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Very frightened.

Hi wise people Love to hear your advice. Last November was diagnosed with very high blood pressure. Which I was surprised about as I thought I was quite fit....

Hi wise people Love to hear your advice. Last November was diagnosed with very h...

Orangeteacup

•2 years ago

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Reactions to Amlodipine ….

OMG! I’ve been taking Amlodipine since 2011 along with Lisinopril for HBP and water retention. I had no idea that Amlodipine was causing all the side affects...

OMG! I’ve been taking Amlodipine since 2011 along with Lisinopril for HBP and wa...

Millie7585

•2 years ago

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Kardia Mobile glitch?

Has anyone experienced a recent issue where a reading is started & after approx 7/8 seconds it stops & restarts the ecg reading again often losing the record...

Has anyone experienced a recent issue where a reading is started & after approx ...

Stumpy47

•2 years ago

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CABG Disability Discrimination evidence of effect of not taking meds.

I need to find a source of info for emoyment tribunal that outlines the substantial effects on day to day of not taking the medication prescribed post CABG x3....

I need to find a source of info for emoyment tribunal that outlines the substant...

Tattylash

•2 years ago

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Care WIth Vitamins

It's one month short of three years since I had a triple bypass in 2019. As far as I can tell I don't have any issues, but for another condition, it would be...

It's one month short of three years since I had a triple bypass in 2019. As far...

willsie01

•2 years ago

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Completely beat physically and emotionally

At the age of 45 I experienced intermittent chest pain (even when at rest), sweats, headaches and fatigue. I was sent packing from A&E as tests were normal. I...

At the age of 45 I experienced intermittent chest pain (even when at rest), swea...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Breathing and coughing excercises

I've noticed in a lot of responses to questions that people recommend carrying on with their breathing and coughing excercises following open heart surgery. I...

I've noticed in a lot of responses to questions that people recommend carrying o...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Angina.

Having had a nstemi on 13th May yesterday I had what felt like another to be told by the hospital that it was angina, being treated with meds. It was...

Having had a nstemi on 13th May yesterday I had what felt like another to be tol...

Smerblue

•2 years ago

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How to manage Anxiety?

Hello Everyone, I had a HA at the age of 33 and had Quintuple Bypass surgery following that. This was 2.5 years ago, and I am still struggling to manage my...

Hello Everyone, I had a HA at the age of 33 and had Quintuple Bypass surgery fol...

ClaydonAR

•2 years ago

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Coronary artery vasospasm

Following a recent angiogram (with acetylcholine) I now know my angina is vasospasm. I first noticed it early 2014 and it’s gradually worsened since but...

Following a recent angiogram (with acetylcholine) I now know my angina is vasosp...

Nep05

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Bisoprislol 5mg & Increased Ramipil to 10 mg

In my earlier post I wrote about my blood pressure increase to 160 systolic and medication increase to 10 mg ramipril with 5mg bisoprlol had little effect....

In my earlier post I wrote about my blood pressure increase to 160 systolic an...

woodbon

•2 years ago

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MRI Perfusion test

Hi All, hope everyone is OK. I recently found out one of my bypass grafts didn't take (skeletonised RIMA to OM) and I have to undergo a cardiac MRI with...

Hi All, hope everyone is OK. I recently found out one of my bypass grafts didn'...

Hidden

•2 years ago

9 Replies

How long is the recovery after a quadruple bypass

Been 5 weeks since operation, getting frustrated with recovery. Chest wound still soure. When can I expect this to go away.

Been 5 weeks since operation, getting frustrated with recovery. Chest wound stil...

BrianRob

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Tattoos and the ticker

Has anyone had tattoo work done after a heart issue and whilst on asprin or other meds. I have read a few cautions but wondered if anyone has any personal...

Has anyone had tattoo work done after a heart issue and whilst on asprin or othe...

PeterpPiper

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Heart attack symptoms in women

Hello I am hoping women who have experienced a heart attack, will be happy / comfortable to share what were their symptoms leading up to their heart attack?...

Hello I am hoping women who have experienced a heart attack, will be happy / com...

Hidden

•2 years ago

33 Replies

Is my echocardiogram viewable by other medics?

I was diagnosed with heart failure in February and referred to our local cardiology department. I had an echocardiogram on 7th March and the results in early...

I was diagnosed with heart failure in February and referred to our local cardiol...

Classicfan49

•2 years ago

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Numb feeling in toes

I’ve recently started having a numb feeling in my toes. I notice it more at night, in bed, but I think it’s there in the daytime too - just not so conscious of...

