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It’s gone a bit pear shaped

I posted the other day about having a stress echo, I knew it hadn’t gone well after all it lead to an angina attack. I’ve been having mild chest pains ever...

I posted the other day about having a stress echo, I knew it hadn’t gone well af...

Jako999

•1 year ago

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Small lump at radial artery site for stent catheter

I have a stent fitted last Friday and I have just noticed a small lump with a pulse near the entry site for the catheter in wrist. Is this a normal thing and...

I have a stent fitted last Friday and I have just noticed a small lump with a pu...

Ds1423

•1 year ago

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occupational health

any tips on what to expect from OH?

hridoy63

•1 year ago

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•1 year ago

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heart attack and ibs

Does anyone else on here have I B S and had a heart attack if so do the medications upset your stomach give you terrible pain and wind every time I have an...

Does anyone else on here have I B S and had a heart attack if so do the medica...

boredom

•1 year ago

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13 Years Ago

It was 13 years ago I had my Heart Attack, I seem to be well stabilised on my present drug regime having been under the hospital Cardiologist for 2 years as a...

It was 13 years ago I had my Heart Attack, I seem to be well stabilised on my pr...

Geoff51

Heart Star•1 year ago

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Heart trouble, 32 years old.

Hi Folks, I'm 32 years old and have been going through an incredibly difficult time the last few months. It all started in September, wakening panicked,...

Hi Folks, I'm 32 years old and have been going through an incredibly difficult t...

Pjh1002

•1 year ago

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Microvascular angina

Wonder if milkfairy can help. Finally had confirmation from my cardiologist that I have microvascular angina not given any information on condition lots of...

Wonder if milkfairy can help. Finally had confirmation from my cardiologist that...

elephantnumb10

•1 year ago

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Microvascular angina

Wonder if milkfairy can help just been given confirmation for microvascular vascular angina not given any information from my cardiologist on condition taking...

Wonder if milkfairy can help just been given confirmation for microvascular vasc...

elephantnumb10

•1 year ago

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consultation appointment

After foolishly sitting through many episodes of PAF over the last couple of years (as wasn’t advised/didn’t know ..yeh I know) where HR went up to 190, 180...

After foolishly sitting through many episodes of PAF over the last couple of yea...

MWIC

•1 year ago

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Edoxaban requirements

anyone know what the requirements or test is for Edoxaban My cardio doctor mentioned taking me off it as I’m in a grey area I do have AF my echo was fine I...

anyone know what the requirements or test is for Edoxaban My cardio doctor men...

NLGA

•1 year ago

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Update

So I had triple bypass on Monday and now on day 3 of recovery, still in ITU. Am doing ok I think . am amazed there is no pain from wound site,. Just generally...

So I had triple bypass on Monday and now on day 3 of recovery, still in ITU. Am ...

APC65

•1 year ago

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Scary new diagnosis

Hello At 63, I've had autoimmune problems for several years which have steadily led to my becoming housebound. Last week, I had a Cardiology review which...

Hello At 63, I've had autoimmune problems for several years which have steadily...

whisperit

•1 year ago

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Cafetierre or filtered coffee which is better for cholesterol?

Did anyone have any thoughts or articles on whether filter coffee is in fact better than cafetierre coffee for cholesterol levels? I've tried searching...

Did anyone have any thoughts or articles on whether filter coffee is in fact bet...

Flimflab

•1 year ago

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husband diagnosed with cardiovascular disease

hi there my husband has been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease and bone cancer of the right femur he’s been suffering since august last year and nobody...

hi there my husband has been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease and bone canc...

Natsteveo

•1 year ago

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stomach pains at night

I have had stomach pains at night for a very long time. Nothing has ever been diagnosed despite many tests. It never seems to happen in the day. Does anyone...

I have had stomach pains at night for a very long time. Nothing has ever been di...

Dogone

•1 year ago

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Ventricular Ectopic Heartbeats

I have had ectopics for most of my adult life. I hadn’t had any for ages then suddenly following a fatty meal when I hadn’t eaten for a some hours I got loads...

I have had ectopics for most of my adult life. I hadn’t had any for ages then s...

CateNaomi

•1 year ago

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USA Holiday

hi Can anyone recommend an insurer - if they’ve had a trip to the USA I m not having much luck.

hi Can anyone recommend an insurer - if they’ve had a trip to the USA I m not...

