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cheering up

to the admin. To those of us with problems that most people do not understand it is lovely to have a bit of lighthearted chat in between the information bits....

to the admin. To those of us with problems that most people do not understand i...

GrannyE

•2 years ago

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Plaque kills. Is this a reliable test?

Forget calcium scoring. Forget even seeing your GP. Is the answer simply to do this test at home and check your plaque levels - plaque kills...?

Forget calcium scoring. Forget even seeing your GP. Is the answer simply to do...

Paul12

•2 years ago

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Plaque reversal

I read that statins reverses arterial plaque. Is that true? I also saw that Berberine reverses plaque too: https://youtu.be/ZRArHoZueEI This all sounds...

I read that statins reverses arterial plaque. Is that true? I also saw that B...

Paul12

•2 years ago

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Why Do I pain in my left ribs?

I would like to thank the BHF Nurse that actually took the bother to call me after I emailed for help and advice, she was very empathetic and gave me good...

I would like to thank the BHF Nurse that actually took the bother to call me aft...

Ls1958

•2 years ago

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xarelto 20mg

Need advice/experience please. I know you are not doctors but just wondered if anyone has had something similar. It’s Easter hols and can’t get a doctors...

Need advice/experience please. I know you are not doctors but just wondered if a...

Curates

•2 years ago

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heart bypass

just wondering how long people’s heart bypasses have lasted? I had a double bypass twenty one years ago and a stent fitted three years ago, all seems well up...

just wondering how long people’s heart bypasses have lasted? I had a double byp...

Golf7cyclex

•2 years ago

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26 year old son trying to choose between Ross or mechanical valve at St Barts. Any advice?

Born with critical severe aortic stenosis in 1997. Balloon catheterization at 3 days and then valvotomy at 3 months. Since then, all good, regular check ups,...

Born with critical severe aortic stenosis in 1997. Balloon catheterization at 3 ...

Pefki

•2 years ago

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Random feeling earlier this evening wasn't sure what it was?

It's possible I had to much caffeine today but I had some very strange feelings. I was walking somewhere, when i rested I was breathless, had pain and tingling...

It's possible I had to much caffeine today but I had some very strange feelings....

Yumz199725

•2 years ago

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TAVI tips

Hi Everyone Anyone out there had a TAVI to replace a aortic valve I had preops checks today and am due to have it done next Tuesday Any hints or tips would...

Hi Everyone Anyone out there had a TAVI to replace a aortic valve I had preops c...

cappachina

•2 years ago

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Doctor

Patient: Doctor, Doctor, I feel like a pair of curtains Doctor: Pull yourself together!

Patient: Doctor, Doctor, I feel like a pair of curtains Doctor: Pull yourself ...

MummaSoap

•2 years ago

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Husband needs quadruple bypass

Good evening all, I’m not sure where to start. My husband (62) was admitting to hospital 3 weeks ago with pneumonia and breathing problems. He has a routine...

Good evening all, I’m not sure where to start. My husband (62) was admitting to...

SJX130

•2 years ago

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New diagnosis

Christmas Eve saw me admitted to a&e with a severe migraine (something I have suffered with since a teenager). I had all the normal ones done as well as an...

Christmas Eve saw me admitted to a&e with a severe migraine (something I have su...

Evbe

•2 years ago

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Cancelled Appointment

I had an outpatient appointment cancelled an hour beforehand today. Despite ringing patient transport immediately an ambulance turned up half an hour later! I...

I had an outpatient appointment cancelled an hour beforehand today. Despite ring...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•2 years ago

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Indepamide 2.5 mm

I was taken off Indepamide on the 29th of March, the last 5 days I have had a few chest pains breathless, fatigue, and a migraine, could this be connected to...

I was taken off Indepamide on the 29th of March, the last 5 days I have had a fe...

Heartspurs

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Useful reading for anyone feeling a bit down

https://www.heart.org/en/news/2022/06/15/can-the-groan-up-humor-of-dad-jokes-possibly-be-good-for-health

https://www.heart.org/en/news/2022/06/15/can-the-groan-up-humor-of-dad-jokes-po...

Czech_Mate

•2 years ago

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Atrial fibrillation and Kardia

I was wondering if anyone else had wide discrepancies in their hr reading between Kardia and their smart watch? My Garmin is usually reading the same as my...

I was wondering if anyone else had wide discrepancies in their hr reading betwee...

