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Trandolopril 1mg

Has anyone experience of this BP med. been on it since bypass but it seems to be rising.

Has anyone experience of this BP med. been on it since bypass but it seems to be...

AShaw

•1 year ago

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Low pulse, freezing cold, low blood pressure

I am feeling colder than I ever have this autumn. I am fit it is true, I've always taken a fair amount of exercise but over the last year my pulse has...

I am feeling colder than I ever have this autumn. I am fit it is true, I've al...

AnnieF

•1 year ago

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Conns Syndrome

Hi .Does anyone else suffer from this syndrome? Mine was a very late diagnosis and now I suffer the complications. Seeing a cardiologist for a treadmill...

Hi .Does anyone else suffer from this syndrome? Mine was a very late diagnosis a...

Windmill6

•1 year ago

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Conns Disease or Primary Hyperaldosteronism.

Hi does anyone else on this forum suffer with this syndrome?I was very late diag

Hi does anyone else on this forum suffer with this syndrome?I was very late diag...

Windmill6

•1 year ago

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right sided pain

hi Recently had a stent fitted new diagnosis have right sided pain is this related to stent or do I treat as chest pain and use GTN never had pain on right...

hi Recently had a stent fitted new diagnosis have right sided pain is this rela...

Norton

•1 year ago

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Farmer Jack

Jack had farmed his acreage in Florida for well over 50 years. Now as he was approaching 80 and it was just himself since Mavis has passed a few years...

Jack had farmed his acreage in Florida for well over 50 years. Now as he was app...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•1 year ago

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Lecanemab, The Big Alzheimer's Breakthrough?

Some exciting news in today's press. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-63749586 A new drug in the battle against Alzheimer's that might, just might, be the...

Some exciting news in today's press. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-6374958...

Chappychap

•1 year ago

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Benefits of ECG enabled wearables

Hi there, I'm new to HealtUnlocked and new to DCM, brought on by the PLN mutation I carry. I was diagnosed in September, with a tiny amount of fibrosis in my...

Hi there, I'm new to HealtUnlocked and new to DCM, brought on by the PLN mutatio...

DutchInOrcades

•1 year ago

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what’s your experience?

I have paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and I would like to hear from anyone else with this condition. The main problem I have with it is the whooshing in my...

I have paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and I would like to hear from anyone else ...

Botolph

•1 year ago

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getting back to running

I’ve ran for many years (marathons, 10k, fell running etc.) but ended up have a stent fitted about 3 months ago due to angina (no heart attack) so reluctantly...

I’ve ran for many years (marathons, 10k, fell running etc.) but ended up have a ...

Bullsrlfc

•1 year ago

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Alternative anti inflammatory medication and heart

Hi everyone. I’m told I shouldn’t take ibruprofen with my multiple heart meds. What do you guys use for anti inflammatory meds? Thanks

Hi everyone. I’m told I shouldn’t take ibruprofen with my multiple heart meds. ...

Worvera

•1 year ago

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abilation

Hi all I had my AVR done in May this year, initially I had issues with heart rate jumping around 147. My medications were Bisoprolol 7.5 mg along with...

Hi all I had my AVR done in May this year, initially I had issues with heart ra...

Devaprinters

•1 year ago

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statins

I tried to post this yesterday but can’t see it anywhere. Is there a statin that doesn’t have increased blood sugar as a side- effect? I’m on atorvastatin 80...

I tried to post this yesterday but can’t see it anywhere. Is there a statin that...

Harefieldfan

•1 year ago

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echo scan waiting times

i was told in the discharge letter they wanted a echo scan within 3 weeks if discharge (6weeks post mi) I came home on the 28 October . Finally git a letter...

i was told in the discharge letter they wanted a echo scan within 3 weeks if dis...

Blackknight57

•1 year ago

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Low VO2 Max - should I care?

I am 9 months post AVR surgery and remain on Low dose aspirin, bisoprolol and atorvastin. I have a smart watch and all my measures look good except my VO2 Max,...

I am 9 months post AVR surgery and remain on Low dose aspirin, bisoprolol and at...

Wizard_of_Oz

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Digoxin

thank you all that replied to my question , I’m on 125micrograms of Digoxin and I’m waiting to hear from my dr on Thursday ! But in the meantime I will...

thank you all that replied to my question , I’m on 125micrograms of Digoxin and ...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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LIMA by pass or open heart surgery by pass which hals the best longevity does anyone know)?

My husband has been told he could have a LAD by pass using mammary artery instead of leg version. They do keyhole surgery through rib cage. Has anyone had...

My husband has been told he could have a LAD by pass using mammary artery instea...

