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More to my story.

so having been told in January things had improved, I finally had my CT angiogram in the middle of march(had been waiting since October.) many weeks have past...

so having been told in January things had improved, I finally had my CT angiogra...

MyHF

•1 year ago

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Blood test for medication review

Just been to the surgery to have blood taken the nurse did blood pressure and pulse rate she remarked that my pulse rate was low hope its nothing serious...

Just been to the surgery to have blood taken the nurse did blood pressure and pu...

Coopergirl52

•1 year ago

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Update.

Further to my post about end stage heart failure I just want to say things are working out better for me. I was finally admitted to hospital last Sunday and am...

Further to my post about end stage heart failure I just want to say things are w...

Grayjay

•1 year ago

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My Day 2

Hello everyone😀. Not much happened yesterday but today I had to take the dog to the vets because she has been a bit miserable the last couple of days😒....

Hello everyone😀. Not much happened yesterday but today I had to take the dog t...

BigMel

•1 year ago

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tachycardia

I've booked an appointment with my GP as I often have episodes where my heart rate is above 100 when sitting down. Usually around 115 bpm or less but above...

I've booked an appointment with my GP as I often have episodes where my heart ra...

tachycardia23

•1 year ago

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small ASD (8mm) - pros/cons of closing v not

Hi, had an MRI and it confirms a small ASD from birth, its currently with the consultants to confirm what action is it be taken, close or leave open. I wanted...

Hi, had an MRI and it confirms a small ASD from birth, its currently with the co...

Tim111

•1 year ago

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I had ....

.... a bath this morning! (And no it's not my birthday). The bath really wasn't a big deal. Just took a bit of effort getting out so I really must...

.... a bath this morning! (And no it's not my birthday). The bath really was...

1234_6

•1 year ago

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My own cardiac rehabilitation

I've come a long way after suffering a STEMI in 2021 at 44 years old. It has changed my lifestyle completely for the better. I went through all different...

I've come a long way after suffering a STEMI in 2021 at 44 years old. It has cha...

Hjiu

•1 year ago

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Spoon theory

I know this theory says you've got a certain number of 'spoons' of energy for the day. Do people find it helpful to use this to explain fatigue/tiredness to...

I know this theory says you've got a certain number of 'spoons' of energy for th...

Callie456

•1 year ago

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what to say to husband before surgery…♥️

Doe anyone have any tips for what to say to my husband before his bypass surgery, hopefully next week? He is very emotional and scared as the surgery is risky...

Doe anyone have any tips for what to say to my husband before his bypass surgery...

SJX130

•1 year ago

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I’m Leaving

I’m away from here. I have found this forum to be a waste of time. This because: too many people whinging; too many trivial posts, jokes, quizzes etc; too many...

I’m away from here. I have found this forum to be a waste of time. This because:...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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Taking time out

Hey Everyone I think you all know I'm not doing good at the moment with my mental health. I'm just going to take a little time out from this page. It won't...

Hey Everyone I think you all know I'm not doing good at the moment with my menta...

Valentina98

•1 year ago

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more bad news

just had phone call from GP!!!! Tells me the tests I’ve just had it’s Neurophysiology not good it seems signals not getting through to my feet and legs,...

just had phone call from GP!!!! Tells me the tests I’ve just had it’s Neurophys...

Dogloverxthree

•1 year ago

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another pointless appointment

preface: I understand the concerns of “if you’re having chest pains go to A&E”, please see my previous posts for my experiences. The gaslighting, risks of C19,...

preface: I understand the concerns of “if you’re having chest pains go to A&E”, ...

Sleepybear987

•1 year ago

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Feeling rubbish

Been contemplating whether to post or not. Been feeling totally rubbish past few days. Dizziness is back, palpitations, fatigue, heavy head & what feels like...

Been contemplating whether to post or not. Been feeling totally rubbish past few...

Marvel3000

•1 year ago

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step too far?

I have took the big step to register for a half marathon next year. I am giving myself 10 months to prepare for this so training is starting shortly. I took...

I have took the big step to register for a half marathon next year. I am giving...

