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Enlarged aorta

I have a enlarged aorta left side descending , at moment 4.7cm

Eily22

•3 years ago

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SWOLLEN HAND

30 months past a heart bypass and 6 months past a pacemaker and in last month been waking up with swollen left hand and wrist. I do sleep on my left side and...

30 months past a heart bypass and 6 months past a pacemaker and in last month be...

Kelling

•3 years ago

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Fidgety legs

Hi my first post although have several complaints including heart failure just out of hospital after fall and broken ribs and just can’t sleep with fidgity...

Hi my first post although have several complaints including heart failure just o...

Pansypot1

•3 years ago

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Bumetanide side effects

I was changed from 40mg Furosemide to 1mg Bumetanide in Feb last year and had increasing lightheadedness feeling walking on bubble wrap pressure and noises in...

I was changed from 40mg Furosemide to 1mg Bumetanide in Feb last year and had in...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Aches

Hi I'm all new to this so bare with me, I was diagnosed with heart failure about 20 months ago, I have 2 leaky heart valves which have been told they are...

Hi I'm all new to this so bare with me, I was diagnosed with heart failure abou...

Tob123

•3 years ago

1 Reply

How often are meds reviewed by GP or Cardiologist.

I have been on the same medication since Feb 2020, never the doses or my case reviewed with the exception of an appointment with a Cardiologist in July 2020....

I have been on the same medication since Feb 2020, never the doses or my case re...

Ocset

•3 years ago

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Discharged After being diagnosed of HF

How are you all? I hope all is well, I posted a while back when i recently learned that i was diagnosed with HF. I've been recently discharged and have been...

How are you all? I hope all is well, I posted a while back when i recently learn...

DomCruz29

•3 years ago

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Statins and low LDL

I'm wondering if LDL can be too low and have a negative impact on heart health. My statin is only 20mg. After a major lifestyle change a couple of years ago my...

I'm wondering if LDL can be too low and have a negative impact on heart health. ...

Xtorti0n

•3 years ago

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help with test results please

Had an echocardiogram last january which found slightly impaired diastolic performance. Was told nothing to worry about. Had a NT-proBNP blood test with a...

Had an echocardiogram last january which found slightly impaired diastolic perf...

fenals

•3 years ago

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Thanks

Thanks everyone for your help. Hopefully it’s nothing and if it is then fingers crossed my doctor takes it seriously.

Thanks everyone for your help. Hopefully it’s nothing and if it is then fingers ...

Stef-Canada

•3 years ago

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Just need to talk to someone that might understand. Sorry about the long story

Hello, first time posting but read everyday since registering after my first heart attack Nov 2020. I'm 58 and to date have had 2 documented heart attacks...

Hello, first time posting but read everyday since registering after my first hea...

LSCE

•3 years ago

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My heart keeps stopping

10 pm last week when walking in kitchen , felt a really strong thund in middle of my chest, at 11/30pm I had tight heavy feeling in the same area lasting for 2...

10 pm last week when walking in kitchen , felt a really strong thund in middle o...

throatissues

•3 years ago

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Support

Hey everyone 👋 newbie to the group here. 3 days ago my dad was diagnosed with LVSD with an EF of <20%. I’m a nurse by background but HF is not something I...

Hey everyone 👋 newbie to the group here. 3 days ago my dad was diagnosed with L...

AJ92x

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Message to self!

I was very intrigued to read a post today which highlighted just how stressful this epidemic is, particularly for people with serious health issues, and how we...

I was very intrigued to read a post today which highlighted just how stressful t...

Kristin1812

Heart Star•3 years ago

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PACS on exercising

Getting PACS on every 3-4 th heart beat when walking/exercising,when i slow down they stop. Had all heart tests done,usually only get them occasionally.

Getting PACS on every 3-4 th heart beat when walking/exercising,when i slow down...

Lesbro

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Angina ; any advice please

Angina ; I’ve not been diagnosed with angina … but had a trip to A & E , all bloods ok but given a GTN spray , 5 days later I’ve used the spray as had chest...

Angina ; I’ve not been diagnosed with angina … but had a trip to A & E , all blo...

shebes66

•3 years ago

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found out today I have suspected heart failure

Today I went into accident and emergency for a completely different issue, but mentioned I sometime felt a bit breathless. I left 2 hours later with a '...

Today I went into accident and emergency for a completely different issue, but m...

