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ANGINA

hi everyone, I had a scare on monday and had to take my GTN spray for the first time in 10 months. i had bad chest pain that was getting worse and also had...

hi everyone, I had a scare on monday and had to take my GTN spray for the first ...

momander

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Metformin

Hi has anyone had any experience with the drug Metformin? I’ve been prescribed it but heard it’s got some nasty side effects??

Hi has anyone had any experience with the drug Metformin? I’ve been prescribed i...

Auctioneerjim

•3 years ago

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Mitral Valve Replacement op tomorrow. Do I need anything else?

Tomorrow I am having mitral valve replacement op at Barts due to mitral valve stenosis and severe regurgitation. It will be OHS. I will be admitted to hospital...

Tomorrow I am having mitral valve replacement op at Barts due to mitral valve st...

Megaladon

•3 years ago

55 Replies

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Bisoprolol effects

Does anyone get an ache in their left shoulder and clavicle area with the tablets.I’m on 1.25 mg and they cured my ectopic beats but I’m now suffering with...

Does anyone get an ache in their left shoulder and clavicle area with the tablet...

Squeaker12

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Thread veins

I was glad to read remarks about thread veins and whafrin meds as i had not long been looking at my own and thinking, "this is it, one walking, talking thread...

I was glad to read remarks about thread veins and whafrin meds as i had not long...

dogsbodydogsbod

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Heart Rate

Hi i wear a Apple Watch while I’m asleep I’ve noticed my heart Rate sometimes drops to 49bpm I don’t have any symptoms with this I read that low heart Rate...

Hi i wear a Apple Watch while I’m asleep I’ve noticed my heart Rate sometimes dr...

Spudrich

•3 years ago

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Returning to work with LVEF 30%

I worked full time prior to my heart event in Sep 21 and have struggled with fatigue since then. I am getting stronger from walking and not sleeping as much...

I worked full time prior to my heart event in Sep 21 and have struggled with fat...

Cinders123

•3 years ago

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Hoping to be discharged by the Cardiac nurse tomorrow!

Attending my 2nd Cardiac Rehab session tomorrow (boy that came around quick) after which I have to drive down the road to see the cardiac nurse, I have an ECG...

Attending my 2nd Cardiac Rehab session tomorrow (boy that came around quick) aft...

Heather1957

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Urgent need to pass urine.

Hi, I'm new to health unlocked. So, Had two stents fitted, unable to tolerate anticoagulants. have Afib regularly which last about 5 hours. Side issue of Afib...

Hi, I'm new to health unlocked. So, Had two stents fitted, unable to tolerate a...

airtech

•3 years ago

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CHD

My Mum died 11 days ago from CHD, My Dad had a triple heart bypass, 6 and half years ago. And sadly died 8 weeks later, CHD was one of the cause. What are the...

My Mum died 11 days ago from CHD, My Dad had a triple heart bypass, 6 and half ...

Dawn21

•3 years ago

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Battery change in my s.icd

Can't believe it's 5 yrs since I had my icd fitted down to last 15 percent on my battery I'm having new battery fitted in next 4 weeks 😳 😐 🙃

Can't believe it's 5 yrs since I had my icd fitted down to last 15 percent on my...

Wodney1966

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Hi - would like some advice about coming off Bisoprolol

Hi there. I posted a week or so ago about Bisoprolol. I’ve been on it for 2 months (1.25 mg) following my first SVT and hospital admission. Prior to that I had...

Hi there. I posted a week or so ago about Bisoprolol. I’ve been on it for 2 mont...

mummyofspot

•3 years ago

43 Replies

Mechanical Vs tissue valve.

Hello I am having surgery in 2 weeks time to replace my bicuspid valve and a section of my aorta. They are going to attempt to repair my valve, but if this is...

Hello I am having surgery in 2 weeks time to replace my bicuspid valve and a sec...

DotD

•3 years ago

24 Replies

New member

Hi all. New poster here. I have been diagnosed with ACHD - fenestrated Atrial septum at the great age of 70. I am having cardiac catherisation on 17th to see...

Hi all. New poster here. I have been diagnosed with ACHD - fenestrated Atrial se...

Digger0

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Back Again

Here I am in the CCU having had HA No.7. A 1 hr on the table that turned into neatly 3. Still here and after 4 days hoping to get home this afternoon even...

Here I am in the CCU having had HA No.7. A 1 hr on the table that turned into ne...

