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My latest blog - Getting the Rhythm (the low down on AFib

It's been a while so here is my latest blog - 'Getting the Rhythm (the low down on AFib)' Talking to various people it becomes quite apparent not many really...

It's been a while so here is my latest blog - 'Getting the Rhythm (the low down ...

PeterJemmett

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Cardiac Scan MRI results

Anyone here have an MRI? How long did you wait for results? Anyone been contacted afterwards urgently?

Anyone here have an MRI? How long did you wait for results? Anyone been contacte...

Seaguller

•3 years ago

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Hoping to return to work...

Suffered massive heart attack in June this year, lots of ups and downs, fast forward to today... had a telephone meeting with my HR dept yesterday, who asked...

Suffered massive heart attack in June this year, lots of ups and downs, fast for...

David618

•3 years ago

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Feeling very poorly

I have a terrible cold right now , I have this cough that shakes the foundation of the house and scares my cat so much I haven’t seen him for two days . I...

I have a terrible cold right now , I have this cough that shakes the foundation ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Atorvastatin

I am one week into Atorvastain 20mg. I am getting full headaches, a few palpitations and tingling and cold fingers and feet. Does this go away once the body is...

I am one week into Atorvastain 20mg. I am getting full headaches, a few palpitat...

JJ909

•3 years ago

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Waiting for results

Gosh I’m not very good at waiting for results. I had no problem waiting 6 months for tests (myocardial profusion). But now I’ve had it I just want to know the...

Gosh I’m not very good at waiting for results. I had no problem waiting 6 months...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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OT - Grumpy Old Men (and Women)

In our daily lives we all get things we want to moan about so I thought a platform to do so. It's not for matters that should be on the forum but things like...

In our daily lives we all get things we want to moan about so I thought a platfo...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•3 years ago

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Thank you and Fatigue

Hi everyone, just to say thank you for all your helpful replies about finding a counsellor. I am due to speak with someone early next week, so thank you I am...

Hi everyone, just to say thank you for all your helpful replies about finding a ...

Heyjude31

•3 years ago

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Palpitations and Magnesium

I've read that magnesium can help with palpitations. Has anyone already on heart meds (I'm on atorvastatin, aspirin, ramipril and amlodipine) tried taking it...

I've read that magnesium can help with palpitations. Has anyone already on heart...

LesleyJ59

•3 years ago

19 Replies

Atrial fibrillation post op

Hi everyone, well I’ve had my bypass(triple) and I’ve been home for a week now. After the operation I am one of a small number who has AF. I’ve been told that...

Hi everyone, well I’ve had my bypass(triple) and I’ve been home for a week now. ...

Bargod1958

•3 years ago

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I forgot to take my Bisoprolol for one day, do I need to worry?

Hi after heart attack a few years ago I have been on Bisoprolol and Ramipril I forgot to take one dose, I was unwell and slept for the entire day and when I...

Hi after heart attack a few years ago I have been on Bisoprolol and Ramipril I f...

Dan7919

•3 years ago

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AVR Worrying Research

Have seen recent research about valve replacement that says, "This data suggests that a 42-year-old patient undergoing aortic valve replacement (AVR) with a...

Have seen recent research about valve replacement that says, "This data suggests...

Seaguller

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Pain in rib cage

I have pain often in left side of rib cage...a bit like a stitch. Is this of any importance? To be honest it's more annoying than really painful. Thanks

I have pain often in left side of rib cage...a bit like a stitch. Is this of an...

foxglove

•3 years ago

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Really Scared HF

After aortic valve replacement in 1995, I have been fine for 25 years, but in June was told that my EF had reduced to 41% and that my valve may be...

After aortic valve replacement in 1995, I have been fine for 25 years, but in J...

Seaguller

•3 years ago

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Pain on left side of rib cage

Does anyone else get pain on the left side of their rib cage when they have palpitations? i have a cardiologist appointment on the 31st January but it’s a...

Does anyone else get pain on the left side of their rib cage when they have palp...

Horse6

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Long-Term HF patients?

Hi Has anyone been diagnosed with HF at a younger age (ie under 50) and experience of living with it long term (10 years plus). Very concerned at the moment...

Hi Has anyone been diagnosed with HF at a younger age (ie under 50) and experie...

Seaguller

•3 years ago

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Chemydur 60XL

Is Chemydur 60XL an example of a slow-release gtn med?

