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Heart rate too high

Hi my son has been experiencing high heart rates [190+] for the last 2 years. It doesn't seem to have a trigger and can start at anytime, even when he is in...

Hi my son has been experiencing high heart rates [190+] for the last 2 years. I...

Boots970

•2 years ago

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Heart rhythm monitors

There probably has been this question asked before but cannot find it. I would like to monitor my recently diagnosed a fib. & fluttering. I am thinking of...

There probably has been this question asked before but cannot find it. I would l...

Etch43

•2 years ago

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Waiting for echo scan

Hi Poppy I'm from Craigavon trust N Ireland , I spoke with my heart Dr in December 16’ and got my letter last week and am in tor my scan on the 24 march !...

Hi Poppy I'm from Craigavon trust N Ireland , I spoke with my heart Dr in Decem...

Mounthall

•2 years ago

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Blood thinners

Hi I had a triple heart bypass 1 year ago, is it safe to come off my blood thinners now

Hi I had a triple heart bypass 1 year ago, is it safe to come off my blood thinn...

S200ssy

•2 years ago

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ICD AN MAGNETIC FIELD GOODS !!!

ICD so i have an icd fitted , cant use induction hob cant use body fat scales an all sorts of other stuff Can i use a fitbit watch to monitor heart rate an how...

ICD so i have an icd fitted , cant use induction hob cant use body fat scales an...

chippy12345

•2 years ago

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Psychological support after CABG

I was wondering how I can help my husband to get over the trauma of what he went through. He just had a bypass at 42 years and this is making him realise how...

I was wondering how I can help my husband to get over the trauma of what he went...

SRDS

•2 years ago

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It's not for me, you understand ?

Thank you for your welcome, Sarah. I'm a carer for my 60+ year old, obese, insulin dependant diabetic, registered blind, Wife ! Since her last heart attack in...

Thank you for your welcome, Sarah. I'm a carer for my 60+ year old, obese, insul...

Pringleboy

•2 years ago

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LVSD

Pleased with the following review, but why LVSD cause unclear?: " When we last caught up, the echo then demonstrated a deterioration in cardiac function along...

Pleased with the following review, but why LVSD cause unclear?: " When we last c...

Seaguller

•2 years ago

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Help please What does my ecg reading mean?

I currently have been given kardia monitor because of my palpitations and heart flutters. I got this reading this morning and yesterday morning both saying...

I currently have been given kardia monitor because of my palpitations and heart ...

Friends31

•2 years ago

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Has anyone experienced long term side effects of Amlodipine?

Hi all hope everyone is well on this glorious day. I have been on amlodipine for over two years now and recently got to thinking about long term side effects...

Hi all hope everyone is well on this glorious day. I have been on amlodipine for...

DizzyD

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Do I need to worry?

Hi everyone, Many thanks in advance for any time, help and insight anyone can give me. I may not be in the right place as I have no heart conditions but I am a...

Hi everyone, Many thanks in advance for any time, help and insight anyone can gi...

PurpleNel

•2 years ago

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Biscuspid aortic Valve (TOE results)

Hello, I’ve posted previously on here and received some very kind comments. I’ve recently had the results of my TOE back. It says the following: LV:...

Hello, I’ve posted previously on here and received some very kind comments. I...

AdamJames157

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Prostate

I have had enlarged prostate for may years without any issues. Take Tamsulosin. Recently finding clothes damp, not wet with pungent smell, actually makes my...

I have had enlarged prostate for may years without any issues. Take Tamsulosin. ...

airtech

•2 years ago

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OT - Sunday Quiz

1. Which is the hottest planet? 2. What is the official language of Brazil? 3. What is largest religion in the world? 4. What is the chemical...

1. Which is the hottest planet? 2. What is the official language of Brazi...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•2 years ago

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OT - Upcoming Quiz

I will just be posting the questions at mid-day as I am encountering numerous formatting ussues!

I will just be posting the questions at mid-day as I am encountering numerous fo...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•2 years ago

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Bisoprolol and metformin

Hi, has anyone found any interaction with bisoprol and Metformin ?

