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I Dislike Valentine's Day

Sorry the latest trash mail from Ocado has just got to me. I get fed up in the run up to Christmas , Easter, Mothers' Day, etc. that I get bombarded with...

Sorry the latest trash mail from Ocado has just got to me. I get fed up in the r...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•1 year ago

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Trying to get my head around managing my condition.

I was diagnosed with AF in November. I’ve had and echo and 24 tape done. Due to and admin error, my cardiology appointment was booked for January next year,...

I was diagnosed with AF in November. I’ve had and echo and 24 tape done. Due to ...

QH1636

•1 year ago

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echo said i have slight leak in valve

I have posted a few days ago but my anxiety is now really bad, i can’t sleep and day to day enjoying life is being affected! haven’t heard from cardiologist...

I have posted a few days ago but my anxiety is now really bad, i can’t sleep and...

tripletx

•1 year ago

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AFIB and low blood pressure

Been in AFib for a week now waiting on shock treatment, can anyone advise what to expect. Feeling a bit anxious about it all. My blood pressure is sitting low...

Been in AFib for a week now waiting on shock treatment, can anyone advise what t...

Aprfife

•1 year ago

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Lost after AVR

In February 2022 I was blue lighted into hospital. Had been waiting for an AVR delayed due to Covid. I was told I was dying. Pneumonia and sepsis. I survived....

In February 2022 I was blue lighted into hospital. Had been waiting for an AVR d...

Pulsar177

•1 year ago

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GP Access

Firstly I hope everyone is doing well this weekend and feeling good. How are you finding getting to see your GP? Its pretty much impossible for me, either in...

Firstly I hope everyone is doing well this weekend and feeling good. How are you...

Redkegs

•1 year ago

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Cold Therapy After Heart Attack?

Hi, I used to enjoy cold showers twice a day and also after excercise before the heart attack exactly 16 weeks ago, 4 emergency stents inserted and the pile...

Hi, I used to enjoy cold showers twice a day and also after excercise before th...

Blindheart

•1 year ago

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no where to turn

I think I have unstable angina. I’ve had all the symptoms for 3 months now servere pain between my shoulder blades, chest ,low back where kidneys are , left...

I think I have unstable angina. I’ve had all the symptoms for 3 months now serve...

Eddie64

•1 year ago

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just had stent fitted

I would like some feedback on timescales to get back to good level of activity post stent procedure?, I had it fitted after investigating a year long angina...

I would like some feedback on timescales to get back to good level of activity p...

Ds1423

•1 year ago

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Life insurance

Hello, I have recently purchased a flat and have been searching for life insurance, however, have been rejected so far from all insurers I have applied for....

Hello, I have recently purchased a flat and have been searching for life insura...

MicT98

•1 year ago

3 Replies

How far to push yourself.

I recently had a heat attack whilst abroad on New Year's Day, and had fantastic treatment and from arriving at the hospital to the operating table was just 90...

I recently had a heat attack whilst abroad on New Year's Day, and had fantastic ...

Mulgrave23

•1 year ago

31 Replies

Myocarditis pain/rest?

Hi everyone. I'm a week out of hospital with a diagnosis of perimyocarditis, although it didn't show up on any tests, that's what my high Trop levels and...

Hi everyone. I'm a week out of hospital with a diagnosis of perimyocarditis, al...

OpenMind1

•1 year ago

21 Replies

Advice after a pacemaker

Hello, I'm very new to this. I had a pacemaker fitted one week ago, and had a bad experience. I had Pneumothorax (air in the chest cavity, painful) and was...

Hello, I'm very new to this. I had a pacemaker fitted one week ago, and had a ba...

Earlybird9

•1 year ago

17 Replies

ADVICE ON POST AVR/BYPASS SURGERY

Hi all, I’m back to ask for more advice please. My husband was discharged from hosp last night after one week, with very little advice. 1) could anyone...

Hi all, I’m back to ask for more advice please. My husband was discharged from ...

Maidenhead1

•1 year ago

17 Replies

slower heart rate following electrical cardio version

Hi, I had to have an electrical cardioversion due to fast AF 3 weeks ago. I have noticed since then my HR is lower than my normal baseline was pre...

Hi, I had to have an electrical cardioversion due to fast AF 3 weeks ago. I hav...

Rosieye

•1 year ago

2 Replies

NHS waiting times

After too-slow responses from my GP surgery/local hospital I eventually paid privately for scans and a consultation with the RBH (London) surgeon who is going...

After too-slow responses from my GP surgery/local hospital I eventually paid pri...

Hiking_Girl

•1 year ago

5 Replies

stress echo

Well that wasn’t what I expected, I had a stress echo yesterday and I thought it would be on a bike or a treadmill. No and I’m sure many have had one here but...

