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Anxious

Hi I’m Nicky, I’m 49 and had a heart attack on 23.03.23. I had a stent fitted. I’m feeling anxious and frightened. My lifestyle wasn’t great and I had huge...

Hi I’m Nicky, I’m 49 and had a heart attack on 23.03.23. I had a stent fitted...

Nik_Nok

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Can these medications cause mood changes?

I had a recent heart attack and have now started taking the following: Aspirin, Clopidogrel, Rosuvastatin, Perindopril, Metoprolol, Glyceryl Trinitrate patch....

I had a recent heart attack and have now started taking the following: Aspirin, ...

Callie456

•1 year ago

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Collaterals

During my angioplasty I was diagnosed with 2 of the 3 main arteries 85 to 95 % blocked. The third on the right hand side was completely blocked but had already...

During my angioplasty I was diagnosed with 2 of the 3 main arteries 85 to 95 % b...

robertslade1956

•1 year ago

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Blood test and elevated ALT concerned

Sept last year had multiple stents fitted .on regular medicine of rosuvastatin 40mg, ticagrelor 90 , aspirin 100 and bisoprolol 2.5mg.I had general test after...

Sept last year had multiple stents fitted .on regular medicine of rosuvastatin 4...

Sodp

•1 year ago

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Sternotomy wires

I am 4 weeks on from Surgery to repair Mitral Valve and seem to be making a good recovery. I am worried about the sternal wires. Zi have rad about the bump...

I am 4 weeks on from Surgery to repair Mitral Valve and seem to be making a good...

KaysyP

•1 year ago

6 Replies

111 update part 2

Hey Everyone Just spoken to a nurse and he wasn't too concerned about the sickness. He suggested that it was a mixture of medication and my little walk today...

Hey Everyone Just spoken to a nurse and he wasn't too concerned about the sickne...

Valentina98

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Our best friends

Looking at transporters post and lovely pic of him and his dog followed by some of you others My cat Capachino has demanded to get in on the act she says she...

Looking at transporters post and lovely pic of him and his dog followed by some...

cappachina

•1 year ago

32 Replies

111 update

Hey everyone I've listened to you all and called 111 They weren't very helpful, saying it's just a bug, I had to almost scream at them I'VE JUST HAD A......

Hey everyone I've listened to you all and called 111 They weren't very helpful...

Valentina98

•1 year ago

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Ticagrelor

I was prescribed Ticagrelor following open heart surgery in October. Last week I was hospitalised urgently suffering from Melena (black and tarry stools)...

I was prescribed Ticagrelor following open heart surgery in October. Last week I...

GalwayBay

•1 year ago

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Sickness

Hey Everyone I'm asking you lot as I don't want to Google it or ask Mum for advice (she'll worry) Most of the day I've been feeling nauseous, and I'm been...

Hey Everyone I'm asking you lot as I don't want to Google it or ask Mum for advi...

Valentina98

•1 year ago

16 Replies

Medication

What experience have people had on Bisoprolol,Spirolactone and Dapagliflozin. Many Thanks

What experience have people had on Bisoprolol,Spirolactone and Dapagliflozin. M...

Twinkletoes64

•1 year ago

19 Replies

Anyone here been diagnosed with fungal in lungs I'm so scared right now 😭😭😭

So scared

Purple_1963

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Not wanted to brag but....

Hey everyone Okay so I lied on the subject title, I do want to brag. I've just walked to the bottom of the garden and back.... Okay so it's only a small...

Hey everyone Okay so I lied on the subject title, I do want to brag. I've just...

Valentina98

•1 year ago

5 Replies

stents

my husband has had two stents fitted three weeks ago following a mild heart attack. He still feels tied after exercise. Is this normal?

my husband has had two stents fitted three weeks ago following a mild heart atta...

Sopi

•1 year ago

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12 months post heart attack - medication review?

Recently had a brief telephone conversation with Consultant regarding MRI to check on heart viability and thrombus following a heart attack 12 months ago....

Recently had a brief telephone conversation with Consultant regarding MRI to che...

Alb23

•1 year ago

4 Replies

beta blockers for a low hr

Does anyone recommend beta blockers if you already have a low resting HR? Cardiologist considered it but because of my age suggested instead i just calm down...

Does anyone recommend beta blockers if you already have a low resting HR? Cardio...

Blondie12345

•1 year ago

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Flecainide and dizziness

Hello, I took flecainide as a pip for the first time over two days ago but I have been feeling very light headed ever since. Is this a normal reaction? Will it...

Hello, I took flecainide as a pip for the first time over two days ago but I hav...

