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High bp

Hi, I'm worried about my 25 yr old daughter. During pregnancy 2.5 Yr ago she had high bp and was given labetalol. Bp settled down eventually. But recently...

Hi, I'm worried about my 25 yr old daughter. During pregnancy 2.5 Yr ago she had...

43hippychic

•2 years ago

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Thrill rides

Hi, So just before I was diagnosed with unstable angina I was supposed to be going to Disney with my family. I had a cardiac stent inserted and am on the usual...

Hi, So just before I was diagnosed with unstable angina I was supposed to be goi...

Dthompson74

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Travel insurance

Hi guys!! New to all this as only just been diagnosed with severe heart failure in Aug so still coming to terms with things. Please could anyone advise as to...

Hi guys!! New to all this as only just been diagnosed with severe heart failure...

Poppycool

•2 years ago

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Travel Insurance

Hi, I have recently had a pacemaker fitted and need to renew travel insurance. Can anyone recommend good insurance companies for multi trip cover?

Hi, I have recently had a pacemaker fitted and need to renew travel insurance. C...

Prudences

•2 years ago

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Re apple watch Afib warning.

Just a quick update on my apple watch warnings and Kardia mobile warnings post recently. I went to my GP who took an ecg and sent me to A&E with a referral...

Just a quick update on my apple watch warnings and Kardia mobile warnings post r...

wischo

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Heart disease and waking up feeling nauseated from lying too flat.

I was just wondering if anybody else is having this problem or even if it is heart related I have always had to sleep with 4 pillows but lately no matter how...

I was just wondering if anybody else is having this problem or even if it is hea...

Yumz199725

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Returning to work

Hi .. First time posting. I had heart attack in June and cardiac arrest during the fitting of 2 stents. Spent three days in hospital then discharged with...

Hi .. First time posting. I had heart attack in June and cardiac arrest during...

Lomondpike

•2 years ago

10 Replies

low heart rate

My Apple Watch regularly gives me alerts that my heart rate is under 50 bpm and many times as low as 43. I have checked it out with my bp monitor which...

My Apple Watch regularly gives me alerts that my heart rate is under 50 bpm and ...

Worvera

•2 years ago

23 Replies

Discharged from cardiology

Hi, I am 4 months post triple bypass op. Today I had a telephone call from the cardiologist. They stated they wanted to discharge me as everything has gone...

Hi, I am 4 months post triple bypass op. Today I had a telephone call from the ...

Carlg

•2 years ago

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Update on "thumping"

Update as promised on the recent "thumping" as my CRT pacemaker kicks in. Went to my appointment at the pacemaker clinic on Monday and explained that I was...

Update as promised on the recent "thumping" as my CRT pacemaker kicks in. Went t...

Raznic

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Angiogram

I'm confused over the last few weeks I've had an MRI, and other tests . And today I've had an angiogram which didn't show any blockages. So I don't understand...

I'm confused over the last few weeks I've had an MRI, and other tests . And toda...

guineacat

•2 years ago

34 Replies

Cardiac rehab

Hi everyone I've got my first cardiac rehabilitation application tomorrow (Wednesday) and I'm really nervous about what to expect (the fact I'm so young is...

Hi everyone I've got my first cardiac rehabilitation application tomorrow (Wedne...

Valentina98

•2 years ago

35 Replies

Simvastatin

After my aerotic valve surgery and partial myectomy, my simvastatin was increased, then i became prediabetec, what other drugs can i take instead of...

After my aerotic valve surgery and partial myectomy, my simvastatin was increa...

Wellington19

•2 years ago

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Worried. what is wrong with me ?

I gave up smoking about 4 months ago. I had been on nicotine gum. But was noticing a lot of palpitations. They seemed to be getting worse. And every day I’ve...

I gave up smoking about 4 months ago. I had been on nicotine gum. But was notici...

susieanna

•2 years ago

8 Replies

supra-arterial myotomy

hello has anyone had this heart surgery? It seems to be more available in US but not so in UK. Technically it’s cutting the heart muscle open to release the...

hello has anyone had this heart surgery? It seems to be more available in US but...

Hidden

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Mitral valve replacement

Hi, does anyone here still smoke after having a mitral valve replacement?

Tolla123

•2 years ago

18 Replies

dapagliflozin - burning sensation after urination?

I am taking Dapagliflozin 5mg from last 4 months, and off late getting burning sensation post urination. Has any one experienced this?

