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Angina or not

Please can one some one explain if angina is always chest pain related. Since my Stents in Sept 2022 I have been having pain both arms neck and shoulders. I...

Please can one some one explain if angina is always chest pain related. Since my...

Hamedk

•1 year ago

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when I was in hospital my BNP was high

I just found out when I was in AF in July and spent 5 days in hospital my BNP was 2350 Shocked to find that out today It’s currently 484 so it shows how it...

I just found out when I was in AF in July and spent 5 days in hospital my BNP wa...

NLGA

•1 year ago

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angiogram

I have AF and my cardio doctor said that he wants me to have a angiogram to check for furring of the artery before I go on medication Is that normal or has...

I have AF and my cardio doctor said that he wants me to have a angiogram to chec...

NLGA

•1 year ago

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Pacemaker

Morning I have a pacemaker and wondered how going through airport security works. Are they any steps I need to complete beforehand? Can I go through normal...

Morning I have a pacemaker and wondered how going through airport security works...

Jamaica21

•1 year ago

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air hunger / AF

do these go hand in hand Any tips to deal with air hunger

NLGA

•1 year ago

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Personal advice.

I’ve recently been diagnosed with Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation which has come as a shock. I’m now faced with the dilemma of being prescribed Apixaban plus...

I’ve recently been diagnosed with Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation which has come ...

Buck136

•1 year ago

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severve aurta stenosis

anyone else had this I’m so worried

Patty42

•1 year ago

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what test is the most accurate for HF

I have had a echo which showed mild MR only really and the cardiologist was happy with it but my blood BNP test was 485 I do have none persistent AF so maybe...

I have had a echo which showed mild MR only really and the cardiologist was happ...

NLGA

•1 year ago

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cardiovascular disease

Hi all I did write something last week but don’t know were it went. Anyway I’ve been on my medical records and it seems I’ve had this cardiovascular disease...

Hi all I did write something last week but don’t know were it went. Anyway I’ve ...

bonny64

•1 year ago

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Sternum discomfort week 11 after bypass.

Hi guys, I'm now at week 11 after double heart bypass surgery. Surgery went well, but very bad wound infection and had to be rehospitalized. After all the...

Hi guys, I'm now at week 11 after double heart bypass surgery. Surgery went well...

SFH1802

•1 year ago

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Getting severe constipation since started to take heart medecine.

Hi,Since I started to take aspirin, cardioace, triatec-ramipril, plavix-clopidogrel, aspavor-stating, am getting severe constipation, high difficulty for bowel...

Hi,Since I started to take aspirin, cardioace, triatec-ramipril, plavix-clopidog...

Fawzi

•1 year ago

22 Replies

Holter monitor referral. H

Hi everyone. I have got copd and asthma but for the past few weeks have had episodes of tachycardia and abnormal ECGs at my docs surgery. I have now been...

Hi everyone. I have got copd and asthma but for the past few weeks have had epis...

sueysue

•1 year ago

25 Replies

Myo peri carditis and headaches

Hi my new Heart friends. Another newbie question. I seem to be experiencing a lot of headaches.. is this something others experience? A sign of overdoing...

Hi my new Heart friends. Another newbie question. I seem to be experiencing a lo...

OpenMind1

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Pacemaker and park runs

4 weekes after having a pacemaker fitted and pre AV node abalation. I got the all clear to run again.Just did 5k (not a park run) in 42 min which is a Afib pre...

4 weekes after having a pacemaker fitted and pre AV node abalation. I got the al...

JohnyG007

•1 year ago

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insurance claims

hello Has anyone ever had to make a claim on their insurance ( god forbid ) and if so how was the claims process. I m due to go to the USA in two weeks for...

hello Has anyone ever had to make a claim on their insurance ( god forbid ) an...

TheBoys

•1 year ago

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BNP 484 with AF

is that normal to have a high BNP with AF Mine is 484 I know normal is 100

NLGA

•1 year ago

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Aortic heart valve surgery replacement

At the age of 71 I have been diagnosed as having a leaky heart valve, which was a bit of a shock, as I have never smoked, don't drink a lot of alcohol, eat a...

At the age of 71 I have been diagnosed as having a leaky heart valve, which was ...

Artperson

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Mildly fragile on my notes

I logged on my nhs app last week to discover my GP has classed me as mildly fragile 4 days after my 65th birthday without my knowledge or even speaking to me...

