beta blockers and beer

Prosthetic Mismatch?

Upright MRI cardiac scan?

Stents

Swimming after having a pacemaker fitted then getting pericarditis

Day 8 of our London to Birmingham walk

Third Time Lucky

Heart Health and Alcohol connection?

Beta blockers

Join us for our 'Understanding Atrial Fibrillation' online event - Wednesday 30 June, 4-5pm

Shadow on heart x ray

Apixaban+Aspirin -v- Clopidogrel

EP study and abolition

Awaiting open heart surgery for mitral valve repair/ replacement

Recent heart attack.

Slight yellowing of eyes

Day 7 of our fundraising london to Birmingham walk

History

The best travel insurance for the Caribbean

anyone suggest help for Lyme arthritis please

Thank you !

Bleeding gums

Getting Blood Pressure machine recalibrated?

symptoms following open heart surgery

Ablation for SVT

Transfer Complete !

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