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When might a pace-maker help?

It's getting on for 2 months since my GP put in a request for a 24 hour heart monitor to check on my slow heart rate ( about 40-48 bpm.) I asked him if a pace...

It's getting on for 2 months since my GP put in a request for a 24 hour heart mo...

bluerose76

•3 years ago

35 Replies

Ramipril for BP

54 year old male, 17 days into my Ramipril journey for High Blood pressure. I started with average BP reading of 185/115 (and had higher) and was prescribed...

54 year old male, 17 days into my Ramipril journey for High Blood pressure. I st...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Chest pains 9 months after heart attack

I had a heart attack and stent fitted last October and have been pretty good ever since. I’ve lost weight and started playing golf again. Things were good but...

I had a heart attack and stent fitted last October and have been pretty good eve...

Ptjet

•3 years ago

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Myocarditis

Still having the worst pain after almost 5 months, heart rate & rhythm all over the place ,I cant lay down or seem to settle . Many visits to A&E last time...

Still having the worst pain after almost 5 months, heart rate & rhythm all over ...

Helly75

•3 years ago

63 Replies

How long does pain last after angioplasty

Painful arm two weeks after angioplasty. When the procedure was performed, my radial artery was spasming, so they changed places. But, the intravenous moved...

Painful arm two weeks after angioplasty. When the procedure was performed, my r...

Hidden

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Should I have a CRT-D

Has anyone had a CRT-D due to an enlarged heart because of Chemo. My blood is not pumping through my left side of my heart properly. EF is 20's. Cardio...

Has anyone had a CRT-D due to an enlarged heart because of Chemo. My blood is ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

24 Replies

Results of 2nd Echo

Hi Results of my 2nd Echocardiogram I posted on here shortly after being discharged following a HA and an EF of 30 to 35 %, your support and advice was...

Hi Results of my 2nd Echocardiogram I posted on here shortly after being discha...

Fill1

•3 years ago

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Ectopic beats and EF of 48%

Hi, I am a 40 year old regular runner and gym go-er and exercise everyday. I've been suffering from very frequent ectopic beats (7% burden) and have just had a...

Hi, I am a 40 year old regular runner and gym go-er and exercise everyday. I've ...

SHERIFF1

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Insomnia

Hi Everyone...been on Nebivolol, Spironolactone and Perindopril for a three months now. I'm only getting about 4hours sleep every night. It's not anxiety or...

Hi Everyone...been on Nebivolol, Spironolactone and Perindopril for a three mont...

SLK-14

•3 years ago

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Statins oh Statins again

If Statins are meant to do virtually the same thing as a deterrent then why do people have to keep switching over because of intolerance to one and not...

If Statins are meant to do virtually the same thing as a deterrent then why do p...

Pollypuss

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Why beta-blockers in my case?

I had a heart attack in February 2017, 2 stents fitted and all subsequent control visits confirm no stenosis anywhere. I'm 66, otherwise very healthy and very...

I had a heart attack in February 2017, 2 stents fitted and all subsequent contro...

Jerry_D

•3 years ago

29 Replies

Advice from professionals please

Advice from professionals please 75 male, previous MI 10 years back, left main stented, inferior MI- 5 weeks back, failed primary PCI, extensive thrombus and...

Advice from professionals please 75 male, previous MI 10 years back, left main s...

Jaay1

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Amiodarone &Bisoprolol

Does anyone know how long it takes for the effects of amiodarone to wear off . I stopped taking it in March but I still getting sunburnt even when sitting in...

Does anyone know how long it takes for the effects of amiodarone to wear off . ...

Pippa80

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Anyone heard of ‘Pumphead’

Hi Everyone I’ve joined this site to gain more information about the above. My partner had OHS 6 weeks ago, a replacement aortic valve and single bypass. For...

Hi Everyone I’ve joined this site to gain more information about the above. My ...

Goldano

•3 years ago

32 Replies

Off Topic - Social Workers

I was wondering what people's experience of social workers was. Please avoid posting inappropriate or abusive replies causing this thread to be locked or...

I was wondering what people's experience of social workers was. Please avoid pos...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•3 years ago

35 Replies

Muscle wastage from statins

Has anyone any help with muscle wastage. Severely allergic to statins , it was discovered through blood test showing enzymes . Have felt quite weakened through...

