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Has anyone else found that having a catheter inserted for the operation and the four subsequent days in hospital has had a detrimental effect in the willy...

Has anyone else found that having a catheter inserted for the operation and the ...

Khartoum7

•2 years ago

32 Replies

HRT with heart

Does any female with any heart problems take Hrt? I am looking for any information on this subject.I am a 68 year old women who had a heart attack about 5...

Does any female with any heart problems take Hrt? I am looking for any informati...

junik53

•2 years ago

27 Replies

medication

hi all, surely I cant be on all this medication, I have had a stent fitted and got cad, no heart attack, I am on bisoprolol, lorsartan, isosorbide...

hi all, surely I cant be on all this medication, I have had a stent fitted and ...

Shellac

•2 years ago

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Post Angiogram

Hi I had angiogram Week ago. My arm is still bruised and is very painful. Especially when I sleeping . Is this normal?

Hi I had angiogram Week ago. My arm is still bruised and is very painful. Espec...

Sprit

•2 years ago

34 Replies

Heart Surgery & Symptoms

Hi everyone, Hope you’re all doing well. I’m still waiting on heart surgery seven months after diagnosis. I have an enlarged heart and severely leaking...

Hi everyone, Hope you’re all doing well. I’m still waiting on heart surgery ...

AdamJames157

•2 years ago

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Smart watch for HR and health info.

I’m looking to buy a smart watch that also monitors heart rate, oxy level, steps etc. Needs to be compatible with iPhone IOS. Been looking on-line but it’s a...

I’m looking to buy a smart watch that also monitors heart rate, oxy level, steps...

Entabeni

•2 years ago

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Sad news to report regarding member known as 'Gladwyn'

So often we 'meet' and make friends here on this forum. We find members who write such wonderful helpful posts that we look for them when we log on. But some...

So often we 'meet' and make friends here on this forum. We find members who writ...

Sunnie2day

•2 years ago

47 Replies

coil in heart

Hi all , Has anyone had a coil fitted in their heart ? i have a fissure and awaiting the results of CT and MRI as to treatment plan . I’ve googled and...

Hi all , Has anyone had a coil fitted in their heart ? i have a fissure and aw...

Skeets

•2 years ago

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Co-Enzyme Q10 and Statin Intolerance - Info Please

I’d be most grateful for any information regarding using Q10 to help mitigate muscle and joint pain due to Statin intolerance. Particulary dosage level. Many...

I’d be most grateful for any information regarding using Q10 to help mitigate mu...

Willowman

•2 years ago

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REHAB REFERRAL

March 17th 2021 carted off to Wolverhampton from home in North Shropshire with a NSTEMI. Very quick one hour journey with blues and twos angioplasty and stent....

March 17th 2021 carted off to Wolverhampton from home in North Shropshire with a...

Mentdent

•2 years ago

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Heart attack I didn’t know about?

I’ve just come back from seeing my cardiologist who said I’m doing pretty well following my quadruple CABG 6 weeks ago but wants me to do some stress tests...

I’ve just come back from seeing my cardiologist who said I’m doing pretty well f...

Jako999

•2 years ago

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Post NSTEMI chest pain'

I had NSTEMI a year ago and have suffered constant chest pain ever since but never pre heart attack. I had seven stents inserted and suffered a dissection...

I had NSTEMI a year ago and have suffered constant chest pain ever since but nev...

Hugiebear

•2 years ago

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Doing the Plank post CABG?

hi i am 6 months post quad CABG and in a good place fitness wise. i want to do some more core exercises so was thinking of the plank which I did pre-op....

hi i am 6 months post quad CABG and in a good place fitness wise. i want t...

CyclingTime

•2 years ago

31 Replies

positive

morning folks it's been nearly 9 weeks since I had my stent op and starting to feel better. My wee cousin suggested I take a wee trip to her caravan with...

morning folks it's been nearly 9 weeks since I had my stent op and starting to ...

22alfie

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Low platelet count

I'd like to know if anyone has experienced low platelet count since taking calcium channel blockers (nifedipine , vasocardol etc), or knows of any recent...

I'd like to know if anyone has experienced low platelet count since taking calci...

OzWA21

•2 years ago

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Life insurance after valve repair

I'm just about to turn 41 and had a mitral valve repair in January 2015, and then a re-repair in November 2017. Unfortunately I never had any form of health or...

I'm just about to turn 41 and had a mitral valve repair in January 2015, and the...

df1981

•2 years ago

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2 Years Ago:

2 years ago, I had enjoyed a successful CABG x 3 & a New/ Rebuilt Aorta courtesy of an 11 1/2 hour op. It transpires that was the easy part! 2 years last...

2 years ago, I had enjoyed a successful CABG x 3 & a New/ Rebuilt Aorta courtesy...

Hidden

•2 years ago

23 Replies

myocarditis

been in hospital diagnosed with viral mycorditis ECG normal X-ray normal echo cardiograph normal stress test normal troponin high discharge me but I still feel...

been in hospital diagnosed with viral mycorditis ECG normal X-ray normal echo ca...

