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Scd

Hi. I beg politely to answer one question. My girlfriend of age 27 died half year ago. She collapsed and never woke up. Cpr was unsuccsesfull. Autopsy wrote...

Hi. I beg politely to answer one question. My girlfriend of age 27 died half ye...

Alengregoric

•3 years ago

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Chasing BP readings

Earlier tonight I had BP readings of 170/ 100 .. but later as I calmed down ... 119/79 .. so don't get anxious .. I suggest BP readings once a week rather than...

Earlier tonight I had BP readings of 170/ 100 .. but later as I calmed down ... ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Pain by left ribs

I have had worsening pain and swelling by my left ribs since having pericarditis and an effusion . I saw my gp and she said it could just be that my chest is...

I have had worsening pain and swelling by my left ribs since having pericarditi...

Westie2012

•3 years ago

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PACs

Had trouble with PACs for years,sometimes come and go but this time every time i move double beat pause,do you ever get used to them? Anxiety i know makes them...

Had trouble with PACs for years,sometimes come and go but this time every time i...

Lesbro

•3 years ago

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What is a good blood pressure

My average blood pressure is 145/75 is this too high

Knit4fun

•3 years ago

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Cardiac rehabilitation

I had a heart attack and stent fitted in April and the hospital staff were absolutely amazing. Since my discharge things changed drastically no cardiac...

I had a heart attack and stent fitted in April and the hospital staff were absol...

Knit4fun

•3 years ago

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Type 1 diabetic and triple heart bypass

I’m new here. High BP 3 months post triple heart bypass. Recovery, apart from this, has been fine.

I’m new here. High BP 3 months post triple heart bypass. Recovery, apart from th...

Sewing19

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Improving Blood Pressure

Dear all 6 weeks ago my BP was around 190/115. I have since lost a stone in weight and improved my exercise. I was put on 5 mg of Ramipril and my blood...

Dear all 6 weeks ago my BP was around 190/115. I have since lost a stone in we...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Worrying about tests

I have AF diagnosed in March. I have had awful side effects from bisoprolol and had chest pain and breathlessness walking up my steep front garden. One...

I have AF diagnosed in March. I have had awful side effects from bisoprolol and ...

Elizapage

•3 years ago

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Dapagliflozin and weight loss, I'm concerned as I've lost a huge amount of weight since taking it and do not want to lose anymore.

Hi lovely Heartys, I'd like to hear from people who are currently taking Dapagliflozin- hope that's how you spell it. I haven't got Diabetes but was...

Hi lovely Heartys, I'd like to hear from people who are currently taking Dapag...

Lucky2000

•3 years ago

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Concerned about medication mix and dosage

Hi. I am wondering if anyone has experience of this mix of medication - it had been changed and juggled since STEMI end of last year and stents and micro...

Hi. I am wondering if anyone has experience of this mix of medication - it had ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Angina

Good morning I has a heart attack 10 years ago resulting in two stents ,everything was fine up to a few weeks ago when I got severe angina resulting in two...

Good morning I has a heart attack 10 years ago resulting in two stents ,everyth...

Treeclimber62

•3 years ago

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Should I Start “ From Couch to 5 K”

It’s a year now since my mild heart attack due to come off my anti platelet shortly but still on Mini Asprin, Perindopril, Bisoprolol, Lanzoprosol, and...

It’s a year now since my mild heart attack due to come off my anti platelet shor...

EngineerB

•3 years ago

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Ectopic heartbeats

I have ectopic heartbeats but one of them feels prickly and painful and radiates through my chest when I get it does anyone else experience this thankyou

I have ectopic heartbeats but one of them feels prickly and painful and radiates...

Mammybell1964

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Dazed and confused

Hi. I am new to this and have just learnt that I need surgery to repair or replace mitral valve. Scary does not do it justice. Looking for any help or advice...

Hi. I am new to this and have just learnt that I need surgery to repair or repl...

Beatles1956

•3 years ago

26 Replies

Heart playing up

My heart has been playing up recently - I can’t work out what is going on. Previously had suspected SVT episodes but the sensation I am having is a hard...

My heart has been playing up recently - I can’t work out what is going on. Previ...

MrsK82

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Atorvastatin

I’m on Atorvastatin and I’m on thyroxine is it safe to take atorvastatin while taking thyroxine? Thanks

I’m on Atorvastatin and I’m on thyroxine is it safe to take atorvastatin while t...