TheBoys

•1 year ago

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Starting Clopidogrel and nervous

Hi. I had a bit of a shock earlier this week, finding out that my left carotid artery is 50% blocked. I’m 49. ED Drs started me on 300mg aspirin but I now have...

Hi. I had a bit of a shock earlier this week, finding out that my left carotid a...

Harpangel

•1 year ago

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prior to having a stent fitted question

just wonder what symptoms people had prior to the need for having a stent Was your heart in AF , breathless on and off ? i had a echo that was fine I do...

just wonder what symptoms people had prior to the need for having a stent Was ...

NLGA

•1 year ago

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Treatment for "Mild Coronary Artery Disease"

Hello All, I hope you are all well. Is it possible to have a diagnosis of "Mild Coronary Artery Disease"? If the answer is yes then what is the...

Hello All, I hope you are all well. Is it possible to have a diagnosis of "M...

IamAli_R

•1 year ago

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Orbita trial.

Well have a date (2nd March) to find out if I had a stent as part of this trial. It's been an interesting few weeks lately as have had an orthopaedic...

Well have a date (2nd March) to find out if I had a stent as part of this trial...

annpavitt250448

•1 year ago

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can you have a good echo with a poor BNP

my echo was good nothing to worry about My BNP is currently 485 it was 2350 in hospital in the summer between times it has been 180 i have googled myself...

my echo was good nothing to worry about My BNP is currently 485 it was 2350 i...

NLGA

•1 year ago

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what makes your BNP results swing so much

July score 2350 ( in hospital no meds previously) November 180 December 485 Meds Edoxaban and 10mg Bisoprolol only any views

July score 2350 ( in hospital no meds previously) November 180 December 485 ...

NLGA

•1 year ago

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Travel

Yesterday my. hankering for warmer climes grew too much and so as it is difficult for me to get ‘fit to fly’ certification we looked at cruises from a UK port....

Yesterday my. hankering for warmer climes grew too much and so as it is difficul...

MelB51

•1 year ago

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Amiodarone

I am in 4th week following single bypass (LAD) surgery. The hospital consultant prescribed amiodarone because of arrhythmia/ AF. There is a warning on the box...

I am in 4th week following single bypass (LAD) surgery. The hospital consultant ...

Hidden

•1 year ago

30 Replies

Micro Vascular Angina

Micro Vascular Angina I have a diagnosis of Micro Vascular Angina & I’m needing help how to live with the condition. I am eager to learn more information...

Micro Vascular Angina I have a diagnosis of Micro Vascular Angina & I’m needin...

Bettie-2023

•1 year ago

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That chest pain for years and years really was something after all!

Do you have unresolved, mystery chest pain? After years of going to the doctor, cardiologist, and ER with chest pain and having the doctors sort of patiently...

Do you have unresolved, mystery chest pain? After years of going to the doctor, ...

CarolingTeacher

•1 year ago

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stents

I have just had my 10th stent fitted but still feel absolutely fine except for my mental state which keeps troubling me on a day to day basis . Any useful...

I have just had my 10th stent fitted but still feel absolutely fine except for m...

Tango3

•1 year ago

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Question for anyone who has had Open heart surgery

A month ago I had OHS and went straight into Afib. I have had a pacemaker inserted 2 years ago. I had a cardioversion yesterday and I feel like I’ve gone...

A month ago I had OHS and went straight into Afib. I have had a pacemaker inse...

Sally_Scott

•1 year ago

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All posts for February 2023

It’s gone a bit pear shaped

Small lump at radial artery site for stent catheter

occupational health

Introductions

heart attack and ibs

13 Years Ago

Heart trouble, 32 years old.

Microvascular angina

Microvascular angina

consultation appointment

Edoxaban requirements

Update

Scary new diagnosis

Cafetierre or filtered coffee which is better for cholesterol?

husband diagnosed with cardiovascular disease

stomach pains at night

Ventricular Ectopic Heartbeats

USA Holiday

Starting Clopidogrel and nervous

prior to having a stent fitted question

Treatment for "Mild Coronary Artery Disease"

Orbita trial.

can you have a good echo with a poor BNP

what makes your BNP results swing so much

Travel

Amiodarone

Micro Vascular Angina

That chest pain for years and years really was something after all!

stents

Question for anyone who has had Open heart surgery

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