I logged on my nhs app last week to discover my GP has classed me as mildly frag...

bhfels

•1 year ago

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Finally got my echo results…

after having to chase my results I’ve finally got some answers, I had the scan back in December and after several phone calls to the hospital and gp they...

after having to chase my results I’ve finally got some answers, I had the sca...

Lcfc85

•1 year ago

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Off Topic - The Best 007

Replying to MichaelJH 's quiz got me thinking. Who do you think was the best James Bond? My vote goes for Sean Connery as he captured an aircif menace. Roger...

Replying to MichaelJH 's quiz got me thinking. Who do you think was the best Jam...

Heythrop51

•1 year ago

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Left axis Deviation (ECG)is this concerning?

Left axis deviation in ECG lead to further investigation EF of 40 % ( I didn't had much symptoms before) and eventually 4 stents fitted 5 months ago ....

Left axis deviation in ECG lead to further investigation EF of 40 % ( I didn't ...

Sodp

•1 year ago

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blood oxygen monitor - recommendations

hello I’m after recommendations for a blood oxygen monitor preferably approved by nhs? I have an Apple Watch Series 7 which constantly monitors my blood...

hello I’m after recommendations for a blood oxygen monitor preferably approved ...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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Bi Ventricular pacemaker and ICD, please share your experiences

I have been offered a bi ventricular pacemaker and ICD as a result of my history of ischemic heart disease, various conduction issues, 30% ejection fraction,...

I have been offered a bi ventricular pacemaker and ICD as a result of my histor...

bwiltshi

•1 year ago

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Heart attack and heart failure

Why is it that anyone who has had a heart attack they are getting out into the category of heart failure even when no damage .

Why is it that anyone who has had a heart attack they are getting out into the c...

Marmalade2

•1 year ago

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Heart Attack to 10K (part 4.22) - Starting all over again 6 years on ... my latest blog

For my blog fan and anyone else following my adventures, here is my latest blog ......

For my blog fan and anyone else following my adventures, here is my latest blog ...

PeterJemmett

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Diuretics

Hi, has anyone been recommended to take a diuretic for mild/moderate left ventricular impairment but no symptoms of water retention such as breathlessness,...

Hi, has anyone been recommended to take a diuretic for mild/moderate left ventri...

Ruby-Ruby

•1 year ago

16 Replies

Newbie

Had 2 stents fitted while i was on holiday didnt declare that at duty free, thought i was very healthy and eat well so a shock. So far still panicing a bit...

Had 2 stents fitted while i was on holiday didnt declare that at duty free, thou...

Rb1968

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Unstable angina

Hi I had heart attack in February 2023 and had a stent fitted which came out of the blue I recovered from that and was doing well until recently .about 4 weeks...

Hi I had heart attack in February 2023 and had a stent fitted which came out of ...

Cesca64

•1 year ago

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Planes, trains and automobiles ( mainly planes)

Hello folks, After a bad year ( the worst possible) my consultant has given me the all clear to fly. Yippee we said until trying to find insurance, so my...

Hello folks, After a bad year ( the worst possible) my consultant has given me ...

Hills1

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Magnetic wrist band and AF

Does anyone know if magnetic wrist bands (for pain relief, such as joints) affect the heart electrical signals. I have PAF and so far in 5 months have had 2...

Does anyone know if magnetic wrist bands (for pain relief, such as joints) affec...

intheweeds

•1 year ago

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for February 2023

Angina or not

when I was in hospital my BNP was high

angiogram

Pacemaker

air hunger / AF

Personal advice.

severve aurta stenosis

what test is the most accurate for HF

cardiovascular disease

Sternum discomfort week 11 after bypass.

Getting severe constipation since started to take heart medecine.

Holter monitor referral. H

Myo peri carditis and headaches

Pacemaker and park runs

insurance claims

BNP 484 with AF

Aortic heart valve surgery replacement

Mildly fragile on my notes

Finally got my echo results…

Off Topic - The Best 007

Left axis Deviation (ECG)is this concerning?

blood oxygen monitor - recommendations

Bi Ventricular pacemaker and ICD, please share your experiences

Heart attack and heart failure

Heart Attack to 10K (part 4.22) - Starting all over again 6 years on ... my latest blog

Diuretics

Newbie

Unstable angina

Planes, trains and automobiles ( mainly planes)

Magnetic wrist band and AF

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