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Doxazosin to replace Candestarten immediately continue with Bisoprolol ?

I had a test for growths, benign, on both adrenal glands. This blood test was done when I was taking candestarten and Bisoprolol, blood pressure lowering...

I had a test for growths, benign, on both adrenal glands. This blood test was do...

Sony1944

•10 months ago

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stent

I started having chest pain in March 2022. I was referred to hospital for a CT coronary Angiogram In May 2022. The results showed I had no obstruction of the...

I started having chest pain in March 2022. I was referred to hospital for a CT ...

Lemon31

•10 months ago

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Swelling & numbness following bypass

October 19 had an emergency double bypass. Some days Left leg which had vein harvested is still giving me problems. Slight swelling at ankle, swelling above...

October 19 had an emergency double bypass. Some days Left leg which had vein ha...

Max1019

•10 months ago

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I think i might have AF. What to do?

I had 3 stents placed last august. All wasxwell but over the last months i have been really tired with periods when all isxwell. I thought it may have been the...

I had 3 stents placed last august. All wasxwell but over the last months i have ...

PaddyRedVan

•10 months ago

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Tips on coping and staying strong for my partner

My fiance who is 52 had a heart attack 6 months ago. After just getting to the stage of feeling comfortable to do things without him and not always think of...

My fiance who is 52 had a heart attack 6 months ago. After just getting to the s...

Colette1986

•10 months ago

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Type 2 Pre-Diabetes Range

Hello I was diagnosed with type 2 Pre-diabetes about four months ago, given a diet sheet and advised to take my blood sugars (I bought an accu-check instant...

Hello I was diagnosed with type 2 Pre-diabetes about four months ago, given a...

Richard9999

•10 months ago

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GSA attacks

I lost my eyesight and due to quick thinking by my doctor and emergency eye clinic it is back but have to take 10 months steroids to reduce immunity attacks on...

I lost my eyesight and due to quick thinking by my doctor and emergency eye clin...

Doublef

•10 months ago

11 Replies

Information

Anyone who has had a sternotomy; Were you give any information/advice about recovery before you actually had your op? How many days did you have to stay in...

Anyone who has had a sternotomy; Were you give any information/advice about re...

Lulet99

•10 months ago

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Insulin working differently after cabg

Hi I've had a cabg x4. Before surgery my diabetes was stable using both a slow release and a fast acting insulin. Since the operation the insulin is reacting...

Hi I've had a cabg x4. Before surgery my diabetes was stable using both a slow ...

CabgInsulin

•10 months ago

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Has anyone had this before

Good afternoon, this is not about my heart as such but I was just wondering if anyone has had this before. I had a blood test it came back and said Pre...

Good afternoon, this is not about my heart as such but I was just wondering if a...

Ruby300

•10 months ago

34 Replies

👋 Social Check-in 5th July

Hello everyone, Amy here! Thanks for all the responses last week. Thought I would let you know, we raised £1.4million from the London to Brighton bike ride in...

Hello everyone, Amy here! Thanks for all the responses last week. Thought I woul...

Amy-BHF

Partner•10 months ago

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par36

I'm diabetic and have heart failure (stent fitted) , I take tablets for blood pressure and cholesterol , insulin and tablets for diabetes, my main problem is...

I'm diabetic and have heart failure (stent fitted) , I take tablets for blood pr...

9iron

•10 months ago

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Angina medication 1 mth in

hi all, I had so many supportive lovely comments when I posted about a month ago of suffering with migraine type headaches after starting taking angina...

hi all, I had so many supportive lovely comments when I posted about a month ag...

Pinky20J

•10 months ago

11 Replies

Beta Blocker Question

I’ve been on 1.25mg of bisoprolol for nearly 4 weeks and I feel really lethargic most of the time. I was on 2.5mg for 2 weeks prior but they made me dizzy....

I’ve been on 1.25mg of bisoprolol for nearly 4 weeks and I feel really lethargic...

Yoga2011

•10 months ago

8 Replies

Shortness of Breath

Hi folks, I have been a member of this community for awhile but have never posted. About 4 years ago, I started being very short of breath. Since I am a...

Hi folks, I have been a member of this community for awhile but have never post...

Tarheelllll

•10 months ago

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medication before and after stents fitted

Evening all It's about 4 weeks since my stents went in and they gave me some new medication to take before I went home the same day. No-one at all in the...

Evening all It's about 4 weeks since my stents went in and they gave me some ...

Sparkle58

•10 months ago

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Hiatius hernia update (A&E) visit

Good evening all. I rang the Drs this morning all appointments were taken but the Dr did ring me back. The Dr has given me more lansoprazole 30mg and advised...

