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TIA 3 weeks ago, support needed.

Admitted to A&E and on ward for 24 hours. No follow up, was scary, and feel anxious now. Had Aortic valve replacement and single CABG exactly 2 years ago

Admitted to A&E and on ward for 24 hours. No follow up, was scary, and feel anxi...

marigoldb

•3 years ago

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Blood pressure

My BP fluctuates a lot from very low to medium high. Does this matter?

foxglove

•3 years ago

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How much exercise can i do with severe mitral valve regurgitation?

I'm 8 weeks after diagnosis, had an angiogram which happily shoes arteries are all healthy, am waiting for a TOE (Sept 1st) but wondering what exercise i can...

I'm 8 weeks after diagnosis, had an angiogram which happily shoes arteries are a...

KaysyP

•3 years ago

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Abdomen Aortic Aneurysm

Abdomen Aortic Aneurysm 5 cm detected via a ultrascan ,which I had requested because of bloating at times . I can't stop worrying about it . I'm 63 Male ....

Abdomen Aortic Aneurysm 5 cm detected via a ultrascan ,which I had requested ...

86290

•3 years ago

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PAD & intermittent claudication exercise

Has anyone tried exercise machines of any kind to help with this condition? I'm thinking particularly of those you can use sitting down, for example electrical...

Has anyone tried exercise machines of any kind to help with this condition? I'm ...

AnotherEarlyRiser

•3 years ago

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I think I'm on the mend 🙂

I had a HA eight weeks ago, a couple of stents fitted 7 weeks ago and I'm feeling pretty good, in fact I'd say about 95% of how I felt before the HA. I've been...

I had a HA eight weeks ago, a couple of stents fitted 7 weeks ago and I'm feelin...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Heart Attack

Not been on here for quite sometime, but las Tuesday felt unwell called 999. No pain, ended up in critical care after suffering a 2nd HA . I had a triple in...

Not been on here for quite sometime, but las Tuesday felt unwell called 999. No ...

Twobells

•3 years ago

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Ectopic heartbeats

I have been prescribed Amlodipine 5mg for hypertension in April. At the end of July I was prescribed Bisoprolol 2.5mg for ectopic heartbeats. Although it has...

I have been prescribed Amlodipine 5mg for hypertension in April. At the end of J...

Anemone14

•3 years ago

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Sorry

Sorry if I stuff when I drink little to much my way coping with it but stop in well cutting down ween my self of it I don’t mean give ppl bad advice or dig at...

Sorry if I stuff when I drink little to much my way coping with it but stop in w...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Pain getting worse after stopping colchicine

I stopped taking colchicine last week as instructed by my cardiologist , since getting pericarditis and an effusion I have been left with rib pain on my left...

I stopped taking colchicine last week as instructed by my cardiologist , since g...

Westie2012

•3 years ago

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Recent heart attack

Just got out of hospital after having a heart attack and angiogram yesterday. Just looking for advice on what to eat and drink really after having been told I...

Just got out of hospital after having a heart attack and angiogram yesterday. Ju...

Davidof

•3 years ago

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Quadruple bypass surgery

Hi all, I had a heart attack 13 th June and ended up having quadruple bypass surgery 1st July. Just wondered if there was anyone on here in the same position?

Hi all, I had a heart attack 13 th June and ended up having quadruple bypass sur...

cardiffhoney

•3 years ago

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Very recent heart attack, home recuperation advice please

Hi, I had a mild heart attack last Thursday, and had an angiogram yesterday which showed an 80% blockage in one of my smaller arteries. It is so small it can't...

Hi, I had a mild heart attack last Thursday, and had an angiogram yesterday whic...

Stevardobris

•3 years ago

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Waiting times for bypass surgery

Morning all, I had a heart attack in April and two stents fitted into my RCA. After subsequent stress MRI scan went to have another stent fitted into my D1 on...

Morning all, I had a heart attack in April and two stents fitted into my RCA. A...

Dustjacket1

•3 years ago

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Heart failure

I had heart failure in July 2016. Now take my blood pressure everyday. When I feel bad and dizzy. I try and see my doctor,yet if my ankles are not swollen...

I had heart failure in July 2016. Now take my blood pressure everyday. When I...

Youdale

•3 years ago

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Bisoprolol 5mg

Hi just wondering if anyone has had similar issues. I have been on all sorts of medication since my heart attack last Nov. I recently tried to put my repeat...

