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Am I over worrying?

Hi everybody. This is my first time posting. I am a 57yr old lady. I went to hospital for some tests yesterday and was devastated when I was told the test...

Hi everybody. This is my first time posting. I am a 57yr old lady. I went to hos...

Jaskei

•2 years ago

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New here...Hi

Hi new here, a little about us, my hubby Rob got diagnosed with a thoracic aneurysm on the heart root back in December 2015, and has been monitored ever since,...

Hi new here, a little about us, my hubby Rob got diagnosed with a thoracic aneur...

Mandy31

•2 years ago

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Confidence knocked

This is my first post. Its now five months since my STEMI and stent fitted. Im 47 and not had any issues withy health, to be told I have coronary heat disease...

This is my first post. Its now five months since my STEMI and stent fitted. Im ...

didntexpectthat

•2 years ago

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Angiogram

I had a consultation with a Cardiologist over the phone. I already take blood pressure tablets. My GP referred me to a cardiologist because I felt lightheaded...

I had a consultation with a Cardiologist over the phone. I already take blood pr...

loucie

•2 years ago

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Anyone been diagnosed with NAFLD, following a brief spell on statins. I had a mitral valve replacement 15 months ago.

High cholesterol but healthy BMI

Art-99

•2 years ago

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No Caffeine for 24hrs

Started this morning no caffeine for 24hrs before a cardiac stress MRI tomorrow. I note it is on the appointment. It is Vital NO Caffeine is in Bold...

Started this morning no caffeine for 24hrs before a cardiac stress MRI tomorrow....

Prada47

•2 years ago

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Is clopidogrel as bad as aspirin

Hi ,been taken off aspirin because of my hiatus hernia pain in chest 3 weeks ago, chest pain gone now, but gp has now prescribed clopidogrel is that as bad as...

Hi ,been taken off aspirin because of my hiatus hernia pain in chest 3 weeks ago...

Radars

•2 years ago

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Sleep problem

Three years ago my partner of forty years died. Since then I’ve had severe insomnia, not affecting my daily life in a bad way but I’ve been taking prescribed...

Three years ago my partner of forty years died. Since then I’ve had severe inso...

Reinosa

•2 years ago

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Shocked at live interview against BHF!!

Hello everyone, this is the first time I have written on here but... I just wanted to point out the live interview on GMTV with "WILL YOUNG!" He was pulling...

Hello everyone, this is the first time I have written on here but... I just want...

Helenangel01

•2 years ago

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An Alternative to taking tablets.

Hi all, I have moderate LVSD EF 35% and LBBB I am intolerant to all heart medication+. Is there anyone else on here like me or am I really rare as my...

Hi all, I have moderate LVSD EF 35% and LBBB I am intolerant to all heart medi...

Brandibell

•2 years ago

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Clopidogrel instead of aspirin

Hi,3 was ago my gp said to stop aspirin for a while because I was getting indigestion in my chest, since stopping the pain in my chest has gone, but now he has...

Hi,3 was ago my gp said to stop aspirin for a while because I was getting indige...

Radars

•2 years ago

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ICD and how it changes your life

I’ve been told to have an ICD fitted as it’s a good insurance policy to have in case my heart rhythm start to dis align. I’d like to how has life changed...

I’ve been told to have an ICD fitted as it’s a good insurance policy to have in ...

Hashh123

•2 years ago

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Monitoring heart rate

I want to monitor my HR when exercising. I can literally walk for miles with no problem but still struggle up hills (which was the one and only symptom my...

I want to monitor my HR when exercising. I can literally walk for miles with no ...

Brixcos

•2 years ago

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New member. Just started blood pressure tablets. Thought I was too young at 50 for this but I need to make lifestyle changes now.

Hi there I’m 50. Blood pressure has been elevated this last year, my doc put me on a low dose tab and told me to cut out regular drinking, which I enjoy...

Hi there I’m 50. Blood pressure has been elevated this last year, my doc put me...

dublin1717

•2 years ago

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Man Gets Pig Heart

In America a man has received a genetically modified pig's heart. This could be one of the biggest advances since Christian Bernard's first transplant all...

In America a man has received a genetically modified pig's heart. This could be ...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•2 years ago

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When should I be concerned about sudden variations in my heart rate ranging from 50bpm to 100+ in a matter of minutes whilst resting?

My heart rate has been changing rapidly whilst resting and I have found no answers on Google and I was wondering if anyone has any advice? The screenshot is...

My heart rate has been changing rapidly whilst resting and I have found no answe...

Bpollitt34

•2 years ago

4 Replies

clarity or advice 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

•2 years ago

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Amlodipine and headaches

How long do headaches continue as side effect of Amlodipine please?

