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Update on palpitations

I thought you’d be keen to hear an update. I had an endoscopy on Thursday morning, it turns out I’ve got an hiatal hernia! I’ve got a follow up appointment...

I thought you’d be keen to hear an update. I had an endoscopy on Thursday morni...

Carl98k

•3 years ago

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AF? and chest pain

I’m under a cardiologist and electrophysiologist and have been diagnose so far with supra ventricular ectopics and query AF. I’ve not had an episode of AF...

I’m under a cardiologist and electrophysiologist and have been diagnose so far w...

Nanaeli

•3 years ago

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New member. Heart Stents.

I had NSTEMI in march.Had a stent fitted in July and 2arteries stretched.2days later had soreness in chest and breathing problems which I've never had...

I had NSTEMI in march.Had a stent fitted in July and 2arteries stretched.2days l...

SueMel12

•3 years ago

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Ramipril

I have been on ramipril 5mg for 2 weeks and my blood pressure has gone up. Should I carry on or ask to change.

I have been on ramipril 5mg for 2 weeks and my blood pressure has gone up. Shou...

Mazri

•3 years ago

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Chest pains with bisoprolol

Hi everyone, I was put onto 2.5 mg of Bisoprolol and Apixaban 2 months ago after an episode of AF. I'm now getting almost continuous dull chest pain, as well...

Hi everyone, I was put onto 2.5 mg of Bisoprolol and Apixaban 2 months ago after...

Ruby40

•3 years ago

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Being ill is very lonely

Good evening. Not sure if I'm in the right place but after having a S.C.A.D heart attack in 2019 I thought I had recovered well n went back to work. Feb this...

Good evening. Not sure if I'm in the right place but after having a S.C.A.D hear...

Islandlady57

•3 years ago

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Triglyceride/cholesterol levels

Hi, not sure if in right ‘community’ seems most relevant. Just looking for some advice/guidance. Had some blood tests last week, recently turned 40 so thought...

Hi, not sure if in right ‘community’ seems most relevant. Just looking for some...

Blowblow_

•3 years ago

25 Replies

Clopidogrel and bruising

Hi all came home from work today with bruising on both ankles where I was working in confined space my bum was sitting on my ankles. Also bruising on both...

Hi all came home from work today with bruising on both ankles where I was workin...

Danny462

•3 years ago

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Bradycardia

Hi I’ve just recently had a ecg done. Results on finding were bradycardia and also my heart skips beats too. On my 24hr tape there was 11 times of bradycardia...

Hi I’ve just recently had a ecg done. Results on finding were bradycardia and al...

Jaymcn25

•3 years ago

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Cardiology follow up

I had a heart attack in August 2020. Subsequent to that I was taken to A&E at least 6 times having been sent there by my GP who really did not want to know...

I had a heart attack in August 2020. Subsequent to that I was taken to A&E at le...

richard_jw

•3 years ago

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Let down

Since my heart attack 2 years ago I have had no "yearly " check ups!! I know covid has not helped but to be honest silence has been golden with my gp practice!...

Since my heart attack 2 years ago I have had no "yearly " check ups!! I know cov...

Rycon

•3 years ago

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Slightly raised D-dimer post stent !!

3 weeks post stent I have a letter asking me to go for a CT Angiogram pulmonary this Sunday. I am somewhat surprised as the discharging doctor did not mention...

3 weeks post stent I have a letter asking me to go for a CT Angiogram pulmonary ...

HedgeHogHome

•3 years ago

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NHS under pressure.

I had a follow-up routine phone call with Cardio yesterday. He seemed relieved when I said I felt more stable on the new pills, given by GP after two recent...

I had a follow-up routine phone call with Cardio yesterday. He seemed relieved ...

Kristin1812

Heart Star•3 years ago

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Still waiting …..

I was told a week last Thursday that I had a date for my mitral valve repair. I was nervous but also relieved as I’ve been waiting a long while (I alerted GP...

I was told a week last Thursday that I had a date for my mitral valve repair. I ...

Lemon19

•3 years ago

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New member here

Hi, new member, I feel stupid. I am a 49 year old male, I have had chest pains for past few months, on the odd occasion, like sharp stabbing pains just to...

Hi, new member, I feel stupid. I am a 49 year old male, I have had chest pains f...

Davidvpl

•3 years ago

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Is it normal after HA & stent to still have intermittent discomfort in chest 4 months after the event?

Stemi, cardiac arrest, stent 4 months ago then was in persistent AFib until 2 weeks ago when had a cardio version. All other arteries in good nick. Don’t...

