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Blood Pressure concerns

Hello, May I ask for some advice please. I have developed high blood pressure over the last few years. I currently take 10mg of Ramipril which is the highest...

Hello, May I ask for some advice please. I have developed high blood pressure ...

Wildstrawberries

•2 years ago

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Sinus Bradycardia and first degree AV heartbkock

I have Sinus Bradycardia and during a recent Pacemaker checkup I was told I have an increasing AV heart block which my Pacemaker is dealing with. Any comments...

I have Sinus Bradycardia and during a recent Pacemaker checkup I was told I have...

SingerMan

•2 years ago

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Smartwatch ecg

Hi there everyone. I was diagnosed with mild LVSD after chemotherapy treatment and have been on bisoprolol and ramipril for a few years. I've recently...

Hi there everyone. I was diagnosed with mild LVSD after chemotherapy treatment a...

DawnH81

•2 years ago

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Stomach bloating and hard to touch.

I'm aware this probably isn't heart related but just incase it is does anybody else feel like this. I think it's gas most of time but my stomach is always...

I'm aware this probably isn't heart related but just incase it is does anybody e...

Yumz199725

•2 years ago

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Low heart rate

Just after some information and possible reassurance. I'm 8 months post 3x bypass. Good recovery back to work and back to the gym. I have noticed over the...

Just after some information and possible reassurance. I'm 8 months post 3x bypas...

Carlg

•2 years ago

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General Anaesthetic with 5%pvcs?

I do not have any medication and am generally very healthy. However, I have 5% pvcs and have elective surgery planned. Would these pvcs (normal...

I do not have any medication and am generally very healthy. However, I have 5%...

chickeninthewood

•2 years ago

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Mr Robert.

I'd like some advice please,I've had a medtronic azure xt d/r pacemaker fitted in 2019,I'm looking into purchasing a garmin forerunner 955 and wonder if anyone...

I'd like some advice please,I've had a medtronic azure xt d/r pacemaker fitted i...

Frenzy

•2 years ago

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Mr.Robert

In 2019 I had a medtronic azure xt pacemaker fitted,I am thinking about purchasing a garmin forerunner 955 and wonder if anyone out there has had any problems...

In 2019 I had a medtronic azure xt pacemaker fitted,I am thinking about purchasi...

Frenzy

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Something to make you laugh

Hey everyone So I'm in my little side room, listening to the radio talk about Ofsted and the nurse comes in to take my blood pressure, she looks at it and says...

Hey everyone So I'm in my little side room, listening to the radio talk about Of...

Valentina98

•2 years ago

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flutters after ICD implant

Hi, My husband had an ICD fitted in January after having his heart attack two years ago, but during the last week he said he's experiencing "flutters". He...

Hi, My husband had an ICD fitted in January after having his heart attack two y...

Kazzer1

•2 years ago

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12 months on and more worries.

Hi all. I was diagnosed with HF, dilated cardiomyopathy just over 12 months ago. I have been on meds for 12 months and felt things were improving however on my...

Hi all. I was diagnosed with HF, dilated cardiomyopathy just over 12 months ago....

Jaskei

•2 years ago

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Update 21/03

Hey everyone Not much to say today apart from I've woken up with a stinking cold and temperature. (Hospital have done a test for a virus that can't be named,...

Hey everyone Not much to say today apart from I've woken up with a stinking cold...

Valentina98

•2 years ago

28 Replies

Ejection fraction echo report

Hi I had a mitral valve and tricuspid valve repair November 2021 because of severe mitral regurgitation. Op went well at time of the Op I had impaired LV...

Hi I had a mitral valve and tricuspid valve repair November 2021 because of seve...

G0dfather

•2 years ago

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aortic valve surgery

morning all, I have had open heart surgery 8 weeks ago to replace my aortic valve. I have a mechanical valve now which I can hear ticking/thudding. Few days...

morning all, I have had open heart surgery 8 weeks ago to replace my aortic val...

Hridhoy

•2 years ago

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Update fainting/dizzy spells

My heart nurse and consultant think they have figured out the cause of my dizzy spells and the fainting episode. It's my heart rate. On Friday my heart rate...

My heart nurse and consultant think they have figured out the cause of my dizzy ...

Cherrelleford

•2 years ago

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JARDIANCE

I'm being given this drug for heart failure not for type 2 diabetes Has anyone else had it prescribed for the same thing if so any advice re side affects

I'm being given this drug for heart failure not for type 2 diabetes Has anyone e...

fairgo45

•2 years ago

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Partner just diagnosed with heart failure at 40

So my partner was admitted to hospital last week as he'd been getting really breathless. Subsequently he has been diagnosed with heart failure, and at this...

