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Wolff Parkinson Whyte

I have been struggling with the above, the hospital do not know what is causing it and it is seriously affecting my mental health, I have been prescribed...

I have been struggling with the above, the hospital do not know what is causing ...

Taffy649

•3 years ago

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We're getting somewhere

Okay so I had a looper put into my chest to monitor heart palpitations and chest pain. This morning, my phone rings and they're confused at the recordings...

Okay so I had a looper put into my chest to monitor heart palpitations and chest...

Sleepybear987

•3 years ago

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Heart Haiku Issue 9 - Friends and Family

This month's topic, for anyone interested in contributing a haiku to the free collaborative zine, is the much-easier-than-last-month's FRIENDS AND FAMILY. I'm...

This month's topic, for anyone interested in contributing a haiku to the free co...

laura_dropstitch

Heart Star•3 years ago

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Atrial fibrillation treatments

Hi… I was diagnosed with AF in July 2019. I have had 2 Cardioversions… the second one was successful but only because taking Amiodarone which I find quite...

Hi… I was diagnosed with AF in July 2019. I have had 2 Cardioversions… the secon...

Pinnie7

•3 years ago

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Advice needed

Hi. I ended up in casualty again for the 8th time with constant chest pains and subsequently stayed the night and next day in coronary care. The cardiologist...

Hi. I ended up in casualty again for the 8th time with constant chest pains and ...

theclark

•3 years ago

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Stopping colchicine after 8 months, how did others get on ?

I’ve been on 2 colchicine a day since I was in hospital with pericarditis and an effusion December last year . My cardiologist told me to take just one a day a...

I’ve been on 2 colchicine a day since I was in hospital with pericarditis and an...

Westie2012

•3 years ago

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Please suggest some cardiac exercise for people above age 60?

Today so many people are suffering from cardiac arrest disease, many of them are lose their life. Most of the time people at the age of 60 and above are...

Today so many people are suffering from cardiac arrest disease, many of them are...

elizabethbrownall

•3 years ago

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AF help

I have AF and am on a bucket load of medication to keep me in sinus rhythm. I’m ok but do feel different to my normal self. I follow other’s stories about...

I have AF and am on a bucket load of medication to keep me in sinus rhythm. I’m ...

Gillanne1

•3 years ago

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Looking for Update trodusquemine

Any current update regarding trodusquemine treatment for plaque reversal in artries?

Any current update regarding trodusquemine treatment for plaque reversal in artr...

arkhan53

•3 years ago

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Trodusquemine availability

When trodusquemine will be available publicly for cordio.deses?

arkhan53

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Pain above left breast

Hi I need bit advice about three days ago had a ecg everything was fine apart from cardio advising to have a icd for future precaution but said wasn't high...

Hi I need bit advice about three days ago had a ecg everything was fine apart f...

Yass_123

•3 years ago

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Numb leg after cabg

Does anyone have a numb/tingly leg after cabg

Suebedoo

•3 years ago

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4 month old with VSD

I found out just over a week ago that my baby girl, who is a twin born in March 2021, has a large VSD - and now requires heart surgery for it. I know that I...

I found out just over a week ago that my baby girl, who is a twin born in March ...

FlowerofLondon

•3 years ago

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Nicorandil side effects?

I take Nicorandil to combat angina. I have claudication in my legs causing cramp and severe pain after walking about five minutes. Has anyone else noticed a...

I take Nicorandil to combat angina. I have claudication in my legs causing cramp...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Heart failure and illnesses

I was diagnosed with heart failure as a result of a viral infection at some point last year. Cardiomyopathy has been mentioned but I've no firm diagnosis just...

I was diagnosed with heart failure as a result of a viral infection at some poin...

Hellren02

•3 years ago

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Cardiac rehab

Hi Everyone, I've not been on for a couple of weeks. Just a brief recap and update and to say hello to you all. I had a replacement tricuspid valve and...

Hi Everyone, I've not been on for a couple of weeks. Just a brief recap and upda...

