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4 weeks post CABG operation

My partner had quadruple bypass surgery on 29 June.He had an artery taken from his arm and one from his leg, his thigh About ten days ago he started getting...

My partner had quadruple bypass surgery on 29 June.He had an artery taken from h...

ZipClubMember

•1 year ago

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Mrs Salad

I had a bicuspid aortic heart valve replaced mid May. Had temporary pacemaker for a few days. Went home found out via ECGs have left branch bundle block. This...

I had a bicuspid aortic heart valve replaced mid May. Had temporary pacemaker f...

Warmwatet

•1 year ago

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MichaelJH - "Keeping On, Keeping On"

In reply to my thread I said that I would issue an update as to what is going on and why I am not on the forum that often. As a recap I had a quadruple...

In reply to my thread I said that I would issue an update as to what is going on...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•1 year ago

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Breathlessness

Hi everyone Aortic valve replacement (twice due to infective endocarditis) and permanent pacemaker (for complete block). I always knew that things would...

Hi everyone Aortic valve replacement (twice due to infective endocarditis) and...

Oldmasons

•1 year ago

5 Replies

MRI referral

Hi guys.Still waiting for my MRI referral appointment? Not sure how to chase this up as the hospital that referred me isn't doing the MRI? I was sent letter...

Hi guys.Still waiting for my MRI referral appointment? Not sure how to chase thi...

Yumz199725

•1 year ago

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caffeine 👀

hello I’m very grateful for al the help lately ref my extra heart beats , my next question is is decaf coffee realistic safer to drink , I’ve just had my first...

hello I’m very grateful for al the help lately ref my extra heart beats , my nex...

Hazel1010

•1 year ago

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mechanical heart valve patients using marijuana!!!

Hello people! I have recently (8months back)had an aortic heart valve replacement with a mechanical st Jude valve and also the grafting was done. The reason...

Hello people! I have recently (8months back)had an aortic heart valve replacemen...

VBahl

•1 year ago

24 Replies

singers with mechanical heart valves please help!!!

Wohhh!!! Hi guys , singers/ vocalists dealing with clicking of the mechanical valve!! I am a singer and I have had a mechanical valve in since past 8months....

Wohhh!!! Hi guys , singers/ vocalists dealing with clicking of the mechanical v...

VBahl

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Update

I had to call 111 at 12:30 this morning, I've got a stabbing pain from my left hand side jaw all the way to my shoulder. It was so painful I was in tears I...

I had to call 111 at 12:30 this morning, I've got a stabbing pain from my left h...

Valentina98

•1 year ago

23 Replies

Atorvastatin

There seems to be a problem with obtaining Atorvastatin at the moment because supplies are low. Is anyone else having a problem with the supply of this......

There seems to be a problem with obtaining Atorvastatin at the moment because su...

Lu22a

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Chemydur - shortage isosorbide mononitrate

Has anyone else having the problem of not been able to get their vital medicines? I am on 60XL slow release Chemydur . Was told by boots chemist they are out...

Has anyone else having the problem of not been able to get their vital medicines...

HeartyJames

•1 year ago

4 Replies

CABG and mouth ulcers

Hi, I am now 11wk post CABG, I have recovered quickly and feel I have been well but over the last 2 to 3 week have suffered from nasty mouth ulcers, as one...

Hi, I am now 11wk post CABG, I have recovered quickly and feel I have been well ...

MattG1875

•1 year ago

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Gastric source of angina symptoms

In my quest to get to the bottom of my angina type symptoms I have recently had a stent implanted in my LAD but the symptoms persist. - Mild burning...

In my quest to get to the bottom of my angina type symptoms I have recently had ...

bizzy55

•1 year ago

6 Replies

sleepy but vindicated

It took 3 years but I'm a step closer to finding answers I went to rheumatology and the lady said there's a high chance I have hypermobility (EDS). We're...

It took 3 years but I'm a step closer to finding answers I went to rheumatol...

Sleepybear987

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Shirley

I have a number of Health issues, I’m 62 years old and have high cholesterol levels for years, but I was never informed of this, and so it came as quite a...

I have a number of Health issues, I’m 62 years old and have high cholesterol lev...

MarleyDaisy

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Bungee Jump

Does anybody know if you can do a bungee jump with an SICD fitted?

peecee95

•1 year ago

1 Reply

pins and needles

Hi everyone Looking for a bit of advice, over the last week I’m suffering from pins and needles in my right hand, it’s quite annoying, also my arm below the...

