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Ticagrelor (Brilique)

Following a third stenting procedure , and two previous MI's, I have been prescribed Ticagrelor 90mg for one year followed by Ticagrelor 60mg for the rest of...

Following a third stenting procedure , and two previous MI's, I have been pres...

Jaffas1956

•2 years ago

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Telephone cardiologist consultation

Iam having a telephone cardiologist consultation in a few weeks time due to a fast heartbeat that showed up on the heart monitor. Can anyone tell me what to...

Iam having a telephone cardiologist consultation in a few weeks time due to a ...

Horse6

•2 years ago

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Myocarditis

Good morning, I am new on this forum. I got diagnosed with myocarditis the beginning of December and at the moment my Ef is 20. They are trialing different...

Good morning, I am new on this forum. I got diagnosed with myocarditis the begin...

Chlica0923

•2 years ago

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Jaw numbness

Has anyone ever suffered from a numbing sensation in there jaw and end of your tongue? I am in heart failure and take several meds, been on these for sometime...

Has anyone ever suffered from a numbing sensation in there jaw and end of your t...

sherwood123

•2 years ago

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Inclisiran Study

Just thought an update might be interesting as a few members have recently reported being prescribed this twice yearly injection. I am on the 5year study of...

Just thought an update might be interesting as a few members have recently repo...

Kristin1812

Heart Star•2 years ago

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Covid

Any one had Covid and left with problems ❤️

Gillymaccy

•2 years ago

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Funny pains what arnt funny

Hi All, I’m a 57 yr old chap having a bad time, I’m still waiting to be diagnosed but a recent CT scan (which I had to pay £1400 for ) shown up 50% stenosis...

Hi All, I’m a 57 yr old chap having a bad time, I’m still waiting to be diagnos...

Markcessna

•2 years ago

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No info on cardiac rehabilitation given on hospital discharge

Hi All, Christmas day and I went and had a heart attack, was about a week later I had an angiogram and decision taken to fit stents. I was discharged the...

Hi All, Christmas day and I went and had a heart attack, was about a week later...

Andy_roo

•2 years ago

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Pulsatile Tinnitus! Carotid Artery? Or something else?

So a bit of background first: 34yo F, non smoker, don't drink (except a VERY occasional gin), been a bit of a couch potato since lockdown but reasonably...

So a bit of background first: 34yo F, non smoker, don't drink (except a VERY oc...

Mouse87

•2 years ago

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Cardiomyopathy

Hi I have just been diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy yesterday with 27% ef. Can anyone tell me any more about this or give any advice on coping with it as...

Hi I have just been diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy yesterday with 27% ef....

Kevsbar01

•2 years ago

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Snookergoer

Hi I'm new here just recently being diagnosed with heart failure, gobsmacked sou ds terminal ! Assured to certain degree, it isn't ( yet ). Hard to take it all...

Hi I'm new here just recently being diagnosed with heart failure, gobsmacked sou...

Snookergoer

•2 years ago

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Bisoprolol

Hie everyone, sorry to bother you. Please, has anyone experienced an alternative to Bisoprolol? I have identified this a causing me some severe side effects....

Hie everyone, sorry to bother you. Please, has anyone experienced an alternative...

Heyjude31

•2 years ago

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Beta blockers poor sleep

Has anyone experienced poor sleep patterns with beta blockers? My mum just been diagnosed with heart failure and Atrial Fibrillation. Has been on bisoprolol...

Has anyone experienced poor sleep patterns with beta blockers? My mum just been ...

Aerobicqueen

•2 years ago

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LVSD

Have shown lvsd recently. They think this due to valve stenosis or ppm. Anyone find that their EF and lvsd improves after surgery?

Have shown lvsd recently. They think this due to valve stenosis or ppm. Anyone f...

Seaguller

•2 years ago

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Other illness after HA

Has anyone following a heart attack come down with any debilitating issues , for example severe muscle/ shoulder pain ? Unable to close or open hands due to...

Has anyone following a heart attack come down with any debilitating issues , for...

Soapylil

•2 years ago

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Back to Annual Review

Currently being monitored at 6 month periods. Gradient on valve changed. Have been annual review for 24 years. Anyone else return to annual review with their...

Currently being monitored at 6 month periods. Gradient on valve changed. Have be...