Spj57

•2 years ago

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I am bad luck personified

Yesterday I was sent to a&e (again) at around 6pm ,I wasn't seen to 6am this morning & missed my colonoscopy appointment, it was at a private facility with no...

Yesterday I was sent to a&e (again) at around 6pm ,I wasn't seen to 6am this mor...

Helly75

•2 years ago

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First Echocardiogram Ever

It's 4:30 am here in this valley. I'm up, showered and about to have breakfast. In a little while, when it is not so dark, we are heading off for an 8:00...

It's 4:30 am here in this valley. I'm up, showered and about to have breakfast. ...

Kuya

•2 years ago

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statin

I have been having a few issues with tiredness and muscle fatigue I think it could be the statin that I am on Atorvastain 40mg The doctor has told me to...

I have been having a few issues with tiredness and muscle fatigue I think it c...

Chin1956

•2 years ago

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Thanks everyone

Thank you everyone for your advice,I have now got a copy of letter from hospital and I'm going to make appointment to discuss it with a doctor and my son is...

Thank you everyone for your advice,I have now got a copy of letter from hospital...

C13w

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Pacemaker replacememnt

I'm due for a pacemaker replacement in a couple of weeks time and have some questions. Anybody on here gone through the same procedure? p.s. pre-assessment...

I'm due for a pacemaker replacement in a couple of weeks time and have some ques...

OldRich

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Update re hubby!

My husband popped in to see his GP this morning, explained all to receptionist and was seen by a GP within 10 minutes!Doctor checked him over, temperature,...

My husband popped in to see his GP this morning, explained all to receptionist a...

Airlie37

•2 years ago

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Thank you

Hey Everyone Thanks for all the comments last night and this morning. I'm still not feeling great but I've made an appointment with my GP. It's not until May...

Hey Everyone Thanks for all the comments last night and this morning. I'm stil...

Valentina98

•2 years ago

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Hmm...I've done the calculations and I think I've figured it out

So after the two trips to the A&E and being dismissed (honestly the nurse was lovely but she said that A&E wasn't the place for me...which echoed an earlier...

So after the two trips to the A&E and being dismissed (honestly the nurse was lo...

Sleepybear987

•2 years ago

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Told no exercise while heart checks are done

Hiya joined here few months ago after a minoca heart attack last May have had chest pains on and off since then. Ended up over in cardiac hub few weeks ago...

Hiya joined here few months ago after a minoca heart attack last May have had ch...

Bran_flow

•2 years ago

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Can anyone help me understand what this means

Hi Everyone, this is my first post I have recently been diagnosed with the following severely dilated aortic root at sinus of Valsalva level, with severe...

Hi Everyone, this is my first post I have recently been diagnosed with the fol...

1961J

•2 years ago

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1 year on

At the end of this month it will be 1 year since my triple bypass ! My breathing etc is no problem now I'm regularly walking in the forrest & have started...

At the end of this month it will be 1 year since my triple bypass ! My breathing...

RevRog

•2 years ago

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Just wanted to say hello

I hope everyone is keeping as well as can be expected.I just want to say hello and wish you all a Happy Easter. I know its late but I was unwell over the...

I hope everyone is keeping as well as can be expected.I just want to say hello a...

Livelovelife56

•2 years ago

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Feeling sad

Thank you to everyone previously who replied to my post about a small drink on my birthday. Just wondering if anyone else feels as low as I do now after...

Thank you to everyone previously who replied to my post about a small drink on m...

Sleaford63

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for April 2023

cheering up

Plaque kills. Is this a reliable test?

Plaque reversal

Why Do I pain in my left ribs?

xarelto 20mg

heart bypass

26 year old son trying to choose between Ross or mechanical valve at St Barts. Any advice?

Random feeling earlier this evening wasn't sure what it was?

TAVI tips

Doctor

Husband needs quadruple bypass

New diagnosis

Cancelled Appointment

Indepamide 2.5 mm

Useful reading for anyone feeling a bit down

Atrial fibrillation and Kardia

I am bad luck personified

First Echocardiogram Ever

statin

Thanks everyone

Pacemaker replacememnt

Update re hubby!

Thank you

Hmm...I've done the calculations and I think I've figured it out

Told no exercise while heart checks are done

Can anyone help me understand what this means

1 year on

Just wanted to say hello

Feeling sad

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