Good evening all. I rang the Drs this morning all appointments were taken but t...

Mirador19

•11 months ago

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Heart not pumping well

I was told a couple of weeks ago My heart is down to 10% function and they done an angiogram and I was told my heart is to damaged for any further work

I was told a couple of weeks ago My heart is down to 10% function and they done ...

Mally14

•11 months ago

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highburyted

hello everyone, I’m new to this site. I’m waiting for an aortic valve to be done and the wait is terrifying, breathing wise. My brother has said I look like a...

hello everyone, I’m new to this site. I’m waiting for an aortic valve to be done...

highburyted

•11 months ago

17 Replies

Can Alcohol trigger Tachycardia?

Hi evryone. I had a heart attack in late 2019, and soon after had an ICD fitted. After 2 years of getting to know a new array of feelings in my chest I was,...

Hi evryone. I had a heart attack in late 2019, and soon after had an ICD fitted...

DiggyDoggy

•11 months ago

30 Replies

Philip

I recently suffered heart issues was told by the dr it was a heart attack but my angiogram shown my arteries were clear so they are now saying it’s...

I recently suffered heart issues was told by the dr it was a heart attack but my...

Phily1982

•11 months ago

11 Replies

Part I of "No Comment Required" Is Now Complete

Thank you to all that participated. Many comments although unnecessary raised a smile! 😁

Thank you to all that participated. Many comments although unnecessary raised a ...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•11 months ago

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Ectopic beats and sinus tachycardia

Hi all! I wondered if anyone has ever experienced what I have, for years I have had ectopic beats with no other symptoms. 6 weeks ago I went to bed with...

Hi all! I wondered if anyone has ever experienced what I have, for years I have...

Klllls

•11 months ago

13 Replies

So worried

hello I’m going through hell atm worrying about my husband. He was diagnosed with Parasixmol a/f about 30 years ago. But recently he’s had a couple of really...

hello I’m going through hell atm worrying about my husband. He was diagnosed w...

Douglas91

•11 months ago

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HF journey!

Hi everyone!It's been a while since i last posted here, I've been trying so hard to get to where i am now. I know a lot of you is worried about the conditions...

Hi everyone!It's been a while since i last posted here, I've been trying so hard...

DomCruz29

•11 months ago

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AFIB/Chest Oain

Following a diagnosis of paroxysmal AFib in June I have gone from typical AFib symptoms to having chest discomfort which wakes me around 3am-5am most nights. I...

Following a diagnosis of paroxysmal AFib in June I have gone from typical AFib s...

Dudleycat

•11 months ago

5 Replies

MDT Imaging Meeting

Has anyone ever had their cardiac MRI scan discussed in an MDT meeting? I already have heart failure and my MRI has confirmed this but it also says ‘mid wall...

Has anyone ever had their cardiac MRI scan discussed in an MDT meeting? I alread...

gibb01

•11 months ago

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Not what I was expecting.

So yesterday I went for my needle biopsy, I arrived with time for a coffee in hand and was rather grateful for that (pro tip) if you are going to a appointment...

So yesterday I went for my needle biopsy, I arrived with time for a coffee in ha...

Rogo23

•11 months ago

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Small update on update on update :-)

Hospital just rang and I'm booked in for the 20th for my procedure Interesting birthday present 🎂🎁🎈 We both laughed and she suggested I could take cake in...

Hospital just rang and I'm booked in for the 20th for my procedure Interesting b...

Hrty

•11 months ago

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We’re the lucky ones

I had a HA and four stents back in 2020 just before lockdown. I receive the daily digest of posts to this forum and only reply if I think I can add something...

I had a HA and four stents back in 2020 just before lockdown. I receive the dail...

HenryTudor

•11 months ago

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All posts for July 2023

Doxazosin to replace Candestarten immediately continue with Bisoprolol ?

stent

Swelling & numbness following bypass

I think i might have AF. What to do?

Tips on coping and staying strong for my partner

Type 2 Pre-Diabetes Range

GSA attacks

Information

Insulin working differently after cabg

Has anyone had this before

👋 Social Check-in 5th July

par36

Angina medication 1 mth in

Beta Blocker Question

Shortness of Breath

medication before and after stents fitted

Hiatius hernia update (A&E) visit

Heart not pumping well

highburyted

Can Alcohol trigger Tachycardia?

Philip

Part I of "No Comment Required" Is Now Complete

Ectopic beats and sinus tachycardia

So worried

HF journey!

AFIB/Chest Oain

MDT Imaging Meeting

Not what I was expecting.

Small update on update on update :-)

We’re the lucky ones

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