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Looking for suggestions re: questions to ask an expert on MVD/MVA.

I have my first telephone appointment with Prof Collins this week. I think I have a good idea of what I want to ask him but I don't want to miss out things...

I have my first telephone appointment with Prof Collins this week. I think I h...

Divasong

•3 years ago

8 Replies

High background Troponin levels

Hi, I am new here but I have been a member for a while and I had a STEMI six years ago with a Troponin level of 980 and several more NSTEMI since with Troponin...

Hi, I am new here but I have been a member for a while and I had a STEMI six yea...

Rosey666

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Chest pain and left jaw pain, CT angiography inclusive calcium score

Hallo, I am 28 man from the Netherlands, I had a very stressful times last year! and I have been suffering from pressure on my left chest since 11 months it...

Hallo, I am 28 man from the Netherlands, I had a very stressful times last year!...

Petter876

•3 years ago

4 Replies

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I am new here, I am having an echocardiogram on Wednesday to see if I have heart failure, I am petrified, scared, stressing and can’t sleep

Echocardiogram

Ytmae1

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Coenzyme (CoQ10) and L-Carnitine

I've read quite a lot that the above supplements are very good for the heart when its CHF but first I dont know how much of what you read is scientific and...

I've read quite a lot that the above supplements are very good for the heart whe...

smallzoo

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Feel so loved

I can’t be leave how meany lovely comments of support I have received. I can confirm that I will not be leaving the site how could I with all you lovey lot. I...

I can’t be leave how meany lovely comments of support I have received. I can con...

buddy2blue

•3 years ago

52 Replies

How do I ask for a repeat test I feel is needed but cardiologist doesn't?

I was told on 2nd admission I'd be having a repeat echocardiogram, that never happened. Due to worsening symptoms since april I'm worried about heart function,...

I was told on 2nd admission I'd be having a repeat echocardiogram, that never ha...

Helly75

•3 years ago

36 Replies

Living with and improving Morning High Blood pressure

Hi all, May I get my frustration off my chest today by posting (as it helps me). Sorry in advance. I feel pretty lonely trying to deal with my HBP. It's so...

Hi all, May I get my frustration off my chest today by posting (as it helps me)....

Hidden

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Just a little bit more

Wanted to push myself to see how far I could go compared to where I used to be. Decided to wash and polish the car on Thursday and then yesterday, sort out my...

Wanted to push myself to see how far I could go compared to where I used to be. ...

Gazzer83

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Best Birthday Present- hopefully!!

It’s my birthday tomorrow and the hospital have phoned with a new date. I go into Papworth on Thursday 16th September for my new mechanical Aortic valve....

It’s my birthday tomorrow and the hospital have phoned with a new date. I go int...

BJ1234

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Side effects query ?

Hi everyone - hubby is in a load of medication following a cardiac arrest nearly two years ago - I have posted a couple of times about his reluctance to take...

Hi everyone - hubby is in a load of medication following a cardiac arrest nearly...

Lawrences

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Time to start running...

So 7 months to the day after my HA and 11 months after a weber C ankle fracture/dislocation/syndesmosis disruption fixed with plates and pins I'm starting...

So 7 months to the day after my HA and 11 months after a weber C ankle fracture/...

firstlight40

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Stent put in now palpitations.

Hi all,4 months ago had stent put in my heart and I'm on the usual heart medications,I'm now having palpitations where my heart beat race up to 140 and blood...

Hi all,4 months ago had stent put in my heart and I'm on the usual heart medicat...

pet131

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Medication reactions Diltiazem, statins, Bisoprolol and now something else?

Hi. Since STEMI end of last year, 2 stents and micro vascular angina diagnosis I have had the usual range/combinations of meds. My concern is that just when I...

Hi. Since STEMI end of last year, 2 stents and micro vascular angina diagnosis I...

Hidden

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Cardiac Surgeon for Mitral Valve repair

Hello, I am new here. My 89 year old Dad has a leaky Mitral Valve and enlarged aortic root. I am not sure if he will be able to have open heart surgery. Has...

Hello, I am new here. My 89 year old Dad has a leaky Mitral Valve and enlarged ...

Batgirlx

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Has anyone had a NUCLEAR MEDICINE MYOCARDIUM SCAN

I've one due on Monday and a bit apprehensive... any info would be greatly appreciated Thank u

I've one due on Monday and a bit apprehensive... any info would be greatly appre...

Loveheart123

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Dual anti-platelet therapy - scary bleed after pinprick injury

So I must probably have got a small insect bite on my back. The first I know about it is my family complaining about the blood stained sofa and my ruined shirt...