Moreton1

•1 year ago

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Aortic stenosis valve

can somebody tell me the difference between AAA and Stenosis Aorta Valve which I have and is moderate at the moment. I see alot of posts regarding Ascending...

can somebody tell me the difference between AAA and Stenosis Aorta Valve which ...

netie54

•1 year ago

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Perspiring profusely

Does anybody else suffer with profuse sweating and dull pain in the chest. I started my heart journey in Spain needing stents fitted one year later I was...

Does anybody else suffer with profuse sweating and dull pain in the chest. I st...

Mirador19

•1 year ago

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Checking in

Good morning heartful friends, I'm home from my trip to the city for my stress test. The most stressful part of my stress test was stressing out about it. It...

Good morning heartful friends, I'm home from my trip to the city for my stress ...

Kuya

•1 year ago

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DRONEDARONE

Does anyone take this medication? I am supposed to be changing to this from flecainide and Bisoprolol and hating the side effect list already, especially the...

Does anyone take this medication? I am supposed to be changing to this from fle...

LaceyLady

•1 year ago

9 Replies

I’m going out

hello I’ve been very bitter this week and avoided posting on positive posts cos I could only see they just amplify my limitations and feel pain. Rather than...

hello I’ve been very bitter this week and avoided posting on positive posts cos...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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My Day

Hello everyone, been looking from afar and decided to join today and share my story with you wonderful people. I have had several years of heart issues so I...

Hello everyone, been looking from afar and decided to join today and share my st...

BigMel

•1 year ago

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Getting out

Having got to see the cardiologist yesterday, he seems to think I'm in permanent Afib (allowing for translation, the Czech word used can also mean "long...

Having got to see the cardiologist yesterday, he seems to think I'm in permanent...

Czech_Mate

•1 year ago

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Got a dog...

Six months after my very minor but unexplained HA I was 60. After the fabulous local rehab team had put me on the right track I was trying but failing to...

Six months after my very minor but unexplained HA I was 60. After the fabulous l...

Kadcam

•1 year ago

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Waiting for Holter test for 8 months for abnormal ECG

Hi,In my 40s I had a heart scan that showed a PFO but was reassured it was an incidental finding. I'm 56 now and after having palpatations last summer ( 22)...

Hi,In my 40s I had a heart scan that showed a PFO but was reassured it was an ...

Lliria

•1 year ago

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LVSD and Exercise

Can anyone give any advice on if it's ok to exercise with LVSD ...Many thanks..😊

Can anyone give any advice on if it's ok to exercise with LVSD ...Many thanks.....

SLK-14

•1 year ago

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Has this happened to you?

2 weeks post mechanical valve and aorta replacement, recovering ok even after contracting pneumonia in hospital day 2, home 1 week and taking my 5m warfarin as...

2 weeks post mechanical valve and aorta replacement, recovering ok even after co...

Pefki

•1 year ago

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Beta blockers study

I found an article on the Wales online website yesterday about a study that is being conducted into long term beta blocker use in heart attack patients with or...

I found an article on the Wales online website yesterday about a study that is b...

DanniC88

•1 year ago

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ICD fitted in 1997! & I live a normal life

I write this not to wrong anyone, but to give those people who are struggling with doctors’ diagnoses hope, encouragement, and wonderment. To give another...

I write this not to wrong anyone, but to give those people who are struggling wi...

LesleyICD

•1 year ago

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Belly bloated but not drinking anything fizzy

Hey me again 😂. Aw getting so fed up my belly is always bloated I thought ok it must be fizzy drink but I have stopped drinking that for days and my belly is...

Hey me again 😂. Aw getting so fed up my belly is always bloated I thought ok it...

Yumz199725

•1 year ago

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All posts for May 2023

More to my story.

Blood test for medication review

Update.

My Day 2

tachycardia

small ASD (8mm) - pros/cons of closing v not

I had ....

My own cardiac rehabilitation

Spoon theory

what to say to husband before surgery…♥️

I’m Leaving

Taking time out

more bad news

another pointless appointment

Feeling rubbish

step too far?

Aortic stenosis valve

Perspiring profusely

Checking in

DRONEDARONE

I’m going out

My Day

Getting out

Got a dog...

Waiting for Holter test for 8 months for abnormal ECG

LVSD and Exercise

Has this happened to you?

Beta blockers study

ICD fitted in 1997! & I live a normal life

Belly bloated but not drinking anything fizzy

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