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Disopyramide

Hi is anybody having trouble getting disopyramide?

Crochetbaby

•3 years ago

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Made to feel guilty and sorry for having a cardiac arrest

Hi guys and girls Has anybody else been made to feel guilty and basically apologise for having a cardiac arrest because its made others feel rubbish

Hi guys and girls Has anybody else been made to feel guilty and basically apolo...

Dan33ynwa

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Cholesterol home test kits

Hi everyone! How are we all? Quick question please? How reliable are cholesterol testing home kits? With thanks Shaivi

Hi everyone! How are we all? Quick question please? How reliable are cholestero...

SRDS

•3 years ago

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Routine

Evening all just Out of curiosity do you cope better when your in a routine. With Easter and the bank holiday I have not been in mine and it makes my anxiety...

Evening all just Out of curiosity do you cope better when your in a routine. Wit...

buddy2blue

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Pain on left back and front while taking deep breath

I had angioplasty four months ago.since then I had been to A and E twice for aches and pains.Every time they blood test,ECG and X-rays.Everything normal,I was...

I had angioplasty four months ago.since then I had been to A and E twice for ac...

surjit42

•3 years ago

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Vitamin C and AF

There are a number of studies concerning Vitamin C and the prevention of AF recurrence after treatment as shown below:...

There are a number of studies concerning Vitamin C and the prevention of AF recu...

tunybgur

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Confused

I seem unable to pick up any replies to my question.

Dollymixture79

•3 years ago

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The Scone and Duck Eggs Thread

These days I buy the occasional box of 6 duck eggs. Why? Did you know that duck eggs have nearly 6 times the Vitamin B12 that you find in a chicken egg? They...

These days I buy the occasional box of 6 duck eggs. Why? Did you know that duck ...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•3 years ago

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Weak voice post Triple Bypass

Hi, my partner is 3 weeks post triple bypass. He is recovering well although his voice is weak and croaky at times. This is getting him down and he’s feeling...

Hi, my partner is 3 weeks post triple bypass. He is recovering well although his...

Cibby21

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Myocarditis and pericarditis

My son in law had covid at Christmas, developed myocarditis late January and in March was told he also has pericarditis. He's only 21 and its stopped his...

My son in law had covid at Christmas, developed myocarditis late January and in...

CASandKim

•3 years ago

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Travel Insurance with AF?

I have AF that is well controlled and I’m on a list for an Ablation. I’ve just booked a holiday does anyone know where I would get Travel Insurance at a...

I have AF that is well controlled and I’m on a list for an Ablation. I’ve just b...

Yellow_star

•3 years ago

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Bisoprolol feedback

Thanks everyone for your feedback. Seems like although a low dose, taking at night might suit me better. Will discuss with GP and let you know outcome....

Thanks everyone for your feedback. Seems like although a low dose, taking at nig...

Azaelia

•3 years ago

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Operation duration

Hello all. I was wondering if anyone had any idea how long it might take to have two stents placed and maybe a cleaning up of the femoral artery? Thanks a lot!

Hello all. I was wondering if anyone had any idea how long it might take to have...

MelB51

•3 years ago

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Thought for the Day

Bertolt Brecht once said: Don’t start with the good old things but with the bad new things. It’s taken me about twenty years to realise how wise this is.

Bertolt Brecht once said: Don’t start with the good old things but with the bad ...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•3 years ago

1 Reply

How do I manage multiple health issues

I'm feeling very confused and at a loss I have recently been informed that I now have type 2 diabetes on top of COPD OSA, Asthma, Underactive Thyroid,...

I'm feeling very confused and at a loss I have recently been informed that I now...

ianmac2

•3 years ago

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Supraventricular tachycardia post ablation

Hi all, has anyone developed supraventricular tachycardia after ablation for PVCs? Can these make one very dizzy? Post procedure I have had several episodes...

Hi all, has anyone developed supraventricular tachycardia after ablation for PVC...

Tomza80

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Anti inflamatories

Hi, Does any one know if there are ANY anti inflamatories you can take after having had a heart attack???? I have a chronic back condition and was on naproxin,...

Hi, Does any one know if there are ANY anti inflamatories you can take after hav...

momander

•3 years ago

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Just started treatment for AF on edoxaban 60mg and bisoprolol fumarate 1.25mg. Feeling washed out and no energy. Has anyone experienced this

Need reassurance this will pass soon.

