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Left rib pain

I’ve had increasing pain by my left ribs since having pericarditis and an effusion , I’m into my 9th month with this awful condition , I’ve now noticed that by...

I’ve had increasing pain by my left ribs since having pericarditis and an effusi...

Westie2012

•3 years ago

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Dapavlifozin

I'm on dapagliflozin for heart failure and I'm having pins and needles in legs and feeling very dizzy, iv now been took off them, can I go on another drug to...

I'm on dapagliflozin for heart failure and I'm having pins and needles in legs a...

Bigsock1234

•3 years ago

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Private consultation

My husband went private today to see a cardiologist, we were worried sick. Over the moon he is giving my husband an angiogram and a heart scan on the NHS....

My husband went private today to see a cardiologist, we were worried sick. Ove...

mathematics

•3 years ago

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Heart rate has lowered..?

Hi guys. I've been on a combo of blood pressure drugs for a few years now. I've recently lost weight and I'm walking and exercising more. My heart rate has...

Hi guys. I've been on a combo of blood pressure drugs for a few years now. I've...

Keibra

•3 years ago

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Sudden rush of blood to head after dizzy

I was sitting at the hairdressers and all of a sudden I went all dizzy and then a big slow rush & boom to my head. I haven’t had this for years but this one...

I was sitting at the hairdressers and all of a sudden I went all dizzy and then ...

Susangibbons

•3 years ago

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Medication problem 5 weeks after heart attack

Had a heart attack 5 weeks ago, they inserted 2 stents. Having real problems with the medication now. and looking at the side effects it seems as though its...

Had a heart attack 5 weeks ago, they inserted 2 stents. Having real problems wi...

microbar

•3 years ago

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Neck discomfort

Hi I am nearly nine weeks since pacemaker insertion and wondering if anyone else has experienced discomfort in their neck area? Also sometimes excessive...

Hi I am nearly nine weeks since pacemaker insertion and wondering if anyone else...

Weeloula

•3 years ago

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6weeks and onwards

Hi, just had my 6 week checks after my triple. Had echocardiogram, ecg and heart x Ray and consultant was pleased with all. Now just on 125g Bisoporil, aspirin...

Hi, just had my 6 week checks after my triple. Had echocardiogram, ecg and heart...

Triheart

•3 years ago

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Valve repair

So after months of having Mvp with servere regurg and symptons getting worse, I've had the news that they seen its worse s and have booked me for surgery to...

So after months of having Mvp with servere regurg and symptons getting worse, I'...

Jv85

•3 years ago

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Insurance

Hi any help please,husband had a pacemaker fitted March 2018 and now trying to get travel insurance which is shocking has anyone recommendation please

Hi any help please,husband had a pacemaker fitted March 2018 and now trying to g...

Hamishmac

•3 years ago

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Stress MRI and heart function

My husband had a quadruple coronary bypass 1.5 years ago. The cardiologist recently did a Stress MRI and said his heart pumping function was 53%. She's...

My husband had a quadruple coronary bypass 1.5 years ago. The cardiologist recen...

S-Mcc

•3 years ago

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Got My Date

Hi All, well yesterday I received the call I’ve been waiting for. Just about 6 months ago was told I needed triple bypass and today got the call to say my op...

Hi All, well yesterday I received the call I’ve been waiting for. Just about 6 ...

Golfswinger

•3 years ago

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Advise on Tests

Hi guys, BRIEF SUMMARY. 1 year ago aged 44 diagnosed with early cirrhosis due to alcohol and drug issues (roughly 10 years). High blood press, high...

Hi guys, BRIEF SUMMARY. 1 year ago aged 44 diagnosed with early cirrhosis due t...

jimbo1234

•3 years ago

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breathing issues

Hi I am here due to my long term partner last year woke up one morning and said to me "my breathing is off" little did we know that from that day to today we...

Hi I am here due to my long term partner last year woke up one morning and said ...

Emma198691

•3 years ago

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Feeling a bit concerned

I had a pm check a couple of weeks ago and was told by the nurses there that all was looking good, no problems at all . Today I had a text from my GPs surgery...

I had a pm check a couple of weeks ago and was told by the nurses there that all...

Kimkat

•3 years ago

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Broken NHS!

I don't think so......... 3 weeks ago I cycled up a (not very steep) hill, which I have done regularly over the last 18months, last time I had to stop at the...

I don't think so......... 3 weeks ago I cycled up a (not very steep) hill, which...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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3rd degree heart block 6yo Liliana

I'm father of 6yo Liliana with complete heart block 3rd degree, we currently live in uk and try to get a help here in uk. In Poland our daughter is waiting for...