Taichid

•2 years ago

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Non calcified plaque with moderate stenosis in LAD

Hi I am new Here and having an angiogram Very soon, already had ambulatory monitor and ct angiogram (hope that’s right Name the one with the contrast dye,...

Hi I am new Here and having an angiogram Very soon, already had ambulatory monit...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Holter tape results

Had my results back … got ventricular etopics / sinus rhythm to be discussed with cardiologist but overall good results I reckon ??

Had my results back … got ventricular etopics / sinus rhythm to be discussed wit...

Ward12

•2 years ago

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Mild Myocarditis

Hi. My son has just had 2 weeks in hospital with a virus and during this time developed mild viral myocarditis. He has been told to rest for 2 weeks and to...

Hi. My son has just had 2 weeks in hospital with a virus and during this time d...

Bluefie

•2 years ago

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Tattoo

Might be one for the Doc, but I was wondering if anybody has had experience of getting a tattoo whilst on blood thinners? I want a memento to appreciate the...

Might be one for the Doc, but I was wondering if anybody has had experience of g...

MertleTurtle

•2 years ago

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Following an AF episode, Cardiologist says AF is an "annoyance"

Oh and it can cause strokes!! Keep doing what you are doing. Is this the telephone consultation 'tick box' exercise to artificially reduce the waiting lists?

Oh and it can cause strokes!! Keep doing what you are doing. Is this the telepho...

AFLad

•2 years ago

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Post pacemaker reposition procedure , incision site 3 days on

Had my pacemaker repositioning procedure Wednesday . I took my dressing off last night , 48 hours after my procedure as instructed , I have steri strips over...

Had my pacemaker repositioning procedure Wednesday . I took my dressing off last...

Westie2012

•2 years ago

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Medications side effects continue

Hello everyone, I hope your weekend is going well. I am now nearing 6 months post CABG x 4 and still struggling with nausea and vomiting from some of the meds....

Hello everyone, I hope your weekend is going well. I am now nearing 6 months pos...

Heyjude31

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Myocarditis

Anyone struggling with breathlessness due to Myocarditis? Doc took me off statins for the moment because of leg pain so I'm only taking Ramipril for now ..I'm...

Anyone struggling with breathlessness due to Myocarditis? Doc took me off statin...

croggler

•2 years ago

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Thoracic fractures and osteoarthritis

I would love to know the mechanics behind such awful back pain after and during good walk. I suffer from thoracic fractures and osteoarthritis in my back...

I would love to know the mechanics behind such awful back pain after and during ...

Etblue

•2 years ago

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Internet for health services - is it a hindrance or help?

There is no doubt internet is having a great impact on our health and well being particularly on the cardiovascular system. Now a days even communicating with...

There is no doubt internet is having a great impact on our health and well being...

nilmonisikdar40

•2 years ago

19 Replies

travel insurance with heart condition

travel insurance has anyone got any good recommendations for travel insurers im 64 and had quad bypass 12 years ago will absolutely so issues since....any help...

travel insurance has anyone got any good recommendations for travel insurers im ...

Cardyomann

•2 years ago

19 Replies

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All posts for March 2022

Heart rate too high

Heart rhythm monitors

Waiting for echo scan

Blood thinners

ICD AN MAGNETIC FIELD GOODS !!!

Psychological support after CABG

It's not for me, you understand ?

LVSD

Help please What does my ecg reading mean?

Has anyone experienced long term side effects of Amlodipine?

Do I need to worry?

Biscuspid aortic Valve (TOE results)

Prostate

OT - Sunday Quiz

OT - Upcoming Quiz

Bisoprolol and metformin

Non calcified plaque with moderate stenosis in LAD

Holter tape results

Mild Myocarditis

Tattoo

Following an AF episode, Cardiologist says AF is an "annoyance"

Post pacemaker reposition procedure , incision site 3 days on

Medications side effects continue

Myocarditis

Thoracic fractures and osteoarthritis

Internet for health services - is it a hindrance or help?

travel insurance with heart condition

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