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Blood tests and ECG

A few weeks ago I had some blood tests and an ECG, Today I had a appointment with the doctor to here the results, Blood tests ok and ECG abnormal he said...

A few weeks ago I had some blood tests and an ECG, Today I had a appointment wit...

Gaz22

•10 months ago

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Date for camera and hopeful catherterisation

Hey all.Been a while since I posted, but I finally have my date for the camera and the device implantation. Bit nervous, but I know the Dr's know what they are...

Hey all.Been a while since I posted, but I finally have my date for the camera a...

Yk96

•10 months ago

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SVT after ablation

I had an ablation for SVT on 12th June and today I was back in A & E with a heart rate of 200bpm. I was told to come off my bisoprolol after ablation. I was...

I had an ablation for SVT on 12th June and today I was back in A & E with a hear...

daisy2311

•10 months ago

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angiogram

as most people know I’ve been having a lot of pain problems for 6 months or more coupled with light headedness and dizziness.Had my ha and 2 stents fitted just...

as most people know I’ve been having a lot of pain problems for 6 months or more...

Eddie64

•10 months ago

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New memeber intro

Hi community, I am 30 year old female I had a valve replacement two years ago born with a bicuspid aortic valve. I have also recently been diagnosed with...

Hi community, I am 30 year old female I had a valve replacement two years ago b...

Liss-x30

•10 months ago

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Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital finally answered my phone call

I have finally managed to speak with one of the consultants secretary's this afternoon and I have been informed that I am classed as not high risk..... and I...

I have finally managed to speak with one of the consultants secretary's this aft...

Safeangel

•10 months ago

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Struggling with my new "normal"

Hi everyone, I was born with a Bicuspid Aortic valve, hospital visits have always been part of my life. Two years ago at 28 years old I have my aorta...

Hi everyone, I was born with a Bicuspid Aortic valve, hospital visits have alw...

Liss-x30

•10 months ago

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Update on Update

Saw the cardiologist this morning following my recent trips to hospital. To say he was prepared for the appt would be an understatement. Short answer is he is...

Saw the cardiologist this morning following my recent trips to hospital. To say ...

Hrty

•10 months ago

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mixed bag

is there any one out there with all these illnesses who can tell me if every day giddy heads are a part of it Five years ago HA now Diabetes and now AF Some...

is there any one out there with all these illnesses who can tell me if every day...

Shoefairy

•10 months ago

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Worrying update

Hello. Had a phone call from a partner surgery to mine that monitors the Omron Viso blood pressure app. My readings have been very low over the past few days...

Hello. Had a phone call from a partner surgery to mine that monitors the Omron V...

Coopergirl52

•10 months ago

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Thanks for all your contributions

Hi joined this yesterday and posted my first post giving a short intro and have been amazed at how many of you responded. Have tried to reply to all comments...

Hi joined this yesterday and posted my first post giving a short intro and have ...

Jimbo53a

•10 months ago

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pacemaker & defibrillator

I’ve been told I need a pacemaker/ Defibrillator fitted quite soon. My heart failure has only gone up from 33% to 35% heart pumping function and although...

I’ve been told I need a pacemaker/ Defibrillator fitted quite soon. My heart fai...

honeybubs

•10 months ago

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TAA and still waiting to see vascular consultant.

Here I am still waiting to get an appointment to see vascular consultant at Liverpool heart and chest hospital. I have rang so many times and no joy. I have...

Here I am still waiting to get an appointment to see vascular consultant at Live...

Safeangel

•10 months ago

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Ablation happening soon

Hey everyone So back in march I had an abnormal rythym detected by my ICD. I had an emergency meeting with a cardiologist about having an ablation. I honestly...

Hey everyone So back in march I had an abnormal rythym detected by my ICD. I had...

Cherrelleford

•10 months ago

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Doctors' Receptionists

A friend forwarded this to me. It's a joke (I think)...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•10 months ago

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New here intro

Hi I am Jim 53 and was diagnosed with heart failure in 2020. Live alone and thought would come on here to pick up ideas on how to deal with my diagnosis. I...

Hi I am Jim 53 and was diagnosed with heart failure in 2020. Live alone and thou...

Jimbo53a

•10 months ago

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Heart rates

Hi everyone, the last few weeks I've had low phosphates and some scary heart events. In 3 weeks I've had 2 IVs of phosphate plus tablets to bring levels up....

Hi everyone, the last few weeks I've had low phosphates and some scary heart eve...

PoTs_lass

•10 months ago

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Another day another test.

