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1st post , hoping for some advice

Hi everyone , my husband had a heart attack & 2 stents fitted in feb 2021 . He has heart failure now , shortness of breath if active though not severe . We are...

Hi everyone , my husband had a heart attack & 2 stents fitted in feb 2021 . He h...

Anxious

•2 years ago

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Angina

My angina has got worse over last few months pain. Jaw pain. Shortness of breath,Dr did ecg and sent request for rapid appointment at cardiology After mess up...

My angina has got worse over last few months pain. Jaw pain. Shortness of breath...

Hope70_

•2 years ago

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Waiting for initial appt ...can i go on hols?

I was referred 6 weeks ago for a murmur and waiting for an ecjocardiogram. My question is...is it safe for me to go on holiday abroad or should i wait for the...

I was referred 6 weeks ago for a murmur and waiting for an ecjocardiogram. My qu...

Catloveruk

•2 years ago

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Waiting Times

I have been told today that I need a stent fitted and I wondered usually how long it will be approx until it is done. My cardiology department are playing...

I have been told today that I need a stent fitted and I wondered usually how lon...

MB1969

•2 years ago

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Water retention on holiday in Lanzarote

After manoeuvring my way through Travel Insurance/Special Assistance/hiring wheelchair as I have AF and heart failure. On the 2nd day I seized up completely...

After manoeuvring my way through Travel Insurance/Special Assistance/hiring whee...

Zaramac1

•2 years ago

12 Replies

No result from contrast CAT scan from January

Hello I am Kathy,and I am new to this forum and just wanted to ask,after what seemed like quite a rush to get me an appointment for a scan on the 18th January...

Hello I am Kathy,and I am new to this forum and just wanted to ask,after what s...

Ellabob

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Scuba Diving/Snorkeling

When I had surgery, 9 years ago, for a valve replacement, triple bypass and a couple of other procedures, I read that it wouldn't be safe to do scuba...

When I had surgery, 9 years ago, for a valve replacement, triple bypass and a co...

Bdhoagie

•2 years ago

17 Replies

poisoned by statins

I have now come to the conclusion that instead of getting the correct treatment for my heart problem I have been given a higher dosage of statins that is...

I have now come to the conclusion that instead of getting the correct treatment ...

Rebaline

•2 years ago

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LAD Blockage

I have very recently found out that my LAD artery is over 50% blocked and showing some disease. I am 38 yrs old and waiting for a coronary angiogram to see...

I have very recently found out that my LAD artery is over 50% blocked and showin...

Hidden

•2 years ago

23 Replies

Digoxin added to Bisoprolol

Have been taking 3.75 msg bisoprolol for past 3 months with excellent results of hr of 61/63 and it was being considered whether to reduce slightly because of...

Have been taking 3.75 msg bisoprolol for past 3 months with excellent results of...

Taichid

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Under investigation for angina.

I'm currently under investigation for angina; doctors are not sure if I have it, or it is an inflammation of the chest wall, such as costochondritis-they seem...

I'm currently under investigation for angina; doctors are not sure if I have it,...

Hidden

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Sunday Query

How many triangles?

MichaelJH

Heart Star•2 years ago

16 Replies

Cardioversion

I am having different investigations being done,one of them is Cardioversion,after I have been on blood thinners for a month. Can anyone tell me what to...

I am having different investigations being done,one of them is Cardioversion,aft...

Nnanny

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Cold and angioplasty due tomorrow

I’m due to have angioplasty done tomorrow yesterday started to get signs off cold and today have woke full off it, I’ve tried to phone number on letter but all...

I’m due to have angioplasty done tomorrow yesterday started to get signs off col...

Passes

•2 years ago

12 Replies

ICD removal

Has anyone had their ICD and leads permanently removed.

Farage

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Peeps Who Go Hidden

Just wondering? If someone replies can Mr/Ms/Mx Hidden see the reply? If I log out I obviously can't see Notifications but I can't see replies either. So is...

Just wondering? If someone replies can Mr/Ms/Mx Hidden see the reply? If I log o...

Heythrop51

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Stress Test/myocardial perfusion scan Results

Good afternoon, I had my tests carried out in Feb and despite being told I would receive the results in 2 weeks I have only just been sent them. The...

Good afternoon, I had my tests carried out in Feb and despite being told I woul...

Hidden

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Anyone had heart valve replacement

Awaiting a heart valve replacement. Was born with bicuspid valve

Patchelena

•2 years ago

20 Replies

Angela.

