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Missed appointment with Cardiologist

I am absolutely gutted that having waited two months for a telephone appointment with a Cardiologist at Barts today, that my phone died when he called me. I...

I am absolutely gutted that having waited two months for a telephone appointment...

jumm

•3 years ago

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Medicines and pain

I had a heart attack 5 years ago and I received 3 stants and I take some medications and now two more medications have been added dapagliflozin and eplerenone...

I had a heart attack 5 years ago and I received 3 stants and I take some medicat...

Sheik23

•3 years ago

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Alternate-day or weekly statin therapy

Any experience with alternate day or weekly statin therepy?

oshodeosho

•3 years ago

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Low pulse rate when lying and sitting down.

I had a mitral valve and tricuspid valve repair 6 weeks ago today. Doing OK walking a mile or two a day wound healing well sleeping and eating OK although I've...

I had a mitral valve and tricuspid valve repair 6 weeks ago today. Doing OK walk...

G0dfather

•3 years ago

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Scared again

I was diagnosed with CHD in 2017 and had one stent put in LAD. I had been experiencing very mild exertion chest pain. Since then I have had not pain, that is...

I was diagnosed with CHD in 2017 and had one stent put in LAD. I had been experi...

Frootbat

•3 years ago

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Get in touch

Can anyone tell me how to change my postcode? I have recently moved and would like to make contact with people with similar health issues.

Can anyone tell me how to change my postcode? I have recently moved and would l...

Frootbat

•3 years ago

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Four years of suffering ( in bio) just told valve leak top of heart. Most people no treatment req. Anyone else have advice? My bio explains

Leaking heart valve bad symptoms doctors won't do anything

Worried422

•3 years ago

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LVEF on the increase

Some promising news to share. Heart Nurse asked the Consultant to agree to prescribing Entresto and Dapagliflozin for me. Just over four months later my EF...

Some promising news to share. Heart Nurse asked the Consultant to agree to pres...

Rikbob99

•3 years ago

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I have LVF and am taking Ramipril and Carvedilol.

Is it safe to take Vitamin C and zinc ? I had an EF of 35 after chemo and Herceptin and it is hoped it will improve in time. I saw a Cardiologist two years and...

Is it safe to take Vitamin C and zinc ? I had an EF of 35 after chemo and Hercep...

bones-bones

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Strange reactions to surgery.

I had heart surgery about 15 months ago and have had to deal with a lot of complications. A stroke being the main one. A couple of the smaller issues got...

I had heart surgery about 15 months ago and have had to deal with a lot of compl...

Tickertalker

•3 years ago

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Reduced Ejection Fraction

Is it possible to have reduced EF but not be classified as in heart failure?

Seaguller

•3 years ago

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HF and scared

Hi I may be facing a diagnosis of heart failure. I have done some research and it shows that about 21% only reach 10 years of life post diagnosis. I'm only 42...

Hi I may be facing a diagnosis of heart failure. I have done some research and i...

Seaguller

•3 years ago

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anyone out there with aortobifemoral bypass experience?

hi, I found out in 2020 that i need to have an aortobifemoral bypass graft as my aorta is completely blocked. I suffer from severe claudication in the legs...

hi, I found out in 2020 that i need to have an aortobifemoral bypass graft as my...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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BY Pass surgery coming in February. Recovery time ?

I am Philip. Britsh but living in Riga, Latvia . 79 Yrs old. Was rushed into hospital in August after heart attack and a Stent was put in on the most serious...

I am Philip. Britsh but living in Riga, Latvia . 79 Yrs old. Was rushed into h...

Signpost100

•3 years ago

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Heart Failure Prognosis

Has anyone been given an outline of prognosis for their heart failure or life expectancy?

Has anyone been given an outline of prognosis for their heart failure or life ex...

Seaguller

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Heart Failure Nurse

Hi People with heart failure, how often do you see your nurse?

Seaguller

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Heart Failure Diagnosis

Hi I am in the process of having tests and had an MRI. How quick was anyone given a diagnosis of heart failure after initialled with consultant?

Hi I am in the process of having tests and had an MRI. How quick was anyone give...

Seaguller

•3 years ago

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Dental issue whilst waiting for aortic valve replacement

I have a Severe AS diagnosis and am on 6 monthly echos, with surgery now being discussed. To top it all I now have a dental issue that requires either root...

