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How long for stents to settle?

Hi, Firstly, sorry for the long post! I am 49 and earlier this year I was suffering with bad heart burn (have a history of gastric issues), which the GPs tried...

Hi, Firstly, sorry for the long post! I am 49 and earlier this year I was suffer...

KingChanterel

•3 years ago

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Atrial fibrillation

On Sunday I ended up in A&E with an erratic and fast running pulse ( about 80-90, my normal pulse is 45-55, I take Atenolol for heart attack 17 years ago )....

On Sunday I ended up in A&E with an erratic and fast running pulse ( about 80-90...

Sherbett

•3 years ago

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Atrial fibrillation

On Sunday I ended up in A&E with an erratic and fast running pulse ( about 80-90, my normal pulse is 45-55, I take Atenolol for heart attack 17 years ago )....

On Sunday I ended up in A&E with an erratic and fast running pulse ( about 80-90...

Sherbett

•3 years ago

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recent heart attack and stents put in, new here. just saying hi

i'm new here, had stents put in after a heart attack, i'm 49, just wanted to ease my worries by talking to other people going through the same

i'm new here, had stents put in after a heart attack, i'm 49, just wanted to eas...

archstanton

•3 years ago

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I am getting Fitbit ready for 2022!!

In anticipation of a more active 2022 I have purchased a Versa 3 Fitbit, although it takes a degree in technology to even get the thing started! It also acts...

In anticipation of a more active 2022 I have purchased a Versa 3 Fitbit, althoug...

Heather1957

•3 years ago

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No posts

No posts seem th have appeared for 3 days?Are people not writing at the moment?

No posts seem th have appeared for 3 days?Are people not writing at the moment?...

10gingercats

•3 years ago

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Resting heartbeat

I've been taking Bisoprolol for 3 weeks and in this time, my resting heart rate has reduced to 54bpm but last night, whilst sleeping, it went down to 48bpm!...

I've been taking Bisoprolol for 3 weeks and in this time, my resting heart rate ...

MrsAnxious

•3 years ago

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The crucial importance of the vagus nerve.

For those wanting to know what is going on in their body I suggest you watch this video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_w82yx87KI From a personal point of...

For those wanting to know what is going on in their body I suggest you watch thi...

DaveSpice

•3 years ago

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Have people tried resveratrol for chronic or peri or myocarditis?

A few studies have shown resveratrol to help but they are not in human and is given ahead of induction of the disease. I think ibuprofen makes me worse and...

A few studies have shown resveratrol to help but they are not in human and is gi...

Finkamist

•3 years ago

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Has anyone tried a ketogenic diet in response to pericarditis or myocarditis?

2 months into suspected ‘mild’ perimyocarditis and failing to make progress in recovery….

2 months into suspected ‘mild’ perimyocarditis and failing to make progress in ...

Finkamist

•3 years ago

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Blood Pressure/ Heart Failure

Hello A question on Blood Pressure with Heart Failure. I have moderate Heart Failure with an EF of 40% on all the meds Entresto, Bisoprolol, Statins,...

Hello A question on Blood Pressure with Heart Failure. I have moderate Heart Fa...

Prada47

•3 years ago

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Atrial fibrillation dad had a stroke

As title Christmas day just after his dinner my dad had a stroke phoned ambulance and they said it would be 40 minutes so me and my brother managed to get him...

As title Christmas day just after his dinner my dad had a stroke phoned ambulanc...

worriedcats

•3 years ago

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Not what I would have thought

So Christmas is behind us. the food we probably should not even think about,let alone eat. Seeing family and friends (and having to show them the'scar') the...

So Christmas is behind us. the food we probably should not even think about,let ...

Rogo23

•3 years ago

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Time past and feeling low

Like the title says. Coming up for 19 years since my first HA and still here after 6 HA's. Had to give up work 2 years ago and have managed to keep going....

Like the title says. Coming up for 19 years since my first HA and still here aft...

Gazzer83

•3 years ago

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AVR replacement indicator

Hi. Anyone here who has had an aortic valve replaced again ( tissue or metal), what kind of indicators did their cardiologist say was showing a lowering of...

Hi. Anyone here who has had an aortic valve replaced again ( tissue or metal), w...

Seaguller

•3 years ago

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Aortic valve surgery

My son Shane is hopefully being admitted tomorrow for aortic valve replacement on Wednesday. He is nervous but in good form and realises it has to be done. We...

My son Shane is hopefully being admitted tomorrow for aortic valve replacement o...

