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Concerned I have another heart condition

For the last 2 weeks I've been having more heart related issues. I have SVT and am used to having a high heart rate but I've been having a normal heart rate...

For the last 2 weeks I've been having more heart related issues. I have SVT and ...

Sassylassy

•2 years ago

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Keloid scar

I had ohs 4 years ago, unfortunately the scar is keloid and still very sore, the intense itching is also driving me crazy, please can anyone help

I had ohs 4 years ago, unfortunately the scar is keloid and still very sore, the...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Understanding Aortic Root Dilatation

Good morning My son is 15 and got diagnose of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and then at his 2nd check up visit was diagnosed with aortic root dilation. I have...

Good morning My son is 15 and got diagnose of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and...

Livelovelife56

•2 years ago

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Scar pain?

Dear All I hope that you are all well. And again thank you for all the advice and good ideas given to me. Honestly, you guys help so much. My husband did a...

Dear All I hope that you are all well. And again thank you for all the advice an...

SRDS

•2 years ago

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Yet again had vision changes and ectopic heart beats today

As title really Didn't sleep well last night wide awake from 230am Had headache all day, vision changes and the ventricular ectopics I guess? as ive been...

As title really Didn't sleep well last night wide awake from 230am Had headach...

worriedcats

•2 years ago

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Follow up appointments after HA?

Hi All, I had a heart attack in Sept 2020, 2 Stents fitted. Follow up appointment Dec 20 3 months later (no rehab because of covid) Does anyone know if they...

Hi All, I had a heart attack in Sept 2020, 2 Stents fitted. Follow up appointme...

Purpledragon6

•2 years ago

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Not a good development, he knew the risks but still.

Man given genetically modified pig heart dies https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-60681493

Man given genetically modified pig heart dies https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-...

BenThom-Wood

•2 years ago

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Cardiology Reply from Royal Devon and Exeter

Wow just had a reply to my patient liason request. I have waited 16 months for Angiogram and 5 months for Cardiac CT and ICD implant. Now been told no idea...

Wow just had a reply to my patient liason request. I have waited 16 months for...

Comp1

•2 years ago

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I think I've figured it out..now what?

I want to keep this short because how do you express 2 years in a post. BUT, I was told that the two top chambers in my heart aren't working as they should...

I want to keep this short because how do you express 2 years in a post. BUT, I...

Sleepybear987

•2 years ago

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Coming off beta blockers to have holter monitor fitted...side effects?

Just got appt for holter monitor and cardiologist said I had to come off BBs in order to ascertain abnormal heart rates etc. I've been on bisoprolol for under...

Just got appt for holter monitor and cardiologist said I had to come off BBs in ...

celticlady

•2 years ago

20 Replies

Confused

I have just been to the Doctors for an appointment with a Nurse Practitioner, he rang me yesterday to give me my results of a echocardiogram. It appears I am...

I have just been to the Doctors for an appointment with a Nurse Practitioner, he...

roger52

•2 years ago

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PVCs a way to stop them, I find.

I have discovered that when they start, if I stretch my arms up for about 10 seconds above my head (as you do when waking up in the morning, a good yawn and...

I have discovered that when they start, if I stretch my arms up for about 10 sec...

chickeninthewood

•2 years ago

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Leg pain, burning sensations and cramps - at night

Hello everyone, I would like to ask if anyone could help me with following. Since 3-4 months ago I have started to wake up at night with symptoms in my legs....

Hello everyone, I would like to ask if anyone could help me with following. Sinc...

060322

•2 years ago

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Sorry guys and girls it's me again

I'm just over a week after crt-d lead implantation and my anxiety is through the roof with every movement I make. So today the pain has subsided and I've...

I'm just over a week after crt-d lead implantation and my anxiety is through th...

Dan33ynwa

•2 years ago

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BNP count

Hi guys i had a heart attack in 2020 and i have recently seen my gp fue to breathlessness' he carried out a blood test in which my bnp count was only 43 pg/ml...

Hi guys i had a heart attack in 2020 and i have recently seen my gp fue to breat...

rycalshaw

•2 years ago

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Thoughts on Dr. Malcolm Kendrick?

I am new to this site, a retired Canadian nurse with high blood pressure and frequent PVC issues. I have read all of the British GP Dr. Kendrick’s books, and...

I am new to this site, a retired Canadian nurse with high blood pressure and fre...

dicynth

•2 years ago

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Pains when taking deep breaths.

It’s been 4 weeks now since my last heart attack and I’m still getting pains in my heart area when I’m taking deep breaths or if I yawn. Not every day though,...

It’s been 4 weeks now since my last heart attack and I’m still getting pains in ...

