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Endocrinologist

Hi , I have an video appointment with an endocrinologist and don’t know what for, I have type 2 diabetes, but only just borderline, Afib and on 2.5 of...

Hi , I have an video appointment with an endocrinologist and don’t know what f...

Lavendermay

•3 years ago

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Would taking a Bisoprolol tablet an hour before my Echo scan effect the EF or is this totally irrelevant? Thanks everyone

Hi. After some advice from the above question as cardiologist is currently sick. Thanks

Hi. After some advice from the above question as cardiologist is currently sick....

DazzyB

•3 years ago

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Given all clear but still unsure of something pending

Hi so I was taken to hospital the other day with the following symptoms: Heavy uncomfortable feeling in the central upper chest, breathless , aching in the...

Hi so I was taken to hospital the other day with the following symptoms: Heavy u...

blue01by

•3 years ago

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Pacemaker repositioning procedure

I had my first pacemaker last November and my cardiologist said I need to have it repositioned as it’s causing me lots of pain every day. I’m very scared of...

I had my first pacemaker last November and my cardiologist said I need to have i...

Westie2012

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Implant

I had a heart implant fitted in June but little information was given to me at the time about what it does.. I've got high blood pressure now and keep blacking...

I had a heart implant fitted in June but little information was given to me at t...

Tigger011966

•3 years ago

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mood changes

did anyone experience changes in their mood/personality when symptoms first showed and even after getting an ablation? i’ve been dealing with anxiety and...

did anyone experience changes in their mood/personality when symptoms first show...

september1990

•3 years ago

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BP Elevation and Headache

I am on multiple medications for angina and hypertension. I have two stents in my RCA, am an AML (leukemia) survivor in remission, have CKD Stage 3B and...

I am on multiple medications for angina and hypertension. I have two stents in ...

SunshineGardener

•3 years ago

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Angina

Hi. I have recently been diagnosed with angina. I was taken to A&E twice within the space of a week. They were very thorough in their investigations and I...

Hi. I have recently been diagnosed with angina. I was taken to A&E twice within ...

donnabrain

•3 years ago

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Reply

How do I reply to somebody when they ask a question

malcolmwilliams

•3 years ago

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Heart failure

Hi I am new to the group I’ve recently been diagnosed with heart failure and heart is only pumping 15-20% it’s hard to come to terms with at the moment as I...

Hi I am new to the group I’ve recently been diagnosed with heart failure and hea...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Prasugrel

Been living with severe diarrhoea for a year. Told everyone who would listen trying to get an answer. Even went to private cardiologist . Nothing was done...

Been living with severe diarrhoea for a year. Told everyone who would listen try...

Fynndog

•3 years ago

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Cardiac ablation

Hi all I am on aroidarone to no effect as yet my cardiologist said in a letter to my GP that if armoidarone is not suited or does not have any effect he said I...

Hi all I am on aroidarone to no effect as yet my cardiologist said in a letter t...

Gemini-ray

•3 years ago

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Does Bisoprolol lower your Ejection Fraction or have nothing to do with it?

Can EF be increased with lifestyle changes.? Thanks

DazzyB

•3 years ago

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Being a diabetic

Been diagnosed with diabetes a week ago, sugar levels very high, now after a week on insulin it’s back to normal. Is this normal after a week?, Also notice my...

Been diagnosed with diabetes a week ago, sugar levels very high, now after a wee...

Yellow26

•3 years ago

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ANGINA

I had a heart attack 14 months ago. An MI. Gradually over the year my angina has got to the point I could have a breakdown. I don't want to sound dramatic but...

I had a heart attack 14 months ago. An MI. Gradually over the year my angina ha...

Sootycat

•3 years ago

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Ejection Fraction

My cardiologist struggles with effective communication and always promises to ring with results but sends a two line letter months later. Is EF ejection...

My cardiologist struggles with effective communication and always promises to ri...