Rhva

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Q10 advice

does anyone take Q10 to help with effects of statins and or to reduce blood pressure ? If so any recommendations on which one to buy as quite a selection and...

does anyone take Q10 to help with effects of statins and or to reduce blood pres...

Markp7119

•2 years ago

21 Replies

question relating to high cholesterol

Hello there, would anyone be able to help with finding out if another substitute medication for statins. As I’m struggling with side effects.

Hello there, would anyone be able to help with finding out if another substitute...

Lavender987

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Alcohol

Hi All, Anyone had situations where if they have maybe had more than a couple of drinks they have experienced palpitation type symptoms the next couple of...

Hi All, Anyone had situations where if they have maybe had more than a couple...

Stamford1

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Long term outlook

Hello, I'm new to this forum so hello to everyone out there. I'm 41 and had heart surgery 13 months ago to replace a leaky mitral valve. This was caused by...

Hello, I'm new to this forum so hello to everyone out there. I'm 41 and had he...

elliestout

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Life after a CABG at 34...what does the long road look like?

Hey guys, So I had 2x CABG back in Jan, I'm 34, BMI 23, no family history, no life style factors. Very long story short, they aren't really sure why my LAD...

Hey guys, So I had 2x CABG back in Jan, I'm 34, BMI 23, no family history, no ...

MarmiteB

•2 years ago

23 Replies

new meds. Are they good news?

hi. So I eventually met the heart failure team last week, 4 months after the doomster cardiac nurse told me over the phone that I had hf. The hf guy was...

hi. So I eventually met the heart failure team last week, 4 months after the doo...

Anon2023

•2 years ago

41 Replies

Can osteoarthritis in hip and / or knee cause heart disease?

I have read with alarm that OA can cause cardiovascular disease. This does not seem to have been mentioned much before. Can it be true? A bit alarming...

I have read with alarm that OA can cause cardiovascular disease. This does no...

chickeninthewood

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Buckntilly

I saw the recent post about coming off Bisoprolol and Isosorbide. I’m on 10mg of Bisoprolol and 100mg of Isosorbide, the isosorbide was increased from 40mg...

I saw the recent post about coming off Bisoprolol and Isosorbide. I’m on 10mg of...

Buckntilly

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Strange smell

Since I started on the drugs below, I seem to have a strange smell constantly in my nostrils. My wife says she can't smell anything. This strange chemical...

Since I started on the drugs below, I seem to have a strange smell constantly in...

Billywhizz10

•2 years ago

4 Replies

The weeks ahead

I have noticed several people have posted about either having a bypass or an angiogram in the coming weeks. I just wanted to say that it is quite natural to...

I have noticed several people have posted about either having a bypass or an ang...

Heather1957

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Entresto+ LV Muscle

Hello everyone .I thought I would update my last post which I posted a while ago after my first angiogram. My follow up letter stated 'impaired LV function'...

Hello everyone .I thought I would update my last post which I posted a while a...

Sooz34

•2 years ago

6 Replies

downhearted 😂

I am feeling really downhearted (excuse the pun) I was diagnosed with heart failure in March after going into hospital with vertigo. I am 69 and have always...

I am feeling really downhearted (excuse the pun) I was diagnosed with heart fail...

Jackabee

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for August 2022

MEN ONLY! Delicate subject! MEN ONLY!

HRT with heart

medication

Post Angiogram

Heart Surgery & Symptoms

Smart watch for HR and health info.

Sad news to report regarding member known as 'Gladwyn'

coil in heart

Co-Enzyme Q10 and Statin Intolerance - Info Please

REHAB REFERRAL

Heart attack I didn’t know about?

Post NSTEMI chest pain'

Doing the Plank post CABG?

positive

Low platelet count

Life insurance after valve repair

2 Years Ago:

myocarditis

Q10 advice

question relating to high cholesterol

Alcohol

Long term outlook

Life after a CABG at 34...what does the long road look like?

new meds. Are they good news?

Can osteoarthritis in hip and / or knee cause heart disease?

Buckntilly

Strange smell

The weeks ahead

Entresto+ LV Muscle

downhearted 😂

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for August 2022

MEN ONLY! Delicate subject! MEN ONLY!

HRT with heart

medication

Post Angiogram

Heart Surgery & Symptoms

Smart watch for HR and health info.

Sad news to report regarding member known as 'Gladwyn'

coil in heart

Co-Enzyme Q10 and Statin Intolerance - Info Please

REHAB REFERRAL

Heart attack I didn’t know about?

Post NSTEMI chest pain'

﻿Doing the Plank post CABG?

﻿positive

Low platelet count

Life insurance after valve repair

2 Years Ago:

myocarditis

Q10 advice

question relating to high cholesterol

﻿Alcohol

Long term outlook

Life after a CABG at 34...what does the long road look like?

new meds. Are they good news?

Can osteoarthritis in hip and / or knee cause heart disease?

Buckntilly

Strange smell

The weeks ahead

﻿Entresto+ LV Muscle

downhearted 😂

Search posts

Pinned Posts

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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Doing the Plank post CABG?

positive

Alcohol

Entresto+ LV Muscle