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Heart disease+PTSD: feeling isolated

Hi all, I have had regular atrial fibrillation episodes for a year, and am also being treated for PTSD from childhood issues. My heart tires so easily and...

Hi all, I have had regular atrial fibrillation episodes for a year, and am also ...

giraffe51

•3 years ago

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Blood pressure still unstable

Hi everyone, I hope you are all doing well and having a lovely day so far. I could do with some peoples experience with blood pressure. At the moment I’m...

Hi everyone, I hope you are all doing well and having a lovely day so far. I co...

Bluebell67

•3 years ago

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What does the search button do?

I thought if you use the search button, you could search for an answer before posting a new question? Of course, if this doesn't work, can anyone recco an...

I thought if you use the search button, you could search for an answer before po...

Wooodsie

•3 years ago

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High BP and pain in chest

Hi got diagnosed with high blood pressure 6 months ago, but now been having high heart rate and woke up last week with a dead left arm and sharp pain on my...

Hi got diagnosed with high blood pressure 6 months ago, but now been having high...

Mark24

•3 years ago

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Hi ,has anyone managed to get travel insurance after a heart attack ? I have been looking and getting really expensive qoutes ...thanks

Hi has anyone managed to get travel insurance ,if so any recommendations please

Cocolelaissey

•3 years ago

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On beta blocker. Pulse as expected low. But why on some days is it a lot lower than others & what can I do to increase it?

Heart attack 3 months ago. On 7.5 bisoprolol. Had cardio version last Thursday pulse as not in AFib at present expectedly lower but had improved last 2 days....

Heart attack 3 months ago. On 7.5 bisoprolol. Had cardio version last Thursday p...

Ewloe

•3 years ago

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Plz can anyone recommend travel insurance for ppl with heart conditions new on here just wanting some help plz

Hi can anyone plz recommend a travel insurance for us ppl with heart conditions just joined today and was hoping for some help plz

Hi can anyone plz recommend a travel insurance for us ppl with heart conditions ...

MAXWELL121

•3 years ago

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Any Feedback on Ezetimibe ?

Hi looking for any information on this Medication being used as part of a Cholesterol lowering regime. It appears Cardiologist wants my LDL to be less than...

Hi looking for any information on this Medication being used as part of a Chole...

Prada47

•3 years ago

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Stroke worry!

Hi I’m. We to this but just asking for info please. My heart monitor showed a run of broad complex tachycardia and Iam waiting for an appointment at a...

Hi I’m. We to this but just asking for info please. My heart monitor showed a r...

Horse6

•3 years ago

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Pace 23

Has anyone else had an extra wire fitted to there pacemaker had two wires now my heart isn’t pumping very well and have developed cardiomyopathy dilated they...

Has anyone else had an extra wire fitted to there pacemaker had two wires now my...

Maggie122

•3 years ago

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Question on Heart Size

Hello I know I have a generous heart or so I am told !!! Just looking at a very recent Chest X ray and it says " Lungs appear Clear " " Heart Size is at...

Hello I know I have a generous heart or so I am told !!! Just looking at a ver...

Prada47

•3 years ago

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Living with Long QT syndrome

Hi, I am a student at Cardiff University training to become a Genetic Counsellor and I am doing a presentation to my fellow students on the social and...

Hi, I am a student at Cardiff University training to become a Genetic Counsellor...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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1 year since my Widowmaker update

Hi all, Yesterday I had my final check in with the Cardiology doctors and I’m in great health, my heart is strong, I feel strong and I’m now only taking...

Hi all, Yesterday I had my final check in with the Cardiology doctors and I’m i...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Winter and Heart

Hi with cold weather here how do people cope with the cold air going into our lungs. I find my chest lungs tight

Hi with cold weather here how do people cope with the cold air going into our lu...

SmokeAKipper

•3 years ago

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breathlessness

its been almost 7 months after getting my ablation… i’ve noticed if i talk too much or yell i get breathless and sometimes when i eat too... is this normal?...

its been almost 7 months after getting my ablation… i’ve noticed if i talk too m...

september1990

•3 years ago

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Diziness and nausea at night

Hello everyone! First time posting, I hope someone can help me 🙂 I have restrictive cardiomyopathy since I was born, and because of that I suffer of heart...

Hello everyone! First time posting, I hope someone can help me 🙂 I have restri...

Laurap18

•3 years ago

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Sore upper arm after angiogram?