DazzyB

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Cardiac MRI Finds Thrombus

As a concerned wife, I feel like offloading recent developments following my 73 year old husband Tom’s heart attack. He had a hugely unexpected major...

As a concerned wife, I feel like offloading recent developments following my...

cherrabah

•3 years ago

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Once again I'm praising the NHS

I had a HA and angioplasty four months ago and apart from a couple of hiccups life has been good. I've suffered from indigestion pains since the angioplasty,...

I had a HA and angioplasty four months ago and apart from a couple of hiccups li...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Can't sleep!

Hi all, Am in that difficult space where I'm waiting for a date for surgery-. I know it's pointless to worry but I cant help myself. I haven't had a decent...

Hi all, Am in that difficult space where I'm waiting for a date for surgery-. I ...

Bookworm60

•3 years ago

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Enlarged heart

Hi my sister has been told she has a extremely large heart after attending a&e last week. She had a few moments when sleeping when she has woke and struggled...

Hi my sister has been told she has a extremely large heart after attending a&e l...

Ant1982

•3 years ago

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BHF Live & Ticking – Funding the Researchers of the Future

When: Wednesday 27 October at 4pm This month’s Live & Ticking focuses on the cardiovascular researchers of the future. Professor Metin Avkiran, BHF Associate...

When: Wednesday 27 October at 4pm This month’s Live & Ticking focuses on the car...

Helen_BHF

•3 years ago

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Bisoprolol increase

Hi all , I’m currently on 7.5mg of bisoprolol, however after seeing the cardiologist nurse on Friday they have increased this to 10 mg . The highest dose . I...

Hi all , I’m currently on 7.5mg of bisoprolol, however after seeing the cardiolo...

Hidden

•3 years ago

41 Replies

Defib

Hi to those out there who have had a defib fitted how does it feel? I'm a bit nervous about the actual fitting process and afterwards. Advice please.

Hi to those out there who have had a defib fitted how does it feel? I'm a bit n...

Stonechick

•3 years ago

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Amlodipine side effects and fitness

After a three month spike in blood pressure readings I’ve been prescribed 5mg Amlodipine as a supplement to 15mg candesarten. The spike returned readings of...

After a three month spike in blood pressure readings I’ve been prescribed 5mg Am...

D1ver

•3 years ago

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Flecainide long term use for Ectopics , Afib etc

Hello people ,I have been on Flecainide for about 6 yrs now, quite a low dose, 50mg twice a day with 2.25mg of Bisoprolol for my Ectopics, along with...

Hello people ,I have been on Flecainide for about 6 yrs now, quite a low dose,...

Bassbob57

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Heart muscle damage

Hi , I had a heart attack in July, had unstable angina for 2 yrs which was misdiagnosed as muscular, but that another story. Today I was given results of my...

Hi , I had a heart attack in July, had unstable angina for 2 yrs which was misd...

Wowee

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Full Heart MOT

Gemma Atkinson did a ITV programme that showed her having a Full Heart MOT, is there a technical name for it, or anyone know the companies that offer it?

Gemma Atkinson did a ITV programme that showed her having a Full Heart MOT, is t...

Jules1821

•3 years ago

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All posts for October 2021

Endocrinologist

Would taking a Bisoprolol tablet an hour before my Echo scan effect the EF or is this totally irrelevant? Thanks everyone

Given all clear but still unsure of something pending

Pacemaker repositioning procedure

Implant

mood changes

BP Elevation and Headache

Angina

Reply

Heart failure

Prasugrel

Cardiac ablation

Does Bisoprolol lower your Ejection Fraction or have nothing to do with it?

Being a diabetic

ANGINA

Ejection Fraction

Cardiac MRI Finds Thrombus

Once again I'm praising the NHS

Can't sleep!

Enlarged heart

BHF Live & Ticking – Funding the Researchers of the Future

Bisoprolol increase

Defib

Amlodipine side effects and fitness

Flecainide long term use for Ectopics , Afib etc

Heart muscle damage

Full Heart MOT

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