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re my profile I would like to hear how other people are coping with Heart failure and AF

re my profile I would like to hear how other people are coping with Heart failur...

BelindaF

•2 years ago

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GTN? What to expect.

I’ve been getting a chest pain since 1998, when I was blue-lighted to hospital, spent 5 days there having tests and then sent home after an angiogram gave me...

I’ve been getting a chest pain since 1998, when I was blue-lighted to hospital, ...

Classicfan49

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Vegan Diet

has anyone watched the documentary Knives over Forks? Cutting out meat and dairy to prevent, and in some cases cure, various cancers and repair heart...

has anyone watched the documentary Knives over Forks? Cutting out meat and da...

leach234

•2 years ago

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Could this be related to LBBB

I have lived with palpitations off and on for decades never really thought much about them. Mentioned to nurse at a health check who did an ECG and found I...

I have lived with palpitations off and on for decades never really thought much...

Manderson27

•2 years ago

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Coaguchek error message

I've been using my machine since 2017 with no problem, today I tried to do a test and when I inserted the test strip it came up with an error message - Test...

I've been using my machine since 2017 with no problem, today I tried to do a ...

Fredders

•2 years ago

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GTN and hot weather

Could anyone tell me if it is safe to use GTN for angina during hot weather?

DoraDora59

•2 years ago

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A 'How are you feeling today? thread

My recent post about feedback has so far generated 125 replies and counting. However many replies seem to be of a 'How are you feeling today?' nature and...

My recent post about feedback has so far generated 125 replies and counting. How...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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angiogram results

I have received my angiogram results from the cardiologist he says mild CAD aortic root dilated 4.9 (stable) my breathless is caused due to me being a heavy...

I have received my angiogram results from the cardiologist he says mild CAD aort...

Masters69

•2 years ago

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Cardiac perfusion scan

Booked in for first week of august and please can anyone tell me will my head have to go into scanner as I am claustrophobic

Booked in for first week of august and please can anyone tell me will my head ha...

megnben

•2 years ago

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Fear of GTN spray

Hello I recently posted here about difficulties with Bisoprolol and got some good advice and feedback so thank you for that. I need a bit more help please....

Hello I recently posted here about difficulties with Bisoprolol and got some g...

Embossed

•2 years ago

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Long Haul Flights

Can I ask, has anyone done a long haul flight [7hrs+] after a major HA. I had one almost 3 yrs ago and had an ICD fitted 2 just over 2 yrs ago. I was wondering...

Can I ask, has anyone done a long haul flight [7hrs+] after a major HA. I had on...

Hoocher

•2 years ago

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2 Weeks after Triple By-pass - and having beathing problems

It is 2 weeks post Operation and living 4 floors up with no lift. Gradually trying to take a staircase each day, slowly. Going upstairs has proved a...

It is 2 weeks post Operation and living 4 floors up with no lift. Gradually try...

Signpost100

•2 years ago

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One year on and trying to be positive

One year today since massive STEMI and a year of ups and downs with post heart attack complications, currently waiting for appointment at Leicester. Trying so...

One year today since massive STEMI and a year of ups and downs with post heart a...

redimps

•2 years ago

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waiting cardiology appointment

just wondered how long others have had to wait for a cardiology appointment? I was referred last November. In February I was worrying so paid to see someone....

just wondered how long others have had to wait for a cardiology appointment? I ...

Plas

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Holiday insurance

Does anyone know how to book holiday insurance through BHF Thank you in advance

Brownie59

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Vitamin supplements and Heart Medications

Hi Everyone After Heart Attack/two stents 18 mths ago I was prescribed usual meds and am still on (Aspirin/Amlopidine/Bisoprolol/Ramipril/Atorvastatin). I...

Hi Everyone After Heart Attack/two stents 18 mths ago I was prescribed usual ...

stargazerhelen

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Mild Heart Attack Again

less than two years ago as I stated in previous posts I had two stents fitted one in each coronary artery. Not long got back from holiday (June30th) where to...

less than two years ago as I stated in previous posts I had two stents fitted o...

Sizzlerman

•2 years ago

17 Replies

A response would be nice!

Ever wondered what someone thought of your response, and indeed that of others, when they asked for some sort of help? I certainly do. My impression of being...

Ever wondered what someone thought of your response, and indeed that of others, ...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Vitamin D and aortic stenosis

It was found on an echo 2 years ago that I had slight Aortic stenosis. I was told I would be followed up after 5 years. I have just been reading research in...

It was found on an echo 2 years ago that I had slight Aortic stenosis. I was tol...

