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Amlodipine in morning and Ramipril at night?

I have just yesterday been prescribed 5mg Amlodipine on top of the 5mg of Ramipril I’ve been taking. The GP didn’t specify over the phone if I take them both...

I have just yesterday been prescribed 5mg Amlodipine on top of the 5mg of Ramipr...

hay73

•2 years ago

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Statin dose increase

After recent cardiac risk assessment for mum aged 75, GP has increased her cholesterol tablets artosratin from 10mcg to 20mcg as she has been on on 10 for some...

After recent cardiac risk assessment for mum aged 75, GP has increased her chole...

NalaPup

•2 years ago

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dealing with symptoms of low resting heart rate

Hi I have a low RHR (around 45), which lowers even during phases of my menstrual cycle (down to 35-37bpm). I have had an ECG which confirmed the low RHR. I...

Hi I have a low RHR (around 45), which lowers even during phases of my menstrua...

Misss_r3d

•2 years ago

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adverse reaction to heart meds.

Hello all. After a mild heart attack at the end of July I was prescribed the common medication seemingly given to all patients. Since taking them I have been...

Hello all. After a mild heart attack at the end of July I was prescribed the com...

Whsfg

•2 years ago

15 Replies

support groups

I would like to join a support group or an exercise class/ keep fit class for people with heart problems in or around Eastbourne area. Is there anything?

I would like to join a support group or an exercise class/ keep fit class for pe...

Tedthedog

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Date for surgery

I am being transferred to Papworth tomorrow and surgery Wednesday, at least the waiting is done. Will keep you posted about my progress, thank you for all the...

I am being transferred to Papworth tomorrow and surgery Wednesday, at least the ...

Heartstogether

•2 years ago

21 Replies

travel insurance

travel insurance I have a mitral valve with severe regurgitation it was repaired 2 years ago but didn’t work we are struggling to find a company to give us...

travel insurance I have a mitral valve with severe regurgitation it was repaired...

Piglet-blue75

•2 years ago

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Gasping for breath whe lying in bed.

Breathlessness. I had a double ablation 3 weeks ago for Atrial Fib and Atrial Flutter ie both atrial chambers. Since then I have regularly had episodes of AF...

Breathlessness. I had a double ablation 3 weeks ago for Atrial Fib and Atrial Fl...

Huwhuw

•2 years ago

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aspirin, citalopram and mirtazapine and sleep

hello all, I was diagnosed in August with CVD, they put me on aspirin statins and another tab for angina. go for a stress test in October -- because of the...

hello all, I was diagnosed in August with CVD, they put me on aspirin statins an...

Lewis005

•2 years ago

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confusing left arm pain

hello Before I found out I had blockages I used to sometimes get a fleeting left arm psin lasting no more than 10-15 seconds, then after I got my stent I...

hello Before I found out I had blockages I used to sometimes get a fleeting le...

Buffy6956

•2 years ago

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Rapid Heart Rate

I recommend homeopathic Cactus for high heart rate this got my husband and me through tough times of rpud HR. You must get from a naturopathic Dr. Do not just...

I recommend homeopathic Cactus for high heart rate this got my husband and me th...

autumnrose

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Food Confessions

We all break the rules occasionally and eat what we should not really eat. So here is a chance to confess and not carry the guilt with you. Here is my...

We all break the rules occasionally and eat what we should not really eat. So he...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•2 years ago

1 Reply

Amlodipine side effects

Hi Guys I have recently been prescribed Amlodipine for high blood pressure and the first prescription was for 5mg per day, that made no difference to my BP...

Hi Guys I have recently been prescribed Amlodipine for high blood pressure an...

Hidden

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Clogged arteries!

Hi. This is my first time here and i have a couple of question's more for my husband and sister. My husband was having heart flutter's and getting breathless....

Hi. This is my first time here and i have a couple of question's more for my hus...

Danni54

•2 years ago

27 Replies

heart rate

could anyone please give me an idea off what my heart rate at rest should be .Iam 57 male just had mitral valve replacement 12 weeks ago which came out off the...

could anyone please give me an idea off what my heart rate at rest should be .Ia...

Gussy121

•2 years ago

15 Replies

heart condition and bilirubin levels

hi there My son aged 16 has bicuspid aeortic valve with valvular stenosis and regurgitation. He was diagnosed around the age of 4, he has been on medication...

hi there My son aged 16 has bicuspid aeortic valve with valvular stenosis and r...

Kim1324

•2 years ago

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Coronary (ishmael) heart disease

When i had my stents they gave ma a option i didn't really understand but i chose stents and not a by pass i dont understand the mortality % on the pic

When i had my stents they gave ma a option i didn't really understand but i chos...

neilclayton1

•2 years ago

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Being normal

In April 2021 I had an out of hospital cardiac arrest ,my husband did CPR and I had excellent treatment a stent fitted and luckily as one consultant said “was...

In April 2021 I had an out of hospital cardiac arrest ,my husband did CPR and I ...

Travel13

•2 years ago

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Failed Bypass Graft

In 2020 I had a double bypass off pump. Twelve months later chest psins started again.Waited 15 months for yesterdays angiogram and found one of the grafts...

In 2020 I had a double bypass off pump. Twelve months later chest psins started...

jwd52

•2 years ago

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One thing after another, need some words of comfort please🥺

Hi all Been on here a few times before surgery so some may remember me. Had Triple Bypass on 16th September. Was meant to be Quad but they couldnt find a...

Hi all Been on here a few times before surgery so some may remember me. Had Tr...

Sljp0000

•2 years ago

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care after coronary artery stent?

It’s three years since I had a heart attack and stent fitted for a blocked artery. Im quite well but struggling a bit walking up hill and feel like I’m not...

It’s three years since I had a heart attack and stent fitted for a blocked arter...

Camelliared

•2 years ago

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All posts for October 2022

Amlodipine in morning and Ramipril at night?

Statin dose increase

dealing with symptoms of low resting heart rate

adverse reaction to heart meds.

support groups

Date for surgery

travel insurance

Gasping for breath whe lying in bed.

aspirin, citalopram and mirtazapine and sleep

confusing left arm pain

Rapid Heart Rate

Food Confessions

Amlodipine side effects

Clogged arteries!

heart rate

heart condition and bilirubin levels

Coronary (ishmael) heart disease

Being normal

Failed Bypass Graft

One thing after another, need some words of comfort please🥺

care after coronary artery stent?

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