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Sweetners

I have seen a lot of news latley not to take sweetners as it can cause Heart and stroke problems, can anyone suggest an alternative please. I love my coffe and...

I have seen a lot of news latley not to take sweetners as it can cause Heart and...

Heartspurs

•2 years ago

61 Replies

Heart failure and pains. What does it actually feel like?

Ok so i have left ventricular dysfunction of about 40% ejection rate. Arteries were clear when checked 2 years ago. Big scar on heart from previous suspect...

Ok so i have left ventricular dysfunction of about 40% ejection rate. Arteries w...

Hidden

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Pernaton

Good evening all.does anyone on here use pernaton green lipped mussel gel and take ticagrelor please

Good evening all.does anyone on here use pernaton green lipped mussel gel and ta...

Pammy124prms

•2 years ago

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Angiogram

Hi I saw my cardiologist today and he wants to do an angiogram in order to diagnose my angina . As I mentioned before,I have been struggling for a while and...

Hi I saw my cardiologist today and he wants to do an angiogram in order to diagn...

Maltise

•2 years ago

6 Replies

does anyone with AF/heart failure have any experience of reaction to omnipaque - contrast dye

This is a follow up post. Sorry to ask again, but still anxious and deliberating whether to have a CT colonograph in a couple of weeks because there can be a...

This is a follow up post. Sorry to ask again, but still anxious and deliberatin...

amyrosie

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Post Cabg how soon do you think i can i lie on my side?

i asked the physiological this when i was still in and she said when i liked.To start with even slight movement was unthinkable,I lay and slept absolutely...

i asked the physiological this when i was still in and she said when i liked.To ...

bagsypartime

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Heart Medication

Hi I’m waiting for a heart bypass I’ve got pre op in April I’m wondering if after surgery do you need to stay on Angina tablets for life or do they stop after...

Hi I’m waiting for a heart bypass I’ve got pre op in April I’m wondering if afte...

Shanty123

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Slow Heart Rate

I am a 71 year old female and I am on the following drugs:- Atorvastatin Amlodipine Indapamide Losartin Levothroxine Omeprazole Bisoprolol 2. 5 mg Aspirin...

I am a 71 year old female and I am on the following drugs:- Atorvastatin Amlodi...

Channeal

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Extreme tiredness

I have seen from other posts that bisoprolol and dapagliflozin can cause tiredness. I am on both and frankly I feel as if I am dragging myself around and can...

I have seen from other posts that bisoprolol and dapagliflozin can cause tiredne...

Milopalm

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Still frightened

I had a double bypass 7 weeks ago and all went well with no complications. Before this I had 2 stents that had collapsed resulting in 2carteries being deprived...

I had a double bypass 7 weeks ago and all went well with no complications. Befor...

momander

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Hello everyone!

I have just joined Health Unlocked and I’ve been a member of the BHF for some years and have even rung them when my son was diagnosed with a congenital...

I have just joined Health Unlocked and I’ve been a member of the BHF for some ye...

Dunandjam

•2 years ago

24 Replies

Body temperature

For years I have felt hot and never complained about the cold. Since diagnosis I am now freezing most of the time! I can't decide if this is the medication or...

For years I have felt hot and never complained about the cold. Since diagnosis I...

guineacat

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Pulse Monitor for wrist?

I would really like a pulse monitor that I can wear on my wrist - but those I've tried so far have been very disappointing. WHAT I NEED - Is one that...

I would really like a pulse monitor that I can wear on my wrist - but those I'v...

NeilLR

•2 years ago

15 Replies

bp different on each arm. is this something to be concerned about?

For example I measure my left arm and it says 110/80. then straight after measure my right and it says 100/70. Usually about 10 points difference. Is this...

For example I measure my left arm and it says 110/80. then straight after measur...

Hidden

•2 years ago

8 Replies

micro vascular angina

just to talk about symptoms of micro vascular angina ,how people cope with them , What they have and how were they diagnosed, it does seem you have to keep on...

just to talk about symptoms of micro vascular angina ,how people cope with them ...

hyundiblue70

•2 years ago

24 Replies

Side effects on Losartan 25mg .Really want to get off BP Meds

Hello Everyone. I joined the forum last year after the GP asked me to get on BP meds I am 46 years old was rounding up an MBA program and started getting...