Atma123

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Looking for female friend around age 52 in Burgess Hill

Hello, I am new on here. I am female 52 and had an unexpected stent last September followed by 2 strokes. I am ok now, but my mega healthy twin just also...

Hello, I am new on here. I am female 52 and had an unexpected stent last Septemb...

Spooketta

•3 years ago

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Looking to meet local friend in Burgess Hill with similar medical history

Hello, This is my first post. I am 52 and had pain in my throat last year which was diagnosed as unstable angina led to a stent last September swiftly followed...

Hello, This is my first post. I am 52 and had pain in my throat last year which ...

Spooketta

•3 years ago

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Dilatation

Hello all I was diagnosed with an aortic root anuerysm 4.26 cm as well as mild lvsd, after a scan with dye injected I have been told I don't have LVSD despite...

Hello all I was diagnosed with an aortic root anuerysm 4.26 cm as well as mild l...

Aquanaut

•3 years ago

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Pacemaker pain/discomfort

Can anyone else relate to having problems with actual pacemaker box. Mine was fitted in April 2020 and moved during OHS in Aug 2020. It has never been...

Can anyone else relate to having problems with actual pacemaker box. Mine was f...

Nannyjenny

•3 years ago

1 Reply

What a week

Me and my lovely hubby decided as I had booked a week off work to treat ourselves. On Monday we caught the train to London and went to see Phantom of the...

Me and my lovely hubby decided as I had booked a week off work to treat ourselve...

Pussacat

•3 years ago

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Mr

Hi my name is mark and had a cabgx4 8 weeks ago I am doing fine but have some pain like arthritis is both elbows and now I have removed the chest bandage it...

Hi my name is mark and had a cabgx4 8 weeks ago I am doing fine but have some pa...

Markp7119

•3 years ago

6 Replies

AF and the following after effects

Hi everyone, This is my first post and I just wanted to see if anyone has an opinion on using the mobile ecg devices that are now available such as the Kardia...

Hi everyone, This is my first post and I just wanted to see if anyone has an opi...

Keep-pumping

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Parents of VSD little ones

Not sure if there’s any parents out there of little ones with a hole in their heart? I’m a single parent and my twin daughter who’s almost 5 months old (4...

Not sure if there’s any parents out there of little ones with a hole in their he...

FlowerofLondon

•3 years ago

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severe thigh cramps

I have heart failure and had a CRT-D device fitted in 2016. I also take several different drugs with the dosages often increased or lowered. I have learned...

I have heart failure and had a CRT-D device fitted in 2016. I also take several ...

Ktomoph_

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Not sure what my letter means

Hi! I’m a 36 year old male with a family history of heart disease. Normally fit and well. I have just had a transthoracic echo. The cardiologist was happy with...

Hi! I’m a 36 year old male with a family history of heart disease. Normally fit ...

Shado-Straker

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Pericarditis

After being diagnosed with Pericarditis on Monday, just had an echo. to check for fluid. Saw consultant straight after, said there is no fluid showing which...

After being diagnosed with Pericarditis on Monday, just had an echo. to check fo...

Hidden

•3 years ago

54 Replies

Heart block

Hi everyone, so I’ve just been diagnosed with second degree mobitz 2 heart block, getting dizzy spells, blackouts, chest and arm, leg pains.. need advice and...

Hi everyone, so I’ve just been diagnosed with second degree mobitz 2 heart blo...

03Rob77

•3 years ago

13 Replies

New to site

Hi everyone and thank you for letting me join In March i was not feeling good phoned for Ambulance and that is all i remember (but my husband has filled me in...

Hi everyone and thank you for letting me join In March i was not feeling good ph...

tilly2120

•3 years ago

4 Replies

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for August 2021

Scd

Chasing BP readings

Pain by left ribs

PACs

What is a good blood pressure

Cardiac rehabilitation

Type 1 diabetic and triple heart bypass

Improving Blood Pressure

Worrying about tests

Dapagliflozin and weight loss, I'm concerned as I've lost a huge amount of weight since taking it and do not want to lose anymore.

Concerned about medication mix and dosage

Angina

Should I Start “ From Couch to 5 K”

Ectopic heartbeats

Dazed and confused

Heart playing up

Atorvastatin

Looking for female friend around age 52 in Burgess Hill

Looking to meet local friend in Burgess Hill with similar medical history

Dilatation

Pacemaker pain/discomfort

What a week

Mr

AF and the following after effects

Parents of VSD little ones

severe thigh cramps

Not sure what my letter means

Pericarditis

Heart block

New to site

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