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Shingles

I know that this has nothing to do with the heart but I'm struggling to find help from other sources. I have recently had shingles diagnosed and to say its...

I know that this has nothing to do with the heart but I'm struggling to find hel...

Becksagogo

•3 years ago

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Hello everyone, I've been reading lots of posts regarding high BP. Has any any advice on low BP 97/48 on an average reading...Many thanks

Low BP.

SLK-14

•3 years ago

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OHS 1 year milestone

Well 1 year today since i had OHS with a double bypass, it hasn’t been a straightforward recovery for me as one of the grafts failed resulting in further...

Well 1 year today since i had OHS with a double bypass, it hasn’t been a straigh...

Smudgebuttonjessie

•3 years ago

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Bisoprolol

I was diagnosed with mild dilated cardiomyopathy in early august. I am currently on 2.5mg of bisoprolol & 2.5mg ramipril, the first few weeks I had some...

I was diagnosed with mild dilated cardiomyopathy in early august. I am currently...

GM1987

•3 years ago

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recovery from aortic valve replacement

I want to find out about recovery after aortic valve replacement surgery. If you can share your experience, that would be great. After being released from the...

I want to find out about recovery after aortic valve replacement surgery. If you...

MontyReynolds

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Ecg results

Hello everyone hope your all doing well! Please could anyone help me to interpret this ecg report as I’m feeling really worried about it and can’t ring gp or...

Hello everyone hope your all doing well! Please could anyone help me to interpre...

Best2

•3 years ago

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Results after Echo

Hi everyone, Just wanted to share my news. I had an Echo early this week, my HF nurse rang me toning to tell me the good news. Originally in May this year when...

Hi everyone, Just wanted to share my news. I had an Echo early this week, my HF ...

Glynnw

•3 years ago

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Can't take asprin after having stent, any alternatives

Hi guys my dad is going to have a stent fitted but is worried because he really can't stomach asprin, it makes him really unwell because of sensitive guts, but...

Hi guys my dad is going to have a stent fitted but is worried because he really ...

Maisieandjess

•3 years ago

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Calcified mitral valve

I was phoned on Monday by a pulmonary specialist to whom I had been referred for what appeared to be lung problems. He told me that the chest scan had shown...

I was phoned on Monday by a pulmonary specialist to whom I had been referred for...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Cold & Cough medicine

After a triple bypass I'm on low dose aspirin, bisoprolol & atorvastatin. My pharmacist says I shouldn't take cold/flu remedies. I'm currently suffering with...

After a triple bypass I'm on low dose aspirin, bisoprolol & atorvastatin. My pha...

willsie01

•3 years ago

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Due to have vsd repaired

Hi I have just found out that the vsd I was born with is larger then first thought and needs to be closed and may also be causing my attacks of tachycardia....

Hi I have just found out that the vsd I was born with is larger then first thoug...

Cuddy25

•3 years ago

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Not long now

Hi Everyone Been reading posts for a few weeks now and thought I would take the plunge and join in, everyone seems so friendly. I was diagnosed on the 13th of...

Hi Everyone Been reading posts for a few weeks now and thought I would take the ...

Nobo12

•3 years ago

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Tired and low energy

Tiredness/no energy. Asking if anyone has any tips for natural help with this? Diagnosed Afib 24 months ago, pretty much constant & not helped by my anxiety...

Tiredness/no energy. Asking if anyone has any tips for natural help with this? D...

Peugeot207pwv

•3 years ago

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Bananas & Beta-Blockers

Bananas and Beta Blockers, bad. True or false?

amazingmrdan

•3 years ago

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Casablanka

Does any one else ever get a full nights sleep. Up a couple of times a night to pee. The rehab nurse keeps telling me I dont drink enough water , if I do would...

Does any one else ever get a full nights sleep. Up a couple of times a night to ...

Casablanka

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Bruising

Hi all my hubby has heart failure and he bruised so easily it worries me it looks really bad

Hi all my hubby has heart failure and he bruised so easily it worries me it look...

cazxx1

•3 years ago

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Aortic aneurysm

Hi everyone, I have been a member here for a couple of months but I have plucked up the courage and this is my first post. I have had congenital heart...

Hi everyone, I have been a member here for a couple of months but I have plucke...

Crafty66

•3 years ago

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Angiogram

Hi, I saw my consultant yesterday and he wants me to have an echo and an angiogram, I haven't had an angiogram for a few years and wondered how long I would...

