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Because of other commitments I am unable to run a virtual gathering suggested by Lezzers his weekend. Anyway snow is forecast. However, I was thinking of a...

Because of other commitments I am unable to run a virtual gathering suggested b...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•2 years ago

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Bisoprolol

Hello, Been on Bisoprolol (beta blocker) for a year. Noticed it has affected my ability to do jiggery-pokery. Which is next best beta blocker, if at all, to...

Hello, Been on Bisoprolol (beta blocker) for a year. Noticed it has affected my...

MrCABG

•2 years ago

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Reveal loop monitor

Hi, I had a Medtronic loop monitor fitted this week . All went well and I have a patient assistance device as well to is e if I’m out and feel unwell. My...

Hi, I had a Medtronic loop monitor fitted this week . All went well and I have a...

Horse6

•2 years ago

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Return to work worries.

Hi everyone. I am due to start back to work next month after being off for a year. I had H/A at work last march.After being admitted to A and E in July with...

Hi everyone. I am due to start back to work next month after being off for a ye...

SueMel12

•2 years ago

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Nicorandil 10mg + Microvascular Angina & Vasospastic.

Hi Folks Looking for a little help here. I am 18 months post MI non stemmi 2 stents a ruptured stump ! 3 blockages. 95% & 85% LAd & Circ. Third blockage not...

Hi Folks Looking for a little help here. I am 18 months post MI non stemmi 2 st...

Sootycat

•2 years ago

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Swimming

Was just wondering when its safe to go swimming again after heart bypass , when will it be ok for stitches and chlorine in water.

Was just wondering when its safe to go swimming again after heart bypass , when...

Tez666

•2 years ago

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Thigh pain from hip arthritis . Does anyone else have this?

I cannot sleep from constant pain. Over the counter meds, exercise and hot baths have stopped working. Is anyone else experiencing this and what do you do?

I cannot sleep from constant pain. Over the counter meds, exercise and hot baths...

Kali_heart

•2 years ago

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Stress, anxiety and the effects of internet.

A really interesting case study of how the internet, specifically social media can be so damaging to our wellbeing. I would include watch the MSM news, which...

A really interesting case study of how the internet, specifically social media c...

DaveSpice

•2 years ago

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How long should I give beta blockers to 'settle in'?

Sorry to pester again. Been on bisoprolol for 3 weeks on Sunday. Undiagnosed as yet awaiting tests. Had palpitations/s o.b/dizziness a few weeks ago and GP...

Sorry to pester again. Been on bisoprolol for 3 weeks on Sunday. Undiagnosed as ...

celticlady

•2 years ago

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Aura migraine

Started getting frequent aura migraine. I get patterns, zig zags & partial sight. It horrible. After the aura I get sensitive to light & depression. I fear...

Started getting frequent aura migraine. I get patterns, zig zags & partial sight...

loucie

•2 years ago

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Post angiogram

I had an angiogram yesterday & everything came back normal. No problems. Today I just feel dizzy , heaviness on chest bit shaky. It may just be anxiety. When I...

I had an angiogram yesterday & everything came back normal. No problems. Today I...

loucie

•2 years ago

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The Importance of reading Patient Information Leaflets.

I saw my GP yesterday re issues I'm having with a slipped disc, as a result of that visit here's an email I've just sent to the surgery. Hi, I saw Dr xxxxx...

I saw my GP yesterday re issues I'm having with a slipped disc, as a result of t...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Advice please B/P

Good morning, I've woken feeling unwell today, I have a headache , feel nauseous, banging in chest , breathless, I took my BP it's 146/95 , I don't take meds...

Good morning, I've woken feeling unwell today, I have a headache , feel nauseous...

mellew66

•2 years ago

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Anxiety about exercise after stents

Given I had an on exertion NSTEMI in Christmas week and had 2 stents fitted, does anyone else have anxiety about how much to exert themselves in exercise and...

Given I had an on exertion NSTEMI in Christmas week and had 2 stents fitted, doe...

CardiacKid78

•2 years ago

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Steroids and AF

Hi everyone, sorry I haven't been very active on the site recently. I have AF, and multi focal tachycardia, been on Apixaban and Bisoprolol for about three...

Hi everyone, sorry I haven't been very active on the site recently. I have AF, ...

Blueflags

•2 years ago

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Need advice

Been having fast heart rate on n off for 2 days my heart rate is around 66bpm but I'm worried my heart is not functioning right.... I do av ECG booked for...

Been having fast heart rate on n off for 2 days my heart rate is around 66bpm bu...