Hi just wondering if anyone has had similar issues. I have been on all sorts of ...

GL1975

•3 years ago

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Feeling very tired and worried. What’s the problem ?

Hi folks, as it says above, now feeling tired and a bit lightheaded. 2/12 years after severe heart failure and CRTd fitted, on top medication entresto and had...

Hi folks, as it says above, now feeling tired and a bit lightheaded. 2/12 years ...

Bigbrian

•3 years ago

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Eye Floaters

Anyone experienced eye floaters. My husband has has lights and autos caused by medication but 3 weeks ago he started to experience large black floaters and...

Anyone experienced eye floaters. My husband has has lights and autos caused by m...

purplerain58

•3 years ago

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Do I have Angina or Asthma?

In last 6 weeks I have experienced pain in my chest every time I walk briskly for even a relatively short distance or swim . I’ve had to ask walking partners...

In last 6 weeks I have experienced pain in my chest every time I walk briskly fo...

Pneumatic

•3 years ago

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Struggling with emotion

I recently had a test for unrelated problem that was clear, abdominal pain starting 3am. Left with no solution. I'm starting to doubt everything, I have...

I recently had a test for unrelated problem that was clear, abdominal pain start...

MONIREN

•3 years ago

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LVEF

Hi I would be so grateful if someone could offer some advice I had a stroke in February so the DR's ordered some tests I presume to see if my heart is...

Hi I would be so grateful if someone could offer some advice I had a stroke in F...

mully

•3 years ago

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Amlodipine

Hello just joined and am interested in reading other peoples experience with Amlodipine and tips 9n trying to lower blood pressure naturally

Hello just joined and am interested in reading other peoples experience with Aml...

GardenerWithCat

•3 years ago

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What kind of exercise is best for after a TIA

It’s been 2 months now and I want to up my fitness but I’m a bit wary. I have a bit of a ‘lazy’ foot but besides that not to bad!

It’s been 2 months now and I want to up my fitness but I’m a bit wary. I have a ...

Toller84

•3 years ago

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Bumetanide in combination with Furosemide?

My husband was on Furosemide with Spironlactone but swelling in legs not improving, on a phone call the Cardiologist changed the prescription to Bumetanide....

My husband was on Furosemide with Spironlactone but swelling in legs not improvi...

Dusty_Trainline

•3 years ago

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Extreme fatigue

Hi all, My first post but just asking of people’s experiences of fatigue. I have always tried to keep fit and eat balanced but in April 2019 early into a 20...

Hi all, My first post but just asking of people’s experiences of fatigue. I have...

James4540

•3 years ago

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Food for heart disease

Hi Folks. I have heart disease and day to day I struggle to know what to eat for the best.I know fruit and veg are good and saturated and processed food are...

Hi Folks. I have heart disease and day to day I struggle to know what to eat fo...

SirBeatalot

•3 years ago

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Eyes

I have been put on the drug Indapamide My eyes have become sore also bad constipation I am on bisoprolol 1.25 the blood thinner Lixiana have a pacemaker I...

I have been put on the drug Indapamide My eyes have become sore also bad consti...

Happytime

•3 years ago

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Heart Failure and Kidney Failure

I have heart failure and now my kidneys are starting to degrade. (Egfr27) Has anyone else been through this - are there any drugs that may help?

I have heart failure and now my kidneys are starting to degrade. (Egfr27) Has a...

Curryandchips

•3 years ago

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for August 2021

TIA 3 weeks ago, support needed.

Blood pressure

How much exercise can i do with severe mitral valve regurgitation?

Abdomen Aortic Aneurysm

PAD & intermittent claudication exercise

I think I'm on the mend 🙂

Heart Attack

Ectopic heartbeats

Sorry

Pain getting worse after stopping colchicine

Recent heart attack

Quadruple bypass surgery

Very recent heart attack, home recuperation advice please

Waiting times for bypass surgery

Heart failure

Bisoprolol 5mg

Feeling very tired and worried. What’s the problem ?

Eye Floaters

Do I have Angina or Asthma?

Struggling with emotion

LVEF

Amlodipine

What kind of exercise is best for after a TIA

Bumetanide in combination with Furosemide?

Extreme fatigue

Food for heart disease

Eyes

Heart Failure and Kidney Failure

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