Well that wasn’t what I expected, I had a stress echo yesterday and I thought it...

Jako999

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram

I was offered a Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram today and told to stop my beta blocker (Bisoprolol) 48 hours beforehand. It’s on February 14th at 3.30. I take...

I was offered a Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram today and told to stop my beta ...

Enwau

•1 year ago

11 Replies

A Mini Quiz

I AM GOING TO LEAVE IT ANOTHER DAY BEFORE POSTING THE ANSWERS IN CASE ANYBODY ELSE WENT TO ALDI/LIDL/CO-OP/TESCO/SAINSBURYS/WAITROSE/M&S/HARRODS AND STILL...

I AM GOING TO LEAVE IT ANOTHER DAY BEFORE POSTING THE ANSWERS IN CASE ANYBODY ...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•1 year ago

14 Replies

Good days bad days

I have now been on bisoprolol since November 1.25mg twice a day.My kidney levels are borderline but not dangerous my GP says..I have a question to other people...

I have now been on bisoprolol since November 1.25mg twice a day.My kidney levels...

Hendeiskotland

•1 year ago

16 Replies

Flashing Red light.

Hello. For the past week or so when I wake up (either asleep in bed or a chair) both eyes receive a flash of red, sometimes green, which lasts a few seconds....

Hello. For the past week or so when I wake up (either asleep in bed or a chair...

ChasNick

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Floppy heart valve - can anyone help?

Before Christmas my mother went to the doctors for a chest infection. The chest infection cleared up but the doctor told her it sounded like there was a valve...

Before Christmas my mother went to the doctors for a chest infection. The chest ...

Sdsdsdsdsdsdsd

•1 year ago

21 Replies

Scan results

How long it takes to get results.

Unawatuna

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Clopidegrol or Ticagrelor

I have asked my GP to review my medication since my HA and stent op in Sept 2022. I am on the usual Asprin Ramipril Ticagrelor Bisoprolol Atorvastatin. I have...

I have asked my GP to review my medication since my HA and stent op in Sept 2022...

Hamedk

•1 year ago

6 Replies

diltiazam

hello. My husband takes Diltiazam for atrial fibrillation. He suffers from dizziness, nausea and general discomfort. Says something happens inside his head. So...

hello. My husband takes Diltiazam for atrial fibrillation. He suffers from dizzi...

Harefieldfan

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Losing weight on Beta Blockers

I’m 43 and up until 2 years ago, I ran 5 days a week until my AF burden made it impossible. During this time, I have inevitably gained weight which I can’t...

I’m 43 and up until 2 years ago, I ran 5 days a week until my AF burden made it ...

BeeBee79

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Newly diagnosed with severe heart failure

Hi, I am 55 years old female; recently diagnosed with severe heart failure…. So scared I know absolutely nothing. I have commenced medication - but all I can...

Hi, I am 55 years old female; recently diagnosed with severe heart failure…. So ...

Sydney0810

•1 year ago

10 Replies

CT angiogram

I am meant to be having a CT scan with a dye to check calcium.But... I am really really scared of the radiation levels. I have enough health problems without...

I am meant to be having a CT scan with a dye to check calcium.But... I am really...

Starwish

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Mitral Valve Regurgitation.

I am 79 years old and am fairly active. I have a history of Atrial Fibrillation with 3 ablations. The last ablation was in 2019 and with the help of rate...

I am 79 years old and am fairly active. I have a history of Atrial Fibrillatio...

PhyllisK

•1 year ago

17 Replies

catheter ablation

hi had this operation last week and heart was fine for five days but yesterday started to go slow and fast . Is this normal after operation whilst heart heals...

hi had this operation last week and heart was fine for five days but yesterday s...

Dondito

•1 year ago

3 Replies

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All posts for February 2023

I Dislike Valentine's Day

Trying to get my head around managing my condition.

echo said i have slight leak in valve

AFIB and low blood pressure

Lost after AVR

GP Access

Cold Therapy After Heart Attack?

no where to turn

just had stent fitted

Life insurance

How far to push yourself.

Myocarditis pain/rest?

Advice after a pacemaker

ADVICE ON POST AVR/BYPASS SURGERY

slower heart rate following electrical cardio version

NHS waiting times

stress echo

Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram

A Mini Quiz

Good days bad days

Flashing Red light.

Floppy heart valve - can anyone help?

Scan results

Clopidegrol or Ticagrelor

diltiazam

Losing weight on Beta Blockers

Newly diagnosed with severe heart failure

CT angiogram

Mitral Valve Regurgitation.

catheter ablation

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