Purple_1963

•2 years ago

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Running Fitness post angiogram

Hello. Two weeks ago I was half way through a marathon training schedule, as I have been for the last 12 years during Feb/March. However, I had to have an...

Hello. Two weeks ago I was half way through a marathon training schedule, as I h...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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High Grade Pleomorphic Cardiac Sarcoma.

Has anyone any experience of a Cardiac Sarcoma (cancerous tumour inside the heart). My daughter was diagnosed with a very rare High Grade Pleomorphic sarcoma...

Has anyone any experience of a Cardiac Sarcoma (cancerous tumour inside the hear...

Mummypig1

•2 years ago

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Sort of new but not

hello! I spent some time here way back in 2019, when the day of my heart attack, I posted here asking ‘what this weird feeling is’. Everyone here was on the...

hello! I spent some time here way back in 2019, when the day of my heart attack...

Sillyfroggy

•2 years ago

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Angina pain

I'm four months post stent insertion for a 95% blockage in my LAD. My symptoms before surgery were a burning pain lower neck on initially starting walking...

I'm four months post stent insertion for a 95% blockage in my LAD. My symptoms...

LucyBoo21

•2 years ago

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Icd box change

All done box changed no complications was awake a👍👍👍👍😉😉

Wodney1966

•2 years ago

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Hydralazine

Seeking Hydralazine information.

Johnem

•2 years ago

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LVSD cause unknown

Recently had identified lvsd disfunction that has improved from 41% to 52% after Bisoprolol. MRI revealed no other issues and no reason or cause of LVSD....

Recently had identified lvsd disfunction that has improved from 41% to 52% after...

Seaguller

•2 years ago

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Which heart rate minotor should i use?

Hey, I've just come out of hospital after my second episode of AFib. I want to buy a heart rate monitor which can be worn constantly and measures heart rate...

Hey, I've just come out of hospital after my second episode of AFib. I want to b...

TanteMuh

•2 years ago

29 Replies

Dad has heart valve disease

Recently my dad has had a stroke he's in atrial fibrillation permanently and has been diagnosed with heart valve disease after a echocardiogram Can this be...

Recently my dad has had a stroke he's in atrial fibrillation permanently and has...

worriedcats

•2 years ago

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Do all beta blockers cause sleep problems?

Been on bisoprolol 3 weeks Sunday but still struggling with poor sleep and swoon ey feeling at times. Got phone appt with cardiologist sat so will enquire re...

Been on bisoprolol 3 weeks Sunday but still struggling with poor sleep and swoon...

celticlady

•2 years ago

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Bone marrow/MDS experience?

Possible MDS, bone marrow tests to follow in May, anyone else? Obviously worried about the diagnosis & the test itself.

Possible MDS, bone marrow tests to follow in May, anyone else? Obviously worried...

OAPjust

•2 years ago

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Advice on Heart Failure

I've been diagnosed with heart failure, when I'm normally a fit and healthy guy. Cant walk more than 10 paces up the stairs or sleep due to breathlessness. GP...

I've been diagnosed with heart failure, when I'm normally a fit and healthy guy....

MartinRoss

•2 years ago

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Is it normal to need so much sleep?

I have DCM and I am stable on entresto, Ivabradine and spirolactolone. I work as a teacher and have reduced my hours to 4 days. Saturday - Monday I finding I...

I have DCM and I am stable on entresto, Ivabradine and spirolactolone. I work a...

srhmdd2

•2 years ago

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Discharged by Cardiology

I had some great news yesterday, I was discharged by cardiology! 2 heart attacks and 5 stents later I'm more or less sorted. It feels great. It also got me...

I had some great news yesterday, I was discharged by cardiology! 2 heart attacks...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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All posts for March 2022

OT - Quiz

Bisoprolol

Reveal loop monitor

Return to work worries.

Nicorandil 10mg + Microvascular Angina & Vasospastic.

Swimming

Thigh pain from hip arthritis . Does anyone else have this?

Stress, anxiety and the effects of internet.

How long should I give beta blockers to 'settle in'?

Aura migraine

Post angiogram

The Importance of reading Patient Information Leaflets.

Advice please B/P

Anxiety about exercise after stents

Steroids and AF

Need advice

Running Fitness post angiogram

High Grade Pleomorphic Cardiac Sarcoma.

Sort of new but not

Angina pain

Icd box change

Hydralazine

LVSD cause unknown

Which heart rate minotor should i use?

Dad has heart valve disease

Do all beta blockers cause sleep problems?

Bone marrow/MDS experience?

Advice on Heart Failure

Is it normal to need so much sleep?

Discharged by Cardiology

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