Azaelia

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Blood test results , problem or not.

I had a blood test recently that showed a NTproBNP of 663ng/L. I am 75 years old and had an Echo in January 2021 that showed a leaky mitral valve. Do I need to...

I had a blood test recently that showed a NTproBNP of 663ng/L. I am 75 years old...

Gertied0g

•3 years ago

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Sunday Shenanigans

Here's a carry over from yesterday's high tea. How many squares?

MichaelJH

Heart Star•3 years ago

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Was it worth it?

13 months ago they said my aorta was bulging in a place..should be 2.5 cm but about 5.5 and might possibly pop at any time..or might not.If it popped then...

13 months ago they said my aorta was bulging in a place..should be 2.5 cm but ab...

Khartoum7

•3 years ago

46 Replies

One year on

It's been a whole year since I was admitted to hospital with acute myocarditis. I really did think by this point I'd be much better but that's not reality. I'm...

It's been a whole year since I was admitted to hospital with acute myocarditis. ...

Helly75

•3 years ago

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Happy Easter everyone

Morning all well I have been busy getting out and and about. I had a day in the house yesterday as I needed to catch up. I’m going to mum and dads for lunch...

Morning all well I have been busy getting out and and about. I had a day in the ...

buddy2blue

•3 years ago

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Tightness and pain in shoulder blades Heart or Covid?

Hi I was diagnosed with HF And AFib I February this year and am being treated with a cocktail of drugs which seem to be working. Unfortunately I had a tummy...

Hi I was diagnosed with HF And AFib I February this year and am being treated w...

Zaramac1

•3 years ago

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Mitral valve mechanical or biological?

I’m due to have mitral valve surgery soon and am undecided regarding the type of valve. I’m 55 so have been given the choice, surgery will be minimal...

I’m due to have mitral valve surgery soon and am undecided regarding the type of...

LGBE

•3 years ago

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HELP! Left ventricular strain.

Can someone please help. A recent echo shower I have left ventricular strain with severe aortic regurgitation and dilation. Nothing is moving forward and I’m...

Can someone please help. A recent echo shower I have left ventricular strain wit...

AdamJames157

•3 years ago

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Vasovagal syncope

After blackouts they told me it's vasovagal syncope. I had a loop recorder put in.Just had a call to day my blackout 4th Feb showed my heart was to slow is...

After blackouts they told me it's vasovagal syncope. I had a loop recorder put i...

Hayley765

•3 years ago

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AVR blob, central sternum

Post AVR circular blob central sternum just above nipple line, 10 months ago, only slight pain when touching area. Is this just a bit of metalwork sticking...

Post AVR circular blob central sternum just above nipple line, 10 months ago, on...

ronnyharry

•3 years ago

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Easter High Tea - Here Today at 2:00pm

Busy getting things ready for later. I had ordered some smoked salmon but it was the unavailable item in my Amazon Fresh delivery just now. So no treat for tea...

Busy getting things ready for later. I had ordered some smoked salmon but it was...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•3 years ago

140 Replies

Feeling low anxious and depressed

Over past weeks I seem to feel anxious and low from the minute my eyes open to they close at night with bad dreams and restless nights I keep as fit as I can...

Over past weeks I seem to feel anxious and low from the minute my eyes open to ...

Grandad911

•3 years ago

19 Replies

Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for April 2022

Disopyramide

Made to feel guilty and sorry for having a cardiac arrest

Cholesterol home test kits

Routine

Pain on left back and front while taking deep breath

Vitamin C and AF

Confused

The Scone and Duck Eggs Thread

Weak voice post Triple Bypass

Myocarditis and pericarditis

Travel Insurance with AF?

Bisoprolol feedback

Operation duration

Thought for the Day

How do I manage multiple health issues

Supraventricular tachycardia post ablation

Anti inflamatories

Just started treatment for AF on edoxaban 60mg and bisoprolol fumarate 1.25mg. Feeling washed out and no energy. Has anyone experienced this

Blood test results , problem or not.

Sunday Shenanigans

Was it worth it?

One year on

Happy Easter everyone

Tightness and pain in shoulder blades Heart or Covid?

Mitral valve mechanical or biological?

HELP! Left ventricular strain.

Vasovagal syncope

AVR blob, central sternum

Easter High Tea - Here Today at 2:00pm

Feeling low anxious and depressed

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