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Increased BP

HA 18 months ago. Blood pressure has been constant since then. Suddenly it has increased to 150/80 from 128/68. I’ve done nothing different. Saw doctor...

HA 18 months ago. Blood pressure has been constant since then. Suddenly it has i...

Fynndog

•2 years ago

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Loop

Hi has anyone had a loop fitted , I have had a letter off cardiology saying they will be fitting a loop !

Hi has anyone had a loop fitted , I have had a letter off cardiology saying they...

wendavo1

•2 years ago

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Cardioversion

Well, finally after a couple of cancellations my husband had his cardioversion yesterday. Apparently he was told it had been successful (🤞it will continue)...

Well, finally after a couple of cancellations my husband had his cardioversion y...

heartmatters1

•2 years ago

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Stent in November now diagnosed with Leaky Aortic Valve

Hi all, As many of you will know, I’m 45ys of age and shocked to find I had needed a stent fitted in LAD four months ago. It took a little emotional adjusting...

Hi all, As many of you will know, I’m 45ys of age and shocked to find I had need...

simplysal

•2 years ago

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Pacemaker

Hi everyone, my wife has been referred for a pacemaker she is absolutely petrified at having it done she has always had anxiety but this time it’s really...

Hi everyone, my wife has been referred for a pacemaker she is absolutely petrifi...

Becbux

•2 years ago

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PFO closure

Hi everyone, this is my very first post. I’m 37, in November I suffered a heart attack due to a blood clot. They then discovered I have a PFO. Obviously this...

Hi everyone, this is my very first post. I’m 37, in November I suffered a heart ...

Rubyrose85

•2 years ago

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how urgent is urgent

how long did people have to wait for an angiogram if it was marked as urgent, i was only told a few weeks ago i needed to have one as i have angina and just...

how long did people have to wait for an angiogram if it was marked as urgent, i ...

Chrissca71

•2 years ago

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Hello & pleased to be part of something outside my comfort zone & is new to me but hopefully will be a better way to meet like minded peeps

Hi I’m Pel & have degenerative heart disease .. I'm 57 had me first stent at 39 medically retired at 40 .. not great at technology as am more old school & I’m...

Hi I’m Pel & have degenerative heart disease .. I'm 57 had me first stent at 39 ...

BuonaSalute0823

•2 years ago

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Post AVR dental work

I read in my follow up notes to valve replacement that I must be on a course of antibiotics if i have dental work. Can anyone expand on this for me please? Is...

I read in my follow up notes to valve replacement that I must be on a course of ...

Wizard_of_Oz

•2 years ago

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Ct cardiac gated with contrast

Hi everyone , hope you're all doing well . Sorry if this has been asked before i did use the search but nothing came up that was quite right . I am going to...

Hi everyone , hope you're all doing well . Sorry if this has been asked before i...

MotherofTarantulas

•2 years ago

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Hearing heart beat loud

Hi there From last year and half I'm facing heart palpitations issues. Such as fast heart rate it happens out of blue and then gose down in 10 min tops. My...

Hi there From last year and half I'm facing heart palpitations issues. Such as ...

Amr29

•2 years ago

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Angiogramme

Can anyone tell me what this procedure is like

GardeningFlowers

•2 years ago

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Heart valve replacement.

Hi everyone. Hope you are all OK. I have been told today that I need open heart surgery to replace a leaky heart valve. I am sending myself round the bend as I...

Hi everyone. Hope you are all OK. I have been told today that I need open heart ...

GardeningFlowers

•2 years ago

35 Replies

Can you have heart problems with a normal echocardiogram?

I am wondering if you can still have heart problems if an echo is normal? I have had some ecgs, most are normal as well. Is there any other test that are...

I am wondering if you can still have heart problems if an echo is normal? I have...

KittyKitten

•2 years ago

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Pre Ventricular Contractions Diagnosis

Hi everyone! I am new here and this is my first post/question. I was recently diagnosed with PVCs by a cardiologist. He prescribed Metoprolol but my heart...

Hi everyone! I am new here and this is my first post/question. I was recently ...

Marga53

•2 years ago

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Early 40s and been diagnosed with very early stage atherosclerosis

This was during a scan because of post-Covid issues. It seems I have a calcium score of a little over 3, which is tiny in itself but puts me on a percentile to...

This was during a scan because of post-Covid issues. It seems I have a calcium s...

butterworth22

•2 years ago

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D-dimmer test

My right calf looked swollen and was a bit red. My GP suspected a blood clot so gave me a D-Dimer blood test which was negative. I couldn’t have blood thinners...

My right calf looked swollen and was a bit red. My GP suspected a blood clot so ...

