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Travel Insurance

Hi I’m looking for advice on the best travel insurance company who are reasonable when quoting. Thank you

Hi I’m looking for advice on the best travel insurance company who are reasonabl...

Polecat94

•1 year ago

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Arrythmia triggers.

Does anyone on the forum have an arrythmia that gets triggered by talking or singing? I was a teacher & have had to give up work because of this problem. I...

Does anyone on the forum have an arrythmia that gets triggered by talking or sin...

Primus149

•1 year ago

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A little lost!

Hi there. I am 45 and had a heart attack on Christmas day and had treatment via angiogram. I have no history of heart disease in my family and this came...

Hi there. I am 45 and had a heart attack on Christmas day and had treatment via ...

Michellet1977

•1 year ago

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nerve pain and numbness months after heart bypass operation

I had a heart bypass seven months ago and since then on and off I have had numbness on the left side of my chest and I have spoke with my GP and consultant but...

I had a heart bypass seven months ago and since then on and off I have had numbn...

Star124

•1 year ago

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Pacemaker

I had a pacemaker fitted on the 27/11/22 no problem at all. When the procedure started their was lovely nurse by my side telling me to relax and she said she...

I had a pacemaker fitted on the 27/11/22 no problem at all. When the procedure s...

Superdreamer

•1 year ago

15 Replies

Fainting

Morning everyone.So this morning I was getting my daughter's lunch box ready as I normally do, I felt a little dizzy. Next thing I know I'm waking up on the...

Morning everyone.So this morning I was getting my daughter's lunch box ready as ...

Cherrelleford

•1 year ago

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How to stop beta blockers for good?

Hi! I have had a love hate relationship with beta blockers - all of the different kinds -since I was 29 and newly diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy ....

Hi! I have had a love hate relationship with beta blockers - all of the differe...

Delphiniumsblue

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Bradycardia

I didn't realise I had an issue but from before the lockdown I was not sleeping. I was jumping in my sleep and woke up and unable to gey back to sleep. I am...

I didn't realise I had an issue but from before the lockdown I was not sleeping....

ayrulk

•1 year ago

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GTN Spray

Hello, I am new here. Hoping everyone is well :) I had a question regarding the GTN spray. I do not use it frequently however, whenever I do, I have noticed...

Hello, I am new here. Hoping everyone is well :) I had a question regarding th...

Tos92

•1 year ago

12 Replies

Coffee

Hey Everyone Strange question, I know I should be cutting down my coffee intake (I drink alot) However I've noticed I've gone off coffee, the taste is...

Hey Everyone Strange question, I know I should be cutting down my coffee intake ...

Valentina98

•1 year ago

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Slight pain in left side of chest

Hi I had an heart attack 4 weeks ago now but still get muscular type pain on on my left pectoral muscle in my chest if get bit up tight have to say this is a...

Hi I had an heart attack 4 weeks ago now but still get muscular type pain on on ...

Badger132

•1 year ago

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Dry skin on blood thinners

I have already written about my horrible bruising due to Brilique but this morning I noticed something else wrong with my skin. I had my heart attack in...

I have already written about my horrible bruising due to Brilique but this morn...

BSA20

•1 year ago

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pace maker

I’m due to have a ICD/Pacemaker fitted on Friday 3rd February has anyone got any info or advice about the procedure Iam feeling quite anxious at the moment

I’m due to have a ICD/Pacemaker fitted on Friday 3rd February has anyone got any...

colin_neal

•1 year ago

36 Replies

Ascending aortic aneurysm diagnosis

Hello everyone. I am a 54 year old woman who has had an incidental finding of a thoracic ascending aortic aneurysm. I have been told it's 4.4cm and they will...

Hello everyone. I am a 54 year old woman who has had an incidental finding of a...

JGiraffe

•1 year ago

28 Replies

undiagnosed, any suspicions/advice welcome

sorry I know no one can advise diagnosis as not clinical but just looking for suggestions and advice for when I see the cardiologist team. For two weeks I’ve...

sorry I know no one can advise diagnosis as not clinical but just looking for su...

Jordana88

•1 year ago

5 Replies

By pass or Medication

Good morning Seeking advice again from everyone. My husband has a 95 % blockage in his Lad artery . He had a stent 17 years ago which is moderately to...

Good morning Seeking advice again from everyone. My husband has a 95 % blockag...

Kewen

•1 year ago

54 Replies

removal of stitches after bypass

has anyone had stitches removed after a bypass operation? I had a bypass 4 years ago. Had keloid scarring so my go gave me steroid injection along my scar. The...

has anyone had stitches removed after a bypass operation? I had a bypass 4 years...

somewhereintime

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Cardiology Care

I'm in heart failure due to dilated cardiomyopathy and a left branch bundle block with an EF of 31. I now have a cardiac resynchronisation device implanted. I...

