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Go for it ! Cabg !

For all those reluctant to have this procedure I would say , go for it ! I had 2 yrs of heart attacks , 5 angios until the last one when the surgeon suggested...

For all those reluctant to have this procedure I would say , go for it ! I had 2...

Gus4

•2 years ago

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Chloresterol drug, clinical trial.

I have been contacted by my GP asking if I would like to participate in a trial of a drug to lower chloresterol. My history is that I had high chloresterol 25...

I have been contacted by my GP asking if I would like to participate in a trial...

Geoff47

•2 years ago

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Clopidogrel

Just a question on Clopidogrel 75mg. I have just received through the mail Clopidogrel tablets to start taking one a day One week prior to having a Angiogram....

Just a question on Clopidogrel 75mg. I have just received through the mail Clop...

Prada47

•2 years ago

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New to forum after recently having a TIA

Hi everyone, I’m new to the forum after being told about it for support. I am 40 years old and on 7th April I suffered a TIA out of no where. I was in the...

Hi everyone, I’m new to the forum after being told about it for support. I am 40...

LisaCoates82

•2 years ago

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Thoracic aortic aneurysm

Have just been told I have a thoracic aortic aneurysm. I haven't seen a specialist yet .Can anybody tell me what will happen whenI see a specialist, Am...

Have just been told I have a thoracic aortic aneurysm. I haven't seen a speciali...

22greatestshowman

•2 years ago

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Dopamine stress test

Hi I'm due to have a dopamine stress test on my heart in which I will be injected with dopamine to medically speed up my hr whilst I'm lying on the bed. I've...

Hi I'm due to have a dopamine stress test on my heart in which I will be injecte...

Michelle_c

•2 years ago

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Worried wife triple bypass update 2

Last night roger had 45 minutes of arterial fibulation he is receiving medicine for it intravenously which will ladt for 24 hours hoping to see him today he...

Last night roger had 45 minutes of arterial fibulation he is receiving medicine...

RevRog

•2 years ago

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High Blood Pressure

I had high blood pressure prior to my heart attack and CABG last June 2021 I don’t take any blood pressure tablets now but my BP has rocketed high over 180/80...

I had high blood pressure prior to my heart attack and CABG last June 2021 I don...

Markp7119

•2 years ago

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Depressed and taking bisoprolol which hasn't stopped the Afib

Can Bisoprolol make you depressed? I have been taking this for about 4 weeks now. It really worked for the first 2 weeks. Now the atrial fibrillation is back...

Can Bisoprolol make you depressed? I have been taking this for about 4 weeks now...

BuntySensible

•2 years ago

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Eye laser surgery with antocoagulants

Hello everyone! Does anyone know if I cen get eye laser surgery if I take anticoagulants? I mean the surgery to correct myopia, like Lasik or Lasek. I have...

Hello everyone! Does anyone know if I cen get eye laser surgery if I take antico...

Laurap18

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Child heart rate

Hi all, it's my first post here. My daughter is 14 years old and has started having high heart rates 1 year ago, saying that she also has chest pains and...

Hi all, it's my first post here. My daughter is 14 years old and has started ha...

cambelezi

•2 years ago

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Angiogram and anticoagulants

I have to have an angiogram to determine whether I have angina or something like costachondritis. Will I need to stop taking Apixaban beforehand given that...

I have to have an angiogram to determine whether I have angina or something lik...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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SWELLING OF THE ANKLE

I am on Furosemide (40mg per day) which did sort out my water retention amd ankle swelling. However, (Ihate that word) for the past four months have again...

I am on Furosemide (40mg per day) which did sort out my water retention amd ankl...

Kelling

•2 years ago

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Bisoprolol withdrawal anxiety

Eight weeks ago I came off my 1.25mg dose of Bisoprolol, my heart rate and BP settled back to normal and most other side effects faded away except for the...

Eight weeks ago I came off my 1.25mg dose of Bisoprolol, my heart rate and BP se...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Perfusion Scan and Valve Regurgitation

I have to go to Papworth for a Perfusion Scan to gauge the extent of valve regurgitation. Can anyone tell me more about the scan and the condition please? TIA

I have to go to Papworth for a Perfusion Scan to gauge the extent of valve regur...

sb100

•2 years ago

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Bisoprolol side effects

I was put on this beta blocker a few weeks ago and it is now one of 4 tablets I’m taking for heart related problems. I’ve been feeling absolutely drained,...

I was put on this beta blocker a few weeks ago and it is now one of 4 tablets I’...

