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Reversal of cholesterol deposits

I’m looking through my operation history and after care which I obtained from St George’s Hyde Park Corner now at Tooting. Interestingly initially I had high...

I’m looking through my operation history and after care which I obtained from St...

Bigscar

•2 years ago

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Kardia Clinician report just in! It says Keep Calm and Carry On! Despite very odd looking Kardia report submitted for review 24 hours ago.

Kardia taken after an unexplained period of rapid heart rate (145 bpm for 3 or 4 mins while sitting down, no notable symptoms my typical resting bpm is 58-68)...

Kardia taken after an unexplained period of rapid heart rate (145 bpm for 3 or 4...

Raylpa

•2 years ago

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24hr ECG confusion ?

Hello – I hope this isn’t a daft question – I have been undergoing a number of tests over a recent period (Echocardiogram, Cardiac angiogram, 24hr ECG, resting...

Hello – I hope this isn’t a daft question – I have been undergoing a number of t...

guinness1759

•2 years ago

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After my HA and angioplasty 18 months ago I was prescribed Ramipril 2.5 mg twice a day.I had a review at our surgery some 7 weeks ago, I mentioned to our GP...

After my HA and angioplasty 18 months ago I was prescribed Ramipril 2.5 mg twice...

BridBoy

•2 years ago

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tiered tiered

It’s nearly 3 weeks since my triple bypass operation I’m am so tiered Pat

E16Pat

•2 years ago

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Sooo tired 😴

I have a heart aneurysm measurement 4.9 cm so unfortunately i will have to have open heart surgery.My dad died from heart failure so they think I may have...

I have a heart aneurysm measurement 4.9 cm so unfortunately i will have to ha...

sammylou96

•2 years ago

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breathless when lifting arms up to hang washing

Morning, I just wondered if anyone else has this happen. I find if I lift arms up Say to lift lift ladder down I get breathless . When hanging Washing on line...

Morning, I just wondered if anyone else has this happen. I find if I lift arms u...

Plum53

•2 years ago

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What to drink over Christmas

What is a safe alcoholic drink for someone with HF. I don’t drink much at all now, I’m to scared to do so. Just wondered if I did want a drink which is the...

What is a safe alcoholic drink for someone with HF. I don’t drink much at all n...

Lovedogs1

•2 years ago

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Follow up

Hi I am five months post STEMI then cardiac arrest ànd two stents fitted.I'm just wondering when or if there will be follow up.. I've not seen cardiologist...

Hi I am five months post STEMI then cardiac arrest ànd two stents fitted.I'm ju...

Lomondpike

•2 years ago

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CAC Score of 477, what next?

Greetings, I always had borderline high cholesterol (190/200), In 2019 had a CT scan and was a bit shocked that it was 477 as I was very active with...

Greetings, I always had borderline high cholesterol (190/200), In 2019 had a CT...

SierraSix

•2 years ago

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weird breathing heart sensation

So this has happened before but it’s random I’ll be sitting there and bam I start feeling like I can’t breath like it feels like something malfunctioning in me...

So this has happened before but it’s random I’ll be sitting there and bam I star...

Adamj

•2 years ago

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What do my hearties think I need some opinions.

Hi All I’ve have suffered heart problems in the plumping department for some years. However, 2 months ago While walking my dog I suffered a Sudden out of...

Hi All I’ve have suffered heart problems in the plumping department for some y...

Swalecliffe88

•2 years ago

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Heart Valve Replacement - severe dizziness and breathing difficulties 1 year+ post op

Hi! My dad had his 3rd open heart surgery last July (2021) and he's been poorly ever since. He had a heart infection which went undiagnosed for months (despite...

Hi! My dad had his 3rd open heart surgery last July (2021) and he's been poorly ...

S1462

•2 years ago

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Ten weeks since Bypass surgery and looking to play 🎾 tennis next week?

Hi everyone, I was wondering 🤔 if anyone else has been in my position and gone back to playing tennis at 10 weeks post Bypass and if so did they suffer any...

Hi everyone, I was wondering 🤔 if anyone else has been in my position and gon...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Mild Aortic Stenosis

Hi, I was recently told I have mild aortic stenosis and await an MRI to assess the aortic valve, possibly bicuspid. I currently take no medication, and...

Hi, I was recently told I have mild aortic stenosis and await an MRI to assess t...

Grga

•2 years ago

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How do I know if my palpitations are stress related?

Hi everyone hope your having a good evening I'm on verapamil 40mg and very recently I have been experiencing alot palpitations few seconds a time feels like...

Hi everyone hope your having a good evening I'm on verapamil 40mg and very recen...

Yumz199725

•2 years ago

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slow heartbeat and AFib

has anyone else got permanent AFib/AFlutter with slow heartbeat 40-48 most days Dow to 39 when asleep Organplayer

has anyone else got permanent AFib/AFlutter with slow heartbeat 40-48 most days...

