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Help to understand jargon - Dilated aortic root for patients height, mild aortic regurgitation, Mild to moderate triscupid regurgitation

Hi I recently had an echocardiogram because of Asymptomatic murmur, on the referral they noted nil previous cardiac history. I am 43F and have have had high...

Hi I recently had an echocardiogram because of Asymptomatic murmur, on the refer...

Thumberlina

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Emotional effects bisoprolol and pacemaker.

Hi. My wife’s about to come off bisoprolol after pacemaker fitted. Sounds like you have to come off them gradually. Could the tablets be causing her...

Hi. My wife’s about to come off bisoprolol after pacemaker fitted. Sounds like y...

Oldsurfdog

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Travel insurance

Travel insurance with a heart condition Who do you use?

Maisie73

•3 years ago

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Stopping naproxen for a pacemaker reposition procedure

I take naproxen for costochondritis , I’ve been taking it since February as part of my treatment for pericarditis and effusion , my cardiologist said he...

I take naproxen for costochondritis , I’ve been taking it since February as part...

Westie2012

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Recent Microvascular Angina diagnosis

Hello, I am a 29F. I was recently diagnosed with SVT and then Microvascular Angina. My cardiologist doesn't seem very concerned and my appointments are getting...

Hello, I am a 29F. I was recently diagnosed with SVT and then Microvascular Angi...

fwsh17

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Rotablation

Hi all. Well 4 1/2 years after my bypass surgery I found myself with similar angina pains although things went slightly differently this time. At first I...

Hi all. Well 4 1/2 years after my bypass surgery I found myself with similar ang...

Heather1957

•3 years ago

60 Replies

Off the bisoprolol 🥳

Hey everyone a little update managed to come off the bisoprolol(with the okay from my doctor) 3 weeks ago now weaning slowly over 2 weeks feel so much better...

Hey everyone a little update managed to come off the bisoprolol(with the okay fr...

Hannahpanda27

•3 years ago

22 Replies

High blood pressure

I am in the process of trying to lower my blood pressure with diet and exercise, I have discussed this with my GP and I am checking my blood pressure at home...

I am in the process of trying to lower my blood pressure with diet and exercise,...

KBMosia

•3 years ago

32 Replies

Bisoprolol for HBP and Anxiety

Well I thought I was there - Controlled my BP with Ramipril and Amlodipine but now due to some side effects my GP has stopped the Amlodipine and replaced it...

Well I thought I was there - Controlled my BP with Ramipril and Amlodipine but n...

Hidden

•3 years ago

15 Replies

NHS App Covid

Hello I have received a text from the NHS " You are eligible to apply for a Covid Pass proving you have been vaccinated against Covid 19 you can apply for...

Hello I have received a text from the NHS " You are eligible to apply for a Co...

Prada47

•3 years ago

19 Replies

Mortale

Hi I am 68year old female.I am in the first stage of diagnosing my condition which is pointing towards HCM. So I can’t really add anything except to say a...

Hi I am 68year old female.I am in the first stage of diagnosing my condition wh...

Mortale

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Anxiety and fear due to cardiac arrest 2 years ago

Hi everyone Dont usually write much here as I find it painful and maybe feel judged in a way. On the 12th Oct this year was 2 years since my SCA that I had...

Hi everyone Dont usually write much here as I find it painful and maybe feel ju...

Dan33ynwa

•3 years ago

82 Replies

A bit disconcerting!

During lunch out with friends on Thursday I passed out. I came to having been sitting on one chair to lying out flat on 4 chairs and being told an ambulance...

During lunch out with friends on Thursday I passed out. I came to having been s...

Finnbert

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Ramipril upped.

Hi all, been on Ramipril 5mg now for 10 years. Diagnosed with mild cardiomyopathy (EF 45/50%). Had left coronary stent 3 years ago and feel fine. 70 years old...

Hi all, been on Ramipril 5mg now for 10 years. Diagnosed with mild cardiomyopath...

wischo

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Heart Attack

I am 72 years old and not in good health I had a heart attack on the 10th October and spent 9 days in hospital not because the heart attack was particularly...

I am 72 years old and not in good health I had a heart attack on the 10th Octob...

DanceQueen

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Leaky valve question.

I was referred to cardiology for a leaky heart valve after an echocardiogram. I saw a consultant today. He said everyone has leaky valves and I have nothing to...

I was referred to cardiology for a leaky heart valve after an echocardiogram. I ...

