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Thumps in chest my pacemaker

The last 10 days I’ve been getting more episodes of thumps by my pacemaker . Earlier tonight I had a glass of squash , not icy cold but after I’d had a drink...

The last 10 days I’ve been getting more episodes of thumps by my pacemaker . Ear...

Westie2012

•2 years ago

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Is it my heart?

Hi all, I’ve been sat here for five minutes thinking about how to tell you about this issue without going on and on. So for the last few years I’ve been having...

Hi all, I’ve been sat here for five minutes thinking about how to tell you about...

NEOBAHAMUT

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Travel insurance

Hi has anyone been on a cruise with micro cardio vascular angina and if you did what insurance company would you recommend please thank you.

Hi has anyone been on a cruise with micro cardio vascular angina and if you did ...

Workingalonelady

•2 years ago

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Bank Holiday Quizzes

Recently Khartoum7 asked me to set another quiz. I agreed on the condition he dif so as well. Each will be 10 - 12 questions. Mine will appear at midday...

Recently Khartoum7 asked me to set another quiz. I agreed on the condition he di...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•2 years ago

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Travelling with an ICD & Bisoporol

Has anyone travelled to the USA with an ICD fitted ?? Does anyone have any tips for travelling please ?? We have checked the government websites and we have...

Has anyone travelled to the USA with an ICD fitted ?? Does anyone have any tips ...

BabyPink-2

•2 years ago

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Do i have a serious condition

Hi i have noticed recently that i tend to fall asleep suddenly. I am a little concerned now as i have been measuring my heart rate which sits at 52-56 bpm and...

Hi i have noticed recently that i tend to fall asleep suddenly. I am a little co...

nth1txm

•2 years ago

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Travel Insurance

Just started thinking about travelling again. Both my wife and I have heart conditions - I have VT, AF and an ICD. My wife mild stenosis, cholesterol issues...

Just started thinking about travelling again. Both my wife and I have heart cond...

Waterman

•2 years ago

27 Replies

Seeking pearls of wisdom.

Greeting everyone. FYI, I'm a rooky to this site. I have had permanent AF for years now and am living with it. All the medications have been tried and...

Greeting everyone. FYI, I'm a rooky to this site. I have had permanent AF for...

Igotrhythm

•2 years ago

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Surgical Stockings

Four weeks after my heart op and I'm still wearing my Mediven stockings as supplied by the hospital.(Yes I have taken them off and washed them a few...

Four weeks after my heart op and I'm still wearing my Mediven stockings as suppl...

Khartoum7

•2 years ago

31 Replies

Red Skin Rash - Anyone Else ? - Meds ?

Hi, All, A few weeks ago I noticed a red rash on my back which disappears on pressure? I got to see a dermatologist who remains unsure and will monitor but...

Hi, All, A few weeks ago I noticed a red rash on my back which disappears on pr...

Bellipan

•2 years ago

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First post worried wife triple bypass

after chest pains in Nov sent to A&E sent home with meds ct scan late dec cancelled re cough done 6 weeks later told artery's heavily calcified mri stress...

after chest pains in Nov sent to A&E sent home with meds ct scan late dec canc...

RevRog

•2 years ago

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Instructed to stop Amiodarone asap by pharmacy?

Hi everyone , not posted for a while but tried to answer as much as I can. Now I have a query. I was called by my pharmacy whom delivers my weekly day to day...

Hi everyone , not posted for a while but tried to answer as much as I can. Now I...

Brian1974

•2 years ago

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AMLODIPINE AND CANDERSARTAN

I have been advised to take Amlodipine alongside the Candersartan I already take, for optimal low blood pressure. Anyone else on this combination?

I have been advised to take Amlodipine alongside the Candersartan I already take...

kitkats

•2 years ago

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Beta Blocker Withdrawal

I was on bisoprolol for 2 months and after many side effects came off them, my cardio wanted me off them for the holter monitor so just came off-when gastro...

I was on bisoprolol for 2 months and after many side effects came off them, my c...

celticlady

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Unwanted side effects

A lot is posted on here about different meds and side effects, I don't think I've ever started a new med without having at least a head ache for a few days,...

A lot is posted on here about different meds and side effects, I don't think I'v...

Griff-64

•2 years ago

74 Replies

Getting Back To Normal

Afternoon, released from the hospital just after 2 months about 3 weeks, ago, in other experience (after being diagnosed with heart failure, I'm 48) does it...

Afternoon, released from the hospital just after 2 months about 3 weeks, ago, in...

mebeingmoi

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Calcium scoring CT scan .. family related history

Hi all, New to the forum. I’m sure everyone here would rather not be, but from what I’ve read so far, it’s a great resource of reassurance, understanding and...

Hi all, New to the forum. I’m sure everyone here would rather not be, but from w...

