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Bypass or not?

I am 78. I first noticed I had Angina 10 years ago. An angiogram showed two totally blocked arteries and the third struggling. It was not possible to stent...

I am 78. I first noticed I had Angina 10 years ago. An angiogram showed two tota...

Fredxxx

•3 years ago

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Tests tests tests!

After ending up in a&e with chest pains in April I've certainly had a full service and MOT from the brilliant NHS. Feeling really positive so far - heart ct...

After ending up in a&e with chest pains in April I've certainly had a full servi...

Katlou63

•3 years ago

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A year already

Well today's ticagralor are my last, marking one year to the day of my LAD stemi. Missed out on all cardiac rehab due to covid but I battled thro, not...

Well today's ticagralor are my last, marking one year to the day of my LAD stem...

Ourdill

•3 years ago

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Aortic Stenosis Awaiting TAVI procedure

Hi Hearties hope you are all well I am 30 years on from my first heart attacks and coronary artery bypass surgery, then in 2004 another heart attack followed...

Hi Hearties hope you are all well I am 30 years on from my first heart attacks ...

rockingrandpa

•3 years ago

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Mitral Valve

This could be a long one, so I apologise in advance. In 2013 I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer so had the thyroid removed and had radioactive iodine. In...

This could be a long one, so I apologise in advance. In 2013 I was diagnosed wi...

Kaylee1211

•3 years ago

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All went ok

Hi all well that’s the quickest trip to the LGI ever. I got on ok the clot is still there but they aren’t too concerned. I saw one of my cardiologists albeit...

Hi all well that’s the quickest trip to the LGI ever. I got on ok the clot is st...

buddy2blue

•3 years ago

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What a difference a day makes

Yesterday I was thinking what on earth have I had done! But a day on and I feel pretty good considering what I have had done. If there’s one bit of advice I...

Yesterday I was thinking what on earth have I had done! But a day on and I feel ...

Carluke

•3 years ago

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Haiku time again!

Just stopping by to let all the writers (and wannabe writers) amongst you that it's time to contribute your haiku again. This month we're looking for heart...

Just stopping by to let all the writers (and wannabe writers) amongst you that i...

laura_dropstitch

Heart Star•3 years ago

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Is 75%stenosis bad

Hi everyone. I have been told there us %75 stenosis of the lad. Just on meds at the moment. Has anyone had a stent fitted at this point or even worse a heart...

Hi everyone. I have been told there us %75 stenosis of the lad. Just on meds at ...

worker38

•3 years ago

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Off to the LGI this aft

Hi everyone I’v been really well I’m fully back on track with slimming world. Everything is getting written down and I’m feeling very positive and in control...

Hi everyone I’v been really well I’m fully back on track with slimming world. Ev...

buddy2blue

•3 years ago

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Advice please

Been having really thick pulsing headache at the front by my eyes for about two weeks went to the doctors I’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure got to...

Been having really thick pulsing headache at the front by my eyes for about two ...

NRd19

•3 years ago

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3rd Aortic valve replacement.

I had an Echo in January and when the Consultant rang me in May(!) baldly said you need another aortic valve replacement, just like that. I asked about Tavi,...

I had an Echo in January and when the Consultant rang me in May(!) baldly said y...

Maskt3

•3 years ago

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Lifespan of stents?

I had stents following major heart attack end of last year. While in hospital a few patients who had already had stents for a while were either being...

I had stents following major heart attack end of last year. While in hospital a...

Hidden

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Angina with clear arteries

I wondered if anyone has any similar experiences that could help advise me. Following what seems to be angina symptoms developing over the last year and...

I wondered if anyone has any similar experiences that could help advise me. Foll...

Natwoo

•3 years ago

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Reducing heart rate

Just diagnosed with severe mitral regurgitation and waiting for angiogram to discuss way forward. Worried about everything particularly low nighttime pulse...

Just diagnosed with severe mitral regurgitation and waiting for angiogram to dis...

Kaysy

•3 years ago

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New here, with my diagnosis.

I have just had my letter from the hospital with the results of my CT Scan.aThe CT scan shows significant narrowing of at least one of the main coronary...

