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Enalapril and nightmares

Hi all Well I took my 1st enalapril (low dose) yesterday evening (for LVSD) and all seems ok but I had a scary dream, I can,t remember the details today, but...

Hi all Well I took my 1st enalapril (low dose) yesterday evening (for LVSD) and ...

Gigi1958

•3 years ago

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Labetalol concerns

Hello, I was put on labetalol for high blood pressure and pre eclampsia during my 3rd trimester of pregnancy. I’m now 3 months post partum and still on 200mg a...

Hello, I was put on labetalol for high blood pressure and pre eclampsia during m...

Anxiousannie8989

•3 years ago

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High Blood Pressure After Aortic Valve Replacement

i have high blood pressure after a aortic valve replacement Medication does not seem to be sorting anything anyone else had the same issues

i have high blood pressure after a aortic valve replacement Medication does not...

storage1

•3 years ago

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High Blood Pressure After Aortic Valve Replacement

i recently had a aortic valve replacement on 10 th December 2021 since the operation i have had high blood pressure would this be normal I have been given...

i recently had a aortic valve replacement on 10 th December 2021 since the opera...

storage1

•3 years ago

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Heart healthy restaurants

Good Morning all, How do you all find it to eat heart healthy when out at restaurants, pubs etc. there’s only so much chicken salad a man can take!!

Good Morning all, How do you all find it to eat heart healthy when out at restau...

SJ1000

•3 years ago

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Brachycardia pulse 37

Hi all, my husband who is late 60s and vconsidered very fit for his age, saw me taking my look pressure and asked me to take his . The result was 123/70 with...

Hi all, my husband who is late 60s and vconsidered very fit for his age, saw me ...

PositiveThinking68

•3 years ago

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Low sodium levels after bypass

Hi, had a bypass in October 2021 and still have low sodium levels - anybody else had similar? Many thanks.

Hi, had a bypass in October 2021 and still have low sodium levels - anybody els...

Whitbyreds

•3 years ago

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Travel insurance

Hi my husband has had some stents fitted three years ago and just looking at quotes for travel insurance to go to the US. They seem pretty high so just...

Hi my husband has had some stents fitted three years ago and just looking at quo...

Cherrybubble

•3 years ago

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First few days after Aortic Valve Replacement

I'm new here. Had my Aortic Valve and rising aorta replaced a week ago and was discharged last Thursday. Can anyone help me understand when the rehab team...

I'm new here. Had my Aortic Valve and rising aorta replaced a week ago and was ...

KTM1290SAS

•3 years ago

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High Statin Dose

Are any of you on 80% Statins, if so, does it make you open bowels several times daily, the outcome being, I have lost a lot of weight.

Are any of you on 80% Statins, if so, does it make you open bowels several times...

frenchman96

•3 years ago

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What should I do? High Calcification of the arteries

What should I do? Hi everyone my name is Richard I’m 65 years old I’ve been suffering from what I would describe as chest discomfort rather than pain been sent...

What should I do? Hi everyone my name is Richard I’m 65 years old I’ve been suff...

Grizwold

•3 years ago

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Latest Angiogram

Latest Angiogram since HA in August 2021 done on the 2nd Feb this year. All clots and cholesterol gone Arteries looking good.......WOW . How lucky am I......

Latest Angiogram since HA in August 2021 done on the 2nd Feb this year. All clot...

Molliedollie12

•3 years ago

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feeling unwell after having a stent fitted

Good evening everyone. I'm Alex and I'm new here. I really need your help regarding my situation. I can't get any answers from the doctors and maybe you can...

Good evening everyone. I'm Alex and I'm new here. I really need your help regard...

alex1232

•3 years ago

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Choosing a valve

Hello, I am awaiting AVR , probably to happen by the end of March. I am keen to connect with anyone who has had an Edwards Perimount valve and how long before...

Hello, I am awaiting AVR , probably to happen by the end of March. I am keen to ...

Caterina2

•3 years ago

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Fitness/Snowdon climb

Hi, I was diagnosed with lvsd in 2020. I'm asymptomatic, cause unknown and it's improved ef47% . I'm back at the gym. I really want to go up Snowdon. Has...

Hi, I was diagnosed with lvsd in 2020. I'm asymptomatic, cause unknown and it's ...