Hi all, if your angiogram entry site was your wrist, for how long was your arm sore? I’m four days post angiogram and whilst bruise on wrist is beginning to...

Hi all, if your angiogram entry site was your wrist, for how long was your arm s...

simplysal

•3 years ago

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Getting back to tennis (doubles)!

Hi As my profile states I’ve recently had my 3rd HR. Ever since the first one nearly 7 years ago I have continued to enjoy playing tennis, which I have for the...

Hi As my profile states I’ve recently had my 3rd HR. Ever since the first one ne...

Hidden

•3 years ago

6 Replies

20,000 Posts

Today the forum reached 20, 000 posts. The post was: https://healthunlocked.com/bhf/posts/147125728/info-on-triple-heart-bypass-recovery-for-my-dad which has...

Today the forum reached 20, 000 posts. The post was: https://healthunlocked.com/...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•3 years ago

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Feeling a Bit Frightened and Anxious...

...and it's not even me. Tom, my husband of 50 years, is hitting a wobbly patch so I feel like sharing or offloading - so thanks for listening. His 'widow...

...and it's not even me. Tom, my husband of 50 years, is hitting a wobbly patch...

cherrabah

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Different opinions

Went to A&E with crazy heart beats and now I’m being told I might have angina , I’m so confused not to mention terrified, I can’t get anywhere with a diagnosis...

Went to A&E with crazy heart beats and now I’m being told I might have angina , ...

Hazel1010

•3 years ago

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info on triple heart bypass recovery for my dad

It looks as if my dad will be discharged from hospital this week following a triple heart bypass op last week and I wondered if anyone could tell me when it's...

It looks as if my dad will be discharged from hospital this week following a tri...

chrissy26

•3 years ago

25 Replies

Eczema and heart-healthy diet

9 months after my heart attack, I got nasty eczema all over my body including palms of hands and feet, and the scalp. It has now receded following dose of...

9 months after my heart attack, I got nasty eczema all over my body including pa...

Oboemusic

•3 years ago

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Nerve pain

Hi all, I had my ICD fitted 19days ago. I was just wondering if anyone else had gotten nerve pain down the side of the neck and near collar bone? I've had it...

Hi all, I had my ICD fitted 19days ago. I was just wondering if anyone else had ...

Cherrelleford

•3 years ago

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6 days post 3 Stents

Advice please post angioplasty (3 stents) 6 days ago. I’m having more pain now than I had before I went to the doctors in the first place. Is this normal? I...

Advice please post angioplasty (3 stents) 6 days ago. I’m having more pain now t...

Sadartery54

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Unexpected unstable angina

Having been pretty fit and healthy (trying to dodge the bullet of familial heart conditions), I had a completely unexpected NSTEMI in December last year,...

Having been pretty fit and healthy (trying to dodge the bullet of familial hear...

Brixcos

•3 years ago

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Post op timescale for carer

Hello Hearties, My partner will be looking after me after my OHS, he works full time and has negotiated working from home. I understand we’re all different but...

Hello Hearties, My partner will be looking after me after my OHS, he works full ...

LadyPumpkinseed

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Irregular Heartbeat

Hello all, I'm looking for some advice and reassurance please. About 3 years ago aged 49, I experienced my first episode of heart palpitations which happened a...

Hello all, I'm looking for some advice and reassurance please. About 3 years ago...

jub70

•3 years ago

12 Replies

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All posts for November 2021

Heart disease+PTSD: feeling isolated

Blood pressure still unstable

What does the search button do?

High BP and pain in chest

Hi ,has anyone managed to get travel insurance after a heart attack ? I have been looking and getting really expensive qoutes ...thanks

On beta blocker. Pulse as expected low. But why on some days is it a lot lower than others & what can I do to increase it?

Plz can anyone recommend travel insurance for ppl with heart conditions new on here just wanting some help plz

Any Feedback on Ezetimibe ?

Stroke worry!

Pace 23

Question on Heart Size

Living with Long QT syndrome

1 year since my Widowmaker update

Winter and Heart

breathlessness

Diziness and nausea at night

Sore upper arm after angiogram?

Getting back to tennis (doubles)!

20,000 Posts

Feeling a Bit Frightened and Anxious...

Different opinions

info on triple heart bypass recovery for my dad

Eczema and heart-healthy diet

Nerve pain

6 days post 3 Stents

Unexpected unstable angina

Post op timescale for carer

Irregular Heartbeat

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