I have just had my letter from the hospital with the results of my CT Scan.aThe ...

Mossburg590

•3 years ago

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Second opinion advice

As per title I'm after some advice. For last 4 years I have been suffering with angina type pain. I've been seen by cardiology department and they discounted...

As per title I'm after some advice. For last 4 years I have been suffering with ...

WIgranny

•3 years ago

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Hi, I'm new to the forum. Has anyone who has had a triple bypass successfully resumed their skiing career? Thanks

I'm a seasonal ski instructor and international ski coach, typically spending 6-8 weeks in the Alps during the season and throughout the year in the UK. Am...

I'm a seasonal ski instructor and international ski coach, typically spending 6-...

Deserrol

•3 years ago

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APPLE WATCH/ PACEMAKER

Hi Has anyone expirance any problems with wearing and Apple watch series 6, The latest model and having a pacemaker. I know you have to be extra careful with...

Hi Has anyone expirance any problems with wearing and Apple watch series 6, The ...

juanitamc

•3 years ago

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Concerned about early signs of heart failure

I had a dual chamber pacemaker November 2020, 4 days after that a lead punctured my heart ,I had both leads replaced a week after I’d had my pacemaker . This...

I had a dual chamber pacemaker November 2020, 4 days after that a lead punctured...

Westie2012

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Heart failure

Hi all,I hope you are all as well as can be. I have posted before how I feel after ohs 2.5 years ago, and still feeling out of breath and not well,I thought...

Hi all,I hope you are all as well as can be. I have posted before how I feel aft...

Jessiebrown

•3 years ago

6 Replies

ATORVASTATIN Side effects

My dose was increased from 20mg to 80mg after heart attack. I had the proceedure known as Angioplasty where the arteries ate widened using a balloon rather...

My dose was increased from 20mg to 80mg after heart attack. I had the proceedure...

Dossy

•3 years ago

24 Replies

New treatment significantly improves mental health in heart disease patients, study finds

From Manchester University https://www.manchester.ac.uk/discover/news/new-treatment-significantly-improves-mental-health-in-heart-disease-patients-study-finds/

From Manchester University https://www.manchester.ac.uk/discover/news/new-treatm...

Jaws66

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Sleep Apnoea referral

Hi everyone, I'm a bit concerned. I've been referred in to the sleep Apnoea clinic for assessment due to excessive tiredness. This was done by my cardiac...

Hi everyone, I'm a bit concerned. I've been referred in to the sleep Apnoea cli...

Hidden

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Regular episodes of unstable angina

Hi, I had an MI in 2018 which required a stent; up until a few months ago things were pretty good however since April I have had to attend a/e for chest pains...

Hi, I had an MI in 2018 which required a stent; up until a few months ago things...

Lfcsupporrer

•3 years ago

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Newly Diagnosed idiopathic cardiomyopathy and enlarged heart.

Hi Well it 1.40am in the morning and I can't sleep. I was informed today by the Cardiologist that I idiopathic cardiomyopathy and a moderate to severe enlarged...

Hi Well it 1.40am in the morning and I can't sleep. I was informed today by the ...

sparklesmark

•3 years ago

3 Replies

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for July 2021

Bypass or not?

Tests tests tests!

A year already

Aortic Stenosis Awaiting TAVI procedure

Mitral Valve

All went ok

What a difference a day makes

Haiku time again!

Is 75%stenosis bad

Off to the LGI this aft

Advice please

3rd Aortic valve replacement.

Lifespan of stents?

Angina with clear arteries

Reducing heart rate

New here, with my diagnosis.

Second opinion advice

Hi, I'm new to the forum. Has anyone who has had a triple bypass successfully resumed their skiing career? Thanks

APPLE WATCH/ PACEMAKER

Concerned about early signs of heart failure

Heart failure

ATORVASTATIN Side effects

New treatment significantly improves mental health in heart disease patients, study finds

Sleep Apnoea referral

Regular episodes of unstable angina

Newly Diagnosed idiopathic cardiomyopathy and enlarged heart.

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