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Went for my scan today

Well I took the ivabradine 2x5mg and off I went for a ct cardiac angiogram…. I swear I tried to stay very calm , drank only water and my heartbeat was higher...

Well I took the ivabradine 2x5mg and off I went for a ct cardiac angiogram…. I s...

Hazel1010

•2 years ago

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Ablation

Hi everyone I have just been diagnosed with a left atrium dialation and advised to have an Ablation as a7 day monitor showed a lot of Atrial fibrillation...

Hi everyone I have just been diagnosed with a left atrium dialation and advis...

AFADVISE

•2 years ago

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Hi I am new to the group and looking for support from anyone who has been diagnosed with LVSD and has had a CRT-D fitted. Thank you

Left Ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD) Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy with Defibrillation (CRT- D)

Left Ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD) Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy w...

4578

•2 years ago

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Concern bp isn't coming down

I was diagnosed with high BP this time last year was 189/146 at the time. I was immediately put on Ramipril which only reduced it slightly then amlidipine was...

I was diagnosed with high BP this time last year was 189/146 at the time. I was ...

Mumtochd

•2 years ago

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Beta blockers and rash

Has anyone developed a rash from beta blockers? I had a horrible rash from 10 mg of metoprolol and doc put me on bisoprolol 5 mg. I am now starting to get...

Has anyone developed a rash from beta blockers? I had a horrible rash from 10 ...

Larivee

•2 years ago

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LVH by voltage, right bundle branch block and sinus arrhythmia

Hey Iv been told I have the above after a long few months of feeling unwell my gp referred me for ct, ecg and echo all came back clear except the ecg showed...

Hey Iv been told I have the above after a long few months of feeling unwell my g...

Casey_87

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Medications how long do we take them for?

Hi everyone, I am taking the following meds Clopidogrel, Pantoprazole, Aspirin, Rosuvastatin, Benadrol I understand that i take Clopidogrel for 12 months, and...

Hi everyone, I am taking the following meds Clopidogrel, Pantoprazole, Aspirin, ...

Heyjude31

•2 years ago

30 Replies

Palpations

Good evening everyone, I am new here - last week out of nowhere I started getting palpations, these lasted on and off for a couple of days. I had no other...

Good evening everyone, I am new here - last week out of nowhere I started gettin...

THelen

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Cardiac pregnancy

Hello, I am new to the BHF forum. My condition is Tetralogy of Fallot, I have a mechanical valve and I’m currently on warfarin. I am considering pregnancy and...

Hello, I am new to the BHF forum. My condition is Tetralogy of Fallot, I have a ...

Bethany_

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Funny turn

Hi . I’m just a bit puzzled . Went for a Mri yesterday well 2 ! Found out another was booked for the afternoon Drove back went to pick my hubby & woof up...

Hi . I’m just a bit puzzled . Went for a Mri yesterday well 2 ! Found out anothe...

GShep64

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Cardiac stress test

I have been called for a cardiac stress test with douamine , does anyone else have experience of this test ?

I have been called for a cardiac stress test with douamine , does anyone else ha...

poddler

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Varying BP

My BP varies between elevated A.M to optimal P.M. Is this a problem/warning.Iam male 67.

My BP varies between elevated A.M to optimal P.M. Is this a problem/warning.Iam ...

colinus

•2 years ago

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Restricted liquids

Hi All, hope all is well. I am still coming to terms with having severe heart failure. 61 years old, fit, non smoker and healthy eater. I have hereditary high...

Hi All, hope all is well. I am still coming to terms with having severe heart fa...

Lunadog21

•2 years ago

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Should I try antidepressants after after massive heart attack, cardiac arrest, stent, 6 months ago AFib, cardio version 3 months ago.

I’m 59, female trying to get back to work. I’m a midwife who would normally run and organise a busy labour ward and unit. My ejection fraction has improved...

I’m 59, female trying to get back to work. I’m a midwife who would normally run ...

Ewloe

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Low heart rate

Is a resting heart under 45 while sleep ok? My I watch every night says that my heart rate drops below 45 for 10 minutes or more at least once or twice a...

Is a resting heart under 45 while sleep ok? My I watch every night says that my ...

Andywags

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Early Morning chest tightness

Here I am again, waking early morning with a tight chest and not getting very far with diagnosis. I started my journey in June 2021 with High Blood Pressure...

Here I am again, waking early morning with a tight chest and not getting very fa...

