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Revitive machine

I have used this machine to try to help the circulation in my legs (CHF). On two occasions a day or so later my BP has been over 200. Has anyone had any...

I have used this machine to try to help the circulation in my legs (CHF). On tw...

Aljo

•1 year ago

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Mechanical Heart valve, two years after surgery getting chest pain and dizziness.

So two Year's ago i had my valve replacement and a graft, recover wasn't smooth as I got liquid between heart and sack s week after. Since then everything has...

So two Year's ago i had my valve replacement and a graft, recover wasn't smooth ...

Froller

•1 year ago

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Anxiety After Op

Hi not sure if it’s just me but I have been terribly anxious since being discharged from hospital, normally I’m not an anxious person. It did not help what 2...

Hi not sure if it’s just me but I have been terribly anxious since being dischar...

Squirrel271

•1 year ago

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New to Entresco

Not new to ARBs or Beta Blockers. Not new to knowing my body does not take medication well. New to Entresco and suffering very loose bowels, not normal for me...

Not new to ARBs or Beta Blockers. Not new to knowing my body does not take medic...

Swalecliffe88

•1 year ago

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Pacemaker DeActivation at End of Life?

Does anyone have any experience of having a pacemaker deactivated at 'end of life'? We have been old my 94 year old Dad's type of pacemaker cannot be...

Does anyone have any experience of having a pacemaker deactivated at 'end of lif...

LemonCheesecake

•1 year ago

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What's the difference between heart failure and disease?

On my records it states I have Ischemic heart disease. I read a lot about heart failure but not much, or anything, about heart disease. Are the terms used...

On my records it states I have Ischemic heart disease. I read a lot about heart ...

Heartattackvictim

•1 year ago

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Ranexa 375mg tablets

I have recently beeb put on Ranexa to help with angina, which I was not aware I suffered from! The drug appears to have a side effect of possible kidney damage...

I have recently beeb put on Ranexa to help with angina, which I was not aware I ...

Tommo46

•1 year ago

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Increase of Atorvastatin from 40mg to 80mg/day (after my 4 stents) has ALT at 73 U/L

Hi, My first blood test 2 months after my stents shows my ALT at 73 U/L. The Atorvastatin was increased from 40mg to 80mg. The cholesterol numbers are in good...

Hi, My first blood test 2 months after my stents shows my ALT at 73 U/L. The At...

michellefisherm

•1 year ago

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Microvasular Angina Question

First time flying since diagnosis of MVA (provocative angiogram) I mainly have SOB as a symptom. I would say I have it mild but it still impacts my life.I...

First time flying since diagnosis of MVA (provocative angiogram) I mainly have ...

Chick28

•1 year ago

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Heart attack today

Hi crew, It's been a bit of a week with a CT Angiogram on Monday, told I have moderate CAD (in addition to an ASD that needs OHS to close) on Wednesday; then...

Hi crew, It's been a bit of a week with a CT Angiogram on Monday, told I have mo...

LadyZ13

•1 year ago

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Well after 12 months I've actually got an outpatient appointment to see a cardiologist, but .......

As some of you regular members might have seen since I joined the forum, I've replied to some posts where members have complained about being left to 'get on...

As some of you regular members might have seen since I joined the forum, I've re...

MrsSuzuki

•1 year ago

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A Story For The Weekend

An elderly man in Plymouth calls his son in Milton Keynes and says, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing;...

An elderly man in Plymouth calls his son in Milton Keynes and says, "I hate to r...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•1 year ago

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LV Systolic Function Impairment

Hi, Had a HA in October 2020, one stent fitted, been reasonably ok since, recently had a echocardiogram and it picked up impairment of LV, estimated ejection...

Hi, Had a HA in October 2020, one stent fitted, been reasonably ok since, recent...

Stamford1

•1 year ago

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Recent change in eye appearance - could this be meds/cascular related?

Approximately 3 weeks ago I noticed much more puffiness of lower eyelids than what I am used to seeing and in addition the visibility of the odd blue vein...

Approximately 3 weeks ago I noticed much more puffiness of lower eyelids than wh...

Spangles77

•1 year ago

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Heart Failure in 90ish seconds!

https://twitter.com/DrAmirKhanGP/status/1594739177790537728?s=20

Digger0

•1 year ago

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Bisoprolol?

I've posted the following somewhere on here but can't find it now! On 2nd month of Bisoprolol and the tiredness is getting me down. I can hardly get out of...

I've posted the following somewhere on here but can't find it now! On 2nd month ...

PteW43

•1 year ago

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heart failure

Hi, I had a heart valve replacement in 2019, but now i have been told i have heart failure. I have the one where theres no treatment for it. Would be...

Hi, I had a heart valve replacement in 2019, but now i have been told i have...