I'm in heart failure due to dilated cardiomyopathy and a left branch bundle bloc...

Okapis

•1 year ago

17 Replies

Waiting time for angioplasty and stent on NHS

Hi all, can anyone advise what the rough waiting time for angioplasty and a stent is on the NHS at the moment please? I know waiting times vary widely due to...

Hi all, can anyone advise what the rough waiting time for angioplasty and a sten...

Hidden

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Can Doctor or Cardiologist permanently sign you off work these days?

I have been off sick from work for over a year after a Heart attack and don't feel I am able to work anymore as any physical work brings on PAF. And so do not...

I have been off sick from work for over a year after a Heart attack and don't fe...

vmeldrew

•1 year ago

11 Replies

NOT GOOD HEALTH AFTER STENTED

I am Mansor from Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. Age 66 years old.I was stented on 19 December 2022. Until today i have not recovered. I still feeling dizzy and weak....

I am Mansor from Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. Age 66 years old.I was stented on 19 Dec...

melati_69

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Severe breathlessness

Hey everyone hope you all having a nice stress free evening.I'm probably doing what most of us do and jumping to conclusions about symptoms being heart...

Hey everyone hope you all having a nice stress free evening.I'm probably doing w...

Yumz199725

•1 year ago

33 Replies

Dapagliflozin

A few people have asked about Dapagliflozin. I found this long but very enlightening article that has reassured me quite a lot....

A few people have asked about Dapagliflozin. I found this long but very enlighte...

BB99

•1 year ago

14 Replies

hi all, I,m feeling a bit confused.

I had HA and 1 stent (LAD) in Oct 2020. At the time my ef was 37% . I was told this was the only blockage but left with some damage to my heart. In march last...

I had HA and 1 stent (LAD) in Oct 2020. At the time my ef was 37% . I was told t...

Gigi1958

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Relaxing picture...

Took this picture from the old Severn bridge..and I still get lost in the image..hope you all enjoy, and find it as relaxing as I do..🙏

Took this picture from the old Severn bridge..and I still get lost in the image....

Dj1962

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Feeling happy 😄

Yesterday I was so happy with myself..I walked up a steep bank with my partner and I didn't need my spray or to stop and rest ... I was rejoicing inside..I...

Yesterday I was so happy with myself..I walked up a steep bank with my partner a...

Tootsie37

•1 year ago

16 Replies

Heart attack symptoms in women

Hi everyone, I’m new here. I’ve recently seen my GP for results of an ECG and echocardiogram requested after I’ve been feeling unwell for some time. For...

Hi everyone, I’m new here. I’ve recently seen my GP for results of an ECG and e...

Pinkdaisy65

•1 year ago

94 Replies

Hello All

Wondering about cessation of exercise for a period of time given intermittent discomfort due to myocarditis? Am a fit, middle age woman- anyone else- have info...

Wondering about cessation of exercise for a period of time given intermittent di...

JCranberry

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Update on uncle

hi all you lovely people. My uncle is now 12 weeks post double bypass, valve and aneurysm repair. It’s all still a learning curve with his pacemaker and the...

hi all you lovely people. My uncle is now 12 weeks post double bypass, valve and...

Lydia_1

•1 year ago

6 Replies

stopping atenolol cold turkey

my mum is 84 and has been in atenolol for 22 years after having a quadruple heart bypass. She is in 25 mg dose and this week her go has told her to stop taking...

my mum is 84 and has been in atenolol for 22 years after having a quadruple hear...

ChiChi123

•1 year ago

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All posts for January 2023

Travel Insurance

Arrythmia triggers.

A little lost!

nerve pain and numbness months after heart bypass operation

Pacemaker

Fainting

How to stop beta blockers for good?

Bradycardia

GTN Spray

Coffee

Slight pain in left side of chest

Dry skin on blood thinners

pace maker

Ascending aortic aneurysm diagnosis

undiagnosed, any suspicions/advice welcome

By pass or Medication

removal of stitches after bypass

Cardiology Care

Waiting time for angioplasty and stent on NHS

Can Doctor or Cardiologist permanently sign you off work these days?

NOT GOOD HEALTH AFTER STENTED

Severe breathlessness

Dapagliflozin

hi all, I,m feeling a bit confused.

Relaxing picture...

Feeling happy 😄

Heart attack symptoms in women

Hello All

Update on uncle

stopping atenolol cold turkey

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