ParttimeJedi

•1 year ago

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Isosobide mononitrate puffy eye and redness blurry vision

Has anyone started this medication and had an effect on vision ? They said to expect headaches but not this and taking 10 mg only. Any help appreciated.

Has anyone started this medication and had an effect on vision ? They said to ex...

ParttimeJedi

•1 year ago

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Newly Diagnosed - DaisyTerrier

Just been diagnosed, only found out when a cut would not stop bleeding & went to local A & E have always had a weight problem, used food as an emotional...

Just been diagnosed, only found out when a cut would not stop bleeding & went to...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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Newly diagnosed - DaisyTerrier

Just been diagnosed, only found out when a cut would not stop bleeding & went to local A & E have always had a weight problem, used food as an emotional...

Just been diagnosed, only found out when a cut would not stop bleeding & went to...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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Mechanical replacement valve surgery, is that a disability?

Hi, I was wondering if others more knowledgable than me were able to advise. I've been asked by a few people and I genuinely don't know the answer as to...

Hi, I was wondering if others more knowledgable than me were able to advise. I'v...

lmo90

•1 year ago

12 Replies

appointment

Hi, I had a phone call from my local hospital to attend an appointment Barts have contacted them, the appointment is for this Thursday at 10 am that’s 14 days...

Hi, I had a phone call from my local hospital to attend an appointment Barts hav...

E16Pat

•1 year ago

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Post OHS sternum metalwork discomfort

Year or so ago I had AVR and triple bypass, for quite some time I did not have much pain, more recently I have discomfort (not continuous just when I make some...

Year or so ago I had AVR and triple bypass, for quite some time I did not have m...

ronnyharry

•1 year ago

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Should we be warned if they see we getting worse

Do people think we should be told by our Consultants / Surgeons if we have any tests that identify us as getting worse, at higher risk? My daughter was due...

Do people think we should be told by our Consultants / Surgeons if we have any t...

TooLate4Daughter

•1 year ago

22 Replies

Depression after heart attack and colitis flare up

I recently posted that I had my first heart attack and was struggling with my emotions and many of you kindly sent messages of support. I have now been...

I recently posted that I had my first heart attack and was struggling with my em...

BSA20

•1 year ago

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Increased fainting spells

Having had a heart attack six years ago and stents fitted I am on a cocktail of daily meds but over the last year or so I have been suffering from increased...

Having had a heart attack six years ago and stents fitted I am on a cocktail of ...

Magrat69

•1 year ago

1 Reply

No replies please!

Thank you everyone who responded to my post yesterday - I’m overwhelmed by your kindness and thoughts. I will stay in touch and if I can help/support...

Thank you everyone who responded to my post yesterday - I’m overwhelmed by yo...

Janma123

•1 year ago

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high blood pressure

so I finally went to a cardiologist he’s said structurally my heart is unremarkable and my current work up of blood work, like 12 EKGs, 24 holter monitor has...

so I finally went to a cardiologist he’s said structurally my heart is unremarka...

Adamj

•1 year ago

17 Replies

Tricuspid Regurgitation

Hi everyone, I have not posted for awhile. In 2016 I was diagnosed with persistent AF. Long story but went in to have a pacemaker and AV ablation. At that time...

Hi everyone, I have not posted for awhile. In 2016 I was diagnosed with persiste...

Jennywren2953

•1 year ago

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side effects of Digoxin

can I stop taking digoxin as it makes me breathless and I take lansoprazole and I have to take this because of Hiatus Hernia . I’ve got to take Bisoprolol and...

can I stop taking digoxin as it makes me breathless and I take lansoprazole and ...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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All posts for November 2022

Trandolopril 1mg

Low pulse, freezing cold, low blood pressure

Conns Syndrome

Conns Disease or Primary Hyperaldosteronism.

right sided pain

Farmer Jack

Lecanemab, The Big Alzheimer's Breakthrough?

Benefits of ECG enabled wearables

what’s your experience?

getting back to running

Alternative anti inflammatory medication and heart

abilation

statins

echo scan waiting times

Low VO2 Max - should I care?

Digoxin

LIMA by pass or open heart surgery by pass which hals the best longevity does anyone know)?

Isosobide mononitrate puffy eye and redness blurry vision

Newly Diagnosed - DaisyTerrier

Newly diagnosed - DaisyTerrier

Mechanical replacement valve surgery, is that a disability?

appointment

Post OHS sternum metalwork discomfort

Should we be warned if they see we getting worse

Depression after heart attack and colitis flare up

Increased fainting spells

No replies please!

high blood pressure

Tricuspid Regurgitation

side effects of Digoxin

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