Has anyone any help with muscle wastage. Severely allergic to statins , it was d...

Fynndog

•3 years ago

35 Replies

Hi I have just recently been diagnosed with mild stenosis. I have constant chest pains,is this normal

Narrowing of the artery

theclark

•3 years ago

19 Replies

Palpitations

So I’ve had Palpitations since 2015 with a constant aching or burning sensation in the left of my chest. I’ve had countless ecgs, and echos. I’ve had a stress...

So I’ve had Palpitations since 2015 with a constant aching or burning sensation ...

Carl98k

•3 years ago

52 Replies

atrial flutter and life insurance

hi all - i was diagnosed with atrial flutter two years ago, had a successful ablation last year, and am now looking for life insurance at a reasonable cost -...

hi all - i was diagnosed with atrial flutter two years ago, had a successful abl...

AFinsurer

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Frustration with cardiologist, results of treadmill test

My husband is a taxi driver, he had a heart attack back in March. To get his taxi licence back he had to have a medical - done, no problems there - and the...

My husband is a taxi driver, he had a heart attack back in March. To get his tax...

Lisajb1966

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Weak pulse

I have been noticing when I feel my pulse of late, it feels weak, it's really hard to find it. Whether in my wrists or neck. And I have been using a pulse...

I have been noticing when I feel my pulse of late, it feels weak, it's really ha...

Pinkieshy

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Bisoprolol withdrawal

I have been feeling like a zombie for months now along with digestive problems which interfere with sleep. Meds were Bisoprolol 2.5mg clopidogrel 75mg...

I have been feeling like a zombie for months now along with digestive problems w...

richard_jw

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Apixaban and Skin Reaction

I've been taking Apixaban for 18 months. I quite soon started itching in my scalp, forehead, eyelids, ears, neck, shoulders. I've been using a medicated...

I've been taking Apixaban for 18 months. I quite soon started itching in my scal...

PeterGabriel

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Angina

I had a successful stent procedure in LAD artery October 2019 and overall am keeping very well. However, every now and then I seem to experience a couple of...

I had a successful stent procedure in LAD artery October 2019 and overall am ke...

KELIMA

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Echocardiogram

Hi. I'm 35 in good health (or I thought I was) had a few issues with palps and one time passing it out. Actually felt like I was having a heart attack not so...

Hi. I'm 35 in good health (or I thought I was) had a few issues with palps and o...

Cat1108

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Replacement mechanical valve seems to miss a beat every 10 to 30 beats. Is this normal?

Had my surgery last week and was home on Monday from Southampton general and I have only noticed this when it was quiet last night

Had my surgery last week and was home on Monday from Southampton general and I h...

mrmrmills

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Anxiety

Think at getting to the end of it painful every were keep losing sight in eyes lack blood amaurosis think said with heart not pumping properly 10% but what can...

Think at getting to the end of it painful every were keep losing sight in eyes l...

Hidden

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Echo

Hi, I had a ecg, echo and heart monitor 3 weeks this week ive not heard anything . Can I believe all is fine if ive not heard by now.

Hi, I had a ecg, echo and heart monitor 3 weeks this week ive not heard anythi...

Sj2021

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Online appointment

Hi, I have my annual check up next month with Royal Brompton congenital consultant but understand that this is to be online. What happens about tests do you...

Hi, I have my annual check up next month with Royal Brompton congenital consulta...

Phoenix35

•3 years ago

4 Replies

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All posts for July 2021

When might a pace-maker help?

Ramipril for BP

Chest pains 9 months after heart attack

Myocarditis

How long does pain last after angioplasty

Should I have a CRT-D

Results of 2nd Echo

Ectopic beats and EF of 48%

Insomnia

Statins oh Statins again

Why beta-blockers in my case?

Advice from professionals please

Amiodarone &Bisoprolol

Anyone heard of ‘Pumphead’

Off Topic - Social Workers

Muscle wastage from statins

Hi I have just recently been diagnosed with mild stenosis. I have constant chest pains,is this normal

Palpitations

atrial flutter and life insurance

Frustration with cardiologist, results of treadmill test

Weak pulse

Bisoprolol withdrawal

Apixaban and Skin Reaction

Angina

Echocardiogram

Replacement mechanical valve seems to miss a beat every 10 to 30 beats. Is this normal?

Anxiety

Echo

Online appointment

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