I’ve recently started having a numb feeling in my toes. I notice it more at nigh...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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AV ablation - what to expect now?

My husband had an AV ablation 1 month ago. He is feeling better than before. walks almost 2 km ( a little over 1 mile) several times a week. He wants to visit...

My husband had an AV ablation 1 month ago. He is feeling better than before. wal...

Yogi59

•2 years ago

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Lump on left forearm

Hi everyone. I had a triple bypass 8 weeks ago and am recovering very well. This week i noticed though my left forearm felt bruised, even though i havent...

Hi everyone. I had a triple bypass 8 weeks ago and am recovering very well. This...

Hidden

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Tinnitus

Hi everyone. Does anyone suffer from tinnitus? I've had it for a few years but at a level that Icould switch off from. At the beginning of March I was...

Hi everyone. Does anyone suffer from tinnitus? I've had it for a few years but ...

Villagelife

•2 years ago

51 Replies

Home ECG monitoring device

Afternoon all! A question regarding home monitoring ECG devices such as Kardia. Saw a cardiologist privately ( NHS wait 7 months plus!!) for a ? Pre Syncope...

Afternoon all! A question regarding home monitoring ECG devices such as Kardia....

Hephzibar

•2 years ago

17 Replies

My reason for joining

I do not have have a heart problem albeit I was diagnosed with a heart murmur at the age of seven. However, I do support someone that does.

I do not have have a heart problem albeit I was diagnosed with a heart murmur at...

whitecliffs

•2 years ago

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Hello there

Hello there Looking forward to lots of chat ...

Flowermeadow

•2 years ago

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'Amber' Cholesterol

Hi, I had a 40's Health check by the NP about 4 yrs ago and was told I had high cholesterol. Advised to eat more healthy and introduce plant stanols. Had a...

Hi, I had a 40's Health check by the NP about 4 yrs ago and was told I had high ...

mkrcs

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Dse test?

Hi has anyone had a dse test before? I had an angiogram Mon and one of my arteries is slightly narrowed at the bottom of my heart so he's referred me for...

Hi has anyone had a dse test before? I had an angiogram Mon and one of my arteri...

Chrissydoll

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Moderate coronary artery calcification shown on CT Scan.

I recently had a non contrast CT scan (unrelated to heart issues). On the report it notes 'Moderate coronary artery calcification'. My previous CT scans have...

I recently had a non contrast CT scan (unrelated to heart issues). On the report...

VDOWN

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Living with Myocarditis

Hi all I was diagnosed with Myocarditis back in December 2021. It's 6 months down the line and I am still waiting on results from a MRI scan. I still feel...

Hi all I was diagnosed with Myocarditis back in December 2021. It's 6 months dow...

JTucker7

•2 years ago

7 Replies

CRT-D Pacemaker Medtronic Cobalt

Does anyone know anything about the Medtronic App to pair with the pacemaker please? My husband has now been given a serial number but trying to register it is...

Does anyone know anything about the Medtronic App to pair with the pacemaker ple...

greenfingers

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Waiting time for Holter monitor results?

Morning all, Its been a week since I handed my holter monitor back and there's no sign of any results back yet is that good or bad? Or still too early? Also I...

Morning all, Its been a week since I handed my holter monitor back and there's ...

Hidden

•2 years ago

23 Replies

Fatigue

Hi everyone, I’ve had an aortic valve repair 6 months ago I’m 47 , I want to ask anybody else who has had this surgery, I seem to be experiencing extreme...

Hi everyone, I’ve had an aortic valve repair 6 months ago I’m 47 , I want to ask...

Berto47

•2 years ago

15 Replies

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All posts for May 2022

Very frightened.

Reactions to Amlodipine ….

Kardia Mobile glitch?

CABG Disability Discrimination evidence of effect of not taking meds.

Care WIth Vitamins

Completely beat physically and emotionally

Breathing and coughing excercises

Angina.

How to manage Anxiety?

Coronary artery vasospasm

Bisoprislol 5mg & Increased Ramipil to 10 mg

MRI Perfusion test

How long is the recovery after a quadruple bypass

Tattoos and the ticker

Heart attack symptoms in women

Is my echocardiogram viewable by other medics?

Numb feeling in toes

AV ablation - what to expect now?

Lump on left forearm

Tinnitus

Home ECG monitoring device

My reason for joining

Hello there

'Amber' Cholesterol

Dse test?

Moderate coronary artery calcification shown on CT Scan.

Living with Myocarditis

CRT-D Pacemaker Medtronic Cobalt

Waiting time for Holter monitor results?

Fatigue

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