Gertied0g

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Aortic Valve replacement at 32 years of age

I’m 32,years of age, a first time mum of a 9 month old baby boy and I’m facing heart valve surgery at some time in the not so distant future. I have congenital...

I’m 32,years of age, a first time mum of a 9 month old baby boy and I’m facing h...

Winterwalker

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Not all angina pains are heart related.

I had a thread recently about my wife having chest pain, jaw pain and arm pain and having to wait 5 hours for an ambulance and another 4 hours to be finally...

I had a thread recently about my wife having chest pain, jaw pain and arm pain ...

Palpman

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Microvascular angina.

Could this please be clarified,if possible,,,are there tests for microvascular angina,if so.which is the best. Im told different opinions on this,by different...

Could this please be clarified,if possible,,,are there tests for microvascular a...

Goldenheart

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Vibrating heartbeat in leg

Hi there, I’m experiencing a heartbeat in my leg that doesn’t pulse, it’s vibrating. Noticed it after I got in from a walk. Bp is high today, breathless on...

Hi there, I’m experiencing a heartbeat in my leg that doesn’t pulse, it’s vibrat...

Bluebell67

•3 years ago

4 Replies

What do I do next

Morning, I attended accident and emergency yesterday due to waking up in the middle of the night with bad chest pains and struggling to breathe as well as jaw...

Morning, I attended accident and emergency yesterday due to waking up in the mid...

Challenger2009

•3 years ago

28 Replies

Flecainide bisoprolol multi vitamins and svt

Hi I'm currently in flecainide and bisoprolol for svt x the docs what me to take multi vitamins and iron because of my bad diet, they are seeing if I have...

Hi I'm currently in flecainide and bisoprolol for svt x the docs what me to take...

dawny1908

•3 years ago

2 Replies

QRS waves on ecg

Hello again I was wondering if anyone knows what a narrow qrs wave is on an ecg. The report a few weeks ago said normal qrs wave, and now ecg with different...

Hello again I was wondering if anyone knows what a narrow qrs wave is on an ecg....

Weeps24

•3 years ago

1 Reply

How can i tell if stress it's coursing chest pain.

Hi everyone could someone give any information if I should be concerned with tightness in my chest. In March this year I under went out heart surgery. I'm fine...

Hi everyone could someone give any information if I should be concerned with tig...

Douglas57

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Heart Failure Diagnosis

Can anyone help? I'm 32 and have been diagnosed with Severe Dilated Cardiomyopathy, and currently undergoing tests to see if I'm eligible for a Heart...

Can anyone help? I'm 32 and have been diagnosed with Severe Dilated Cardiomyopat...

LukeBarnes88

•3 years ago

11 Replies

My mhealth

Just done my first online cardio rehabilitation class with my mhealth, it was excellent!! I went for the Level 2 after discussion with our local rehab unit and...

Just done my first online cardio rehabilitation class with my mhealth, it was ex...

Hidden

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Bendroflumezide

I am in this medicine for high blood pressure And I am peeing so much Any ideas of how to manage?

I am in this medicine for high blood pressure And I am peeing so much Any ideas...

KBMosia

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Slozem advice needed

Hi there, I’m wondering if anyone can tell me how long it takes for Slozem (diltiazem) to work for high blood pressure? Been taking 120mg daily for a week now...

Hi there, I’m wondering if anyone can tell me how long it takes for Slozem (dilt...

Bluebell67

•3 years ago

3 Replies

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for October 2021

Help to understand jargon - Dilated aortic root for patients height, mild aortic regurgitation, Mild to moderate triscupid regurgitation

Emotional effects bisoprolol and pacemaker.

Travel insurance

Stopping naproxen for a pacemaker reposition procedure

Recent Microvascular Angina diagnosis

Rotablation

Off the bisoprolol 🥳

High blood pressure

Bisoprolol for HBP and Anxiety

NHS App Covid

Mortale

Anxiety and fear due to cardiac arrest 2 years ago

A bit disconcerting!

Ramipril upped.

Heart Attack

Leaky valve question.

Aortic Valve replacement at 32 years of age

Not all angina pains are heart related.

Microvascular angina.

Vibrating heartbeat in leg

What do I do next

Flecainide bisoprolol multi vitamins and svt

QRS waves on ecg

How can i tell if stress it's coursing chest pain.

Heart Failure Diagnosis

My mhealth

Bendroflumezide

Slozem advice needed

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