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Surprised myself

I popped out for my first jog yesterday after getting the all clear from my surgeon. It was slow, don't get me wrong, but I managed 3k just 56 days post op I...

I popped out for my first jog yesterday after getting the all clear from my surg...

Alessa_

•3 years ago

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Reasonable adjustment at work

I've been working from home for the past year and a half because of COVID-19, and although I enjoy the various benefits of it (more time in bed amirite?), one...

I've been working from home for the past year and a half because of COVID-19, an...

nekochan

•3 years ago

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Monitor record loop?

Is it necessary to have the monitor record loop? If they don’t find anything wrong within few year. I don’t t understand .

Is it necessary to have the monitor record loop? If they don’t find anything wro...

tinylady2021

•3 years ago

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Pulse thumping post valve replacement

Im 4 months post op from biological aortic valve/conduit replacement. I realize im early on, and fortunate, but can anyone share if they have experienced the...

Im 4 months post op from biological aortic valve/conduit replacement. I realiz...

Hwxguy

•3 years ago

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Ppi Tablets

How many of us take ppi tablets to protect the tummy and which do you find the best?

How many of us take ppi tablets to protect the tummy and which do you find the b...

Purpled

•3 years ago

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Silent Heart Attack

hi, Went to a@e 2 weeks ago. Had very low blood pressure, 55/33. currently have heart failure. They did an ECG told me afterwards heart is worse than last...

hi, Went to a@e 2 weeks ago. Had very low blood pressure, 55/33. currently have...

sue50london

•3 years ago

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Aortic Valve and Aneurysm Repair

Hi All two fold question. Anybody had heart surgery at the Royal Brompton I'm looking at booking under Dr Cesare Quarto. Also anybody got the Inspiris Resilia...

Hi All two fold question. Anybody had heart surgery at the Royal Brompton I'm lo...

Realworldresident

•3 years ago

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Palpitations with a low heart rate?

I was rushed to hopsital with a heart rate of 150 during sleep a couple times. I thought it may be my medications so I've lowered it. Now as I've lowered it...

I was rushed to hopsital with a heart rate of 150 during sleep a couple times. I...

HeartDinger

•3 years ago

1 Reply

A new path - 1 Year after Aortic Valve Replacement and Root Op

More of a road really. Since my last post 9 months ago I've continued to progress well and can honestly say: 1) I only worry about how long my new bovine...

More of a road really. Since my last post 9 months ago I've continued to progr...

StevepH2012

•3 years ago

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Ten days in and I'm worried - am I over reacting

Ten days in for BP meds (Ramipril) - I have lost 6 pounds in weight and eating a very well balanced diet. My Bp reduced from 185/115 to average 140/93....

Ten days in for BP meds (Ramipril) - I have lost 6 pounds in weight and eating a...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Flecainide

Good morning Does anyone have any knowledge or experience of using Flecainide for controlling A/F following a H/A I’m currently on a low dose of Bisoprolol...

Good morning Does anyone have any knowledge or experience of using Flecainide f...

Bush73

•3 years ago

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No input from hospital after heart attack and stent fitted.

Hi My Mum had a heart attack last summer and had a stent fitted. She was released from hospital on a Saturday afternoon with little information and has had no...

Hi My Mum had a heart attack last summer and had a stent fitted. She was release...

Springermum

•3 years ago

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Heart rate question

I have 2 friends who have both had multiple stents put in. One has a resting heart rate of 58 the other 38. The latter says it is down do his beta blockers...

I have 2 friends who have both had multiple stents put in. One has a resting he...

Jonno34

•3 years ago

1 Reply

All good

So my blood pressure is 112/71 it has completely come down after taking the meds but i still have constant heavy fuzzy is this normal? X

So my blood pressure is 112/71 it has completely come down after taking the meds...

NRd19

•3 years ago

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How has anyone felt after Atrial Fibrillation episode

I’m asking on behalf of my husband. He has coronary artery spasms but last week, he had different chest pain that was not eased by gtn spray. Called ambulance...

I’m asking on behalf of my husband. He has coronary artery spasms but last week,...

Nimbus1995

•3 years ago

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CT Cardiac angiogram

Hi, just thought I would go through my experience of a CT cardiac angiogram as it may relieve some worries. Hope it helps. I was booked for this test a week...

Hi, just thought I would go through my experience of a CT cardiac angiogram as i...

