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Diagnosed with a heart murmur.

my partner was told a few days ago she has a suspected heart murmur. We are both worried and anxious about this as neither of us know too much about it or what...

my partner was told a few days ago she has a suspected heart murmur. We are both...

JRRhii

•2 years ago

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What is A Fib please?

I'll try and keep it short. I have sinus tachy and take bisoprolol for this. I usually get ectopic beats now and then but ive had quite a few the last couple...

I'll try and keep it short. I have sinus tachy and take bisoprolol for this. I u...

DanniC88

•2 years ago

8 Replies

What is A Fib please?

I'll try and keep it short. I have sinus tachy and take bisoprolol for this. I usually get ectopic beats now and then but ive had quite a few the last couple...

I'll try and keep it short. I have sinus tachy and take bisoprolol for this. I u...

DanniC88

•2 years ago

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Travel & Flying

Hi to you all, I have recently had a mechanical valve fitted on July 28th, 2022; I have a holiday booked on November 17th, 2022, flying from the UK to Morocco...

Hi to you all, I have recently had a mechanical valve fitted on July 28th, 2022...

steveyboy53

•2 years ago

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Ross vs Tissue/Mechanical Valve

Hi, I am due to have an aortic valve replacement this year, I'm 38. I'm considering the Ross procedure due to the long term prognosis vs. a tissue valve....

Hi, I am due to have an aortic valve replacement this year, I'm 38. I'm conside...

RichardUK2

•2 years ago

31 Replies

smart watch

Hi, I am considering getting a smart watch and was wondering if anyone has any recommendations ( any budget considered). I’ve had a Fitbit in the past for...

Hi, I am considering getting a smart watch and was wondering if anyone has any r...

chdjazz

•2 years ago

25 Replies

Weight Concerns 2

I am in absolutely awe of the kindeness of the wonderful individuals who despite their own health concerns have taken the time to send messages and advice to...

I am in absolutely awe of the kindeness of the wonderful individuals who despite...

Livelovelife56

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Can breathlessness be linked to high blood pressure?

For the past 19 months i have been suffering with breathlessness when doing anything where i exert myself. Walking up hills, exercise etc. I have had numerous...

For the past 19 months i have been suffering with breathlessness when doing anyt...

Junet123

•2 years ago

12 Replies

vitamin k and diet in warfarin, or other blood thinners

morning, read this article and thought it might be helpful to others, especially those new to blood thinners....

morning, read this article and thought it might be helpful to others, especially...

dubsta

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Heart Failure (Stiff Heart) and fluid in lungs

Hi all, Does anyone have any experience of this or any information. My Dad is in hospital and we have been told he had Heart Failure (stiff heart) and has...

Hi all, Does anyone have any experience of this or any information. My Dad is...

ButterflyRose

•2 years ago

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Lisinopril and spironolactone taken together

does any one else have experience of taking lisinopril and spironolactone at the same time and what side effects have they had? And would it be better to take...

does any one else have experience of taking lisinopril and spironolactone at the...

Hidden

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Heart valve disease

having symptoms of congestive heart failure two months ago ,hqving all the tests and on medication furomeside and ramipril for having rheumatic fever as a...

having symptoms of congestive heart failure two months ago ,hqving all the tests...

Romajade

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Bounding Pulse wrecking havoc on my life for years

Hi, quite a few people have done posts on these symptoms before. I am 28, around the age of 20 or so noticed a bounding pulse and heavy heartbeat which has got...

Hi, quite a few people have done posts on these symptoms before. I am 28, around...

electrisio

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Down hearted

This is going to be long winded but it is getting me down. Those of you who have read my posts will know that in 2020 i had two stents fitted one in each...

This is going to be long winded but it is getting me down. Those of you who have...

Sizzlerman

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Do NHS cardiologists accept & act on the results of private scans or do they have to be redone on the NHS?

Hi, I need to have either a CT angiogram or cardiac MRI or a myocardial perfusion scan. If I were to have any of these done privately would the NHS accept...

Hi, I need to have either a CT angiogram or cardiac MRI or a myocardial perfusi...

Spicer21

•2 years ago

20 Replies

Some help for the Ladies

When I had major OHS 4 years ago, I was left with sternum wires which aggrevate the site and because I am very thin, they are sore. I also have a pacemaker...

When I had major OHS 4 years ago, I was left with sternum wires which aggrevate ...

Becksagogo

•2 years ago

15 Replies

successful avr

when push came to shove the NHS gave me priority for scans and an immediate appointment with a consultant. The op went very well and saved my life. I have...

when push came to shove the NHS gave me priority for scans and an immediate appo...

