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Myocarditis advice

So after having covid 12 weeks ago which triggered myocarditis my symptoms have got worse again even tho I didn’t know that could be possible and just had...

So after having covid 12 weeks ago which triggered myocarditis my symptoms have ...

12dr

•2 years ago

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Amlodipine

Not only did I have my meds increased by my cardiologist before Christmas and Dapa added, I now following a blood pressure test have Amlodipine added to my...

Not only did I have my meds increased by my cardiologist before Christmas and Da...

Geoff51

Heart Star•2 years ago

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Walking

I have finished my cardio rehabilitation programme which I found relatively easy. I had a mild heart attack at 49 in October last year. I have started walking...

I have finished my cardio rehabilitation programme which I found relatively easy...

Duvetdays15

•2 years ago

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Concerned

Have started to meet a friend ona Friday... 4month post mild heart attack conseq left with angina. Going round the shops i start to feel slightly nauseas with...

Have started to meet a friend ona Friday... 4month post mild heart attack conseq...

No-peep

•2 years ago

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Exercise versus A Fib

Hello everyone. I was wondering if anyone could advise me on exercise as I took myself for a long walk which included up and down steps and quite a steep...

Hello everyone. I was wondering if anyone could advise me on exercise as I took...

dogsneedwalking

•2 years ago

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Referral to RACPC come through, what to expect?

Hi guys, My other thread got locked (not sure why?) so I’m posting this instead. I received my referral to the RACPC a couple of days ago and it’s a...

Hi guys, My other thread got locked (not sure why?) so I’m posting this instead...

Bex-88

•2 years ago

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Pacemaker

I was fitted with a pacemaker about 10 weeks ago. Ever since it's been fitted my pulse is unpredictable. My heart rate changes too. I've been back to the...

I was fitted with a pacemaker about 10 weeks ago. Ever since it's been fitted my...

Cyprus66

•2 years ago

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Newbie.

Hi I was diagnosed with heart failure in December 2021 by my GP after an ECG and an Ultra Sound . I felt really well up until then. I had been cycling for the...

Hi I was diagnosed with heart failure in December 2021 by my GP after an ECG and...

Peddles

•2 years ago

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ACHD review after 1st change in 25 years!

Just had consultation. EF improved from 41% to 52% so move in right direction. Scan and MRI inconclusive but valve seems ok so far. Scan again in July....

Just had consultation. EF improved from 41% to 52% so move in right direction. S...

Seaguller

•2 years ago

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What can trigger my pacemaker

Earlier this evening I realised I had a missed call from my HF nurse. My phone was in the other room and I had fallen asleep so I missed it. The HF Nurse left...

Earlier this evening I realised I had a missed call from my HF nurse. My phone w...

Becksagogo

•2 years ago

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Useful course

If anyone does Future Learn courses, they currently are running one on heart disease. It's quite technical, but I am finding it very interesting.

If anyone does Future Learn courses, they currently are running one on heart dis...

RufusScamp

•2 years ago

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Not All Statins Are Equal

Many people quote what dose of statin they are on but not which type. The table shows the reduction in LDL (bad cholesterol) for different statins and doses....

Many people quote what dose of statin they are on but not which type. The table ...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•2 years ago

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I don’t expect to climb a mountain but knitting puts my heart rate up!

No laughing out there , I decided to knit some bonnets for the prem unit and grant you I knit pretty fast ………after about half an hour I fell a bit strange and...

No laughing out there , I decided to knit some bonnets for the prem unit and gra...

Hazel1010

•2 years ago

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A Fib but already on medication

I am new here. Diagnosed A fib nearly 4 years ago. On Rivaroxaban 20mg; Bisoprolol 2.5 xi, and Candesartan and Amlodipine. Have been getting many episodes of A...

I am new here. Diagnosed A fib nearly 4 years ago. On Rivaroxaban 20mg; Bisoprol...

paintbook

•2 years ago

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Update time

For those that asked for an up date.. yay a I did it! Well thats that demon put to bed… smashed the ride up that same bloody hill. 1 year and 7 days since my...

For those that asked for an up date.. yay a I did it! Well thats that demon put ...

bertrumbrown

•2 years ago

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Care after diagnosis

Jess was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy on Wednesday after being rushed in to hospital after collapsing at home. She was first treated for a substantial head...

Jess was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy on Wednesday after being rushed in to hos...

JessandDan

•2 years ago

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Irregular heartbeat with shaking afterwards

Hi all, I've been experiencing some other symptoms during the last few weeks since my last post. Lately my heart rate has been erratic going from mid 50s to...