Spj57

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Puzzling symptoms while exercising beyond 20 minutes!

Hi everyone, I am a 42 year old man, always very slim and active, non-smoker, hoping to get your opinions about some puzzling symptoms I have been experiencing...

Hi everyone, I am a 42 year old man, always very slim and active, non-smoker, ho...

guillemot1980

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Holiday Insurance

hi has anyone managed to get reasonably priced holiday insurance after Bypass Surgery ? Thanks 😊

hi has anyone managed to get reasonably priced holiday insurance after Bypass Su...

Mandi02

•1 year ago

1 Reply

DVLA Help

I’ve reapplied for my driving licence following ICD placement in August ‘22 Unfortunately I had a cardiac arrest and had to surrender my licence My...

I’ve reapplied for my driving licence following ICD placement in August ‘22 Unf...

LucyLaundry

•1 year ago

6 Replies

AF Burden - should I be concerned ?

After a lifetime of congenital heart desease I had never heard if AF Burden until I purchased an Apple Watch. Does anyone know if I need to be concerned about...

After a lifetime of congenital heart desease I had never heard if AF Burden unti...

Rosie1066

•1 year ago

1 Reply

uncontrolled hypertension

I had my angiogram on Thursday and I’m told I have 25 to 30% blockages in my arteries and one of my stents as a narrowing.I have to stents by the way one in...

I had my angiogram on Thursday and I’m told I have 25 to 30% blockages in my art...

Eddie64

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Fast heart

Goodmorning everyone, a couple of weeks back I was put on digoxin due to a bout in hospital for Af,I'm finding I'm waking in the night and morning now will...

Goodmorning everyone, a couple of weeks back I was put on digoxin due to a bout ...

Ssuegos

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Heart murmur

I went to my GP on Friday because I have menopausal and thyroid symptoms, GP said I have a heart murmur. I am booked in for bloods and ECG this week, waiting...

I went to my GP on Friday because I have menopausal and thyroid symptoms, GP sai...

eholl01

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Today's win

Hey everyone Today's win is not as good as yesterday but I'm taking it. I needed a shower and hair wash, turns out just showering wore me out so had to ask...

Hey everyone Today's win is not as good as yesterday but I'm taking it. I need...

Valentina98

•1 year ago

13 Replies

Ticagrelor

I stopped taking Ticagrelor after 12 months, and now I'm having strange headaches. Not painful more sharp and stabbing... Moving from the back of my neck to...

I stopped taking Ticagrelor after 12 months, and now I'm having strange headache...

Colindaz

•1 year ago

6 Replies

palpitations when exercising - 200bpm

Has anyone suffered from heart palpitations when they exercise? I am 33, I would say I am pretty fit and health and have been running for years. Over the last...

Has anyone suffered from heart palpitations when they exercise? I am 33, I would...

Carly470

•1 year ago

57 Replies

Stopping Clopidogrel

I've been told to stop Clopidogrel after 12 months since getting a stent.Just 2 days after stopping, I'm getting severe pain like heart attack. I have unstable...

I've been told to stop Clopidogrel after 12 months since getting a stent.Just 2 ...

JuneD53

•1 year ago

44 Replies

maybe I shouldn’t ask questions

hi. I’ve just been for my annual echocardiogram this morning. I had a nuclear perfusion scan last month to measure my ejection fraction and was told that it...

hi. I’ve just been for my annual echocardiogram this morning. I had a nuclear pe...

Anon2023

•1 year ago

18 Replies

When to take aspirin

I'm reading Life Time, a book about sleep and sleeping rhythms. Interesting stuff about the right time to take various medications including aspirin for...

I'm reading Life Time, a book about sleep and sleeping rhythms. Interesting stu...

Heartbear

•1 year ago

19 Replies

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All posts for March 2023

Anxious

Can these medications cause mood changes?

Collaterals

Blood test and elevated ALT concerned

Sternotomy wires

111 update part 2

Our best friends

111 update

Ticagrelor

Sickness

Medication

Anyone here been diagnosed with fungal in lungs I'm so scared right now 😭😭😭

Not wanted to brag but....

stents

12 months post heart attack - medication review?

beta blockers for a low hr

Flecainide and dizziness

Puzzling symptoms while exercising beyond 20 minutes!

Holiday Insurance

DVLA Help

AF Burden - should I be concerned ?

uncontrolled hypertension

Fast heart

Heart murmur

Today's win

Ticagrelor

palpitations when exercising - 200bpm

Stopping Clopidogrel

maybe I shouldn’t ask questions

When to take aspirin

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