Stemi, cardiac arrest, stent 4 months ago then was in persistent AFib until 2 we...

Ewloe

•3 years ago

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DVLA / Treadmill test

Evening guys and hope everyone is doing ok, I have received a letter from the DVLA to undertake a treadmill test to see of I am fit enough to keep my HGV, I...

Evening guys and hope everyone is doing ok, I have received a letter from the D...

Challenger2009

•3 years ago

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Dilated cardiomyopathy

Hi everyone. I am 57 and was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy earlier this year, and with a cocktail of meds and change of lifestyle my health has...

Hi everyone. I am 57 and was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy earlier this...

Humbie64

•3 years ago

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Yearly check at GP surgery

Hello all, Had my blood test, blood pressure, weight, at the surgery 2 weeks ago and for the second year my kidney function wasn’t very good. Had second bloods...

Hello all, Had my blood test, blood pressure, weight, at the surgery 2 weeks ago...

080311

•3 years ago

54 Replies

Last update on 5th valve replacement surgery

Hi all. Well, it’s now been 2 months since my surgery so thought I’d give a final update. A few little issues with fluid in the chest which has now gone. My...

Hi all. Well, it’s now been 2 months since my surgery so thought I’d give a fin...

Clairealou

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Statins

Hi. I am taking a statin for high cholesterol, around 200. It’s working, but I have terrible muscle/joint pain. Is anyone taking something other than a statin...

Hi. I am taking a statin for high cholesterol, around 200. It’s working, but I ...

Myrtleh

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Does anyone else feel in limbo?

Whom should I contact.? I was led to believe I needed to be seen for follow ups by Cardiologist and Pathologist but have heard nothing for a couple of months...

Whom should I contact.? I was led to believe I needed to be seen for follow ups ...

Nora-B

•3 years ago

23 Replies

Myopericarditis how long to recover

Hello. Wondering how to write this first post and actually still trying to figure out how I got to this point. I was a very active, working mum. I used to...

Hello. Wondering how to write this first post and actually still trying to figur...

Spinning2021

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Hope someone can possibly help

Five months ago my husband had a triple bypass following a heart attack. When he came out of hospital with the usual huge amount of pills his stomach was...

Five months ago my husband had a triple bypass following a heart attack. When he...

Jazz100

•3 years ago

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I'm booked for an MRI Cardiac stress perfusion next week, what are your experiences of these scans?

I had a stent in May and was really well until September when my Angina returned with attitude. My Naproxen has been increased to 20 mg twice a day and 2.5mg...

I had a stent in May and was really well until September when my Angina returned...

dinasaurnan

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Waiting Times for Angiogram

How long might I have to wait for an Angiogram. Very anxious, not about the procedure itself, but not knowing how long I might have to wait.

How long might I have to wait for an Angiogram. Very anxious, not about the proc...

Erville

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Any information to help to know I’m not alone with this problem. Thank you 🙏 in advice

Hi everyone, haven’t written on here for a while but do check in often . I have AF AND. HF , for around a year a cough came on , no chest infection or...

Hi everyone, haven’t written on here for a while but do check in often . I have...

Crystal-21

•3 years ago

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Eptopics

I’m new to this group and would really like to be able to talk to people who have the same problem, I have suffered with eptopics most of my adult life but...

I’m new to this group and would really like to be able to talk to people who hav...

Terrier1

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Heart beat lowering meds

Hello , have to say since going to A&E Monday last week with very rapid and erratic heartbeat I’ve had all but instant action , appointment on phone tue , many...

Hello , have to say since going to A&E Monday last week with very rapid and erra...

Hazel1010

•3 years ago

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All posts for November 2021

Update on palpitations

AF? and chest pain

New member. Heart Stents.

Ramipril

Chest pains with bisoprolol

Being ill is very lonely

Triglyceride/cholesterol levels

Clopidogrel and bruising

Bradycardia

Cardiology follow up

Let down

Slightly raised D-dimer post stent !!

NHS under pressure.

Still waiting …..

New member here

Is it normal after HA & stent to still have intermittent discomfort in chest 4 months after the event?

DVLA / Treadmill test

Dilated cardiomyopathy

Yearly check at GP surgery

Last update on 5th valve replacement surgery

Statins

Does anyone else feel in limbo?

Myopericarditis how long to recover

Hope someone can possibly help

I'm booked for an MRI Cardiac stress perfusion next week, what are your experiences of these scans?

Waiting Times for Angiogram

Any information to help to know I’m not alone with this problem. Thank you 🙏 in advice

Eptopics

Heart beat lowering meds

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