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musical instruments I shouldn’t play

I’ve just seen a theramin on the TV. I guess, with an ICD, I shouldn’t play one of these? Tia B

I’ve just seen a theramin on the TV. I guess, with an ICD, I shouldn’t play on...

BenThom-Wood

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Worried about Mirtral Valve surgey and have some questions

I am currently waiting for an operation on my mitral valve (OHS), feel pretty worried, but hopeful as am so tired of being constantly exhausted. I would be...

I am currently waiting for an operation on my mitral valve (OHS), feel pretty wo...

Milaann

•2 years ago

12 Replies

horrendous muscle aches on Ramipril and Bisoprolol

hi was wondering if you could help me. I was referred to the rapid chest pain clinic as I had an episode witch I thought was just a bad case of acid reflux, a...

hi was wondering if you could help me. I was referred to the rapid chest pain cl...

Fourwhitesheps

•2 years ago

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loop recorder, car accident.🙄

Sorry this is long but it’s a strange situation, so! Mon October 10th I finished work as usual, driving to collect my son from school on my route home I pass a...

Sorry this is long but it’s a strange situation, so! Mon October 10th I finished...

GM1987

•2 years ago

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Been told to stop Bisoprolol before stress test, worried how safe this is

I am having a stress test this coming Tuesday for pains I am getting on exercise. I am on on Bisoprolol 1.25 mg a day, and have been told to stop for 48 hours...

I am having a stress test this coming Tuesday for pains I am getting on exercise...

AchyCorazon

•2 years ago

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Dads Heart Attack- should GP have investigated heart further?

My dear father had a Coronary Thrombosis major heart attack and passed away one saturday evening in October. What I cannot get passed is that he went to his...

My dear father had a Coronary Thrombosis major heart attack and passed away one ...

Galaxygirl93

•2 years ago

30 Replies

Was It A Heart Attack?

I had an echocardiogram in June over two years late and it has taken them over four months to write to my GP. EF is 65% but there is thickening and scarring on...

I had an echocardiogram in June over two years late and it has taken them over f...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•2 years ago

6 Replies

New Hypertension medication.

This is a link to an article about a new med for resistant high BP.It may be helpful to some of ye....

This is a link to an article about a new med for resistant high BP.It may be he...

Madlegs1

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Anxiety playing tricks?

Morning everyone - not having the best time as a cardiology outpatient. I was referred very swiftly after high BP readings by my GP and have been seen...

Morning everyone - not having the best time as a cardiology outpatient. I was re...

ChessPasty

•2 years ago

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Taking Entresto 51/49 daily, does anyone experience heart pains on slightly left side (sharp mostly) at random times after taking?

As the title says. Does anyone experience this and any other side effects such as extreme brain fog and tiredness? The pains are most concerning but i have...

As the title says. Does anyone experience this and any other side effects such a...

Hidden

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Confused after Discharge from Cardiac Care

Hi All. I was diagnosed with LVSD with EF of 40% in June. Also significant coronary calcification. Consultant was very sombre, and said he was very sorry he...

Hi All. I was diagnosed with LVSD with EF of 40% in June. Also significant coron...

Deels7

•2 years ago

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Mixed week back at work

Hey Everyone First week back at work Monday was fine, I had a half day and it all went fine, I went in for working all day on Tuesday everything seemed to be...

Hey Everyone First week back at work Monday was fine, I had a half day and it al...

Valentina98

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Some reassurance needed

Hi there My husband has had two heart attacks in the last month. Luckily, the tests show that he has sustained very little damage to his heart but the...

Hi there My husband has had two heart attacks in the last month. Luckily, the...

WinHill

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Pulmonary Hypertension

Im a long time afib sufferer but recently had an echocardiogram that showed severe pulmonary hypertension. My cardiologist is doing a RHC angiogram in a few...

Im a long time afib sufferer but recently had an echocardiogram that showed seve...

fairgo45

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Will this get any better?

Hi all, I'm new, my husband 38 was diagnosed with heart failure just one week ago. I know its all still new and probably just sinking in still but I ask, will...

Hi all, I'm new, my husband 38 was diagnosed with heart failure just one week ag...

Gchar86

•2 years ago

25 Replies

Mobitz 2 AV Block

Hello, Just wondering if anyone here has Mobitz 2 and if so, would you mind sharing how you received your diagnosis and your symptoms? Also if it has any...

Hello, Just wondering if anyone here has Mobitz 2 and if so, would you mind sh...

Aries17

•2 years ago

15 Replies

National NHS Nurses Strike!

The Result should be announced today from the 'Royal College of Nursing' on the forthcoming Strike Action. Nurses are claiming they are not treated fairly,...

