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Travel health insurance.

I have seen previously that there have been recommendations on here for insurance companies. We would like to fly to NZ for 6 weeks in January. I have had a...

I have seen previously that there have been recommendations on here for insuranc...

Roamie

•2 years ago

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hospital denying me surgery

hi, new here! I was diagnosed in July with moderate MR and MS, and moderate AR. I also have long covid. I’m very symptomatic, SOB on exertion, chest pain,...

hi, new here! I was diagnosed in July with moderate MR and MS, and moderate AR. ...

Brucies-mum

•2 years ago

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CT angiogram tests OK

Hi I have been having sharp chest pains for 3 years had results back for CT angiogram with contrast saying my stents which I had in in 2017 RCA and LAD are...

Hi I have been having sharp chest pains for 3 years had results back for CT angi...

Gaz22

•2 years ago

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Beauty - laser treatments

Hi, Following my HA and stent in May 21 I have lost 2 stone, with a few more pounds to go! My son gets married next year and purely for vanity I am...

Hi, Following my HA and stent in May 21 I have lost 2 stone, with a few more p...

Grenfell37

•2 years ago

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Information

I received a letter from the hospital with findings from MRI. It might as well be in a foreign language!!! How can I find someone who can explain it to me?

I received a letter from the hospital with findings from MRI. It might as well b...

guineacat

•2 years ago

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I am so very confused...please help

Hello all, i am at my wits end and dont know what way to turn for the best. For the past week i have been in persistent afib HR peak reaching 130 along with...

Hello all, i am at my wits end and dont know what way to turn for the best. For ...

dragon51

•2 years ago

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Heart failure post bypass - breathless and weight loss

Post bypass surgery i was diagnosed with heart failure and am having breathlessness problems and lost lot of weight. Just want to know if any one had similar...

Post bypass surgery i was diagnosed with heart failure and am having breathlessn...

Seena2019

•2 years ago

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Come out feeling worse than when I went in!

Well following 8 months of worrying about having a heart attack, it’s happened. Admitted to hospital for a week, had angiogram which was the most horrendous...

Well following 8 months of worrying about having a heart attack, it’s happened. ...

Heartfairy

•2 years ago

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eplenerone

I have moved from 25mg eplenerone to 50mg. My sleep quality declined radically. Has anybody else experienced this? If I move back to 25mg does the sleep...

I have moved from 25mg eplenerone to 50mg. My sleep quality declined radically....

Gingy70

•2 years ago

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ezitimibe side effects

doctors put me on Exitimibe about six weeks ago. The first month no problems at all then started getting bloated stomach and wind issues. Now started with...

doctors put me on Exitimibe about six weeks ago. The first month no problems a...

Tinker2015

•2 years ago

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Adding medication split dose

I've been prescribed 2.5mg amlodipine twice a day to get my BP down , I already take indapamide in the morning. Now added 2.5 mg amlodipine in the morning and...

I've been prescribed 2.5mg amlodipine twice a day to get my BP down , I already ...

Rupert47

•2 years ago

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small nodule

I have just received a letter from the hospital explaining after having a CT scan it identified a small nodule in the left lung they will arrange for a scan in...

I have just received a letter from the hospital explaining after having a CT sca...

Lumps

•2 years ago

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Heart Ablation

Hi, I've had paroxysmal AF for 13 years but recently it's increased to the point where I have episodes every day. My cardiologist has been trying Sotalol at...

Hi, I've had paroxysmal AF for 13 years but recently it's increased to the point...

gillyt60

•2 years ago

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Don’t run before you can walk.

Most of you know my story but for those who don’t, heart attack, quad bypass, heart attack in June this year. I’ve been doing ok since but that’s where the...

Most of you know my story but for those who don’t, heart attack, quad bypass, he...

Jako999

•2 years ago

37 Replies

apixaban

can you take co-codamol whilst taking apixaban

Lumps

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Inclisiran

I have been invited by Univ of Oxford to take part in a medical research study ORION 4 to find out whether a new cholesterol lowering injection safely lowers...

I have been invited by Univ of Oxford to take part in a medical research study O...