Organplayer

•2 years ago

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cholesterol

just been told that my husband’s cholesterol levels are high any suggestions on how to reduce the cholesterol level

just been told that my husband’s cholesterol levels are high any suggestions on ...

Lumps

•2 years ago

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Diltiazem

anyone have experience with this? I’ve been taking it for 5 days now 120mg 24hr beads. Since starting it been having some chest pain headaches weird sinus...

anyone have experience with this? I’ve been taking it for 5 days now 120mg 24hr ...

Adamj

•2 years ago

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Strange feeling

I get a feeling as if I am in an elevator that suddenly drops or on a rollercoaster. It seems to come from my stomach area. It lasts only a few seconds,...

I get a feeling as if I am in an elevator that suddenly drops or on a rollercoas...

Bonnymuir

•2 years ago

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Stinging/burning leg pain

I had a Triple Bypass and Mitral Valve Repair in 2019 and last year I was diagnosed with Heart Failure. I was prescribed Spironolactone but after developing...

I had a Triple Bypass and Mitral Valve Repair in 2019 and last year I was diagno...

Davewm

•2 years ago

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high blood pressure and breathlessness

hi everyone. I usually workout 4 times a week and eat a fairly healthy diet. A few weeks ago I felt unwell with a headache and my dr found my BP was 214/110....

hi everyone. I usually workout 4 times a week and eat a fairly healthy diet. A...

spaggy

•2 years ago

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mixing meds

Hi has anybody been prescribed Atrovistatin 80mg and Ranolazine I am reading its not a good idea to take them together but today my pharmacy informed me i had...

Hi has anybody been prescribed Atrovistatin 80mg and Ranolazine I am reading it...

Jackski

•2 years ago

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11 weeks post stent - heart rate

I have multiple stent 11 weeks ago, done my rehab and now increased my activities..longer walk..and exercise and house work. On metroprolol 12.5mg twice a day...

I have multiple stent 11 weeks ago, done my rehab and now increased my activitie...

Sodp

•2 years ago

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Heart failure Electrical EF & hereditary genes re: hemochromatosis?

Does anyone know about hereditary causes passed down through the genes for LBBB Ejection Fraction? Hemochromatosis where the body is overloaded with too much...

Does anyone know about hereditary causes passed down through the genes for LBBB ...

honeybubs

•2 years ago

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Stress Test

Hi All I’m wondering if I can seek some pearls of wisdom please? I have dilated cardiomyopathy, mild heart failure, SVT and ectopic heartbeats and was...

Hi All I’m wondering if I can seek some pearls of wisdom please? I have dilate...

MummaSoap

•2 years ago

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thank you

thank you to every who supported me through my uncles bypass, valve and aneurysm surgery. you answered questions and gave me advice. He is finally home after 3...

thank you to every who supported me through my uncles bypass, valve and aneurysm...

Lydia_1

•2 years ago

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aching arm

how can you know if that ache in your left arm is a warning or just that you have done too much with that arm that day?

how can you know if that ache in your left arm is a warning or just that you hav...

Fynndog

•2 years ago

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Afib reported by watch when I have a tummy bug

I've had several ECGs and a 24hour ECG none of which show any Afib. But whenever I have a tummy bug my Withings ECG watch regularly reports an Afib and...

I've had several ECGs and a 24hour ECG none of which show any Afib. But whenev...

SolarPower

•2 years ago

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Heart Failure - 55% EF but still breathlessness

Is it possible to have EF of 55% and breathlessness due to heart failure. I have chest stiffness along with breathlessness.

Is it possible to have EF of 55% and breathlessness due to heart failure. I have...

vnarayan

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for December 2022

Reversal of cholesterol deposits

Kardia Clinician report just in! It says Keep Calm and Carry On! Despite very odd looking Kardia report submitted for review 24 hours ago.

24hr ECG confusion ?

That worked quickly

tiered tiered

Sooo tired 😴

breathless when lifting arms up to hang washing

What to drink over Christmas

Follow up

CAC Score of 477, what next?

weird breathing heart sensation

What do my hearties think I need some opinions.

Heart Valve Replacement - severe dizziness and breathing difficulties 1 year+ post op

Ten weeks since Bypass surgery and looking to play 🎾 tennis next week?

Mild Aortic Stenosis

How do I know if my palpitations are stress related?

slow heartbeat and AFib

cholesterol

Diltiazem

Strange feeling

Stinging/burning leg pain

high blood pressure and breathlessness

mixing meds

11 weeks post stent - heart rate

Heart failure Electrical EF & hereditary genes re: hemochromatosis?

Stress Test

thank you

aching arm

Afib reported by watch when I have a tummy bug

Heart Failure - 55% EF but still breathlessness

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