Kenny1950

•2 years ago

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CT Cardiac waiting time for results

Hi all, I had a CT cardiac angiogram and Cor artery calcium scoring a couple of weeks ago. Can anyone advise on roughly how long it takes for the NHS to get...

Hi all, I had a CT cardiac angiogram and Cor artery calcium scoring a couple of...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Good morning uncomfortable feeling after crt-d implanted 5 weeks ago

Sorry guys and gals I'm back with another yes another daily worry, so after my crt-d was implanted I noticed maybe a couple of weeks ago that under my left...

Sorry guys and gals I'm back with another yes another daily worry, so after my ...

Dan33ynwa

•2 years ago

1 Reply

I wasn't expecting that !

What a shock..... on being checked over when delivered to Hospital in the Ambulance I was told I'd had a Heart Attack.. A week later I'm home again with Stent...

What a shock..... on being checked over when delivered to Hospital in the Ambula...

2Westies

•2 years ago

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Medication questions

Evening All So I have a Dickie ticker and so far have had four episodes that have required mild shocking to reduce my bpm. The last one caused a clot to go...

Evening All So I have a Dickie ticker and so far have had four episodes that ha...

Mushboi

•2 years ago

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Ankle slight swelling

Dear All My husband left ankle has a slight swelling again. The swellings went before. Dr said he can stop wearing ted stockings. Now I saw a slight swelling...

Dear All My husband left ankle has a slight swelling again. The swellings went ...

SRDS

•2 years ago

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Aorta Valve problem 18 month post Triple Bypass

I guess I am a bit unfortunate. ( months post Triple Bypass I had made an excellent recovery. They inspected my Aorta valve during my op using an internal Echo...

I guess I am a bit unfortunate. ( months post Triple Bypass I had made an excell...

Gog40

•2 years ago

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New unexpected diagnosis with coronary artery disease

Hi, I'm new here, diagnosed on Friday, out of the blue with coronary artery disease and having a stent placed tomorrow. Struggling to get my head round it,

Hi, I'm new here, diagnosed on Friday, out of the blue with coronary artery dis...

gutteringflame

•2 years ago

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Stopping bisoprolol immediately

Hi all, i hope everyone is having a relaxing day especially the mums out there. Sorry I haven't replied to any previous messages I've been busy at work and...

Hi all, i hope everyone is having a relaxing day especially the mums out there. ...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Resting heart rate

Hi need some help my mum had a heart attack and was fitted with a stint but needs two more fitted but her heart is too weak to have any work done plus I found...

Hi need some help my mum had a heart attack and was fitted with a stint but need...

Brightstar123

•2 years ago

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How are others feeling after becoming pacemaker dependent?

I’m newly pacemaker dependent after having an AV Node ablation. I’m feeling out of breath with activity. Is that usual?

I’m newly pacemaker dependent after having an AV Node ablation. I’m feeling ou...

Ozette

•2 years ago

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Unexplained symptom

I suffer from multiple conditions including HT and CAD. In recent weeks I feel something abnormal in middle of my chest best way I can explain it is...

I suffer from multiple conditions including HT and CAD. In recent weeks I feel s...

Masters69

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Worried Liz

Hi Everyone, I’m new to this forum. I have a history (over 3 years) of trying different meds to bring hbp down, about nine in all and all gave me varying life...

Hi Everyone, I’m new to this forum. I have a history (over 3 years) of trying di...

Lizf1006

•2 years ago

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Mothers' Day 🌹

Two years ago we had a very successful Mothers' Day Tea. However, after after the easing of restrictions and the poorish response to a recent quiz I am dubious...

Two years ago we had a very successful Mothers' Day Tea. However, after after th...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•2 years ago

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All posts for March 2022

Increased BP

Loop

Cardioversion

Stent in November now diagnosed with Leaky Aortic Valve

Pacemaker

PFO closure

how urgent is urgent

Hello & pleased to be part of something outside my comfort zone & is new to me but hopefully will be a better way to meet like minded peeps

Post AVR dental work

Ct cardiac gated with contrast

Hearing heart beat loud

Angiogramme

Heart valve replacement.

Can you have heart problems with a normal echocardiogram?

Pre Ventricular Contractions Diagnosis

Early 40s and been diagnosed with very early stage atherosclerosis

D-dimmer test

CT Cardiac waiting time for results

Good morning uncomfortable feeling after crt-d implanted 5 weeks ago

I wasn't expecting that !

Medication questions

Ankle slight swelling

Aorta Valve problem 18 month post Triple Bypass

New unexpected diagnosis with coronary artery disease

Stopping bisoprolol immediately

Resting heart rate

How are others feeling after becoming pacemaker dependent?

Unexplained symptom

Worried Liz

Mothers' Day 🌹

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