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Life after stents

A few months ago I had to have 2 stents inserted into almost blocked arteries. Does anyone know how likely other arteries are likely to do the same and what I...

A few months ago I had to have 2 stents inserted into almost blocked arteries. ...

fairgo45

•3 years ago

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7 year old, stopped breathing, ambulance to A&E ref to pediatric cardio Consultant in 6 weeks. Appointment arrived 9 months. What to do ?

My 7 year old grand daughter suddenly collapsed and stopped breathing, after 24 hours in A&E she was sent home , letter says systolic murmur upper and lower...

My 7 year old grand daughter suddenly collapsed and stopped breathing, after 24 ...

Davew10

•3 years ago

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DNR

My dad is in hospital,I was asked if I had filled out a Respect form. I asked the nurse today and she said they have placed a DNR notice up. I am against this...

My dad is in hospital,I was asked if I had filled out a Respect form. I asked th...

penz1

•3 years ago

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Diuretics use for treating blood pressure

The cardiologist has prescribed indapamide (I'm also on perindopril) to help my heart, reduce my BP and lessen the chance of oedema (which I've suffered once...

The cardiologist has prescribed indapamide (I'm also on perindopril) to help my ...

ListlessLimpet

•3 years ago

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Anyone here had Constrictive Pericarditis?

Hi there. Just wondering if anyone on this group has had constrictive pericarditis or a pericardectomy done? Thanks.

Hi there. Just wondering if anyone on this group has had constrictive pericardit...

Pinkysparkly

•3 years ago

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AVR IN TWO DAYS

Hi everyone! I have been on this community for quite some time now. I am 40 and today I will finally be admitted to the hospital to have my aortic valve...

Hi everyone! I have been on this community for quite some time now. I am 40 and...

Faub

•3 years ago

33 Replies

Radiation scan

Morning campers .. had my radiation scan done yesterday..all went well Thanking you all for kind words of calmness .. stay safe out there.. hugs

Morning campers .. had my radiation scan done yesterday..all went well Thank...

Loveheart123

•3 years ago

1 Reply

COPD and Afib

Tried to send this to the afib site but ended up here. Does anyone have any suggestions for an alternative to diltiazem to control afib that does not affect...

Tried to send this to the afib site but ended up here. Does anyone have any sugg...

Susannz

•3 years ago

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Pain between shoulder blades

Does anyone else get sharp burning pains between shoulder blades? Could it be from my afib?

Does anyone else get sharp burning pains between shoulder blades? Could it be fr...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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F H

I need help understanding F H. As I have just been tested and it turns out I have it. I only found this out because my 19 year old son crashed his car in...

I need help understanding F H. As I have just been tested and it turns out I ha...

Keezo19

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Pericarditis anyone?

Got diagnosed with pericarditis in Feb 2021. The pain has stopped and seems to be getting better but has not fully gone. Still always shows up on ECG as a...

Got diagnosed with pericarditis in Feb 2021. The pain has stopped and seems to b...

Stanadams161

•3 years ago

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What post-op care can someone get in the home?

I'm new here. My father just had another heart attack. This time the hospital operated and put three stints in his heart. He self-discharged within 12 hours of...

I'm new here. My father just had another heart attack. This time the hospital op...

whimpervein

•3 years ago

9 Replies

MRI or echo?

Hello, I'm getting very anxious about the health care. I have a quite rare aortic pseudoaneurysm. The cardiologist has said I need an MRI before he can assess...

Hello, I'm getting very anxious about the health care. I have a quite rare aort...

Crystalia

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Clicking wires ?

Sorry another question from me today. It feels like the wires in the sternum keep clicking ?. It's a really strange sensation , almost like a heartbeat with a...

Sorry another question from me today. It feels like the wires in the sternum kee...

Barb6374

•3 years ago

4 Replies

54 female awaiting CABG

Hi, diagnosed on 26th July with blocked LAD & awaiting cabg . In shock as 54 & working primary school teacher. Had pre assessment on Friday so hoping 6-8 weeks...

Hi, diagnosed on 26th July with blocked LAD & awaiting cabg . In shock as 54 & w...

LilLondon

•3 years ago

30 Replies

A fib

Diagnosed with Afib 2 years ago . All ok feel tired and been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in hand and wrist . My concern is I have since being...

Diagnosed with Afib 2 years ago . All ok feel tired and been diagnosed with rheu...

Kcmag

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Pericarditis

Hi I hope someone can help as my son is desperate for answers, he was diagnosed with pericarditis in 2019 and had suffered on and off since, he is now 22 and...

