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Low blood pressure - struggling after heatwave

Hello, I hope you all managed (well?) in the heatwave. I know it’s been tough. My heart has been really struggling - through the night last night I struggled...

Hello, I hope you all managed (well?) in the heatwave. I know it’s been tough. M...

LJM15

•2 years ago

32 Replies

Coronary artery restenosis problems

I am 78, male and have multiple health problems including asthma, COPD, diabetes, Barrett’s oesophagus, and osteoporosis. The most life threatening condition,...

I am 78, male and have multiple health problems including asthma, COPD, diabetes...

epzcaw22

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Aortic Stenosis

I tested positive for covid yesterday and worried how this affects my condition.

I tested positive for covid yesterday and worried how this affects my conditio...

Zena2121

•2 years ago

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Mixing Beta-blockers with GTN spray

Ive been prescribed a beta-blocker Bisoprolol alongside a GTN spray for my Angina condition which has recently developed.I also have a non-critical atheroma in...

Ive been prescribed a beta-blocker Bisoprolol alongside a GTN spray for my Angin...

patrick8bx

•2 years ago

6 Replies

low ejection fraction at 27

hi all a few years ago dr’s noticed ectopic beats at a routing check up and this has always been fine and nothing to worry about, around 10 months ago after a...

hi all a few years ago dr’s noticed ectopic beats at a routing check up and this...

Jayduk

•2 years ago

11 Replies

heart valve and mild MR

if I have a good structure Mitrial valve why do I get MR although mild all the reading I can find leads me to the valve structure being the problem so I...

if I have a good structure Mitrial valve why do I get MR although mild all the r...

NLGA

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Insurance Cautionary Tale

Before I get to the tale, I’m a very slim active 77 yr old with LBBB, severe left ventricular failure with an implanted ICD, also numerous surgical...

Before I get to the tale, I’m a very slim active 77 yr old with LBBB, severe lef...

Clipperkid

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Aspirin and Warfarin over the top

Hi I have now been given Aspirin 75mg to go a long with the 3.5mg of Warfarin also my Atorastatin has been increased to 40mg. Started to think this is a...

Hi I have now been given Aspirin 75mg to go a long with the 3.5mg of Warfarin ...

ChasNick

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Anyone on RANEXA?

I’ve been prescribed Ranexa for unstable angina . However , I’ve read that it can have terrible side effects eg migraines etc. So I’m reluctant to take it ....

I’ve been prescribed Ranexa for unstable angina . However , I’ve read that it ca...

Dessert

•2 years ago

13 Replies

not really about heart but weird sleep patterns 🤔

hello , bit of a strange one but for about a month now I get absolutely exhausted and go to bed around ten , as soon as I hit the bed I’m out in the deepest...

hello , bit of a strange one but for about a month now I get absolutely exhauste...

Hazel1010

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Invasive Angiogram

I have an invasive angiogram booked for August 1st, but am far from happy about the potential risk of a "serious complication" (basically stroke, heart attack...

I have an invasive angiogram booked for August 1st, but am far from happy about...

Hidden

•2 years ago

24 Replies

portable oxygen

does anyone know where I can get hold of portable oxygen cylinder medical grade to hire or buy to help my elderly father who has copd and is struggling with...

does anyone know where I can get hold of portable oxygen cylinder medical grad...

Sootydix

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Concentric remodelling Left Ventricle Geometry

hello this question is for understanding and learning regards finding on my echo which overall was stated as “reassuring” which I am content with (I think)....

hello this question is for understanding and learning regards finding on my echo...

Hidden

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Scary Open Heart Surgery with difficult decisions

So 6 weeks ago ago I had what seemed like a low level flue. After 2 weeks of not improving I went to the GP, and after some investigation he realised that my...

So 6 weeks ago ago I had what seemed like a low level flue. After 2 weeks of no...

Bobkins99

•2 years ago

59 Replies

atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter and hot weather

I have BAV and 4.88 TAA. I have had one bout of AFib that lasted 12 days but self corrected. HR was about 75 ( normally 50-55) during this time and I only knew...

I have BAV and 4.88 TAA. I have had one bout of AFib that lasted 12 days but sel...

Robfromwales

•2 years ago

1 Reply

new diagnosis

hi After a period of time struggling with breathlessness on exertion fatigue swollen feet and worsening asthma ( inc wheeze and cough) and some brief pain...

hi After a period of time struggling with breathlessness on exertion fatigue sw...