Dougiemac

•2 years ago

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Can I take multivitamins as I’m on Rivaroxiban 20mg.

I have been on Rivaroxiban for 5yrs to previously having AF. Had an ablation 2yrs ago. I’m 47 & starting to get fed up being ill all the time, colds lasting...

I have been on Rivaroxiban for 5yrs to previously having AF. Had an ablation 2yr...

Frenchy5

•2 years ago

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Major Surgery with Cardiomyopathy?

I am 74 and have Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy ( borderline heart failure ) and now have womb cancer. The problem is I really need major abdominal surgery ( can...

I am 74 and have Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy ( borderline heart failure ) and no...

Cobweb2

•2 years ago

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STEMI, feeling low and anyone tested for familial hypercholestrolemia.

Hi All, on 25th Oct, I had a STEMI on LAD, luckily managed to reach the hospital and emergency angioplasty was carried out. I am now recovering but has surely...

Hi All, on 25th Oct, I had a STEMI on LAD, luckily managed to reach the hospital...

dharkan

•2 years ago

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Sternum pain.

Hi I had open heart surgery 3 years ago, I still suffer from sternum pain after all this time. I got referred to pain clinic and latterly a surgeon. I read...

Hi I had open heart surgery 3 years ago, I still suffer from sternum pain after ...

Bobbymrg

•2 years ago

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2nd visit to A&E

First visit Boxing Day as previous post, diagnosed with A&F discharged. Felt terrible all next week heartbeat all over the place, if this AF I can’t handle it,...

First visit Boxing Day as previous post, diagnosed with A&F discharged. Felt ter...

Sherbett

•2 years ago

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Living with micro vascular angina and stents

Hello everyone I’m feeling a bit frustrated and looking for some input from others with same conditions. I have 3 stents put in 4 years ago and also diagnosed...

Hello everyone I’m feeling a bit frustrated and looking for some input from oth...

Sunshinebrew

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Severe angina symptoms without significant obstruction

I am new to this forum and wonder if anyone can cast any light on my symptoms. Saw GP at the end of August last year with breathlessness on exercise and she...

I am new to this forum and wonder if anyone can cast any light on my symptoms. S...

MrsTree

•2 years ago

20 Replies

Apple Watch readings erratic from low to high each day - should I be concerned?

Chan1986

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Advice

Feeling very unwell palpitations nausea and very breathless the consultant says I have mild resolving myocarditis and oedema 7 weeks down the line now 😔Any...

Feeling very unwell palpitations nausea and very breathless the consultant says ...

12dr

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Feeling cold, nausea and chest discomfort. Could it be the medication?

I am 66 years old Caucasian male, 6 foot high, 165 lb weight. I quit smoking 20 years ago and my alcohol intake is limited to a total of 150 ml daily of red...

I am 66 years old Caucasian male, 6 foot high, 165 lb weight. I quit smoking 20 ...

Jerry_D

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Blood in Urine

My apologies for broaching such a problem, but I am looking for some advice on my present worrying problem of blood in my urine. I have had 2 cystoscopies...

My apologies for broaching such a problem, but I am looking for some advice on m...

hombrecito

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Feeling rubbish

I received a letter from the Lipid clinic on Christmas Eve telling me my cholesterol levels had increased and advising I add Ezetimibe to my arsenal of drugs....

I received a letter from the Lipid clinic on Christmas Eve telling me my cholest...

Blyth1

•2 years ago

14 Replies

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All posts for January 2022

Am I over worrying?

New here...Hi

Confidence knocked

Angiogram

Anyone been diagnosed with NAFLD, following a brief spell on statins. I had a mitral valve replacement 15 months ago.

No Caffeine for 24hrs

Is clopidogrel as bad as aspirin

Sleep problem

Shocked at live interview against BHF!!

An Alternative to taking tablets.

Clopidogrel instead of aspirin

ICD and how it changes your life

Monitoring heart rate

New member. Just started blood pressure tablets. Thought I was too young at 50 for this but I need to make lifestyle changes now.

Man Gets Pig Heart

When should I be concerned about sudden variations in my heart rate ranging from 50bpm to 100+ in a matter of minutes whilst resting?

clarity or advice please

Amlodipine and headaches

Can I take multivitamins as I’m on Rivaroxiban 20mg.

Major Surgery with Cardiomyopathy?

STEMI, feeling low and anyone tested for familial hypercholestrolemia.

Sternum pain.

2nd visit to A&E

Living with micro vascular angina and stents

Severe angina symptoms without significant obstruction

Apple Watch readings erratic from low to high each day - should I be concerned?

Advice

Feeling cold, nausea and chest discomfort. Could it be the medication?

Blood in Urine

Feeling rubbish

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