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Hi everyone, I’m new here and keen to find out what I can expect when I have bypass surgery in 2~3 weeks time. I went to the Dr in early September this year...

Hi everyone, I’m new here and keen to find out what I can expect when I have byp...

Bargod1958

•3 years ago

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Where's the BHF On-line Store?

Where's your online Store? I want to buy BHF-badged Christmas cards.

Taffyoutlane

•3 years ago

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Where is your Online Store?

I want to buy BHF Christmas cards but can't access your online store. Where is it?

I want to buy BHF Christmas cards but can't access your online store. Where is i...

Taffyoutlane

•3 years ago

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Opinions Please

Hoping for some opinions here. I was diagnosed with HF mid May this year. I had BNP of nearly 7000 and an EF of under 25%. Two months or so later my BNP had...

Hoping for some opinions here. I was diagnosed with HF mid May this year. I had ...

Glynnw

•3 years ago

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Heart Rate and AF

Hi my heart rate zoomed up to over 130 normally around 57. Was in AE all day on monitor. They managed to get it back down. Increased Bisoprolol to 2.5mg....

Hi my heart rate zoomed up to over 130 normally around 57. Was in AE all day on ...

Leythersrus1

•3 years ago

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Mavacamten - New drug for HCM

Is anyone using Mavacamten? Its a new drug for HCM sufferers but I guess might be used for other conditions.

Is anyone using Mavacamten? Its a new drug for HCM sufferers but I guess might b...

Curryandchips

•3 years ago

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Tricuspid valve dysplasia

Tricuspid valve dysplasia My unborn granddaughter has tricuspid valve dysplasia. Anyone have experience or information on this please? Thank you

Tricuspid valve dysplasia My unborn granddaughter has tricuspid valve dysplasia....

kazbell

•3 years ago

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Doxazosin

anyone get side effects from Doxazosin? such as spikes in heart rate.

Roban

•3 years ago

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Is this (presumably angina) pain normal - am taking Isosorbide Mononitrate, Apixiban and Atorvastatin

I began taking Isosorbide Mononitrate 30mg (half a tablet) two years ago after a constant squeezing pain in my upper left arm, later diagnosed as angina. I...

I began taking Isosorbide Mononitrate 30mg (half a tablet) two years ago after a...

Rostom

•3 years ago

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Learning to life with hf

Hi, my husband was diagnosed with hf in January and since then he has been seeing the heart nurses. They have got him optimised and are now realising him back...

Hi, my husband was diagnosed with hf in January and since then he has been seein...

Battie

•3 years ago

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Myopericarditis

Hi all, I was diagnosed with myocarditis and pericarditis in May this year and am now in my 6th month of recovery. I have felt very alone with my diagnosis as...

Hi all, I was diagnosed with myocarditis and pericarditis in May this year and a...

MazzieP

•3 years ago

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1st app

1st app with HF team today after being diagnosed I am a bit nervous as I don’t know what to expect but hopefully I will find some answers out today, as to...

1st app with HF team today after being diagnosed I am a bit nervous as I don’t k...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Failed angiogram?

My 82 year old Nannan has just been discharged from hospital following a heart attack. Her discharge papers report that when they did the angiogram and...

My 82 year old Nannan has just been discharged from hospital following a heart a...

Psychcloud

•3 years ago

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Scuba diving with stable angina and m s d

Had 4 stents,3 in rh coronary artery and 1 in a smaller artery 18 months ago,had a few issues in july and meds changed and told i had micro vascular issues.now...

Had 4 stents,3 in rh coronary artery and 1 in a smaller artery 18 months ago,had...

Gompa

•3 years ago

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Angiogram tomorrow

Hi all, my angiogram is tomorrow and I want the clock to simply stop now. It scares me to think by 8am I’ll be presenting to the Cardiac Day Case Unit to have...

Hi all, my angiogram is tomorrow and I want the clock to simply stop now. It sca...

simplysal

•3 years ago

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ECHOCARDIOGRAM

Hi, Ive finally got my appointment for the Echocardiogram which is taking place today. Ive been waiting approx. 3-4 months for this. My question is what...