So my partner was admitted to hospital last week as he'd been getting really bre...

Carys1234

•2 years ago

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Palpitations

Hello , new here . Hubby had 3 stents filled around 8 years ago , 3 blockages. He’s recently been having disturbing bouts of unsettling palpitations, these...

Hello , new here . Hubby had 3 stents filled around 8 years ago , 3 blockages. H...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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24 hour ECG

Was set up with a Lifecard CF this morning for a 24 hour ECG. Just noticed it saying error battery low! No chance of getting hold of anyone now so wondered...

Was set up with a Lifecard CF this morning for a 24 hour ECG. Just noticed it s...

Eagle69

•2 years ago

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Exercise exceeding Heart rate calculation

HiMy Rehab sessions have ended now. They calculated my heart rate with all the usual medication Ramipril Ticagrelor Bisoprolol Asprin Atorvastatin to be...

HiMy Rehab sessions have ended now. They calculated my heart rate with all the u...

Hamedk

•2 years ago

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Quick question about tiredness

Hi All.As it's coming up to my 4 month anniversary of when my ticker decided not to play ball it's given me time to reflect. I'm so much better, both...

Hi All.As it's coming up to my 4 month anniversary of when my ticker decided not...

Hrty

•2 years ago

8 Replies

The unknown

I have cvd but not had discussion with GP I feel emotional at times. Is it that something has to happen like stroke or heart attack before I get help to...

I have cvd but not had discussion with GP I feel emotional at times. Is it that ...

bonny64

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Update 20/03

Hey everyone Firstly thank you everyone for all your messages, I've just turned on my phone and I have 51 notifications on this page ❤️ so thank you again. I...

Hey everyone Firstly thank you everyone for all your messages, I've just turned ...

Valentina98

•2 years ago

43 Replies

AF and having surgery

hi I have af and am 55 I am going to have a hip replacement soon, and very worried about the surgery, I also have to stop taking my blood thinners 3 days...

hi I have af and am 55 I am going to have a hip replacement soon, and very worri...

Montybird

•2 years ago

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what’s the difference between a aniogram and a ct coronary angiography scan . Is it just the method?

is the difference ones a bit more invasive

NLGA

•2 years ago

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Hospital update

Hey everyone I wasn't fully aware what actually happened in the early hours of the morning, so I might be able to give a bit more details (maybe) On the...

Hey everyone I wasn't fully aware what actually happened in the early hours of t...

Valentina98

•2 years ago

33 Replies

God bless the NHS

I had to sit out parkrun yesterday morning with a bad back, so wrote this blog for my 'Heart attack to 10K' series instead ... 'An appreciation of the NHS'....

I had to sit out parkrun yesterday morning with a bad back, so wrote this blog f...

PeterJemmett

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Servers cold

Been a while since I last posted. I have vasospastic angina and sinus tachycardia. I've been struck down with a severe cough and cold. The cough is like...

Been a while since I last posted. I have vasospastic angina and sinus tachycard...

Pilchard2

•2 years ago

26 Replies

Update on racing heart

Hi everyone Last night my racing heart got worse and the ingestion got worse (it wasn't ingestion) plus I was getting breathless. I spoke to a nurse after...

Hi everyone Last night my racing heart got worse and the ingestion got worse (i...

Valentina98

•2 years ago

28 Replies

What can you remember?

Reading the post about dreams it made me think back to my bypass in 2017 and how much I could remember. I was supposed to be 2nd down on the last Wednesday in...

Reading the post about dreams it made me think back to my bypass in 2017 and how...

Heather1957

•2 years ago

31 Replies

Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for March 2023

Blood Pressure concerns

Sinus Bradycardia and first degree AV heartbkock

Smartwatch ecg

Stomach bloating and hard to touch.

Low heart rate

General Anaesthetic with 5%pvcs?

Mr Robert.

Mr.Robert

Something to make you laugh

flutters after ICD implant

12 months on and more worries.

Update 21/03

Ejection fraction echo report

aortic valve surgery

Update fainting/dizzy spells

JARDIANCE

Partner just diagnosed with heart failure at 40

Palpitations

24 hour ECG

Exercise exceeding Heart rate calculation

Quick question about tiredness

The unknown

Update 20/03

AF and having surgery

what’s the difference between a aniogram and a ct coronary angiography scan . Is it just the method?

Hospital update

God bless the NHS

Servers cold

Update on racing heart

What can you remember?

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