Well that high speed he is not well experience continues with a Ultrasound yesterday. Cancer patients really get good treatment, I am being reimbursed for...

Well that high speed he is not well experience continues with a Ultrasound yeste...

Rogo23

•10 months ago

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Bulging neck vein on left hand side

I have heart failure and AF. A few weeks ago I noticed that my neck vein on the left side bulged and very noticeable now. Does anyone have this? I am very...

I have heart failure and AF. A few weeks ago I noticed that my neck vein on the...

Csingicsong

•10 months ago

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Introduction

Hello all! I'm a 22 year old Vegas native who struggles with PCOS, ADD, possible heart conditions along with high blood pressure, anxiety, depression, and...

Hello all! I'm a 22 year old Vegas native who struggles with PCOS, ADD, possibl...

perksofjazzy

•10 months ago

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I want to feel normal again

I had a CABG X 3. 5 months ago was hoping to feel at least a bit better by now but just feel worse. The cardiologist has said the way I’m feeling is nothing to...

I had a CABG X 3. 5 months ago was hoping to feel at least a bit better by now b...

Truffles2

•10 months ago

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12 month scan bicuspid valve and root dilation.

I’m delighted that my 12 month scan has shown my bicuspid valve is no worse and my root dilation that was 37mm twelve months ago is now 36mm so no change....

I’m delighted that my 12 month scan has shown my bicuspid valve is no worse and ...

Pheasant1234

•10 months ago

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DOES ANYONE ELSE HAVE LAD BLOCKAGE 95%

My Cardioligist did a left heart catheration last weds and placed 2 stents in my RCA that was 99% blocked. That has all seemed to work out well. He also was...

My Cardioligist did a left heart catheration last weds and placed 2 stents in my...

socia

•10 months ago

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Long awaited/ Neglected review

Hello,, My name is Cat, I had a heart attack in 2018. I was put on the Gold standard medications, after having two stents fitted to my LAD. I had my cardiac...

Hello,, My name is Cat, I had a heart attack in 2018. I was put on the Gold sta...

Katydl

•10 months ago

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New to a Pacemaker

Hi everyone, I’m new to this and last week I had an express Pacemaker fitted due to TachyBrady Syndrome which was set to a low of 60 bpm. All has been fine...

Hi everyone, I’m new to this and last week I had an express Pacemaker fitted due...

Rosie1066

•10 months ago

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I hope I won’t have to write here again after some good news I feel.

So I had that scare with the blood clot last week so had a Chest CT angiography and managed to get hold of the results from the head of radiology and another...

So I had that scare with the blood clot last week so had a Chest CT angiography ...

Dshadzz07

•10 months ago

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Advice, not blame

I finished my course of Prasugel ( took for 1 year) and doctor forgot to prescribe clopadrel ( not sure of spelling) 1 month later I have suffered another...

I finished my course of Prasugel ( took for 1 year) and doctor forgot to prescri...

Ianc69

•10 months ago

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Diltiazem

Is anyone taking it and how do you get on with it. I'm on the lowest dose. The diagnosis ended up as extrasystolic arrhythmia and unstable angina. I...

Is anyone taking it and how do you get on with it. I'm on the lowest dose....

Qualipop

•10 months ago

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Pain after stent

Hi, my husband had a stent 18 months ago following an Angina diagnoses and still gets some sharp pain in the chest every now and then which always happens when...

Hi, my husband had a stent 18 months ago following an Angina diagnoses and still...

Bluebear99

•10 months ago

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Hi newbie here

Hi I’m Lee 50 yo from Herefordshire. I suffered a heart attack on Saturday 24/06 while playing cricket and was release home yesterday afternoon after a stent...

Hi I’m Lee 50 yo from Herefordshire. I suffered a heart attack on Saturday 24/0...

leelad73

•10 months ago

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for June 2023

Blood tests and ECG

Date for camera and hopeful catherterisation

SVT after ablation

angiogram

New memeber intro

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital finally answered my phone call

Struggling with my new "normal"

Update on Update

mixed bag

Worrying update

Thanks for all your contributions

pacemaker & defibrillator

TAA and still waiting to see vascular consultant.

Ablation happening soon

Doctors' Receptionists

New here intro

Heart rates

Another day another test.

Bulging neck vein on left hand side

Introduction

I want to feel normal again

12 month scan bicuspid valve and root dilation.

DOES ANYONE ELSE HAVE LAD BLOCKAGE 95%

Long awaited/ Neglected review

New to a Pacemaker

I hope I won’t have to write here again after some good news I feel.

Advice, not blame

Diltiazem

Pain after stent

Hi newbie here

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