Hi, Ive finally got my appointment for the Echocardiogram which is taking place...

Cat1108

•3 years ago

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My pacemaker stands to attention

I know it sounds crazy but when I lay down my pacemaker stands up under my skin! It lifts up 90% from the bottom edge. Don't know what to do for best. Feel...

I know it sounds crazy but when I lay down my pacemaker stands up under my skin!...

Nannyjenny

•3 years ago

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Intermittent Claudication and Statin dosage

This forum has been extremely helpful to me in receiving advice on my condition. I am hoping some of you good folks can help me again. I am 80 years old and...

This forum has been extremely helpful to me in receiving advice on my condition....

Somerford

•3 years ago

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3 weeks post cabg op burning skin sensation

Feeling good 3 weeks after my operation (5 hours with complications)but docs keen to wean of pain meds. My main discomfort is burning skin across my chest, no...

Feeling good 3 weeks after my operation (5 hours with complications)but docs kee...

LilLondon

•3 years ago

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Your Angina pain

I have suffered with Angina pain which led to my bypass in 2017 and more recently which led to my having 2 stents fitted. On the first occasion I had stable...

I have suffered with Angina pain which led to my bypass in 2017 and more recentl...

Heather1957

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Pralvent

Hi everyone, I have just had a video appointment with an endocrinologist, which I was very anxious about, but have been told my cholesterol is way to high and...

Hi everyone, I have just had a video appointment with an endocrinologist, which ...

Lavendermay

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Work Problems

Morning everyone. Just looking for any advice or suggestions really. 3 1/2 years ago I suffered a LAD Stemi at work. The response was appalling with no first...

Morning everyone. Just looking for any advice or suggestions really. 3 1/2 years...

SelstonCanary

•3 years ago

26 Replies

I am having a drilling of the artery as it is blocked. What can I expect please?

So I have had 2 angiograms and one stent. My symptoms are much better but still there a bit. It's due to a total blockage of a small artery. Luckily my heart...

So I have had 2 angiograms and one stent. My symptoms are much better but still ...

ocnnll

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Low HB one to think about

“Heydes Syndrome” - Just another one to add to the myriad of new words I’ve learnt in my so far short but eventful heart journey . Was rushed into hospital on...

“Heydes Syndrome” - Just another one to add to the myriad of new words I’ve lear...

Leonardo1

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Myocardial Bridging in LAD

Evening all, just had my 5th angiogram in 2 1/2 years after heart attack today for reoccurring chest pain, I do have CHD. My last procedure Last October (my...

Evening all, just had my 5th angiogram in 2 1/2 years after heart attack today ...

James4540

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Cautiously Optimistic

I had in my book, a good appointment with my Cardiologist today. Since being diagnosed with Heart Failure in May, the cocktail of drugs seem to stabilised my...

I had in my book, a good appointment with my Cardiologist today. Since being di...

Hidden

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Dreaming

So I have been having vivid dreams (could say nightmares) and when I wake up I have symptoms of angina (aching in arms etc) and can feel my heart beating more...

So I have been having vivid dreams (could say nightmares) and when I wake up I h...

ocnnll

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Where can I get the cheapest insurance with heart condition (CVD)

Travel Insurance guidance

ocnnll

•3 years ago

11 Replies

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for November 2021

Just joined.

Where's the BHF On-line Store?

Where is your Online Store?

Opinions Please

Heart Rate and AF

Mavacamten - New drug for HCM

Tricuspid valve dysplasia

Doxazosin

Is this (presumably angina) pain normal - am taking Isosorbide Mononitrate, Apixiban and Atorvastatin

Learning to life with hf

Myopericarditis

1st app

Failed angiogram?

Scuba diving with stable angina and m s d

Angiogram tomorrow

ECHOCARDIOGRAM

My pacemaker stands to attention

Intermittent Claudication and Statin dosage

3 weeks post cabg op burning skin sensation

Your Angina pain

Pralvent

Work Problems

I am having a drilling of the artery as it is blocked. What can I expect please?

Low HB one to think about

Myocardial Bridging in LAD

Cautiously Optimistic

Dreaming

Where can I get the cheapest insurance with heart condition (CVD)

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