So I must probably have got a small insect bite on my back. The first I know abo...

firstlight40

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Folic Acid And Other Bloods

Yesterday I was emailed the results of my multiple blood tests (the massive Clopidogrel bruise is now fading) and my single urine test. Basically all fine but...

Yesterday I was emailed the results of my multiple blood tests (the massive Clop...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•3 years ago

16 Replies

Thought For Saturday

Phil Collins can hardly hold his drumsticks, Eric Clapton struggles to play his guitar and I am a heartie and amputee who takes more drugs than Keith Richards....

Phil Collins can hardly hold his drumsticks, Eric Clapton struggles to play his ...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•3 years ago

48 Replies

water retention problem

l have severe HF and also my lungs are weak, l have really bad water retention in both feet they look like pregnant puffa fish, the retention has gone up my...

l have severe HF and also my lungs are weak, l have really bad water retention ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Flashback to being blue lighted to hospital

I had to see my gp today , just a viral infection but I feel pretty worn out , anyway I was sitting waiting to be seen when one of the other drs walked past...

I had to see my gp today , just a viral infection but I feel pretty worn out , a...

Westie2012

•3 years ago

24 Replies

Effects of a viral infection when you have a pacemaker or after having pericarditis and effusion

Not been feeling great since Monday , gp sent me to hospital as I was getting out of breath , racing heart and chest tightness after walking to my daughters...

Not been feeling great since Monday , gp sent me to hospital as I was getting ou...

Westie2012

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Is it normal to feel breathless after a heart attack

Molliedollie12

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Stress exercise test

Hi all could anyone tell me what's involved when taking stress test please? I got to have one to get my hgv license back. Also I'm not sure if it will be...

Hi all could anyone tell me what's involved when taking stress test please? I go...

Jimbod

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Sleeping on side 8-9 weeks after cabg

Hi, Any thoughts on sleeping on side. My physio told me a few weeks ago to try and sleep on back but after 8 weeks everything should be healed - breast bone….

Hi, Any thoughts on sleeping on side. My physio told me a few weeks ago to try ...

NyMets

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Getting prescription drugs in Spain

Hi, has anyone had any experience of buying prescription drugs in Spain? I’m in Spain for several months and I need to get more bisoprolol. I retired...

Hi, has anyone had any experience of buying prescription drugs in Spain? I’m ...

GracieOS

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Entresto

I have just completed my first week on Entresto. It is proving to be an uphill struggle between the strong desire on the part of the cardiologist and myself...

I have just completed my first week on Entresto. It is proving to be an uphill...

Annaelizabeth

•3 years ago

31 Replies

Pericardiectomy

Hi there... Does anyone have any info about a pericardiectomy I have been told that I need this operation. Wanna know about success rates if it will help or...

Hi there... Does anyone have any info about a pericardiectomy I have been told ...

J-87

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Exercise and PVC's

I had a heart attack, caused by a clot according to my cardiologist albeit I have clear coronary arteries and no sign of CAD in the main arteries. I do have...

I had a heart attack, caused by a clot according to my cardiologist albeit I hav...

Skintight

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Statins and leg cramps/ pain

I was put on 80mg Atorvastatin after having Angioplasty but because of severe leg cramps and discomfort, after 8 months I have been prescribed 40mg of...

I was put on 80mg Atorvastatin after having Angioplasty but because of severe le...

Dossy

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for September 2021

Looking for suggestions re: questions to ask an expert on MVD/MVA.

High background Troponin levels

Chest pain and left jaw pain, CT angiography inclusive calcium score

I am new here, I am having an echocardiogram on Wednesday to see if I have heart failure, I am petrified, scared, stressing and can’t sleep

Coenzyme (CoQ10) and L-Carnitine

Feel so loved

How do I ask for a repeat test I feel is needed but cardiologist doesn't?

Living with and improving Morning High Blood pressure

Just a little bit more

Best Birthday Present- hopefully!!

Side effects query ?

Time to start running...

Stent put in now palpitations.

Medication reactions Diltiazem, statins, Bisoprolol and now something else?

Cardiac Surgeon for Mitral Valve repair

Has anyone had a NUCLEAR MEDICINE MYOCARDIUM SCAN

Dual anti-platelet therapy - scary bleed after pinprick injury

Folic Acid And Other Bloods

Thought For Saturday

water retention problem

Flashback to being blue lighted to hospital

Effects of a viral infection when you have a pacemaker or after having pericarditis and effusion

Is it normal to feel breathless after a heart attack

Stress exercise test

Sleeping on side 8-9 weeks after cabg

Getting prescription drugs in Spain

Entresto

Pericardiectomy

Exercise and PVC's

Statins and leg cramps/ pain

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