Adreamboy

•3 years ago

32 Replies

Vitamins and side effect from medication

Hi everyone, i hope you are all going to have a relaxing weekend. Please may i ask for a bit of advice. I know we all respond differently, but do lots of...

Hi everyone, i hope you are all going to have a relaxing weekend. Please may i a...

Heyjude31

•3 years ago

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Completed Lands End to John O Groats

I had an ablation for atrial flutter almost twelve months ago and haven’t had any arrhythmia since. In an effort to make sure I remain fit I embarked on a...

I had an ablation for atrial flutter almost twelve months ago and haven’t had an...

spinningjenny

•3 years ago

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Visiting at the hospital.

Thought I would let you know, went to visiting this afternoon it’s only been for 45 minutes and you have to book in the day before. Anyway I was told as from...

Thought I would let you know, went to visiting this afternoon it’s only been for...

080311

•3 years ago

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Medication Change - Strange Symptoms

Hi All, I finally saw a cardiologist this week after having quite a rough time over the last few years since my MIs (multiple trips to the A&E with MI...

Hi All, I finally saw a cardiologist this week after having quite a rough time o...

NotAllWhoWonder

•3 years ago

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Minor scarring

Hi all. So I have minor scarring on the left ventricle and an EF of 50. To be honest my anxiety is through the roof thinking that the scarring is going to...

Hi all. So I have minor scarring on the left ventricle and an EF of 50. To be ho...

Terrywill12

•3 years ago

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Novacor Cardiac Monitor

Hi All Not been posting up , been sorting my health out, but been reading all posts Iv been sorting blood pressure out of late and because of my heart valve...

Hi All Not been posting up , been sorting my health out, but been reading all p...

Madyy

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Taking an extended break from the forum?

I am, I need a break - not a quitting the forum forever, just an extended break while I cope with complications of my 'unique set' of heart health issues in...

I am, I need a break - not a quitting the forum forever, just an extended break ...

Sunnie2day

•3 years ago

41 Replies

Pericarditis

Hi all I was rushed to hospital with a severe pericarditis attack two days ago, I’m still in pain and difficult to breath, I’m in a high powered job with lots...

Hi all I was rushed to hospital with a severe pericarditis attack two days ago,...

Photoman1

•3 years ago

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How often should I have an echocardiogram?

How often should I have/expect to have an echocardiogram following an HA in 2019, I’ve had one a year ago but is it part of an annual check?

How often should I have/expect to have an echocardiogram following an HA in 2019...

Misstibbs

•3 years ago

12 Replies

First Days After Ablation

I had my ablation procedure on Wednesday and have to say the care and treatment was superb, the staff can only be described as excellent. Like us all I was...

I had my ablation procedure on Wednesday and have to say the care and treatment ...

sphb

•3 years ago

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Atorvastatin and upper back ache

Hi,I am on 10mgs of atorvastatin, does anyone suffer from upper back ache just from doing things about the house, it goes off when I rest.

Hi,I am on 10mgs of atorvastatin, does anyone suffer from upper back ache just f...

Radars

•3 years ago

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Leaky heart valve.

I've been told I've a leaky heart valve by an under doctor on the phone. I don't understand this condition. And my own heath clinic hasn't been told about it....

I've been told I've a leaky heart valve by an under doctor on the phone. I don't...

Bager

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Do i have all these?

Hi sorry if this sounds like a stupid question but I'm so confused, by chance i found out my blood pressure was very high so spoke to my doctor and was sent...

Hi sorry if this sounds like a stupid question but I'm so confused, by chance i ...

Redhead75

•3 years ago

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All posts for January 2022

Enlarged aorta

SWOLLEN HAND

Fidgety legs

Bumetanide side effects

Aches

How often are meds reviewed by GP or Cardiologist.

Discharged After being diagnosed of HF

Statins and low LDL

help with test results please

Thanks

Just need to talk to someone that might understand. Sorry about the long story

My heart keeps stopping

Support

Message to self!

PACS on exercising

Angina ; any advice please

found out today I have suspected heart failure

Vitamins and side effect from medication

Completed Lands End to John O Groats

Visiting at the hospital.

Medication Change - Strange Symptoms

Minor scarring

Novacor Cardiac Monitor

Taking an extended break from the forum?

Pericarditis

How often should I have an echocardiogram?

First Days After Ablation

Atorvastatin and upper back ache

Leaky heart valve.

Do i have all these?

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