Hi everyone Looking for a bit of advice, over the last week I’m suffering from...

Diy66

•1 year ago

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Drs round day 20

we’ll it’s gonna happen whether I like it or not. My final breathing tests are this afternoon and they will have a major impact on what they do, although I...

we’ll it’s gonna happen whether I like it or not. My final breathing tests are t...

highburyted

•1 year ago

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bisoprolo

my husband was admitted to hospital with suspected heart attack, in for four weeks got sepsis , now home taking 1.25 mg of Bisoprolol is going to the toilet...

my husband was admitted to hospital with suspected heart attack, in for four wee...

Black1938

•1 year ago

10 Replies

positive update

it’s been a while lovely people. Wanted to give you an update as my uncle nearly 9 months post bypass. My uncle is doing amazing like you all said he...

it’s been a while lovely people. Wanted to give you an update as my uncle nearl...

Lydia_1

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Help or advice please?

hi my mum has been diagnosed with proximal AF and aortic valve stenosis. She now has to wait for a cardiologist appointment which she has been told could be a...

hi my mum has been diagnosed with proximal AF and aortic valve stenosis. She now...

Pinky20J

•1 year ago

17 Replies

BP increase on Letrozole

Have happily been on 20mg Lisinopril and 25mg Spironolactone for some years, but now after early breast cancer in 21 now on Letrozole 2.5mg. The Letrozole...

Have happily been on 20mg Lisinopril and 25mg Spironolactone for some years, but...

Hidden

•1 year ago

3 Replies

High lipoprotein (a) genetic

Anyone have high lipoprotein a, husband been told its genetic, found out after heart attack, he was fit and healthy. Getting our children tested soon.

Anyone have high lipoprotein a, husband been told its genetic, found out after h...

Kathyboard1

•1 year ago

28 Replies

premature ventricular contraction

hello all, spent a night at A&E to have a 12 year old doctor tell me these are nothing to worry about although it went on for several minutes 3 separate times...

hello all, spent a night at A&E to have a 12 year old doctor tell me these are n...

Hazel1010

•1 year ago

38 Replies

hot weather and its effects for us hearties

Thought this article on how the body (heart) reacts to hot weather would be a good reminder for everyone . https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-66249805

Thought this article on how the body (heart) reacts to hot weather would be a go...

uzininemm

•1 year ago

15 Replies

Coming off Bisoprolol

I had my HA and 3 stents on 27th February and since then regaining my fitness.My cardiac rehab was basically done twice ! One was phone guidence only from...

I had my HA and 3 stents on 27th February and since then regaining my fitness.My...

Instructor57

•1 year ago

50 Replies

skydive

hi Trying to find out about skydiving . I’ve got long qt syndrome and my son is boarder line . he is taking a beta blocker for it as precaution. my son...

hi Trying to find out about skydiving . I’ve got long qt syndrome and my son is...

Kaz69

•1 year ago

2 Replies

feeling cold hands and lower legs. On bisoprolol anyone else have this issue? 😁

lower legs and hands feeling cold. Anyone else have this problem ?

Pheasant1234

•1 year ago

18 Replies

Post TAVI Oddities

Hello, I am new to this community but hoping there might be some helpful advice. My mum (70s) has just had a TAVI procedure to treat aortic stenosis. She...

Hello, I am new to this community but hoping there might be some helpful advice...

PostTAVIquestions

•1 year ago

15 Replies

Palpitations

Palpitations early morning Lasted about 6 hrs Up at 7 for breakfast Back in bed by 10 and palpitations gone Now have a dull ache in my chest For the last...

Palpitations early morning Lasted about 6 hrs Up at 7 for breakfast Back in be...

Bishop1

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for July 2023

4 weeks post CABG operation

Mrs Salad

MichaelJH - "Keeping On, Keeping On"

Breathlessness

MRI referral

caffeine 👀

mechanical heart valve patients using marijuana!!!

singers with mechanical heart valves please help!!!

Update

Atorvastatin

Chemydur - shortage isosorbide mononitrate

CABG and mouth ulcers

Gastric source of angina symptoms

sleepy but vindicated

Shirley

Bungee Jump

pins and needles

Drs round day 20

bisoprolo

positive update

Help or advice please?

BP increase on Letrozole

High lipoprotein (a) genetic

premature ventricular contraction

hot weather and its effects for us hearties

Coming off Bisoprolol

skydive

feeling cold hands and lower legs. On bisoprolol anyone else have this issue? 😁

Post TAVI Oddities

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