Hidden

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Constipation

I’ve HF and spinal Stenosis so I’m on Aspirin, Tramadol, Lansoprazole, Nebivolol, Entresto, Atorvastatin, Tramadol. I’ve only in the last few months been put...

I’ve HF and spinal Stenosis so I’m on Aspirin, Tramadol, Lansoprazole, Nebivolo...

Bigmark61

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Fasting April 2022

Hello, Is it too soon to fast this year for the month of April? A year since heart attack & triple bypass with 2 meds need to be taken twice a day. Rules mean...

Hello, Is it too soon to fast this year for the month of April? A year since hea...

MrCABG

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Post Op Recovery

Recently had triple bypass and not sure how to balance the recovery process. How easy should I be taking it in order to allow the body to recover? How much...

Recently had triple bypass and not sure how to balance the recovery process. How...

HussDot

•2 years ago

22 Replies

Live for every day

Well today is my 1st anniversary of that very unwanted and unexpected heart attack, and every day I thank my lucky stars that I’m still here. Thankful for a...

Well today is my 1st anniversary of that very unwanted and unexpected heart atta...

bertrumbrown

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Good news!

A year and a half after being told I had lvsd and having various tests I have now received this letter with good news. ☺️ I followed all the good advice given,...

A year and a half after being told I had lvsd and having various tests I have no...

Babsben

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Life is a Struggle!

So my favourite people people it’s been a while. Hoping your all well. So it’s been 7 months now since my life saving surgery to replace my extremely poorly...

So my favourite people people it’s been a while. Hoping your all well. So it’s b...

Achingheart

•3 years ago

5 Replies

61 year old lady

I had a heart failure diagnosis along with heart disease which resulted in my having to have a triple bypass last april, I am still trying to pick up the...

I had a heart failure diagnosis along with heart disease which resulted in my ha...

princess24

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Fibromyalgia

Hi all, Ive been diagnosed with fibromyalgia (which I have suspected for a few years now) by my rheumatologist ,who has asked my gp to prescribe Amitriptyline...

Hi all, Ive been diagnosed with fibromyalgia (which I have suspected for a few y...

Gigi1958

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Propranolol Withdrawal

I've been on Propranolol since the middle of November (just over 2 months). I was taking 10mg twice a day. This was prescribed for anxiety. The side effects...

I've been on Propranolol since the middle of November (just over 2 months). I wa...

MaryH11

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Ectopics and ASD closure.

Afternoon all. I'm wondering if there are any others on here in my position or have experience - I found out I had a hole in the heart and veins connected in...

Afternoon all. I'm wondering if there are any others on here in my position or ...

DebbiB28

•3 years ago

5 Replies

New here with diagnosed heart failure

Hi Everyone, I'm new here and so pleased I have found this community. My background is that I'm a 41 years old male, my father passed away in October last...

Hi Everyone, I'm new here and so pleased I have found this community. My backgr...

tdiesel41

•3 years ago

26 Replies

Changed my blood pressure tablets

Hi Everyone My doctor changed my tablets which I have taken for 2 years due to blood pressure too high Ramipril first then Amlodipine both made me feel sick...

Hi Everyone My doctor changed my tablets which I have taken for 2 years due to ...

Betty675394

•3 years ago

8 Replies

MRI Cancelled

Hi all, went for stress cardiac mri today. Was all prepped up ready and they cancelled it as it was too risky because of my many allergies alongside my asthma....

Hi all, went for stress cardiac mri today. Was all prepped up ready and they can...

Bluebell67

•3 years ago

4 Replies

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All posts for January 2022

Went for my scan today

Ablation

Hi I am new to the group and looking for support from anyone who has been diagnosed with LVSD and has had a CRT-D fitted. Thank you

Concern bp isn't coming down

Beta blockers and rash

LVH by voltage, right bundle branch block and sinus arrhythmia

Medications how long do we take them for?

Palpations

Cardiac pregnancy

Funny turn

Cardiac stress test

Varying BP

Restricted liquids

Should I try antidepressants after after massive heart attack, cardiac arrest, stent, 6 months ago AFib, cardio version 3 months ago.

Low heart rate

Early Morning chest tightness

Constipation

Fasting April 2022

Post Op Recovery

Live for every day

Good news!

Life is a Struggle!

61 year old lady

Fibromyalgia

Propranolol Withdrawal

Ectopics and ASD closure.

New here with diagnosed heart failure

Changed my blood pressure tablets

MRI Cancelled

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