LincolnAndy

•2 years ago

12 Replies

late stage heart disease

why does heart disease in stage 3....4.......cause asthma and a whistling in throat

why does heart disease in stage 3....4.......cause asthma and a whistling in thr...

wonderfullife469

•2 years ago

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Please dont ignore Chest Pain and is GP system completely broken?

Saw GP twice last year with chest pain and advised it was muscular or gastric then on 21/1/22 went to AE with chest pain and angio found LAD 90% blocked. Got...

Saw GP twice last year with chest pain and advised it was muscular or gastric th...

Ambu96

•2 years ago

47 Replies

Joining gym

I have now joined gym I wondered how much stress on heart two years after heart attack just passed a stress test and everything ok so just wondering what I...

I have now joined gym I wondered how much stress on heart two years after heart ...

Siity

•2 years ago

27 Replies

Dizzy spells & weird heart sensation

New on here. Back in 2008 I had a funny turn when passenger in car & blacked out for a minute roughly. It was a weird sensation just before it happened & heart...

New on here. Back in 2008 I had a funny turn when passenger in car & blacked out...

JTJH

•2 years ago

19 Replies

ASKING FOR A REPEAT ECG FOR POSSIBLE PACEMAKER

I am new to this site as have just joined the BHF. My first name is Stephen. I had an ECG last November. This was done through a 'spiderflash' recording...

I am new to this site as have just joined the BHF. My first name is Stephen. I ...

Hartdeer

•2 years ago

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Warm and hot uncomfortable body with Statins or?

I am on daily crestor 10mg,1 ezetrol, 2 berlinda tablets and 1 esprin for year and half after having 4 stents and recently from last 3 months I am feeling...

I am on daily crestor 10mg,1 ezetrol, 2 berlinda tablets and 1 esprin for year...

1975A

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Follow on from Cardiology Appointment

Hello I posted early April about my Face to Face with Cardiologist now have follow up. April 5th Face to Face with Cardiologist, Review and MRI stress...

Hello I posted early April about my Face to Face with Cardiologist now have fol...

Prada47

•2 years ago

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New results in

Here are my new results after an increase from 75mcg to 100 mcg sound 10 weeks ago. I would appreciate your thoughts and input please.

Here are my new results after an increase from 75mcg to 100 mcg sound 10 weeks a...

Kimkat

•2 years ago

2 Replies

New member with HCM

Hi everyone, just thought I'd introduce myself as a new member here. I've had my HCM diagnosis for the best part of 8 years now and have been lucky enough to...

Hi everyone, just thought I'd introduce myself as a new member here. I've had my...

Bluebert

•2 years ago

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Recommended hospitals

Hi everyone. Back to my questions again and yes I am still hanging around waiting for the next step in this long drawn out process. Can you please help me with...

Hi everyone. Back to my questions again and yes I am still hanging around waitin...

GardeningFlowers

•2 years ago

26 Replies

Brain function damaged after HA

Hi all. I’m looking for some advice or similar experiencing following a heart attack and a noticeable difference in cognitive impairment please. I had a STEMI...

Hi all. I’m looking for some advice or similar experiencing following a heart at...

Chriswood79

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Blurred vision

Hi had HA in 2019 Anyone have blurred vision I’m on ramipril at night and also aspirin during day.. also other meds… but these two have vision side affects

Hi had HA in 2019 Anyone have blurred vision I’m on ramipril at night and also a...

SmokeAKipper

•2 years ago

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Uncomfortable dull pain….

I have heart failure & it’s controlled by medication. Why does my heart ache? It’s really uncomfortable - like dull nagging toothache. It goes up to armpit....

I have heart failure & it’s controlled by medication. Why does my heart ache? It...

Batty55

•2 years ago

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All posts for April 2022

Thumps in chest my pacemaker

Is it my heart?

Travel insurance

Bank Holiday Quizzes

Travelling with an ICD & Bisoporol

Do i have a serious condition

Travel Insurance

Seeking pearls of wisdom.

Surgical Stockings

Red Skin Rash - Anyone Else ? - Meds ?

First post worried wife triple bypass

Instructed to stop Amiodarone asap by pharmacy?

AMLODIPINE AND CANDERSARTAN

Beta Blocker Withdrawal

Unwanted side effects

Getting Back To Normal

Calcium scoring CT scan .. family related history

late stage heart disease

Please dont ignore Chest Pain and is GP system completely broken?

Joining gym

Dizzy spells & weird heart sensation

ASKING FOR A REPEAT ECG FOR POSSIBLE PACEMAKER

Warm and hot uncomfortable body with Statins or?

Follow on from Cardiology Appointment

New results in

New member with HCM

Recommended hospitals

Brain function damaged after HA

Blurred vision

Uncomfortable dull pain….

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