Babsben

•3 years ago

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Ideas for not raising left arm while sleeping after crt-d implant

Hi all, I’ve had a upgrade from icd to crt-d yesterday, anyone got tips for sleeping at night as I remember this was a problem 8 years ago when I had first icd...

Hi all, I’ve had a upgrade from icd to crt-d yesterday, anyone got tips for slee...

Grak

•3 years ago

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Numbness around chest area

I had a heart bypass back in October and since my scar has healed I tend to find either side of it goes numb to the touch around the chest area, is this...

I had a heart bypass back in October and since my scar has healed I tend to find...

fieldy007

•3 years ago

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Help with test results anyone?

Can anyone help please? Had a fasting cholesterol test and I don’t understand the results 🙄. I’ve asked Doctor and his response was ‘it’s stable’ ?? As they...

Can anyone help please? Had a fasting cholesterol test and I don’t understand th...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Treatment and causes of Taketsubo

Has anyone on the site been diagnosed with Taketsubo or Broken Heart syndrome. If so I would like to know what caused this and how it is being treated.

Has anyone on the site been diagnosed with Taketsubo or Broken Heart syndrome. I...

Pandor

•3 years ago

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An Introduction and a salutary tale about Felodipine

Hi There I am brand new. As an introduction I thought I would relate a tale that started a year ago, to help other people in a similar situation. A year ago, I...

Hi There I am brand new. As an introduction I thought I would relate a tale that...

Lovewalking18

•3 years ago

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Local support group

Hi All, I have had severe heart failure and afib for 12 months now, with covid etc there has been no cardiac rehab for me. I think I am really missing face to...

Hi All, I have had severe heart failure and afib for 12 months now, with covid e...

Unlucki

•3 years ago

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Sports bra

Any recommendations for a comfortable bra to wear during yoga to keep my heart pacemaker covered and immobile. Many thanks.

Any recommendations for a comfortable bra to wear during yoga to keep my heart p...

Supergra

•3 years ago

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Implantable loop monitor

Hi guys does any one here have one of these fitted? If so I’m after some advice. I can feel it in my chest and it feels quite spongy. Is this normal? Also...

Hi guys does any one here have one of these fitted? If so I’m after some advice....

Asherleymoco

•3 years ago

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Yes!

It looks like am getting things under control thanks to you all 🙏

Jermhigh

•3 years ago

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Travelling

Hello do you think it is safe to fly after triple by pass. Mines was over a year ago. I'm still in pain especially where my breathing and walking is concerned....

Hello do you think it is safe to fly after triple by pass. Mines was over a year...

Lovenow54

•3 years ago

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I'm Ian

I have CVD which can't be ameliorated by a by-pass or stents so I'm managed medically. Angina is an issue. Our local Level 4 Cardiac Exercise Classes are a...

I have CVD which can't be ameliorated by a by-pass or stents so I'm managed medi...

ianrenwick_

•3 years ago

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Dapagliflozin

Hi, ok I have just joined and I dont really use medical terms. After my heart attack and heart failure 4 years ago my 7 meds were sorted out 3 years ago and...

Hi, ok I have just joined and I dont really use medical terms. After my heart at...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Does anyone suffer stomach related heart pain?

Since my HA almost 3 years ago I have had heart twinges of varying magnitude, which all seem related to my stomach and of late they have been getting worse. I...

Since my HA almost 3 years ago I have had heart twinges of varying magnitude, wh...

DaveSpice

•3 years ago

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All posts for February 2022

Enalapril and nightmares

Labetalol concerns

High Blood Pressure After Aortic Valve Replacement

High Blood Pressure After Aortic Valve Replacement

Heart healthy restaurants

Brachycardia pulse 37

Low sodium levels after bypass

Travel insurance

First few days after Aortic Valve Replacement

High Statin Dose

What should I do? High Calcification of the arteries

Latest Angiogram

feeling unwell after having a stent fitted

Choosing a valve

Fitness/Snowdon climb

Ideas for not raising left arm while sleeping after crt-d implant

Numbness around chest area

Help with test results anyone?

Treatment and causes of Taketsubo

An Introduction and a salutary tale about Felodipine

Local support group

Sports bra

Implantable loop monitor

Yes!

Travelling

I'm Ian

Dapagliflozin

Does anyone suffer stomach related heart pain?

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