Hi, I saw my consultant yesterday and he wants me to have an echo and an angiogr...

Padalak6

•3 years ago

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Wants to know how others Feel after hour walk and brief 5 minutes running, after one year of 4 stents.

Only when I focus on my chest and precisely on my heart side on back or front area of my heart I feel nothing but still can’t explain like tickling or what....

Only when I focus on my chest and precisely on my heart side on back or front ar...

1975A

•3 years ago

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About Pacemakers in PLAIN ENGLISH

Hi everyone I came across this very good article explaining in PLAIN English how Pacemakers work etc. Hopefully it will help many newbies & those about to get...

Hi everyone I came across this very good article explaining in PLAIN English ho...

Stumpy47

•3 years ago

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Am I really not supposed to run?

Finished cardiac rehab and asked nurse when can I begin running. To which response was negative as running was not part of my previous life before heart...

Finished cardiac rehab and asked nurse when can I begin running. To which respon...

MrCABG

•3 years ago

12 Replies

My experience of a heart attack

I've just joined, i'm 46 and had a heart attack about 4 weeks ago, I've been taking things easy well trying to,I been out for a couple of pup lunches small...

I've just joined, i'm 46 and had a heart attack about 4 weeks ago, I've been tak...

Sea12

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Meltdown

Well today has been a rubbish day. Went to my 2nd cardiac rehab class today (I am 3 months on but lots got in the way of earlier classes). I did ok although...

Well today has been a rubbish day. Went to my 2nd cardiac rehab class today (I a...

Achingheart

•3 years ago

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Update for 5th valve replacement surgery

Well, I’m through the worst and now back on the high dependency ward. Have a few wound issues as it wouldn’t stop bleeding which meant a couple of blood...

Well, I’m through the worst and now back on the high dependency ward. Have a few...

Clairealou

•3 years ago

26 Replies

Recovery tips please for upcoming CRT-D device implant

I have my first device implant coming up in a week or so. I know that I'll have to avoid raising my left arm above shoulder height for a time afterwards. Any...

I have my first device implant coming up in a week or so. I know that I'll have...

edplayer

•3 years ago

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Another day spent in A&E

After a week of extra agony & some new weird symptoms GP sent me to A&E again . Had an echo of sorts & sent home with steroids that I dont want to take...

After a week of extra agony & some new weird symptoms GP sent me to A&E again . ...

Helly75

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Excercise bike recommendations

Hello, I am walking up to 2 miles a day following my HA in March. Now that the dark nights are approaching I am thinking about a bike to go in the garage so I...

Hello, I am walking up to 2 miles a day following my HA in March. Now that the d...

Fieldhouse

•3 years ago

32 Replies

Please advise!

I'm on ramipril, aspirin and statin. I also take wellman viabiotics but get slepless nights from pin and needles in legs, arm and feet. I'm unsure its...

I'm on ramipril, aspirin and statin. I also take wellman viabiotics but get sle...

Mhanif

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Would you be satisfied?

Hi all My BP with meds has come down from over 200/112 eight weeks ago. I am delighted. However whilst it is around 110/72 during the daytime and into...

Hi all My BP with meds has come down from over 200/112 eight weeks ago. I am d...

Hidden

•3 years ago

23 Replies

Gout medication with heart condition

I am looking for a medication for reducing gout attacks I have heart condition and I’m on medication I am allergic to allopurinol

I am looking for a medication for reducing gout attacks I have heart condition ...

Bobandjane

•3 years ago

11 Replies

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for September 2021

Shingles

Hello everyone, I've been reading lots of posts regarding high BP. Has any any advice on low BP 97/48 on an average reading...Many thanks

OHS 1 year milestone

Bisoprolol

recovery from aortic valve replacement

Ecg results

Results after Echo

Can't take asprin after having stent, any alternatives

Calcified mitral valve

Cold & Cough medicine

Due to have vsd repaired

Not long now

Tired and low energy

Bananas & Beta-Blockers

Casablanka

Bruising

Aortic aneurysm

Angiogram

Wants to know how others Feel after hour walk and brief 5 minutes running, after one year of 4 stents.

About Pacemakers in PLAIN ENGLISH

Am I really not supposed to run?

My experience of a heart attack

Meltdown

Update for 5th valve replacement surgery

Recovery tips please for upcoming CRT-D device implant

Another day spent in A&E

Excercise bike recommendations

Please advise!

Would you be satisfied?

Gout medication with heart condition

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