I'm father of 6yo Liliana with complete heart block 3rd degree, we currently liv...

Lili_B

•3 years ago

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Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley, known as the "King of Rock and Roll", died today in 1977, aged 44, of a heart attack caused by cardio vascular disease. Would he have survived...

Elvis Presley, known as the "King of Rock and Roll", died today in 1977, aged 44...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•3 years ago

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Flying

I had a heart attack nearly 3 months ago and had 4 stents put in do you know if it is ok to fly we are going to Scotland in October

I had a heart attack nearly 3 months ago and had 4 stents put in do you know if ...

Anxious14

•3 years ago

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Random bouts of feeling sick when out and about

Hi I am new to the group as very newly diagnosed with Coronary heart disease along with Type 2 diabetic. I’ve been getting on with as best I can, but have...

Hi I am new to the group as very newly diagnosed with Coronary heart disease alo...

Becky-81

•3 years ago

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Symptoms after exercise.

Hi all. So I've just done 45 mins on an aerobic stepboard. Nothing intense, casual but enough to get a sweat on. So after cool down stretches and a shower I...

Hi all. So I've just done 45 mins on an aerobic stepboard. Nothing intense, casu...

DanniC88

•3 years ago

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Almost 7 weeks post bypass 😀

Has anyone else had involuntary breaths since bypass op? Every so often I will omit a gasp , like a quick breath in and out with no warning of it coming ! Gave...

Has anyone else had involuntary breaths since bypass op? Every so often I will o...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Heart worries

Hello everyone my name is David Hamilton and im from Vancouver bc. It’s good to be a part of this group . So my story is this: a few months back I began to...

Hello everyone my name is David Hamilton and im from Vancouver bc. It’s good to ...

David19812021

•3 years ago

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Is anyone suffering from Inflammation Croillitis

I've got a few issues going on so I won't bore you all with my experiences. I have received a letter from my rheumatoid consultant saying I she has spoken to...

I've got a few issues going on so I won't bore you all with my experiences. I ha...

Andyd57

•3 years ago

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Very good angiogram

Had another angiogram, first in about 5 years and all is very good. Said I should not have artery issues for 8-10 years at least. But, they are wondering why...

Had another angiogram, first in about 5 years and all is very good. Said I shoul...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Changing time of taking bisoprolol has worked wonders!

Hi I was getting really tired during the day and having to have an afternoon nap which I have never had to do! I spoke to my cardiologist who suggested taking...

Hi I was getting really tired during the day and having to have an afternoon na...

Cornishbeach

•3 years ago

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Changes you have made.

Well today is exactly one year that I had my heart attack, then a triple bypass the following week. It’s gone so so quick. It was a complete shock at the time,...

Well today is exactly one year that I had my heart attack, then a triple bypass ...

Zzr93

•3 years ago

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Ongoing issues with OHS scar?

Hi, has anyone had any ongoing issues with their scar? I got an infection in mine a few weeks after surgery. It healed over the following weeks but I now have...

Hi, has anyone had any ongoing issues with their scar? I got an infection in min...

CBH192

•3 years ago

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Younger people with valve problems 25 to 30

Are they're any younger people with experience of having a valve replacement with a tissue valve my 30 year old son is looking for others experience

Are they're any younger people with experience of having a valve replacement wit...

G345

•3 years ago

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Tissue valve experiences

Hiya my 30 year old son has decided on a tissue valve instead of the Ross procedure and was told there's a newer valve that lasts longer and can be done less...

Hiya my 30 year old son has decided on a tissue valve instead of the Ross proced...

G345

•3 years ago

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All posts for August 2021

Left rib pain

Dapavlifozin

Private consultation

Heart rate has lowered..?

Sudden rush of blood to head after dizzy

Medication problem 5 weeks after heart attack

Neck discomfort

6weeks and onwards

Valve repair

Insurance

Stress MRI and heart function

Got My Date

Advise on Tests

breathing issues

Feeling a bit concerned

Broken NHS!

3rd degree heart block 6yo Liliana

Elvis Presley

Flying

Random bouts of feeling sick when out and about

Symptoms after exercise.

Almost 7 weeks post bypass 😀

Heart worries

Is anyone suffering from Inflammation Croillitis

Very good angiogram

Changing time of taking bisoprolol has worked wonders!

Changes you have made.

Ongoing issues with OHS scar?

Younger people with valve problems 25 to 30

Tissue valve experiences

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