Friendly19

•1 year ago

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Bp and my 6 months follow up

I am 6 months post stents (4 stents) on Sept last year. I have been to rehab and following my diet, medicine and exercise. I do walk 7 days a week and...

I am 6 months post stents (4 stents) on Sept last year. I have been to rehab and...

Sodp

•1 year ago

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symptoms before a heart attack

hi everyone, I’m a 50 year old female with mild coronary artery disease and likely familial hypercholesterolaemia. I have a strong family history of early...

hi everyone, I’m a 50 year old female with mild coronary artery disease and like...

VickyHK72

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Lipid Results....

Hi there my fellow hearties, I've been under the joint care of Cardiology and Lipid clinics since my Stemi 13 months ago....doesn't time fly! After being v...

Hi there my fellow hearties, I've been under the joint care of Cardiology and L...

Cruiser25

•1 year ago

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gtn spray

I was diagnosed with angina a few years ago and at the prescribed GTN spray, I have to say I rarely use it partly due to the headache it causes! I also have...

I was diagnosed with angina a few years ago and at the prescribed GTN spray, I h...

2rivers

•1 year ago

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sertraline and anxiety after heart bypass

Hi I had some anxiety issues and gp gave me 25mg of sertraline ,took for 2 days worst 2 days ever with anxiety and panic attack ,mmaybe they interact with...

Hi I had some anxiety issues and gp gave me 25mg of sertraline ,took for 2 days...

Charl70

•1 year ago

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Chest pain and dizziness for months

Hey y'all, so no worries, been in and out of the hospital alot, but I wanted to post my issue here in hope for some clarity or perhaps guidances. I'm 28 83kgs...

Hey y'all, so no worries, been in and out of the hospital alot, but I wanted to ...

Froller

•1 year ago

17 Replies

Asking about care in Cardiology/ Cardiolgists at Newham University Hospital, London outpatients

Does anyone have information on their care in Cardiology at Newham University Hospital outpatients, London ? i.e. what the consultants are like? waiting times?...

Does anyone have information on their care in Cardiology at Newham University Ho...

Ardbeg28

•1 year ago

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Urine infection

Morning all. Been member for some time but think this is my first actual post. I have just been prescribed Nitroferetonin? for a possible urine infection. I...

Morning all. Been member for some time but think this is my first actual post. ...

gladliz

•1 year ago

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living with dilated Cardiomyopathy

I have this condition but with 0 symptoms, on medication for the past year, and just had a scan to measure output, just waiting on the results, output went...

I have this condition but with 0 symptoms, on medication for the past year, and ...

Partinavia

•1 year ago

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95% Paced

If you are 95% paced, does it mean you would die without the pacemaker. And does the battery run down faster.

If you are 95% paced, does it mean you would die without the pacemaker. And does...

Lovedogs1

•1 year ago

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Iron Infusion Heart Failure Related ??

Hello Just a quick question yesterday I had an appointment with the Heart Failure Nurse, she said after my latest Blood Test I need an Iron Infusion. My...

Hello Just a quick question yesterday I had an appointment with the Heart Fail...

Prada47

•1 year ago

9 Replies

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Despite doing the usual, sitting on side of bed. I stood up walked to window to see if it had snowed and then suddenly without warning legs gave way once...

Despite doing the usual, sitting on side of bed. I stood up walked to window t...

HeartyJames

•1 year ago

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I know I was 'lucky' but.....

A random post just wondered how others feel. I had my heart attack 9 weeks ago a stemi totally blocked artery RCA, had warning signs for a couple of years...

A random post just wondered how others feel. I had my heart attack 9 weeks ago...

kiwimick

•1 year ago

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All posts for March 2023

Revitive machine

Mechanical Heart valve, two years after surgery getting chest pain and dizziness.

Anxiety After Op

New to Entresco

Pacemaker DeActivation at End of Life?

What's the difference between heart failure and disease?

Ranexa 375mg tablets

Increase of Atorvastatin from 40mg to 80mg/day (after my 4 stents) has ALT at 73 U/L

Microvasular Angina Question

Heart attack today

Well after 12 months I've actually got an outpatient appointment to see a cardiologist, but .......

A Story For The Weekend

LV Systolic Function Impairment

Recent change in eye appearance - could this be meds/cascular related?

Heart Failure in 90ish seconds!

Bisoprolol?

heart failure

Bp and my 6 months follow up

symptoms before a heart attack

Lipid Results....

gtn spray

sertraline and anxiety after heart bypass

Chest pain and dizziness for months

Asking about care in Cardiology/ Cardiolgists at Newham University Hospital, London outpatients

Urine infection

living with dilated Cardiomyopathy

95% Paced

Iron Infusion Heart Failure Related ??

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I know I was 'lucky' but.....

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