Hello Everyone. I joined the forum last year after the GP asked me to get on BP...

SonofGod

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Nose bleeds

Hi all Just recently I've started to get quite a few nosebleeds, some quite bad some not so. But in the last week I've had 4 or 5 I suppose which isn't...

Hi all Just recently I've started to get quite a few nosebleeds, some quite bad...

Eagle69

•2 years ago

72 Replies

looking for travel insurance that does cost lots !

travel insurance that doesn't cost lots of money , had quotes for over £850 !!

travel insurance that doesn't cost lots of money , had quotes for over £850 !! ...

alisjas

•2 years ago

25 Replies

Feeling Cold

I know it has been extremely cold and most of us are being extra careful with the use of gas and electricity since the price hikes. But I still seem to feel...

I know it has been extremely cold and most of us are being extra careful with th...

Beta70

•2 years ago

17 Replies

heart and asthma

I have chronic asthma. Over last year or so I’ve become increasingly breathless. my chest is heavy and tight and I struggle to breathe on any exertion. Even...

I have chronic asthma. Over last year or so I’ve become increasingly breathless....

April29

•2 years ago

13 Replies

restless legs

hi, As a pretty common issue with statins, I am getting terrible restless legs. Docs tried lowering dose, switching type etc, but still the same. Anyone...

hi, As a pretty common issue with statins, I am getting terrible restless legs...

Andy_Childs

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Thank you

Thank you everyone for the replies and information very useful regarding my question about flying.

Thank you everyone for the replies and information very useful regarding my ques...

Chick28

•2 years ago

12 Replies

symptoms after open heart surgery

hello if you were symptomatic before having open heart surgery how long was it by the time you felt that you were no longer symptomatic? Can it be...

hello if you were symptomatic before having open heart surgery how long was it b...

Hidden

•2 years ago

20 Replies

ECG showed inverted t waves and Bradychardia

hi I am very worried and need some input. I had an ECG today which showed inverted t waves widespread but non-specific but also bradychardia at 48bpm. I also...

hi I am very worried and need some input. I had an ECG today which showed invert...

scouseyb1234

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Aorta Stenosis

can anyone give me an idea of the length of time an Aorta Stenosis Valve takes to get from moderate to severe. Many thanks.

can anyone give me an idea of the length of time an Aorta Stenosis Valve takes t...

netie54

•2 years ago

22 Replies

acid reflux effect on heart oxygen with valve replacement

How do I make sure my blood oxygen is high enough

Sallsop

•2 years ago

1 Reply

What do they mean?

Hi my husband has recently been diagnosed with high blood pressure after an a accidentle discovery of a BP of 266/166 with no symptoms. It's coming down now...

Hi my husband has recently been diagnosed with high blood pressure after an a ac...

Mummatez

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Ibruprofen and Bisoprolol

Could someone advise me as to whether I can take 400mg of ibruprofen daily for osteoarthritis when I am currently taking 1.25mg of Bisoprolol and 50mg of...

Could someone advise me as to whether I can take 400mg of ibruprofen daily for o...

theminiaturist

•2 years ago

24 Replies

Polite Request Please

I have been a member here since 2017 and have picked up some of the lingo, some relating to my issues some not. There are so many posts that use shorthand and...

I have been a member here since 2017 and have picked up some of the lingo, some ...

Heather1957

•2 years ago

66 Replies

Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for March 2023

Sweetners

Heart failure and pains. What does it actually feel like?

Pernaton

Angiogram

does anyone with AF/heart failure have any experience of reaction to omnipaque - contrast dye

Post Cabg how soon do you think i can i lie on my side?

Heart Medication

Slow Heart Rate

Extreme tiredness

Still frightened

Hello everyone!

Body temperature

Pulse Monitor for wrist?

bp different on each arm. is this something to be concerned about?

micro vascular angina

Side effects on Losartan 25mg .Really want to get off BP Meds

Nose bleeds

looking for travel insurance that does cost lots !

Recent post about sinus congestion and BP drugs - I can't find it...

Feeling Cold

heart and asthma

restless legs

Thank you

symptoms after open heart surgery

ECG showed inverted t waves and Bradychardia

Aorta Stenosis

acid reflux effect on heart oxygen with valve replacement

What do they mean?

Ibruprofen and Bisoprolol

Polite Request Please

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