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Claudication of Veins

I am a female, 74 years of age and have trouble walking unaided. I had a Cranial MRI which revealed I have had multiple mini-strokes unbeknownst to me. I...

I am a female, 74 years of age and have trouble walking unaided. I had a Crania...

Minkies

•2 years ago

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Swollen soles of feet with heart medication.

On the usual cocktail of Heart Failure medication, Bisoprolol,Valsartan,Dapa,Aspirin,Folic Acid,etc etc. Since the medication started just after my Stemi...

On the usual cocktail of Heart Failure medication, Bisoprolol,Valsartan,Dapa,Asp...

jrcsheffield

•2 years ago

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Heart disease and ED

Heart disease and ED. I was in a relationship after being single for a while, I have heart disease and AF and now ED any advice to help change things?

Heart disease and ED. I was in a relationship after being single for a while, I ...

heart_breaker

•2 years ago

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Americano angina!

Hi is anyone aware of any scientific research in to coffee consumption and the severity of angina? I recently stopped drinking coffee (still consuming tea)...

Hi is anyone aware of any scientific research in to coffee consumption and the...

Hearty77

•2 years ago

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Who to contact doctor or consultant direct.

Hi, just want to ask some advice, it might be relevant to others on this site. I had HA ( inferior stemi) 4 years ago and had PPCI with 2 stents to RCA andCx....

Hi, just want to ask some advice, it might be relevant to others on this site. I...

Stefos1

•2 years ago

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Asking if anyone has similar

I have mild trace mitral valve prolapse I was diagnosed in 2015 i have had 3 children since no problems and another in 2009 I had postpartum thyroiditis after...

I have mild trace mitral valve prolapse I was diagnosed in 2015 i have had 3 chi...

Stacey1991x

•2 years ago

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Heart Bypass Scar

I had my triple heart bypass in August 1977 in St George’s Hyde Park Corner performed by the great surgeon Mr Parker.Elvis died in the same week of my recovery...

I had my triple heart bypass in August 1977 in St George’s Hyde Park Corner perf...

Bigscar

•2 years ago

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knee surgery - again!

hello, thought I’d try again as no-one has responded…. I might need a knee replacement and as I have atrial fibrillation I know I’d have the procedure with a...

hello, thought I’d try again as no-one has responded…. I might need a knee repla...

Lakky12

•2 years ago

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Leaky valves!

I am seeing my cardiologist next week for the results of the MRI I had in June. The echo report from April stated Bilateral dilation septum low L @ R Mod to...

I am seeing my cardiologist next week for the results of the MRI I had in June. ...

Nnanny

•2 years ago

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Blood sugar levels

Do any of the heart medicines increase blood sugar levels? I am on 80mg statin, entresto, Dapa, bisoprolol etc after a heart attack last year. Though my...

Do any of the heart medicines increase blood sugar levels? I am on 80mg statin, ...

dharkan

•2 years ago

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Dapagliflozin

I use the above for heart failure but find my urine is always very frothy. Is this a side affect of the drug?

I use the above for heart failure but find my urine is always very frothy. Is th...

hoping-now

•2 years ago

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Tavr procedure

any body got information on tavr procedure. I am having aortic valve replacement and due to high white cell count I can't have open heart surgery now. Hoping...

any body got information on tavr procedure. I am having aortic valve replacement...

GardeningFlowers

•2 years ago

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Left ventricular hypertrophy/ diastolic dysfunction

Hi everyone ive just been diagnosed with LVH/diastolic dysfunction. I had a chat with gp after getting the results from my echocardiogram but im still a bit...

Hi everyone ive just been diagnosed with LVH/diastolic dysfunction. I had a cha...

Taxidoll

•2 years ago

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new here

hello Been struggling since diagnosis of heart failure 2 week stay in hospital diagnosed LVSD Ejection fraction 10 % many meds heart failure team on board...

hello Been struggling since diagnosis of heart failure 2 week stay in hospita...

Headcook10

•2 years ago

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Magnesium-which one is the best?

Hi everyone, I haven't posted for a long time, but commented on posts here and there....and read all daily. I wonder if anyone could give me some advice re:...

Hi everyone, I haven't posted for a long time, but commented on posts here and ...

Nadeje

•2 years ago

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Advice on pausing statins

Hi folks, I've been doing well recently - changed cardiologist, had my meds reduced and excellent test results. All was looking good. Then I had to make a...

Hi folks, I've been doing well recently - changed cardiologist, had my meds redu...