Gazzer83

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Baby with CHD

Hi everyone, I just wanted to say hello and reach out to any parents who have a baby or child with a congenital heart defect. My 7 week old daughter was born...

Hi everyone, I just wanted to say hello and reach out to any parents who have a ...

HeyAJ

•3 years ago

9 Replies

heart failure

hi all I had heart attack 2003 1 stent no problem until 2020 swollen legs took surgery 3 weeks to finally diagnose heart failure telephone consult in...

hi all I had heart attack 2003 1 stent no problem until 2020 swollen legs took ...

Comp1

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Side effects of medications nausea

Hello everyone, I hope your start of the week is okay. Would you mind letting me know if you have a side effect of nausea from the medications you are on, and...

Hello everyone, I hope your start of the week is okay. Would you mind letting me...

Heyjude31

•3 years ago

26 Replies

Factors

I’m continuing to make a list of possible factors that might be impacting. I’ve noticed after stopping coffee that I don’t drink enough water - so dehydration...

I’m continuing to make a list of possible factors that might be impacting. I’ve ...

Gojlcc

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Echocardiogram result

Hi,just got back from having echocardiogram did the full length of the treadmill after finishing he said that my heart was ok,and he thinks it is my hiatus...

Hi,just got back from having echocardiogram did the full length of the treadmil...

Radars

•3 years ago

4 Replies

How long until your considered for a pacemaker

Hi guys I was just wondering what everyone's experience is of exhausting medication treatment until they go for the next phase of fitting pacemaker for heart...

Hi guys I was just wondering what everyone's experience is of exhausting medicat...

tdiesel41

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Anyone had a minimally invasive mitral valve repair at Harefield hospital?

Mitral valve repair

Antique50

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Bisoprolol

Hi. Started Bisoprolol in June and last week dosage increased from 2.5mg to 5mg. Feel quite lethargic and occasionally weeknin muscles. Are these normal side...

Hi. Started Bisoprolol in June and last week dosage increased from 2.5mg to 5mg....

Seaguller

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Tired

Two weeks post heart attack and still feeling exhausted. Have a constant dull headache. Signed off for 6 weeks. Is this normal?

Two weeks post heart attack and still feeling exhausted. Have a constant dull he...

Goldcats

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Have been restricted from replying

Is this because I am using a new tablet. Was told to go to admin?

dogsbodydogsbod

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Liver function test

Why have my lft's been raised after a mild heart attack and angina episode. I dont drink alcohol.

Why have my lft's been raised after a mild heart attack and angina episode. I do...

No-peep

•3 years ago

22 Replies

Arrythmia

I am an 84 year old male, who has recently been experiencing some heart palpitations which caused me to check my pulse only to find that my heart was regularly...

I am an 84 year old male, who has recently been experiencing some heart palpitat...

Pip27

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Weird hot/burning sensation in left upper a4m

I had my HA at the end of November last year resulting in having 2 x stents and a further diagnosis of bystander disease My recovery is, I think, going OK...

I had my HA at the end of November last year resulting in having 2 x stents and ...

Yogi1950s

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Mediterranean Diet

Hi all, last week my GP recommended the heart friendly Mediterranean Diet, I had hoped a trip to Greece or Italy would be on my next prescription but alas no....

Hi all, last week my GP recommended the heart friendly Mediterranean Diet, I had...

Heather1957

•3 years ago

93 Replies

Any advice appreciated

Hi everyone. Currently under investigation. Went to a and e end last summer. Arm pit pain dizzy short breath fast heart and passing out. Skip to now echo clear...

Hi everyone. Currently under investigation. Went to a and e end last summer. Arm...

Weeoz

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for February 2022

ANGINA

Metformin

Mitral Valve Replacement op tomorrow. Do I need anything else?

Bisoprolol effects

Thread veins

Heart Rate

Returning to work with LVEF 30%

Hoping to be discharged by the Cardiac nurse tomorrow!

Urgent need to pass urine.

CHD

Battery change in my s.icd

Hi - would like some advice about coming off Bisoprolol

Mechanical Vs tissue valve.

New member

Back Again

Baby with CHD

heart failure

Side effects of medications nausea

Factors

Echocardiogram result

How long until your considered for a pacemaker

Anyone had a minimally invasive mitral valve repair at Harefield hospital?

Bisoprolol

Tired

Have been restricted from replying

Liver function test

Arrythmia

Weird hot/burning sensation in left upper a4m

Mediterranean Diet

Any advice appreciated

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