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ChoochSiesta

•3 years ago

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Rate related LBBB & Bisoprolol

Hi all, I was diagnosed last year with rate related left bundle branch block after some strange sensations in my upper chest when working out in the gym. I’m...

Hi all, I was diagnosed last year with rate related left bundle branch block aft...

1978Nelly

•3 years ago

1 Reply

DVLA H1 form question

Hi all, I had my pacemaker upgraded to a CRT-P device last Monday. I was advised not to drive for a week, but the situation re the DVLA was less clear. I had...

Hi all, I had my pacemaker upgraded to a CRT-P device last Monday. I was advised...

Fred1954

•3 years ago

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Anyone know about static electricity

Does anyone suffer with static electricity events. I did before i was diagnosed with mitral valve stenosis and all been quiet since my op. However it seems to...

Does anyone suffer with static electricity events. I did before i was diagnosed ...

dogsbodydogsbod

•3 years ago

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Has anyone had irregular heart rate and palpitations intermittently, but been told by a cardiologist that it’s normal?

I got taken to A& E by a paramedic last week, with an episode of bradycardia, irregular pulse and and breathlessness. The paramedic did an ECG which picked up...

I got taken to A& E by a paramedic last week, with an episode of bradycardia, ir...

Twocatsandcounting

•3 years ago

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New to AFib treatment

I have recently been diagnosed with AFib after years of irregular heart beats. In 1999 I had a thyroidectomy due to thyroid cancer( parathyroid also affected)...

I have recently been diagnosed with AFib after years of irregular heart beats. I...

Etch43

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Holidays

I have an heart condition which is being treated with medication. I take Lansaprozole, Aspirin, Bisoprolol, Isosorbide Mononitrate, Losartin and Rovastatin. I...

I have an heart condition which is being treated with medication. I take Lansapr...

Sizzlerman

•3 years ago

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signs of heart failure

hello i have signs of heart failure and need some info around work. i work 12 hours shifts days and nights and unsafe of i should request a welfare review...

hello i have signs of heart failure and need some info around work. i work 12 ho...

gandrdixon

•3 years ago

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Wignac Cider

I have just discovered this lovely cider which has zero alcohol content and is widely available on line in the UK. Its sparkling and sweet and will be great...

I have just discovered this lovely cider which has zero alcohol content and is w...

Becksagogo

•3 years ago

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travel insurance

cheapest travel insurance cruise coronary heart disease

neilclayton1

•3 years ago

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Dapagliflozin and increased urine output.

Hi all, I had HA oct 21 and cardiologist suggested I take dapagliflozin which would give me a "long and healthy life". I stopped it dec due to several uti and...

Hi all, I had HA oct 21 and cardiologist suggested I take dapagliflozin which wo...

CEDAR0902

•3 years ago

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Scared

I have been having symptoms similar to what I had when I had my heart attack . I used my Nitro spray and it has helped relieve the burning in my chest . Is...

I have been having symptoms similar to what I had when I had my heart attack . I...

Chipmonks

•3 years ago

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Still chest pain after echocardiogram

Hi,my sister is still getting chest pain after recently having a echocardiogram, she has got type 2 diabetes, but they said she was ok,is it natural to still...

Hi,my sister is still getting chest pain after recently having a echocardiogram,...

Radars

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Burning legs a statin side effect?

I started statins approx 2 yrs ago following a diagnosis of CVD. It’s hard to put a time on it but I’m sure that it’s since then that I started with burning...

I started statins approx 2 yrs ago following a diagnosis of CVD. It’s hard to p...

Carealot

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Has anyone had to give up work because of their heart issues?

Hi all, I have chronic angina and had a stent fitted 6 months ago. I have a very stressful job that gives me palpitations and chest pains. I'm thinking of...

Hi all, I have chronic angina and had a stent fitted 6 months ago. I have a very...

Bonham123

•3 years ago

22 Replies

Dapagliflozin - any experience?

Hi All, I’ve just been prescribed Dapagliflozin and was wondering what peoples’ experiences with this drug are? My understanding is that it’s only recently...

Hi All, I’ve just been prescribed Dapagliflozin and was wondering what peoples’ ...

Curlyman83

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Coming off plavix.

Hi all,Saw me cardiologists Wednesday and he told me that next month his stopping my plavix medication which I have been on since my heart attack last May...