Cornishbeach

•3 years ago

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Double bypass

Had a double bypass on the 13th May. All went well and my wounds have healed really well and now discharged back into the care of my GP. My problem is my very...

Had a double bypass on the 13th May. All went well and my wounds have healed rea...

EwaUK

•3 years ago

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Will I ever feel better?

After a STEMI heart attack in April (Troponin peaked at 92,000), I thought I was doing pretty well. Back at work full-time, exercising, it was all going fine....

After a STEMI heart attack in April (Troponin peaked at 92,000), I thought I was...

FiftyNotOut

•3 years ago

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Update ! Infection in bypass wound

My surgeon decided to drain the infection site yesterday . A small incision at base of wound with local anaesthetic and a bit of squeezing and prodding ( I...

My surgeon decided to drain the infection site yesterday . A small incision at b...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Weight Gain

I decided a couple of months ago to try and gain weight, I had lost nearly 3 stone post SCA & OHS 3 years ago. I have struggled all my life to put weight on,...

I decided a couple of months ago to try and gain weight, I had lost nearly 3 sto...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Bedtime treat

I swapped back to taking my statin before retiring rather than in the morning, but I tend to forget, so my health adviser thought this was a good idea, nice eh...

I swapped back to taking my statin before retiring rather than in the morning, b...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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wires after 5 years

Good morning all, Coming up to my five year anniversary of my bypass and I am having a bit of a problem with some of the wires in my chest. I have always had...

Good morning all, Coming up to my five year anniversary of my bypass and I am h...

skid112

Heart Star•3 years ago

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Af qnd treatments

My dr wants me to take a drug dofetilide and get admitted to the hospitals for my afib. I had three episodes this week 16 hours 30 hours then cardio version...

My dr wants me to take a drug dofetilide and get admitted to the hospitals for ...

Beemer11

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Stent after effects

Im 46yrs old and took a heart attack 6wks ago, followed by 1 stent. Was let outta hospital with a bag of medication and a letter for my doctor. Have not heard...

Im 46yrs old and took a heart attack 6wks ago, followed by 1 stent. Was let outt...

Johnmcg75

•3 years ago

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Stent after effects

Hi, im 46yrs if age, had a heart attack 6 weeks ago, and then followed the 1 stent

Hi, im 46yrs if age, had a heart attack 6 weeks ago, and then followed the 1 ste...

Johnmcg75

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Reducing Blood Pressure - Timescales

I have just been put on Ramipril 5 mg to help reduce my bp which peaked at 185/115. It scared me, and I have over this past seven days of treatment completely...

I have just been put on Ramipril 5 mg to help reduce my bp which peaked at 185/1...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Breathlessness after stenting

Hi all, I just had my stenting done 3 and a half months ago and a stress test done a month ago that was fine. However, recently I am always breathless when...

Hi all, I just had my stenting done 3 and a half months ago and a stress test do...

Batheart

•3 years ago

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AF impact on my future life?

Hi Everyone, Still fresh with the diagnosis but a lot more educated on it now and aware of the different forms of treatment. Also got my echo booked in and...

Hi Everyone, Still fresh with the diagnosis but a lot more educated on it now an...

wordzo

•3 years ago

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Sildenafil (Viagra) and Diltiazm

Hi folks I was wondering if any of you blokes take Sildenafil and Dildiazm together. I suffer from coronary artery spams which are generally well controlled...

Hi folks I was wondering if any of you blokes take Sildenafil and Dildiazm toge...

Battle2020

•3 years ago

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Happy new books day

Inspirational reading I hope !

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for July 2021

Surprised myself

Reasonable adjustment at work

Monitor record loop?

Pulse thumping post valve replacement

Ppi Tablets

Silent Heart Attack

Aortic Valve and Aneurysm Repair

Palpitations with a low heart rate?

A new path - 1 Year after Aortic Valve Replacement and Root Op

Ten days in and I'm worried - am I over reacting

Flecainide

No input from hospital after heart attack and stent fitted.

Heart rate question

All good

How has anyone felt after Atrial Fibrillation episode

CT Cardiac angiogram

Double bypass

Will I ever feel better?

Update ! Infection in bypass wound

Weight Gain

Bedtime treat

wires after 5 years

Af qnd treatments

Stent after effects

Stent after effects

Reducing Blood Pressure - Timescales

Breathlessness after stenting

AF impact on my future life?

Sildenafil (Viagra) and Diltiazm

Happy new books day

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