Alessa_

•3 years ago

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AF

Just had heart attack on Thursday morning 6 Aug and diagnosed with AF never heard of it scared the pants off me thought I was strong as an ox only a young 65...

Just had heart attack on Thursday morning 6 Aug and diagnosed with AF never hear...

Tomo61

•3 years ago

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Hi there, has anyone on here with sternum wires had a MRI?

Hi there,has anyone had a MRI even though you have sternum wires? TIA

sandrann

•3 years ago

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Hi...just wondering if anyone knows how bekind is?

Just wondering if anyone knows how bekind is after her operation? I know she was really struggling with anxiety and her surgery..

Just wondering if anyone knows how bekind is after her operation? I know she was...

Madge11

•3 years ago

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Bisoporol Side Effects

Hi, I had heart attacks and stents fitted in April, has anyone had any side effects with any medication?

Hi, I had heart attacks and stents fitted in April, has anyone had any side effe...

Westy01

•3 years ago

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MASSAGE

Does anyone know if it's okay to have massages after having stents put in ? I have 3 Thanks

Does anyone know if it's okay to have massages after having stents put in ? I ...

rachelbell

•3 years ago

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Melatonin for sleep

Is Melatonin safe for LBBB?

tinylady2021

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Foaming Urine

My urine foam constantly and have done full blood count text to check my kidney function but it comes out OK. I did urinary text and notice I have Protein one...

My urine foam constantly and have done full blood count text to check my kidney ...

FocusTj

•3 years ago

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Recovery after OHS

Just thought I’d post some positive news for those of us who have had OHS for valve repair. I am now just over 9 months from having mitral valve repair.I am...

Just thought I’d post some positive news for those of us who have had OHS for v...

Purple1935

•3 years ago

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Anybody had an ICD removed for personal reasons?

Hi I am looking for supportive advice as I know this is possibly a controversial subject! I have had my icd for around 2.5 years now (I have inherited...

Hi I am looking for supportive advice as I know this is possibly a controversial...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Five weeks in

Morning all I’m so glad I joined this group. I love reading all the Q&A’s as many are relative to me. My story is I found out at 62 I needed a triple bypass,...

Morning all I’m so glad I joined this group. I love reading all the Q&A’s as man...

Triheart

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Anniversary Day

Morning, Woke up this morning with a smile, 5 years ago I was in theatre for Aortic valve replaced and bypass. It’s been a good 5 years, and as I have said...

Morning, Woke up this morning with a smile, 5 years ago I was in theatre for Aor...

080311

•3 years ago

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Curious to know

Hello everyone hope your all as well as can be expected I’ve just a simple question and wondered if anyone has had similar problems I’ve been reasonably well...

Hello everyone hope your all as well as can be expected I’ve just a simple quest...

Retirement65

•3 years ago

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Valve replacement

I was 29 when I had my first heart surgery. Never knew I had a problem prior to that. I was terrified. I subsequently had mitral & aortic valves replaced aged...

I was 29 when I had my first heart surgery. Never knew I had a problem prior to ...

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•3 years ago

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for August 2021

Wolff Parkinson Whyte

We're getting somewhere

Heart Haiku Issue 9 - Friends and Family

Atrial fibrillation treatments

Advice needed

Stopping colchicine after 8 months, how did others get on ?

Please suggest some cardiac exercise for people above age 60?

AF help

Looking for Update trodusquemine

Trodusquemine availability

Pain above left breast

Numb leg after cabg

4 month old with VSD

Nicorandil side effects?

Heart failure and illnesses

Cardiac rehab

AF

Hi there, has anyone on here with sternum wires had a MRI?

Hi...just wondering if anyone knows how bekind is?

Bisoporol Side Effects

MASSAGE

Melatonin for sleep

Foaming Urine

Recovery after OHS

Anybody had an ICD removed for personal reasons?

Five weeks in

Anniversary Day

Curious to know

Valve replacement

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