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Tooth extraction 6 weeks after heart bypass- any experiences?

Tooth extraction 6 weeks after heart bypass - any experiences?

Whitbyreds

•3 years ago

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Pacemaker Pain

Hi, is anyone in so much pain with their pacemaker that they are constantly on tramadol? Is that normal? My daughter had her pacemaker replaced over a year...

Hi, is anyone in so much pain with their pacemaker that they are constantly on t...

Scottiestirling

•3 years ago

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Statin reaction

This may seem petty and unimportant but two years ago I had a stent fitted as I had a blockage in my LAD . Every morning I take 75m aspirin and 40g...

This may seem petty and unimportant but two years ago I had a stent fitted as I ...

Bartie123

•3 years ago

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Induction hob use with Pacemaker

Newbie here, hi Recently (6weeks ago) had a pacemaker fitted. Does anyone with same use an induction hob, and if so any problems

Newbie here, hi Recently (6weeks ago) had a pacemaker fitted. Does anyone wit...

Bessieboo123

•3 years ago

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I got my ccta results what is the following. i don't know is it serious or i should worry.

No coronary obstruction. Total coronary Agatston calcium score is 3 (LMS 0, LAD 3, circumflex 0, RCA 0); 25th centile for age. Small calcified plaques in...

No coronary obstruction. Total coronary Agatston calcium score is 3 (LMS 0, LAD ...

Ferenc76

•3 years ago

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HOW TO MANAGE DILATED CARDIOMYOPATHY?

I'm a dilated cardiomyopathy patient. On regular medications. Salt restriction upto 1500 mg daily.Regular exercise. Fluid restriction of 1.5 litres. Included...

I'm a dilated cardiomyopathy patient. On regular medications. Salt restriction u...

Vivi2711

•3 years ago

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Bicuspid Valve - Heart palpatations

Hi, I was diagnosed with a Bicuspid valve approx 3 years ago, due to finding it continuingly more difficult to run / walk up hills etc. My Mum died of a heart...

Hi, I was diagnosed with a Bicuspid valve approx 3 years ago, due to finding it ...

Sian1234

•3 years ago

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Salt or no salt

Just after I had 2 stents fitted just over 4 years ago, I was advised to cut salt out of my diet as it was considered that there was enough salt in the food...

Just after I had 2 stents fitted just over 4 years ago, I was advised to cut sal...

TeflonT

•3 years ago

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Preparing for surgery

Having just spent 2wks in hospital I am home and awaiting an urgent outpatient appt with the surgeon who has agreed my surgery should go ahead (supposedly 2/3...

Having just spent 2wks in hospital I am home and awaiting an urgent outpatient a...

Heartfriend

•3 years ago

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A decade on from heart failure diagnosis

Today marks ten years since I was unexpectedly diagnosed with heart failure at the tender age of 31. I remember back then being told by Dr "Death Knell" Google...

Today marks ten years since I was unexpectedly diagnosed with heart failure at t...

laura_dropstitch

Heart Star•3 years ago

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LAD Artery

So it transpires that my 90% blockage that was treated with a stent on Friday was in my LAD artery! Otherwise known as the ‘widow maker’. Well that’s instilled...

So it transpires that my 90% blockage that was treated with a stent on Friday wa...

simplysal

•3 years ago

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Ptsd after stent heart attack.

After having a heart attack in mid August, I am suffering bouts of depression, crying and the feeling I could die at any moment. In town shopping I had a quite...

After having a heart attack in mid August, I am suffering bouts of depression, c...

alanb2005

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Hi everyone, I'm new here. I'm having this pain on my left chest, I can't sleep... Could it be because I've been more depressed lately?

Depression.

Sea_Green

•3 years ago

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Low pulse on Bisoprolol

As I posted on here before I'm now on Bisoprolol 2.5mg only taken it for two days, but heart rate around 57 now, is that OK? I feel OK but it's lower than...

As I posted on here before I'm now on Bisoprolol 2.5mg only taken it for two ...

Robann

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Bending over and arrhythmia, can anyone answer this question for me?

I am currently seeing two cardiologist one of them is the type that specializes in the electrical components of the heart. I am awaiting results of a sleep...

I am currently seeing two cardiologist one of them is the type that specializes ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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BP question

not been feeling great all day.. really tired and breathless and gone up to bed a couple of times and slept for a few hours.. decided to take my BP 30 mins...

not been feeling great all day.. really tired and breathless and gone up to bed ...