The Result should be announced today from the 'Royal College of Nursing' on the ...

ParrotLover22

•2 years ago

134 Replies

ICD implant promised 15 months ago still no ICD and no date

Is this common? Are the waiting lists so long?

Steve1949

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Bisoprolol

Hi All Many thanks for replying to me re the above meds! I haven’t tolerated this since I went on it in June 21, I will therefore look into taking it in the...

Hi All Many thanks for replying to me re the above meds! I haven’t tolerated th...

Platypus6

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Pacemaker implanted yesterday - Thanks

Thanks everyone so much . Sorry posted in three groups if you seee this again. I felt myself twitching a lot on lab table , especially after a few short...

Thanks everyone so much . Sorry posted in three groups if you seee this again. ...

HeartyJames

•2 years ago

28 Replies

Living with Unstable Angina

I am a young 57 year old woman but I have unstable angina. I had a heart attack in 2018 and had a stent fitted. I am finding it very difficult to cope...

I am a young 57 year old woman but I have unstable angina. I had a heart attack...

Jazzyjas

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Pacemaker pulse felt at the site after regular check

I have had a pacemaker fitted for five year and after a recent check I am feeling a pulse in the area of the unit. This has now only occured. Has anyone had...

I have had a pacemaker fitted for five year and after a recent check I am feelin...

tannery

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Wolff Parkinson White

Can anyone give any advice on Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome? Does the syndrome usually exist on its own without other heart problems, or does it exist in...

Can anyone give any advice on Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome? Does the syndrome...

alm587

•2 years ago

6 Replies

need reassurance

need some reassurance, my uncle is 24 hours post surgery. He had double bypass, valve repair and aneurysm repair. It went well and his stats are good, they...

need some reassurance, my uncle is 24 hours post surgery. He had double bypass, ...

Lydia_1

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Bisoprolol

Hi Does anyone take their medication in the evening?

Platypus6

•2 years ago

36 Replies

Heart block Mobitz type 2 awaiting a pacemaker struggling with extreme fatigue

Has anyone been diagnosed with this condition after being on beta blockers for a few years. I'm 47. I've had to come of the beta blockers but now I'm...

Has anyone been diagnosed with this condition after being on beta blockers for a...

Jayh1

•2 years ago

6 Replies

28 weeks sick pay

hi just checking to see if this has happened to anyone else .I am a bricklayer and have had a mitral valve repair in may. I have had various problems since...

hi just checking to see if this has happened to anyone else .I am a bricklayer a...

Gussy121

•2 years ago

76 Replies

Prep for Colonoscopy.

Thanks to everyone that replied to my post. This was my second colonoscopy, and I agree that the prep the day before was the most horrible experience. It...

Thanks to everyone that replied to my post. This was my second colonoscopy, and...

Lovedogs1

•2 years ago

4 Replies

pacemaker?

At a visit to the gp for something else she picked up an irregular heartbeat. I had a six day holter in September and gp rang yesterday to say I have...

At a visit to the gp for something else she picked up an irregular heartbeat. I ...

Jo1961

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Newbie: is it normal to feel like you're going bonkers whilst awaiting a diagnosis?

I spent yesterday morning at A and E awaiting a troponin blood test to see if I'd had a heart attack in the early hours of Sunday morning. I hadn't thank...

I spent yesterday morning at A and E awaiting a troponin blood test to see if I'...

Tray4321

•2 years ago

16 Replies

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All posts for November 2022

musical instruments I shouldn’t play

Worried about Mirtral Valve surgey and have some questions

horrendous muscle aches on Ramipril and Bisoprolol

loop recorder, car accident.🙄

Been told to stop Bisoprolol before stress test, worried how safe this is

Dads Heart Attack- should GP have investigated heart further?

Was It A Heart Attack?

New Hypertension medication.

Anxiety playing tricks?

Taking Entresto 51/49 daily, does anyone experience heart pains on slightly left side (sharp mostly) at random times after taking?

Confused after Discharge from Cardiac Care

Mixed week back at work

Some reassurance needed

Pulmonary Hypertension

Will this get any better?

Mobitz 2 AV Block

National NHS Nurses Strike!

ICD implant promised 15 months ago still no ICD and no date

Bisoprolol

Pacemaker implanted yesterday - Thanks

Living with Unstable Angina

Pacemaker pulse felt at the site after regular check

Wolff Parkinson White

need reassurance

Bisoprolol

Heart block Mobitz type 2 awaiting a pacemaker struggling with extreme fatigue

28 weeks sick pay

Prep for Colonoscopy.

pacemaker?

Newbie: is it normal to feel like you're going bonkers whilst awaiting a diagnosis?

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