Ageingfast

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Keyhole heart surgery.

Keyhole heart surgery. Has anyone experienced this surgery as I have found no proper information on the recovery process for this despite scouring for the...

Keyhole heart surgery. Has anyone experienced this surgery as I have found no pr...

Buddybeamer24

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Weight concerns

Good morning My son is 15 and has hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and aortic root dilatation. Over the summer ive been concerned about him losing weight. He has...

Good morning My son is 15 and has hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and aortic root ...

Livelovelife56

•2 years ago

24 Replies

Triple heart bypass

im now booked in for next thursday 15th sept at st thomas hospital for my bypass ,feeling a bit nervous but also happy to have booked in ,this forum has been a...

im now booked in for next thursday 15th sept at st thomas hospital for my bypass...

Charl70

•2 years ago

39 Replies

stopping diltiazem and ranolazine

hello Seen cardiologist and long and short of it told me to stop Taking diltiazem amd ranolazine (was taking for 5 and 6 months respectively) and to go back...

hello Seen cardiologist and long and short of it told me to stop Taking diltiaz...

Hidden

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Endocarditis recovering

.Been in Hospital now 3 weeks with Endocarditis i feel fine in myself and doctors sre gonna send me hope on long term antibiotics in 2 weeks because when i...

.Been in Hospital now 3 weeks with Endocarditis i feel fine in myself and doct...

KJB20

•2 years ago

12 Replies

What a fabulous ECG yesterday, learned a lot. More questi ons than answers though.

Hi y’all. I realise today is special to many of you in the UK. But, as the Royal Family have showed us; The Show Must Go On. Yesterday is the past now for...

Hi y’all. I realise today is special to many of you in the UK. But, as the Roy...

BenThom-Wood

•2 years ago

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worried about my dad update

hi everyone, thank you so much for all your responses to my post last night my dad had his echocardiogram this morning but they were unable to get a clear...

hi everyone, thank you so much for all your responses to my post last night ...

Snowydragon

•2 years ago

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High Potassium

I have had the results of my second blood test, and unfortunately I have been told to stop my Entresto. I have also had the Bisoprolol stopped because it was...

I have had the results of my second blood test, and unfortunately I have been to...

Lovedogs1

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Research

is there any research into getting rid of plaques in your arteries, I have a small one and was told to take statins, but they only slow progression and from...

is there any research into getting rid of plaques in your arteries, I have a sma...

magnilink

•2 years ago

23 Replies

UK private perfusion MRI Scan

Hi All, I have currently been waiting since May for a perfusion MRI scan and have just been informed the earliest its likely to be is Nov unless I get a...

Hi All, I have currently been waiting since May for a perfusion MRI scan and ha...

Hidden

•2 years ago

10 Replies

calcium channel blockers

I am having a bit of trouble getting my dose before the weekend apparently the GP has to agree for me to have them monthly although my prescription says long...

I am having a bit of trouble getting my dose before the weekend apparently the G...

NLGA

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Pacemaker/MRI

GP recently referred me for a MRI [head] scan for loss of balance. Reply came back from local hospital that they will not carry this out because of pacemaker...

GP recently referred me for a MRI [head] scan for loss of balance. Reply came ba...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Bloodshot eye

I ventured to the swimming pool yesterday for the first time since my NSTEMI in February. When I came out I had a heavily bloodshot eye, with what looks like a...

I ventured to the swimming pool yesterday for the first time since my NSTEMI in ...

timontrak

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for September 2022

Diagnosed with a heart murmur.

What is A Fib please?

What is A Fib please?

Travel & Flying

Ross vs Tissue/Mechanical Valve

smart watch

Weight Concerns 2

Can breathlessness be linked to high blood pressure?

vitamin k and diet in warfarin, or other blood thinners

Heart Failure (Stiff Heart) and fluid in lungs

Lisinopril and spironolactone taken together

Heart valve disease

Bounding Pulse wrecking havoc on my life for years

Down hearted

Do NHS cardiologists accept & act on the results of private scans or do they have to be redone on the NHS?

Some help for the Ladies

successful avr

Keyhole heart surgery.

Weight concerns

Triple heart bypass

stopping diltiazem and ranolazine

Endocarditis recovering

What a fabulous ECG yesterday, learned a lot. More questi ons than answers though.

worried about my dad update

High Potassium

Research

UK private perfusion MRI Scan

calcium channel blockers

Pacemaker/MRI

Bloodshot eye

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