I am taking Dapagliflozin 5mg from last 4 months, and off late getting burning s...

vnarayan

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Entresto

Hi everyone, 4 weeks since diagnosis of Dilated Cardiomyopathy. Currently taking Losartan. EF 32. I am 53. So far had ct scan, echocardiogram, angiogram...

Hi everyone, 4 weeks since diagnosis of Dilated Cardiomyopathy. Currently taki...

Familyk

•2 years ago

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ablation

I have A F and recently been referred for an ablation worried

Lumps

•2 years ago

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Worried partner 8mths post triple bypass

Hello, it’s been a while since I’ve posted and I hope everyone is doing ok and as best they can. My partner had a triple bypass in March and has been doing ok...

Hello, it’s been a while since I’ve posted and I hope everyone is doing ok and a...

Cibby21

•2 years ago

11 Replies

so scared

after my post yesterday I am desperate, following the CPR EPISODE and leaving me in servers pain they took me for a pacemaker now I’m laying here on oxygen...

after my post yesterday I am desperate, following the CPR EPISODE and leaving m...

Dogloverxthree

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Lifestyle changes after a Stemi

I had a heart attack a few weeks ago - and a nice, shiny new stent fitted that saved my life. I only spent a couple of days in hospital, thankfully. I couldn't...

I had a heart attack a few weeks ago - and a nice, shiny new stent fitted that s...

livealittle

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Ultrasound result cardiomegaly

Had the phone call today for the reult of ultrasound . Cardiologist says my measurements were 13mm and should be 11 . He said we need to monitor my blood...

Had the phone call today for the reult of ultrasound . Cardiologist says my meas...

Duncanwhite1

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Blood Pressure Monitors

I was looking at updating my current Blood Pressure monitor. I was reviewing the Omron M4 Intelli IT and the Omron M7 Intelli IT. I wondered whether anyone...

I was looking at updating my current Blood Pressure monitor. I was reviewing th...

Wellbrook

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Living Nightmare! (At least I'm living!)

Just over a month ago I had a MI. The Heart Attack came on very suddenly, all the classic symptoms, band around chest, numb left arm, pain in my jaw. I was...

Just over a month ago I had a MI. The Heart Attack came on very suddenly, all th...

Gary221

•2 years ago

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such a wimp

hi everyone, I am trying to be brave and get on with it but I feel so upset. I just need some support please. I am 69 and in May , out of the blue and after a...

hi everyone, I am trying to be brave and get on with it but I feel so upset. I j...

Jackabee

•2 years ago

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SVT ablation next week

Hi I am having SVT ablation next week and feeling conflicted if I still should go ahead with the procedure? I have had SVT around 4 years now and it has...

Hi I am having SVT ablation next week and feeling conflicted if I still should...

sjan

•2 years ago

13 Replies

AFib warning on Apple watch and Kardia mobile.

Hi all I would appreciate a bit of advice if possible. I had 2 AFib warnings on my Apple watch yesterday one at 9am and the other 11pm. As I have a Kardia...

Hi all I would appreciate a bit of advice if possible. I had 2 AFib warnings on ...

wischo

•2 years ago

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Potential cardiac issues after pregnancy complications with preeclampsia and severe anemia

hi there, I’ve been trying to find anyone who has been in a similar position to myself before now. I’m roughly 9 months postpartum and since the last month of...

hi there, I’ve been trying to find anyone who has been in a similar position to ...

Danni1991

•2 years ago

6 Replies

edoxoban and ibruprofen

What anti inflammatory can I take for my arthritic big toe joint if I take edoxaban 60mg.? I know I can't take ibruprofen . Many thanks Annie

What anti inflammatory can I take for my arthritic big toe joint if I take edoxa...

AnnieJohnson

•2 years ago

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All posts for November 2022

High bp

Thrill rides

Travel insurance

Travel Insurance

Re apple watch Afib warning.

Heart disease and waking up feeling nauseated from lying too flat.

Returning to work

low heart rate

Discharged from cardiology

Update on "thumping"

Angiogram

Cardiac rehab

Simvastatin

Worried. what is wrong with me ?

supra-arterial myotomy

Mitral valve replacement

dapagliflozin - burning sensation after urination?

Entresto

ablation

Worried partner 8mths post triple bypass

so scared

Lifestyle changes after a Stemi

Ultrasound result cardiomegaly

Blood Pressure Monitors

Living Nightmare! (At least I'm living!)

such a wimp

SVT ablation next week

AFib warning on Apple watch and Kardia mobile.

Potential cardiac issues after pregnancy complications with preeclampsia and severe anemia

edoxoban and ibruprofen

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