RG72

•2 years ago

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knee surgery and Atrial Fibrillation

hello, it looks like I’m in need of a knee replacement and wondered if anyone with A Fib has experience of this. I’m aware it would be carried out with a...

hello, it looks like I’m in need of a knee replacement and wondered if anyone wi...

Lakky12

•2 years ago

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stable to unstable angina

hello sorry if daft question but can stable angina change / develop into unstable angina? Or do you only get one or the other? Just wondering why I’m getting...

hello sorry if daft question but can stable angina change / develop into unstab...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Dealing with aftermath

hello there. So my Dad had a Aordic Valve replacement done in May this year. This was a birth defect and was undetected until now, after collasping and...

hello there. So my Dad had a Aordic Valve replacement done in May this year. T...

M1K3YD4Y

•2 years ago

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Dental Implants

I had a heart attack back in June last year, had a stent fitted and have recently had a crt d fitted last month. My question is, my teeth are in tatters and I...

I had a heart attack back in June last year, had a stent fitted and have recentl...

David618

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Funny Question

We are having a new kitchen fitted, and have bought a new induction hob. I have since been in hospital and have been fitted with a pacemaker. So my question...

We are having a new kitchen fitted, and have bought a new induction hob. I have...

Lovedogs1

•2 years ago

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AVRD - advice required

Hi, does anyone have tips how to cope with getting diagnosed? I may have AVRD.

Hi, does anyone have tips how to cope with getting diagnosed? I may have AVRD. ...

Reeece

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Bisoprolol

hi just found out my chemist cannot get or supply any more 5 MG bisoprolol.my hubby takes 7.5, every day. One 5 and one 2.5. So now, needs, to take 3 x...

hi just found out my chemist cannot get or supply any more 5 MG bisoprolol.my h...

Oscarpebbles2021

•2 years ago

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confused

I have CMVA 2 years now- never needed GTN. I was on holiday in July , ordering lunch at a beach restaurant feeling fine, and suddenly just felt like I was...

I have CMVA 2 years now- never needed GTN. I was on holiday in July , ordering l...

ampdolly

•2 years ago

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amiodarone

hi How long should you take 200mg as I’m 14 weeks in and my GP has said he would prefer me to come off it and stay with Brisopel only and the anti clot...

hi How long should you take 200mg as I’m 14 weeks in and my GP has said he wou...

NLGA

•2 years ago

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Sleep Apnea

I had a pacemaker fitted 2 yr ago, and I was having quite a lot of ectopic beats. After been prescribed nabivolol 5mg bd. They subsided but of late my BP as...

I had a pacemaker fitted 2 yr ago, and I was having quite a lot of ectopic bea...

66666

•2 years ago

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PRALUENT PCSK9 inhibitor

Hi, guys. It's been a while I poped on HF I hope your all doing ok. I have question regarding cholostral lowering injections taken every fourth night. Are they...

Hi, guys. It's been a while I poped on HF I hope your all doing ok. I have quest...

Page12

•2 years ago

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waiting for diagnosis

hello all - I recently went to hospital because I had low blood pressure and the diuretic tablets had caused this and had acute kidney failure and they said to...

hello all - I recently went to hospital because I had low blood pressure and the...

Nitty01

•2 years ago

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New to BP meds - feel yuk!

hello, I’m 39 and have just been diagnosed with high blood pressure (needed a spell in hosp where I was diagnosed with malignant hypertension) and have started...

hello, I’m 39 and have just been diagnosed with high blood pressure (needed a sp...

rayray100

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Pain after CT Angiogram

Hi I had 2 stents fitted in 2016 for the last 3 years I have been having chest pains again upper chest and around heart . Gp has been saying its my hernia been...

Hi I had 2 stents fitted in 2016 for the last 3 years I have been having chest p...

Gaz22

•2 years ago

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All posts for September 2022

Claudication of Veins

Swollen soles of feet with heart medication.

Heart disease and ED

Americano angina!

Who to contact doctor or consultant direct.

Asking if anyone has similar

Heart Bypass Scar

knee surgery - again!

Leaky valves!

Blood sugar levels

Dapagliflozin

Tavr procedure

Left ventricular hypertrophy/ diastolic dysfunction

new here

Magnesium-which one is the best?

Advice on pausing statins

knee surgery and Atrial Fibrillation

stable to unstable angina

Dealing with aftermath

Dental Implants

Funny Question

AVRD - advice required

Bisoprolol

confused

amiodarone

Sleep Apnea

PRALUENT PCSK9 inhibitor

waiting for diagnosis

New to BP meds - feel yuk!

Pain after CT Angiogram

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