ChoochSiesta

•3 years ago

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Reduced EF but not heart failure?

Hi has anyone else had a reduced EF , but been told by their consultant that they do not have heart failure?

Hi has anyone else had a reduced EF , but been told by their consultant that the...

Seaguller

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Eating out

Hi,what do people with angina eat when they are eating out or do they just have anything every now and again will like steak pie and potatoes with gravy be ok...

Hi,what do people with angina eat when they are eating out or do they just have ...

Radars

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Newbie

Hi all, I came across this site while looking on the bhf website for some information. I've been having some test done over the last 2 years to see if I have...

Hi all, I came across this site while looking on the bhf website for some infor...

Hidden

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Driving after ICD

Hey all. I've posted about this before. I had my ICD check on Monday, 8 weeks after it was fitted. I asked if I could start driving again as I only had to stop...

Hey all. I've posted about this before. I had my ICD check on Monday, 8 weeks af...

Cherrelleford

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Worried over ranalozine side effects.

Hi, has anyone experienced short term memory loss as a side effect of the above. Thanks in advance.

Hi, has anyone experienced short term memory loss as a side effect of the above...

Goldenheart

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Stable angina will it change

Hi,how long does stable angina move to unstable angina, I go for a ecg on Monday for palpitations and missed pulse beats is afib similar to stable angina.

Hi,how long does stable angina move to unstable angina, I go for a ecg on Monda...

Radars

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Warning on watch

I had an heart attack in 2018. It have bought a Withings scan watch and it is telling me I have a low heart rate and the oxygen level is 93 which is below...

I had an heart attack in 2018. It have bought a Withings scan watch and it is te...

brads27

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Worried with every twitch I get !

Posted a few times over here already, and I really appreciate the help and the advice and so glad that this forum is here. I know that after a triple bypass,...

Posted a few times over here already, and I really appreciate the help and the a...

Allan007

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Scared again

Hi everyone. I saw my gp this morning!! What a great service. It is a very small village. He reassured me about the angina but immediately referred me to...

Hi everyone. I saw my gp this morning!! What a great service. It is a very small...

Frootbat

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Hart Valve replacement

Hi. I may need avr soon and was wondering if anyone has had a second valve replacem the first replacement? Of so, what meds were you put on? Thanks Seaguller

Hi. I may need avr soon and was wondering if anyone has had a second valve repla...

Seaguller

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Coenzyme Q10 & Heart Failure

Evidence for taking Coenzyme Q10 additional to prescribed medication for Heart Failure is limited. Anyone taking Coenzyme Q10 for HF & feel that it makes a...

Evidence for taking Coenzyme Q10 additional to prescribed medication for Heart F...

santino44

•3 years ago

32 Replies

Coenzyme QI0 & Heart Failure

The evidence for taking Coenzyme Q10 for later stages (NYHA) Heart Failure is at best limited within the research community. Any Heart Failure patients /Carer...

The evidence for taking Coenzyme Q10 for later stages (NYHA) Heart Failure is at...

santino44

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Heart Problems, Tachycardia, Blood Pressure, Bradycardia

Hello my name is Adam and am 28 years old and I’ve been suffering with Heart and Blood Pressure problems for a while now. My first problem started when I was...

Hello my name is Adam and am 28 years old and I’ve been suffering with Heart and...

Adbxt93

•3 years ago

12 Replies

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for December 2021

My latest blog - Getting the Rhythm (the low down on AFib

Cardiac Scan MRI results

Hoping to return to work...

Feeling very poorly

Atorvastatin

Waiting for results

OT - Grumpy Old Men (and Women)

Thank you and Fatigue

Palpitations and Magnesium

Atrial fibrillation post op

I forgot to take my Bisoprolol for one day, do I need to worry?

AVR Worrying Research

Pain in rib cage

Really Scared HF

Pain on left side of rib cage

Long-Term HF patients?

Chemydur 60XL

Reduced EF but not heart failure?

Eating out

Newbie

Driving after ICD

Worried over ranalozine side effects.

Stable angina will it change

Warning on watch

Worried with every twitch I get !

Scared again

Hart Valve replacement

Coenzyme Q10 & Heart Failure

Coenzyme QI0 & Heart Failure

Heart Problems, Tachycardia, Blood Pressure, Bradycardia

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