April29

•2 years ago

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re; statins. Follow Up.

we’ll after four weeks not taking 40mg of Atorvastatin after doctors consultation I had follow up call today. I have had NO leg pains joints or muscle cramps...

we’ll after four weeks not taking 40mg of Atorvastatin after doctors consultatio...

gilreid1

•2 years ago

51 Replies

Regional Wall Motion Abnormality / Hyopokenitic wall motion Left Ventricle

I have regional wall motion abnormality(Hyopokenitic wall motion Left Ventricle) and having breathlessness and chest pain as well. I had my bypass LAD 6 months...

I have regional wall motion abnormality(Hyopokenitic wall motion Left Ventricle)...

Seena2019

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Long QT Syndrome

Hi, I posted the other day about me being on holiday in Crete where I had a seizure then stopped breathing and my husband had to perform CPR on me. Since...

Hi, I posted the other day about me being on holiday in Crete where I had a sei...

BeeBee79

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Numb feet.

I had heart surgery two years ago and the surgeon made a right mess of things. I've discovered that I was bleeding heavily throughout my operation, presumably...

I had heart surgery two years ago and the surgeon made a right mess of things. I...

Tickertalker

•2 years ago

11 Replies

true story

A WOMAN was flying from Melbourne to Brisbane. Unexpectedly, the plane was diverted to Sydney. The flight attendant explained that there would be a delay,...

A WOMAN was flying from Melbourne to Brisbane. Unexpectedly, the plane was diver...

gilreid1

•2 years ago

28 Replies

big flaming ball in the sky

how is everyone doing today ? Are you all managing to keep cool and drinking enough ? I’m in Scotland and although it’s not as warm here , my house is a sun...

how is everyone doing today ? Are you all managing to keep cool and drinking eno...

Hidden

•2 years ago

145 Replies

Follow up appointments

Hello I had a mild heart attack in October last year had 1 stent fitted at St Thomas' London I have seen them once since in April for an echocardiogram and...

Hello I had a mild heart attack in October last year had 1 stent fitted at St ...

Duvetdays15

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Clopidogrel and vision

Hi everyone I hope you are managing to stay cool in this heat. I am hoping to come off my Clopidogrel in September, which will be 12 months since CABG. Since I...

Hi everyone I hope you are managing to stay cool in this heat. I am hoping to co...

Heyjude31

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Travel Insurance

Hi - I'm sure this is something that is posted about a lot. I have had a heart attack and now have an artificial aorta valve, and I also had a TIA. I'm 72 and...

Hi - I'm sure this is something that is posted about a lot. I have had a heart a...

PaulusBowling

•2 years ago

2 Replies

75mg Aspirin - Impossible to Open

In addition to my essential insulin I started regular medication about 20 years ago. First a low dose ACE Inhibitor then a statin and 75mg Aspirin. For many...

In addition to my essential insulin I started regular medication about 20 years ...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•2 years ago

38 Replies

hypotension

Hello please can you tell me where to find information about low blood pressure and what to do about. Thanks.Liz

Hello please can you tell me where to find information about low blood pressu...

libbydoel73

•2 years ago

8 Replies

AT LAST!

Good morning to all....after a few days of thought and taking it all , I am just sharing news of my operation date and am perhaps giving hope to those of you...

Good morning to all....after a few days of thought and taking it all , I am jus...

Larneybuds

•2 years ago

41 Replies

Hot Weather and Your Heart

The BHF has a web page about hot weather and your heart: https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/support/practical-support/weather-and-your-heart it...

The BHF has a web page about hot weather and your heart: https://www.bhf.org.u...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•2 years ago

14 Replies

How to stop smoking best way

giving up smoking just had 2 stents what's best way

Jessica62

•2 years ago

77 Replies

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for July 2022

Low blood pressure - struggling after heatwave

Coronary artery restenosis problems

﻿Aortic Stenosis

Mixing Beta-blockers with GTN spray

low ejection fraction at 27

heart valve and mild MR

Insurance Cautionary Tale

Aspirin and Warfarin over the top

Anyone on RANEXA?

not really about heart but weird sleep patterns 🤔

Invasive Angiogram

﻿portable oxygen

Concentric remodelling Left Ventricle Geometry

Scary Open Heart Surgery with difficult decisions

atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter and hot weather

new diagnosis

re; statins. Follow Up.

Regional Wall Motion Abnormality / Hyopokenitic wall motion Left Ventricle

Long QT Syndrome

Numb feet.

true story

big flaming ball in the sky

﻿Follow up appointments

Clopidogrel and vision

Travel Insurance

75mg Aspirin - Impossible to Open

﻿hypotension

﻿AT LAST!

﻿Hot Weather and Your Heart

﻿How to stop smoking best way

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Aortic Stenosis

portable oxygen

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hypotension

AT LAST!

Hot Weather and Your Heart

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