Bradshaw278

•2 years ago

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heart bypass

I now have a date for my heart bypass, Monday 14th November, Now the anxiety is started bad, I’m so anxious

I now have a date for my heart bypass, Monday 14th November, Now the anxiety ...

E16Pat

•2 years ago

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The BHF Tipping Point Report

The BHF's Tipping Point report makes sobering reading for us all....

Milkfairy

Heart Star•2 years ago

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IBS not sure

for some time I have suffered from abdominal pain and urgency to go to the loo once there I am unable to have a. Proper bowel movement I am waiting to see a...

for some time I have suffered from abdominal pain and urgency to go to the loo o...

Lumps

•2 years ago

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Artrial Fabrillation / Claudification

Have been diagnosed with these conditions Any practical tips in improving the cramps in legs. Am keeping going within moderation swimming walking and light gym...

Have been diagnosed with these conditions Any practical tips in improving the cr...

Tallarn

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Dr recommends Brothers heart failure medicine be withdrawn and he be put on palliative care. Brother refusing.

Brother is paralysed and also has underlying conditions.He was recently diagnosed with severe heart failure. His left ventricle is damaged and he has an EFR of...

Brother is paralysed and also has underlying conditions.He was recently diagnose...

FrazzleRock

•2 years ago

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Tissue or metal heart valves ?

Facing an op to replace two heart valves. Any views on choosing tissue or metal ones ?

Facing an op to replace two heart valves. Any views on choosing tissue or metal ...

Number12

•2 years ago

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Losartan not effective

After my procedure with stent my doctor asked my GP to keep my BP at 135/80 on discharge note. I was on rampril 2.5 mg for sometime which was fairly...

After my procedure with stent my doctor asked my GP to keep my BP at 135/80 on ...

Anynomous

•2 years ago

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Global AF awareness week

could be interesting to look out for this one. agenda below.. on the main website they talk about using Kardia mobile quite alot for undiagnosed patients....

could be interesting to look out for this one. agenda below.. on the main websi...

Blondie12345

•2 years ago

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mild left atrial dilated

looking for a bit of help and guidance on the above What would cause of this be I have AF and a very kind member had said this could be the most likely...

looking for a bit of help and guidance on the above What would cause of this b...

NLGA

•2 years ago

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Permanent bloating with continuous palpitations

At my wits end for some time now have had constant palpitations accompanied by endless stomach bloating - every few seconds my heart jumps/hesitates/leaps -...

At my wits end for some time now have had constant palpitations accompanied by e...

Micron5

•2 years ago

14 Replies

High Cholesterol

I had a blood test and my and by bad cholesterol just slight over 6. I trying to put off taking Satin. I am already on a highly blood pressure medication. I...

I had a blood test and my and by bad cholesterol just slight over 6. I trying to...

Masteroftime

•2 years ago

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bumetimide and Flecainide

does anyone take this combination of meds . I have atrial fibrillation and have fluid retention. Dr suggests that I take a diuretic but am worried about the...

does anyone take this combination of meds . I have atrial fibrillation and have ...

Caradomben

•2 years ago

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Rotoblator treatment for unblocking lad artery

After an out of the blue heart attack 5 months ago and a stent being fitted I am now due back in hospital to have my heavily calcified LAD artery drilled out...

After an out of the blue heart attack 5 months ago and a stent being fitted I ...

mjadkinson

•2 years ago

9 Replies

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for November 2022

Travel health insurance.

hospital denying me surgery

CT angiogram tests OK

Beauty - laser treatments

Information

I am so very confused...please help

Heart failure post bypass - breathless and weight loss

Come out feeling worse than when I went in!

eplenerone

ezitimibe side effects

Adding medication split dose

small nodule

Heart Ablation

Don’t run before you can walk.

apixaban

Inclisiran

heart bypass

The BHF Tipping Point Report

IBS not sure

Artrial Fabrillation / Claudification

Dr recommends Brothers heart failure medicine be withdrawn and he be put on palliative care. Brother refusing.

Tissue or metal heart valves ?

Losartan not effective

Global AF awareness week

mild left atrial dilated

Permanent bloating with continuous palpitations

High Cholesterol

bumetimide and Flecainide

Rotoblator treatment for unblocking lad artery

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