Hi everyone I saw this group while researching clopidogrel. I have recently been prescribed Clopidogrel, Lansoprazole and statins due to a potential eye...

Hi everyone I saw this group while researching clopidogrel. I have recently bee...

Villagelife

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Happy 1st birthday to my stent😊

This time last year i was not a well pup. Stemi in the lad and rushed to hospital with the lights flashing. Didnt know what was happening until they had...

This time last year i was not a well pup. Stemi in the lad and rushed to hospita...

Jules2021

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Heart attack at 33

Hi I’m 33 and just had a heart attack 3 weeks ago due to a blockage in my LAD artery where I had a stent fitted if anyone else has had a similar experience...

Hi I’m 33 and just had a heart attack 3 weeks ago due to a blockage in my LAD ar...

Benbui

•2 years ago

63 Replies

Heart failure & driving

Anyone any experience of not being allowed to drive after a diagnosis of heart failure? What are criteria for it? Is it temporary or permanent? What happens...

Anyone any experience of not being allowed to drive after a diagnosis of heart f...

45sue

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Are there any Life and Health Insurance providers for people with heart conditions?

Hi everyone 🙏🏽 So I had a heart attack when a little over 10 years ago now. It was not a big one and thankfully the great people at St George's Hospital...

Hi everyone 🙏🏽 So I had a heart attack when a little over 10 years ago now. I...

JSingh123

•2 years ago

7 Replies

So upset....just going to have a Rant!!! Anyone care to join me.

I am not aiming to offend anyone nor do I wish to slag off the NHS but I am very angry as I lay here bed bound because I am too unwell to carry on with my...

I am not aiming to offend anyone nor do I wish to slag off the NHS but I am very...

DizzyD

•2 years ago

64 Replies

Told I can't have ablation because I have an enlarged heart.

Diagnosed with afib, enlarged heart and possible angina. First consult with cardiologist was three weeks ago and he informed me that I could not have ablation...

Diagnosed with afib, enlarged heart and possible angina. First consult with card...

DizzyD

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Angina discomfort

Angina diagnosed back in 2018, I originally had a couple of bouts of chest tightness which prompted my visit to the docs. Since then I only get a dull ache...

Angina diagnosed back in 2018, I originally had a couple of bouts of chest tight...

chdjazz

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Suspect I have had a mini stroke TIA...what should I do?

Hi all, just want to run this you guys and ladies. I know folk here are not medical professionals, but sure some of you will identify with my experience and...

Hi all, just want to run this you guys and ladies. I know folk here are not med...

DizzyD

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Sleep - heart valve problem (Aortic regurgitation)

Hello, I am currently waiting on OHS for severe aortic regurgitation. I am struggling with my sleep massively due to symptoms (mainly due to how strong my...

Hello, I am currently waiting on OHS for severe aortic regurgitation. I am stru...

AdamJames157

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Personal ecg

Hi, I’m asking on behalf of my mum- can anybody recommend some sort of personal ecg that can be used with your iPhone? Is there such a thing?! she seems to...

Hi, I’m asking on behalf of my mum- can anybody recommend some sort of personal ...

Willow-100

•2 years ago

26 Replies

Work?!

Hi guys and girls just a quick questionnaire on what jobs you went back into after your heart issues or if you had to find a new job and ifso what job was it?...

Hi guys and girls just a quick questionnaire on what jobs you went back into aft...

Dan33ynwa

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for April 2022

1st post , hoping for some advice

Angina

Waiting for initial appt ...can i go on hols?

Waiting Times

Water retention on holiday in Lanzarote

No result from contrast CAT scan from January

Scuba Diving/Snorkeling

poisoned by statins

LAD Blockage

Digoxin added to Bisoprolol

Under investigation for angina.

Sunday Query

Cardioversion

Cold and angioplasty due tomorrow

ICD removal

Peeps Who Go Hidden

Stress Test/myocardial perfusion scan Results

Anyone had heart valve replacement

Angela.

Happy 1st birthday to my stent😊

Heart attack at 33

Heart failure & driving

Are there any Life and Health Insurance providers for people with heart conditions?

So upset....just going to have a Rant!!! Anyone care to join me.

Told I can't have ablation because I have an enlarged heart.

Angina discomfort

Suspect I have had a mini stroke TIA...what should I do?

Sleep - heart valve problem (Aortic regurgitation)

Personal ecg

Work?!

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