DaveOrange

•2 years ago

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Medication

If I stop my medication will I die. Am on blood thinners, ACE inhibitors and statins.

If I stop my medication will I die. Am on blood thinners, ACE inhibitors and sta...

Batty55

•2 years ago

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Just back from hospital visiting

Good afternoon everyone, I have just come in from my 45 minute visit with John, this is my last visit for a while, we were told that as from today all visiting...

Good afternoon everyone, I have just come in from my 45 minute visit with John, ...

080311

•2 years ago

43 Replies

feeling the cold

since I had a heart attack last April, I am now aware that I feel the cold very much more than I used to. I have always been a person that is warm, and hardly...

since I had a heart attack last April, I am now aware that I feel the cold very ...

momander

•2 years ago

18 Replies

49 years since AVR

Heartwarming story on the BBC news online today of Scot’s woman breaking world record survival since her AVR surgery. 49 years 60 Days. Incredible

Heartwarming story on the BBC news online today of Scot’s woman breaking world r...

gilreid1

•2 years ago

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Life Insurance

I am 40 years old and have a stent, which was fitted in 2015. I am now fit, healthy and had no issues since . Due to having a mortgage I have always had life...

I am 40 years old and have a stent, which was fitted in 2015. I am now fit, heal...

LeonWl

•2 years ago

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Reduction bisoprolol but still have side effects

I was put on 7.5 mg biso 8weeks ago after a pacemaker. Reduced to 5 Due to awful stomach problems. Dr agreed to reduce further to 3.75 10 days ago.stomach...

I was put on 7.5 mg biso 8weeks ago after a pacemaker. Reduced to 5 Due to awfu...

Taichid

•2 years ago

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Beta blocker

Need advice. I have tried both propranolol and bisprolol. Both gave me horrendous headaches. Stopped them. It looks like I might have to take something...

Need advice. I have tried both propranolol and bisprolol. Both gave me horre...

Tinker2015

•2 years ago

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Flecainide or ablation for atrial fibrillation?

My partner has recently been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. He has been offered either medication or ablation and he has opted for ablation as he does not...

My partner has recently been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. He has been off...

TnJns

•2 years ago

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Risk of endocarditis reoccurring

I’m new to this forum and posting things so please bear with me. The last 6 months have been horrendous. Last April I saw a cardiologist because I was...

I’m new to this forum and posting things so please bear with me. The last 6 mont...

Anon2023

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Shoulder pain after bypass

Hi All Thank you everyone for the very helpful advice. I have got another question please? Is shoulder pain after bypass normal?

Hi All Thank you everyone for the very helpful advice. I have got another quest...

SRDS

•2 years ago

20 Replies

Blood thinners

Hi all For the 2nd year running my bowel test has come back as positive , I had a colonoscopy which was negative last year. Could it be the blood thinner...

Hi all For the 2nd year running my bowel test has come back as positive , I ha...

MMurt

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Rash ??

Hi all I have developed a rash under the skin , not itchy etc - however my hands are blotchy abs as you can see from photo some are as are more red

Hi all I have developed a rash under the skin , not itchy etc - however my hands...

Scoopdogg

•2 years ago

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What is the waiting surgery time and recovering time for Pulmonary valve replacement with ICD fit in? Has anyone gone through the same?

Hi everyone. I'm 29 years old and was born with a congenital heart disease. In December 2021 I had to put an ICD and was referred by Liverpool for pulmonary...

Hi everyone. I'm 29 years old and was born with a congenital heart disease. In D...

Sararsilva2

•2 years ago

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All posts for March 2022

Concerned I have another heart condition

Keloid scar

Understanding Aortic Root Dilatation

Scar pain?

Yet again had vision changes and ectopic heart beats today

Follow up appointments after HA?

Not a good development, he knew the risks but still.

Cardiology Reply from Royal Devon and Exeter

I think I've figured it out..now what?

Coming off beta blockers to have holter monitor fitted...side effects?

Confused

PVCs a way to stop them, I find.

Leg pain, burning sensations and cramps - at night

Sorry guys and girls it's me again

BNP count

Thoughts on Dr. Malcolm Kendrick?

Pains when taking deep breaths.

Medication

Just back from hospital visiting

feeling the cold

49 years since AVR

Life Insurance

Reduction bisoprolol but still have side effects

Beta blocker

Flecainide or ablation for atrial fibrillation?

Risk of endocarditis reoccurring

Shoulder pain after bypass

Blood thinners

Rash ??

What is the waiting surgery time and recovering time for Pulmonary valve replacement with ICD fit in? Has anyone gone through the same?

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