Hi all, I've been experiencing some other symptoms during the last few weeks sin...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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8month post dble bypass and chest still numb

Hi. Can anyone let me know if it’s normal to still have a numb chest area 8months after double bypass? Both chest sides equally numb to touch but feeling...

Hi. Can anyone let me know if it’s normal to still have a numb chest area 8mont...

Hertest

•2 years ago

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NEED MY HGV LICENCE BACK? ANY ADVICE ON STRESS TEST/DVLA WAITING TIMES?

I m an HGV driver and had stent fitted 21/1/22. I've been advised cant drive HGV until DVLA receive medical advice? I've looked at DVLA website and been sent...

I m an HGV driver and had stent fitted 21/1/22. I've been advised cant drive HGV...

Ambu96

•2 years ago

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Disappointed

I know that I should be grateful and that my recovery has been good. Today I got the results of the Echo I had in October. I was finally going to find out...

I know that I should be grateful and that my recovery has been good. Today I go...

Tubbylardo

•2 years ago

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Ectopics

Hello. I suffered a heart attack and had a by pass op in August. Since then I have had ectopics, making me feel anxious, butterfly’s in the stomach,...

Hello. I suffered a heart attack and had a by pass op in August. Since then I ...

Stable-Builder

•2 years ago

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Lipoprotein (a) - what can I do?

Hi all, I have been diagnosed with very high lipoprotein (a)...after my heart attack and triple heart bypass a year ago in my early 40s. It doesn't make good...

Hi all, I have been diagnosed with very high lipoprotein (a)...after my heart at...

MrCABG

•2 years ago

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Apple Watch heart functions

Has anyone had any experience of the Apple Watch with the heart rate monitoring stuff on it if so how do people find it’s I was considering buying one as a new...

Has anyone had any experience of the Apple Watch with the heart rate monitoring ...

gasp1

•2 years ago

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Can bisoprolol cause angina like symptoms

I'm so frustrated. I'm convinced that since taking bisoprolol I can't walk uphill without tightness down my arms. My gp is treating me for angina. I'm have...

I'm so frustrated. I'm convinced that since taking bisoprolol I can't walk uph...

Fifimyangel

•2 years ago

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New to this - so much information it is unnerving

Had three stents fitted on 24th Jan. Not had a heart attack. On the 26th Jan went for a walk for 60 mins felt fine, went again today for an hour felt fine....

Had three stents fitted on 24th Jan. Not had a heart attack. On the 26th Jan we...

TCX57

•2 years ago

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My daughter was seriously unwell with PIMS

After what I can honestly say had been the worst week of my life I am so relieved to say that after just over a week in hospital on HDU we are finally home and...

After what I can honestly say had been the worst week of my life I am so relieve...

Westie2012

•2 years ago

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Constant palpitations caused by exercise

For about a year, I have had irregular heartbeat and chest discomfort when I am moving around. I live a pretty sedentary lifestyle and am usually fine if I am...

For about a year, I have had irregular heartbeat and chest discomfort when I am ...

vrevgreg

•2 years ago

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Help with Mediterranean Vegetarian Diet

Does anyone have any quick and easy tips for vegetarian mediterranean way of eating. I avoid eggs. Would appreciate any quick and easy recipes as well. Many...

Does anyone have any quick and easy tips for vegetarian mediterranean way of eat...

Veeee

•2 years ago

24 Replies

Blood Pressure machine.

Can anyone recommend a decent blood pressure machine. I have been having episodes of dizziness and my fitness watch has recorded bpms of 47 to 55 during the...

Can anyone recommend a decent blood pressure machine. I have been having episode...

Razor1967

•2 years ago

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for January 2022

Myocarditis advice

Amlodipine

Walking

Concerned

Exercise versus A Fib

Referral to RACPC come through, what to expect?

Pacemaker

Newbie.

ACHD review after 1st change in 25 years!

What can trigger my pacemaker

Useful course

Not All Statins Are Equal

I don’t expect to climb a mountain but knitting puts my heart rate up!

A Fib but already on medication

Update time

Care after diagnosis

Irregular heartbeat with shaking afterwards

8month post dble bypass and chest still numb

NEED MY HGV LICENCE BACK? ANY ADVICE ON STRESS TEST/DVLA WAITING TIMES?

Disappointed

Ectopics

Lipoprotein (a) - what can I do?

Apple Watch heart functions

Can bisoprolol cause angina like symptoms

New to this - so much information it is unnerving

My daughter was seriously unwell with PIMS

Constant palpitations caused by exercise

Help with Mediterranean Vegetarian Diet

Blood Pressure machine.

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