Hi all,Saw me cardiologists Wednesday and he told me that next month his stoppin...

pet131

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Can any heart meds cause sneezing bouts/rhinitis. Can you use steroid nose spray &/or any any histamines on heart meds?

Have been on bisoprolol, ACE inhibitor, blood thinner, anti platelets, diruretic for 5/6 months post STEMI followed by constant AFib with successful cardio...

Have been on bisoprolol, ACE inhibitor, blood thinner, anti platelets, dirureti...

Ewloe

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Feeling cold.

What might be the cause of my temperate Falling from its norm of 36.2C to 35.4. I am 97 with chronic heart failure and have been treated for 2 weeks with...

What might be the cause of my temperate Falling from its norm of 36.2C to 35.4. ...

Tafy

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Experiences of nitroglycerin spray

I started suffering with angina in 2016 which led to a bypass in 2017, the angina pain stopped after the bypass. Although I had been prescribed with...

I started suffering with angina in 2016 which led to a bypass in 2017, the angin...

Heather1957

•3 years ago

50 Replies

DCM question

Hi, This is my first post having been diagnosed with DCM (EF of 25%) in November. Its been a massive shock and I'm still feeling a little sorry for myself as...

Hi, This is my first post having been diagnosed with DCM (EF of 25%) in Novembe...

amesy

•3 years ago

8 Replies

My mum had an Type A aortic dissection

So yes- as said in the title, my mum had a very unexpected type A aortic dissection on Boxing Day. She managed to recover (had some fluid around...

So yes- as said in the title, my mum had a very unexpected type A aortic dissect...

refrigerated6

•3 years ago

4 Replies

What is “hypoattenuated leaflet thickening” and what is a gated CT?

Hi all, Im just looking forward answers that are better than the medical journals google keeps taking me to. I received this letter from my cardiology team...

Hi all, Im just looking forward answers that are better than the medical journa...

HeartFighter

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Angiogram

Is it ok to have an angiogram if you have an s-icd ? my cardiologist has just informed she is putting me forward for an angiogram and i just wondered if my...

Is it ok to have an angiogram if you have an s-icd ? my cardiologist has just in...

dirtbox

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Lost

Hi everyone, I've posted a few times in the past. I'm still having trouble with what I perceive is my heart. Since 2020 To date: I've seen 3 cardiologists,...

Hi everyone, I've posted a few times in the past. I'm still having trouble with ...

Jackle88

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Unable to sleep on a night.

Good morning , I have a terrible sleep pattern at present, wide awake till about 4am and once asleep I am having very clear vivid dreams which I do remember....

Good morning , I have a terrible sleep pattern at present, wide awake till about...

Familyfirst1

•3 years ago

25 Replies

Test results and holiday insurance

Hi all! Just wondering if anyone knew how to get test results. I had a CT scan on December 22nd and although I’m a believer in non news is good news, I would...

Hi all! Just wondering if anyone knew how to get test results. I had a CT scan o...

Nanaeli

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Diet and heart health

Hi again. Been doing some reading on diet and heart health and came across a study regarding niacin use alongside statins. Was wondering if anyone has any...

Hi again. Been doing some reading on diet and heart health and came across a stu...

Bluebell67

•3 years ago

1 Reply

swelling ankles

have been taking 10 pills a day for the last three weeks for angina but yesterday my feet has swollen and im very worried

have been taking 10 pills a day for the last three weeks for angina but yester...

clarencehenrh140

•3 years ago

2 Replies

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for January 2022

Long Posts

Rate related LBBB & Bisoprolol

DVLA H1 form question

Anyone know about static electricity

Has anyone had irregular heart rate and palpitations intermittently, but been told by a cardiologist that it’s normal?

New to AFib treatment

Holidays

signs of heart failure

Wignac Cider

travel insurance

Dapagliflozin and increased urine output.

Scared

Still chest pain after echocardiogram

Burning legs a statin side effect?

Has anyone had to give up work because of their heart issues?

Dapagliflozin - any experience?

Coming off plavix.

Can any heart meds cause sneezing bouts/rhinitis. Can you use steroid nose spray &/or any any histamines on heart meds?

Feeling cold.

Experiences of nitroglycerin spray

DCM question

My mum had an Type A aortic dissection

What is “hypoattenuated leaflet thickening” and what is a gated CT?

Angiogram

Lost

Unable to sleep on a night.

Test results and holiday insurance

Diet and heart health

swelling ankles

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