Classicfan49

•2 years ago

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Anti inflammatory medication

Thank you to everyone who offered advice for my problem, much appreciated. Regards, Stuart

Thank you to everyone who offered advice for my problem, much appreciated. Regar...

footyfeind

•2 years ago

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Coronary Angiogram Anxiety

Hello all, I'm due to have a coronary angiogram next Wednesday and I am so so nervous. I suffer from major anxiety especially involving hospitals/needles etc...

Hello all, I'm due to have a coronary angiogram next Wednesday and I am so so ne...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Any info

Hi I am awaiting to find out what I am getting a pacemaker or ICD would just like some info on this please,

Hi I am awaiting to find out what I am getting a pacemaker or ICD would just ...

coop61

•2 years ago

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Worried wife update triple bypass

Roger has had his triple bypass yesterday all went to plan & im allowed to vist this am😃 The ballon pump thing is still in & hes having help with his blood...

Roger has had his triple bypass yesterday all went to plan & im allowed to vist ...

RevRog

•2 years ago

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Bisoprolol & Amlodipine

Hi, how is the best way to stop taking these meds and can they be stopped at the same time.

Hi, how is the best way to stop taking these meds and can they be stopped at th...

Eily22

•2 years ago

1 Reply

SCIATICA

Hi All Does any one have answer to sciatic pain down one side in buttock and calf I have tried physio chiropractor and osteopath to no avail Some days really...

Hi All Does any one have answer to sciatic pain down one side in buttock and cal...

MAISIEMOO21

•2 years ago

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Icd

Hi ive recently had an icd fitted. Im finding it very uncomfortable is this normal ? Also my Bra is causing alot of discomfort is this normal ? Thank u

Hi ive recently had an icd fitted. Im finding it very uncomfortable is this norm...

Feejean

•2 years ago

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My heart

Hi nice to meet you all on here about a year ago I was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy it’s not been a good year quite scary but the plus side I have a...

Hi nice to meet you all on here about a year ago I was diagnosed with dilated ca...

CJones73

•2 years ago

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Cardioversion

Hello! Has any of you ever done a cardioversion to treat tachycardia? Is it painful? Does it usually work? Maybe I will have the procedure tomorrow, and I am a...

Hello! Has any of you ever done a cardioversion to treat tachycardia? Is it pain...

Laurap18

•2 years ago

11 Replies

HRT after heart attack

I came off HRT at the signs of my heart attack (as the leaflet said to stop with chest pains) and was since told by cardiology team that HRT wasn't the cause,...

I came off HRT at the signs of my heart attack (as the leaflet said to stop with...

Duvetdays15

•2 years ago

36 Replies

How long until Bisoprolol is completely out of system

Hi everyone. Firstly want to say thanks for the support and advice I've had here over the past few months :-) I've weaned myself off of Bisoprolol 1.25mg....

Hi everyone. Firstly want to say thanks for the support and advice I've had her...

mummyofspot

•2 years ago

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Quiz Answers! fanfare..drum roll!

Disclaimer: There might be some dispute over some answers(no :6) but we're not going to let the possible truth get in the way of a good myth!! 1Botany...

Disclaimer: There might be some dispute over some answers(no :6) but we're not g...

Khartoum7

•2 years ago

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Exciting medical developments - high-blood-pressure-injection

Hope this trial is successful and rolls out to the general public soon....

EdeM

•2 years ago

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Bp monitor that also measures pulse below 40 bpm

I now have three devices that measure BP and pulse but they fail with error when below 40bpm. I am known to cardiology and regular checks and may get CRT soon...

I now have three devices that measure BP and pulse but they fail with error when...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for May 2022

Go for it ! Cabg !

Chloresterol drug, clinical trial.

Clopidogrel

New to forum after recently having a TIA

Thoracic aortic aneurysm

Dopamine stress test

Worried wife triple bypass update 2

High Blood Pressure

Depressed and taking bisoprolol which hasn't stopped the Afib

Eye laser surgery with antocoagulants

Child heart rate

Angiogram and anticoagulants

SWELLING OF THE ANKLE

Bisoprolol withdrawal anxiety

Perfusion Scan and Valve Regurgitation

Bisoprolol side effects

Anti inflammatory medication

Coronary Angiogram Anxiety

Any info

Worried wife update triple bypass

Bisoprolol & Amlodipine

SCIATICA

Icd

My heart

Cardioversion

HRT after heart attack

How long until Bisoprolol is completely out of system

Quiz Answers! fanfare..drum roll!

Exciting medical developments - high-blood-pressure-injection

Bp monitor that also measures pulse below 40 bpm

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