Tindy2

•2 years ago

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medicine just dropped, no doctor consult

it’s a year since bypass surgery and my repeat prescription has Ticagrelor missing. I talked a receptionist (can’t get even a doctors consult phone call until...

it’s a year since bypass surgery and my repeat prescription has Ticagrelor missi...

NyMets

•2 years ago

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don't feel any better after having my stents in

hi i took a heart attack on the 4-4-22 was in hospital till i got 2 stents put in on the 29-4-22 .I took covid in hospital hence the wait on my op . I had no...

hi i took a heart attack on the 4-4-22 was in hospital till i got 2 stents put ...

Kali_hu001

•2 years ago

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Recurring Myopericarditis

Feeling very much at a dead end. I used to be a triathlete, training for Ironmans & other extreme triathlons. Then in May 2021 I ended up in hospital with...

Feeling very much at a dead end. I used to be a triathlete, training for Ironm...

trii_mack

•2 years ago

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Anyone struggle with Bisoprolol?

5 days ago I was put on 2.5mg bisoprolol. Today I saw a cardiologist who doubled it to 5mg and he aims to get me to 10mg before my Angiogram. I feel awful....

5 days ago I was put on 2.5mg bisoprolol. Today I saw a cardiologist who dou...

Sljp0000

•2 years ago

60 Replies

OH passed me a Daily Mail Article on Heart Failure and COPD Monitoring !!

The article was on future Home Monitoring it looks like we will be asked to check our BP, O2, HR and send them in on an App or Online. Results will be analysed...

The article was on future Home Monitoring it looks like we will be asked to chec...

Prada47

•2 years ago

7 Replies

High cholesterol, freaking out!

I had my over 40s health check and my cholesterol is 10 and I'm freaking out! Awaiting GP appointment for bloods again and a consultation but anyone have any...

I had my over 40s health check and my cholesterol is 10 and I'm freaking out! Aw...

Klaker

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Soon to receive a pacemaker and AV node ablation

Hi. I'm just wondering if anybody on here has had the same procedure. I don't quite understand why some people just get the pacemaker and others need the...

Hi. I'm just wondering if anybody on here has had the same procedure. I don't q...

Superdreamer

•2 years ago

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Stent pain

Hi all So I have had two stents one in June 2021 and one in November 2021. Both were successful but I seem to be having pain I'm the stent sites now and...

Hi all So I have had two stents one in June 2021 and one in November 2021. Both...

ocnnll

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Crypto balloon ablation

Hi everyone Three weeks ago I had the crypto balloon ablation my consultant said it was carried out successfully and he was very pleased I have follow up...

Hi everyone Three weeks ago I had the crypto balloon ablation my consultant sai...

Thanks55

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Low hemoglobin count - related to blood thinners?

Hello - hope you're all doing OK. I had a heart attack in December and 2 stents fitted; have been on all sorts of drugs since - 2 of them blood thinners -...

Hello - hope you're all doing OK. I had a heart attack in December and 2 stents...

51heartattack

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Pain in diaphragm area

I have recently been put back on ramipril as first time round I was having problems I have been on ot a week and been getting pains In the diaphragm part...

I have recently been put back on ramipril as first time round I was having probl...

Marmalade2

•2 years ago

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for July 2022

Help advice

GTN? What to expect.

Vegan Diet

Could this be related to LBBB

﻿Coaguchek error message

GTN and hot weather

A 'How are you feeling today? thread

angiogram results

Cardiac perfusion scan

﻿Fear of GTN spray

﻿Long Haul Flights

2 Weeks after Triple By-pass - and having beathing problems

One year on and trying to be positive

waiting cardiology appointment

Holiday insurance

Vitamin supplements and Heart Medications

﻿Mild Heart Attack Again

A response would be nice!

Vitamin D and aortic stenosis

medicine just dropped, no doctor consult

don't feel any better after having my stents in

Recurring Myopericarditis

﻿Anyone struggle with Bisoprolol?

OH passed me a Daily Mail Article on Heart Failure and COPD Monitoring !!

High cholesterol, freaking out!

Soon to receive a pacemaker and AV node ablation

Stent pain

Crypto balloon ablation

Low hemoglobin count - related to blood thinners?

Pain in diaphragm area

Search posts

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Latest poll

After becoming part of the BHF HealthUnlocked Community, how would you rate your confidence in looking after your health?

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Coaguchek error message

Fear of GTN spray

Long Haul Flights

Mild Heart Attack Again

Anyone struggle with Bisoprolol?