Manhattan1

•3 years ago

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Hello

Hi was diagnosed with Atrial fibrillation 2 days ago Docotrs working on treatment. At the start of a long journey, happy to hear from others in similar...

Hi was diagnosed with Atrial fibrillation 2 days ago Docotrs working on treatmen...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Open heart surgery but developed bone problems will that affect what kind of surgery I have

Waiting for mitral valve surgery told in August 9 weeks now November

vodkalover2

•3 years ago

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Heart flutters and thuds

I am a 36 year old male. I have always been into fitness, running, rugby, weight training (resting heart rate mid 40’s). I do however struggle with strange...

I am a 36 year old male. I have always been into fitness, running, rugby, weight...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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IRREGULAR HEART BEAT

I have irregular heart beat and slow pulse 35 at times No other symptoms I walk 3 to 4 miles per day no breathlessness Dr did ECG but just showed irregular...

I have irregular heart beat and slow pulse 35 at times No other symptoms I walk...

MAISIEMOO21

•3 years ago

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Acronyms

Is there some handy post that details the abbreviations that are used here ( CABG / PVST/LAD/STEMI/HCM). I have no idea if posts are relevant to my condition...

Is there some handy post that details the abbreviations that are used here ( CAB...

Quoideneuf

•3 years ago

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Chest pain post angioplasty/stenting

Hi all, So I had a stent fitted (LAD) to open up a narrowing in my artery on Friday morning. Have been experiencing off and on chest pain. Not too intense....

Hi all, So I had a stent fitted (LAD) to open up a narrowing in my artery on Fri...

simplysal

•3 years ago

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Ectopic heart beats post by-pass

Three months in after my by-pass and am attending rehabilitation. I am aware I suffer a 12% burden of ventricular ectopic. During rehab the treadmill test was...

Three months in after my by-pass and am attending rehabilitation. I am aware I s...

Stable-Builder

•3 years ago

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Random heart rate peaks and lightheaded when exercising

I’m new here - am I in the right place ? In August I noticed that since June my heart rate would randomly peak just of a very short while mostly. 168 was...

I’m new here - am I in the right place ? In August I noticed that since June my...

hobbycat

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Blood Pressure

Hi all Me again ! Sorry. Just a quick one to ask if anyone else has struggled to get consistent morning and evening BP readings. Mine swing so much ... one...

Hi all Me again ! Sorry. Just a quick one to ask if anyone else has struggled ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Bisoprolol starting on 2.5mgs

Hi I'm new on here hello everyone, I already posted x1 as I've been on Doxazosin 1mg for blood pressure now going to start Bisoprolol 2.5 instead, have had...

Hi I'm new on here hello everyone, I already posted x1 as I've been on Doxazosi...

Roban

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Whilst in Wales!

A tale of two Bikers!

MichaelJH

Heart Star•3 years ago

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After effects of Heart attack

I had a STEMI 15 months ago. The Right Coronary artery was blocked, and damage was done to part of the heart muscle (part of the left ventricle I believe)....

I had a STEMI 15 months ago. The Right Coronary artery was blocked, and damage w...

richard_jw

•3 years ago

3 Replies

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All posts for November 2021

Tooth extraction 6 weeks after heart bypass- any experiences?

Pacemaker Pain

Statin reaction

Induction hob use with Pacemaker

I got my ccta results what is the following. i don't know is it serious or i should worry.

HOW TO MANAGE DILATED CARDIOMYOPATHY?

Bicuspid Valve - Heart palpatations

Salt or no salt

Preparing for surgery

A decade on from heart failure diagnosis

LAD Artery

Ptsd after stent heart attack.

Hi everyone, I'm new here. I'm having this pain on my left chest, I can't sleep... Could it be because I've been more depressed lately?

Low pulse on Bisoprolol

Bending over and arrhythmia, can anyone answer this question for me?

BP question

Hello

Open heart surgery but developed bone problems will that affect what kind of surgery I have

Heart flutters and thuds

IRREGULAR HEART BEAT

Acronyms

Chest pain post angioplasty/stenting

Ectopic heart beats post by-pass

Random heart rate peaks and lightheaded when exercising

Blood Pressure

Bisoprolol starting on 2.5mgs

Whilst in Wales!

After effects of Heart attack

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