I have a Severe AS diagnosis and am on 6 monthly echos, with surgery now being d...

Annie-blue

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Increased AF episodes following steroid injection

Hi everyone. New on this forum. I have had AF intermittently for some 6 years and have noticed my heart can get excited by simplest stimulant. Recently I’ve...

Hi everyone. New on this forum. I have had AF intermittently for some 6 years a...

Steve1954

•3 years ago

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Can anyone recommend a counsellor following CABG.

I seem to be struggling and it’s been 10 weeks, but I am increasingly anxious. Thank you in advance

I seem to be struggling and it’s been 10 weeks, but I am increasingly anxious. T...

Heyjude31

•3 years ago

37 Replies

Where can I get holiday insurance

Going on holiday

Trainmanwest

•3 years ago

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Advice required pulmonary oedema

I’m new here** Looking to see if anyone has had any help with pulmonary oedema.? My dad is suffering badly with crackle in his chest & breathing. He had out...

I’m new here** Looking to see if anyone has had any help with pulmonary oedema.?...

Berum1307

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Left Ventricle Systolic Dysfunction

Hi Has anyone had a diagnosis of LVSD? Any treatment being received? what is your experience? Cheers for any feedback Seaguller

Hi Has anyone had a diagnosis of LVSD? Any treatment being received? what is you...

Seaguller

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Mechanical Heart Valve Replacement

Had a St Jude mechanical valve installed in 2016 (age 15) and now at the age of 42 possibly facing it requiring replacement. Have had 25 years problem free so...

Had a St Jude mechanical valve installed in 2016 (age 15) and now at the age of ...

Seaguller

•3 years ago

9 Replies

In / Out Heart Failure

Does anyone have experience of having heart failure improve or coming out of it? I Know it is a reduction in heart capacity, but in theory, if treatment...

Does anyone have experience of having heart failure improve or coming out of it?...

Seaguller

•3 years ago

21 Replies

Endoscopy wait time?

I have had an MRI and also expect to be referred for a TOE endoscopy. Anyone have any ideas of how long this appointment takes to come through?

I have had an MRI and also expect to be referred for a TOE endoscopy. Anyone hav...

Seaguller

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Any substitutes for h. r. t, since I have a stent???

I'm Bieng told it's a year's wait for an appointment with a gynecologist, which is needed for a refferal to prescribe an h. R. T. Alternative? Has anyone, does...

I'm Bieng told it's a year's wait for an appointment with a gynecologist, which ...

Makemineadouble

•3 years ago

21 Replies

Surgery Wait?

I am expecting to need surgery soon nd was wondering how long people have been waiting? Is it safe if you wait long or it gets postponed?

I am expecting to need surgery soon nd was wondering how long people have been w...

Seaguller

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Surgery cancelled at Barts

I’m Midway through my pre op assessments - pick up voicemail which tells me not to come in for surgery tomorrow as no ICU beds. Beyond disappointed.

I’m Midway through my pre op assessments - pick up voicemail which tells me not ...

LadyPumpkinseed

•3 years ago

70 Replies

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All posts for December 2021

Missed appointment with Cardiologist

Medicines and pain

Alternate-day or weekly statin therapy

Low pulse rate when lying and sitting down.

Scared again

Get in touch

Four years of suffering ( in bio) just told valve leak top of heart. Most people no treatment req. Anyone else have advice? My bio explains

LVEF on the increase

I have LVF and am taking Ramipril and Carvedilol.

Strange reactions to surgery.

Reduced Ejection Fraction

HF and scared

anyone out there with aortobifemoral bypass experience?

BY Pass surgery coming in February. Recovery time ?

Heart Failure Prognosis

Heart Failure Nurse

Heart Failure Diagnosis

Dental issue whilst waiting for aortic valve replacement

Increased AF episodes following steroid injection

Can anyone recommend a counsellor following CABG.

Where can I get holiday insurance

Advice required pulmonary oedema

Left Ventricle Systolic Dysfunction

Mechanical Heart Valve Replacement

In / Out Heart Failure

Endoscopy wait time?

Any substitutes for h. r. t, since I have a stent???

Surgery Wait?

Surgery cancelled at Barts

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