Mariawatters

•3 years ago

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Palpitations

Hello. And a very Happy Christmas to everyone on here. Hope he all had a good safe Christmas. We went to family to get spoilt. Got back on Sun. Had an ECG and...

Hello. And a very Happy Christmas to everyone on here. Hope he all had a good s...

Bishop1

•3 years ago

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TAA and exercise

I am sure JulianM will know the answer to this one! Diagnosed 4 months ago with aortic aneurysm in the ascending aorta of 4.9cm and dilated aortic root of I...

I am sure JulianM will know the answer to this one! Diagnosed 4 months ago with ...

Robfromwales

•3 years ago

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Any one know how if serious Blood Clot within LV is..

Given self injection medicine ( To prevent further clots) yet causing severe bruising after day 5..! Have 16 days to go and running out of space.. Any tips..

Given self injection medicine ( To prevent further clots) yet causing severe bru...

Robotman1

•3 years ago

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ARVC and pregnancy

I am 24 years of age and was diagnosed with arythmogenic cardiomyopathy two years ago . I am thinking of starting a family soon and would like others to with...

I am 24 years of age and was diagnosed with arythmogenic cardiomyopathy two year...

Yeng97

•3 years ago

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Blood clot (LV)" Well organised " Doctors described..

Good afternoon to all and hope you had a lovely Christmas. Just looking for a little bit of feed back..Massive HA 27th December 2020..100% Blockage x 1 stent...

Good afternoon to all and hope you had a lovely Christmas. Just looking for a li...

Robotman1

•3 years ago

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I was born with a hole in the heart (VSD) it's quite large measuring 12mm x 7mm. I am due to have it closed has anyone else had this done?

Has anyone had this done so I know what to expect and what possible outcomes may be

Has anyone had this done so I know what to expect and what possible outcomes may...

Cuddy25

•3 years ago

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How often you get checked

Im a heart failure patient whose living with a severely enlarged left ventricular and a moderately enlarged RV. My EF is 40-45% and most of my valves have mild...

Im a heart failure patient whose living with a severely enlarged left ventricula...

Letsallhope1

•3 years ago

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Hiatus hernia

Hi,I have had a hiatus hernia for years, I have been having chest ache for quite a while, I finally went to gp and after examining me put me on anjina...

Hi,I have had a hiatus hernia for years, I have been having chest ache for quite...

Radars

•3 years ago

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Warwick Hospital

A very Happy New Year to the wonderful cardio and cardio rehab teams at Warwick Hospital, and a huge Thank You.

A very Happy New Year to the wonderful cardio and cardio rehab teams at Warwick ...

Kgrob

•3 years ago

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Worried after heart attack

UK resident. I thought I was having a heart attack called 999. Paramedidcs came out, did an ECG and they said it was probably acid reflux (which I do suffer...

UK resident. I thought I was having a heart attack called 999. Paramedidcs came ...

Speedbuggy

•3 years ago

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Happy Christmas

Thank-you for all the advice and support I've had. 3 years since my heart attack and I'm grateful for all the advice, support and links to research. Happy...

Thank-you for all the advice and support I've had. 3 years since my heart attack...

isobelhannah18

•3 years ago

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Early days, fear & haze

Hello all Very new to this following a very recent diagnosis of A-Fib, CVD, enlarged ventricle, and heart failure. I still have yet to confirm types, stages,...

Hello all Very new to this following a very recent diagnosis of A-Fib, CVD, enla...

HeartyParty

•3 years ago

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for December 2021

How long for stents to settle?

Atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation

recent heart attack and stents put in, new here. just saying hi

I am getting Fitbit ready for 2022!!

No posts

Resting heartbeat

The crucial importance of the vagus nerve.

Have people tried resveratrol for chronic or peri or myocarditis?

Has anyone tried a ketogenic diet in response to pericarditis or myocarditis?

Blood Pressure/ Heart Failure

Atrial fibrillation dad had a stroke

Not what I would have thought

Time past and feeling low

AVR replacement indicator

Aortic valve surgery

Palpitations

TAA and exercise

Any one know how if serious Blood Clot within LV is..

ARVC and pregnancy

Blood clot (LV)" Well organised " Doctors described..

I was born with a hole in the heart (VSD) it's quite large measuring 12mm x 7mm. I am due to have it closed has anyone else had this done?

How often you get checked

Hiatus hernia

Warwick Hospital

Worried after heart attack

Happy Christmas

Early days, fear & haze

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