Hi I hope someone can help as my son is desperate for answers, he was diagnosed ...

Nuala221170

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Can you just stop taking amlodopine?

scary rush to A&E with worst chest pains since HA is few days ago. All ok thankfully but also checked for blood clots due to swollen left ankle and pains in...

scary rush to A&E with worst chest pains since HA is few days ago. All ok thankf...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Can’t get enough air

Hello, I had a aortic valve replacement in February this year. My concern is that I continually have a feel as if I am not getting enough air. I keep taking...

Hello, I had a aortic valve replacement in February this year. My concern is tha...

Mrgriff

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Advice please after double bypass

Hello everyone I havent posted on here in a few weeks but I had my bypass done on Thursday 16 th Sept. I came home on Wednesday 22nd Sept, so only 4 days...

Hello everyone I havent posted on here in a few weeks but I had my bypass done o...

Barb6374

•3 years ago

30 Replies

Crt-d

Hi has anybody had a 3 lead crt-d implanted and what was the operation like? Thank you in advance x

Hi has anybody had a 3 lead crt-d implanted and what was the operation like? Th...

workinternet

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Flecainide

Have just taken my first 50mg flecainide tablet. Fingers crossed it sorts out my svt episodes. 50mg twice daily with bisoprolol. Anyone else on this...

Have just taken my first 50mg flecainide tablet. Fingers crossed it sorts out m...

dawny1908

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Seems we hearties never get a break

Hi all, Am really sorry as I know I shouldn't moan but in the last 2 years I was diagnosed with serious cardiac artory disease and had to endure unstable...

Hi all, Am really sorry as I know I shouldn't moan but in the last 2 years I wa...

Hidden

•3 years ago

43 Replies

Worried about echo

Hello I am new here so forgive me for long story. In April my partner was given a routine echo by the respitory team. We had a letter saying it showed an...

Hello I am new here so forgive me for long story. In April my partner was given ...

Weeps24

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Anti platelet tablets

It’s a year today I had HA . My daughter brought me a heart shaped container of flowers to celebrate one year on. I’ve also stopped the anti platelet...

It’s a year today I had HA . My daughter brought me a heart shaped container of ...

Fynndog

•3 years ago

15 Replies

What is Low Diastolic BP

Just questioning what is Low Diastolic Blood Pressure today I have 88/47 just wondering if the 47 is a tad low. Had 90/60 many times and I thought I had read...

Just questioning what is Low Diastolic Blood Pressure today I have 88/47 just w...

Prada47

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Travel insurance

Hi,need travel insurance for canary islands. Any suggestions

Jackoboy

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Not a ‘full blown heart attack’

one night last year awakened by bad left arm pain .. mild discomfort left side chest spreading to shoulder.. continued sporadically next day.. finally called...

one night last year awakened by bad left arm pain .. mild discomfort left side c...

Manhattan1

•3 years ago

21 Replies

Resting Heart Rate on BP Medication

Hi all, Question of the day!!! Sorry. My BP is now under relatively good control with medication. I also have been prescribed Propoponol (Betablocker) (10...

Hi all, Question of the day!!! Sorry. My BP is now under relatively good cont...

Hidden

•3 years ago

8 Replies

App

App for iPhones Well one day since the app was discontinued. I think one more day and I will have to leave the forum I love so much. I only use an iPhone and...

App for iPhones Well one day since the app was discontinued. I think one more d...

gilreid1

•3 years ago

32 Replies

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All posts for September 2021

Life after stents

7 year old, stopped breathing, ambulance to A&E ref to pediatric cardio Consultant in 6 weeks. Appointment arrived 9 months. What to do ?

DNR

Diuretics use for treating blood pressure

Anyone here had Constrictive Pericarditis?

AVR IN TWO DAYS

Radiation scan

COPD and Afib

Pain between shoulder blades

F H

Pericarditis anyone?

What post-op care can someone get in the home?

MRI or echo?

Clicking wires ?

54 female awaiting CABG

A fib

Pericarditis

Can you just stop taking amlodopine?

Can’t get enough air

Advice please after double bypass

Crt-d

Flecainide

Seems we hearties never get a break

Worried about echo

Anti platelet tablets

What is Low Diastolic BP

Travel insurance

Not a ‘full blown heart attack’

Resting Heart Rate on BP Medication

App

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After becoming part of the BHF HealthUnlocked Community, how would you rate your confidence in looking after your health?

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