Seaguller

•2 years ago

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4 weeks on from heart attack

Hi there 4 weeks on now from heart attack which I may have had couple of days before hospital visit originally medically treated discharged then re admitted...

Hi there 4 weeks on now from heart attack which I may have had couple of days be...

Pots11

•2 years ago

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Medication side effects

Hello all, again, sorry for even more questions, I got 2 stents on December 22 and discharged with a load of pills, as I said previously I've went from 0 pills...

Hello all, again, sorry for even more questions, I got 2 stents on December 22 a...

ScottL

•2 years ago

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INSURANCE

I have AF and have an ICD fitted, what do I put on my travel insurance application, AND ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR GOOD DEAL INSURANCE COMPANYS

I have AF and have an ICD fitted, what do I put on my travel insurance applicati...

Jean9

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Clodiprogrel

Ordered my tablets the other day only to find there was no Clodiprogrel which I was taking, all my other tablets, which are: Lansaprozole, Aspirin,...

Ordered my tablets the other day only to find there was no Clodiprogrel which I ...

Sizzlerman

•2 years ago

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Dapagliflozin

Following my Cardiology consult just before Christmas my cardiologist increased the dosage of Bisoprolol, changed my Simvastatin to an increased dose of...

Following my Cardiology consult just before Christmas my cardiologist increased ...

Geoff51

Heart Star•2 years ago

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Recovery after TAVI procedure

Hi I'm really interested in hearing what people's recovery was like after a TAVI procedure. My Mum had the operation over two weeks ago and is struggling still...

Hi I'm really interested in hearing what people's recovery was like after a TAVI...

Sandboarder

•2 years ago

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Heart issues

Hi I have worsening symptoms for myocardititis went for an echo today and my Lv ejection was 57 and was 65 on my mri 4 weeks ago it’s says there is...

Hi I have worsening symptoms for myocardititis went for an echo today and my Lv ...

12dr

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Help

I have recently been diagnosed with angina. I have artery disease ( 50-65% stenosis on LAD but my cardiologist says I don`t need a stent as my symptoms are...

I have recently been diagnosed with angina. I have artery disease ( 50-65% steno...

Gardensuburb

•2 years ago

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The Ross Procedure

Hi all has anyone every had the Ross Procedure, is this something that can happen in the UK? I've been doing research and not sure if at 52 I would eligible...

Hi all has anyone every had the Ross Procedure, is this something that can happe...

DianneIgoea

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Training with a heart condition

Hello all I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice. I had a heart attack 6months ago and I have also been diagnosed with heart failure. I am only 32...

Hello all I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice. I had a heart att...

SirhcTheBearded

•2 years ago

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Join us for our Live & Ticking supporter event focusing on exercise and the heart

Join us for Live & Ticking on Wednesday 26 January at 4pm! BHF Chief Executive, Dr Charmaine Griffiths will be hosting our first Live & Ticking of 2022...

Join us for Live & Ticking on Wednesday 26 January at 4pm! BHF Chief Executive,...

Helen_BHF

•2 years ago

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Is my heart range normal 2 months post MI and stents?

Hi, I am two months on from MI and two stents fitted. I have had my bisoprolol increased from 2.5 to 5mg a month ago but still don’t feel that well! My heart...

Hi, I am two months on from MI and two stents fitted. I have had my bisoprolol i...

Roxybella

•2 years ago

13 Replies

AV Node Ablation

If you have had one, I’d like to know how you feel after .

Ozette

•2 years ago

5 Replies

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All posts for January 2022

Ticagrelor (Brilique)

Telephone cardiologist consultation

Myocarditis

Jaw numbness

Inclisiran Study

Covid

Funny pains what arnt funny

No info on cardiac rehabilitation given on hospital discharge

Pulsatile Tinnitus! Carotid Artery? Or something else?

Cardiomyopathy

Snookergoer

Bisoprolol

Beta blockers poor sleep

LVSD

Other illness after HA

Back to Annual Review

4 weeks on from heart attack

Medication side effects

INSURANCE

Clodiprogrel

Dapagliflozin

Recovery after TAVI procedure

Heart issues

Help

The Ross Procedure

Training with a heart condition

Join us for our Live & Ticking supporter event focusing on exercise and the heart

Is my heart range normal 2 months post MI and stents?

AV Node Ablation

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