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Urinary Tract Infections

Hi M husband at the moment is in hospital with acute uti. He has taken nitrfurition for 2 weeks followed by intravenous Trimethropin not sure wether spelt...

Hi M husband at the moment is in hospital with acute uti. He has taken nitrfurit...

lindyloo59

•8 months ago

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Can you tell NICE what you think of a draft decision aid for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) produces guidance for the NHS and other public services on the most effective ways to promote good...

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) produces guidance f...

NICEGetInvolved

•8 months ago

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Update CRT-D leads

Me again sorry for the long post and I know you lot are probably fed up of me by now but I'm completely confused. My consultant has just phoned, apparently...

Me again sorry for the long post and I know you lot are probably fed up of me by...

Jaskei

•8 months ago

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Has anyone had the pill you just take one to slow your heart

Am very worried about it as the first dose has to be given in hospital in case it doesn't suit you. So must be some severe side effects in some .

Am very worried about it as the first dose has to be given in hospital in case i...

KIMMY60

•8 months ago

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163bpm

So Ive just been shopping with my mum to Aldi. Upon leaving the store I suddenly felt my heart rate increase very high. Packed the shopping in the boot and...

So Ive just been shopping with my mum to Aldi. Upon leaving the store I suddenly...

DanniC88

•8 months ago

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Requesting information/help for my girlfriend

hello, in may 2023, my girlfriend, 19 suffered a cardiac arrest due to a blood clot. She’s still in hospital in the ICU after receiving lots of attention and...

hello, in may 2023, my girlfriend, 19 suffered a cardiac arrest due to a blood c...

RickyJ11

•8 months ago

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Finally Diagnosed Yesterday.

Just wanted to join and see what it's all about here. I'm pretty scared having found out as the hospital doctor described mine as "Quite advanced". They put...

Just wanted to join and see what it's all about here. I'm pretty scared having f...

Hidden

•8 months ago

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I agree

I Def think there is a link with this and you know what esp in the younger ones. The powers that be are not wiling to research.. Anybody who dares to talk...

I Def think there is a link with this and you know what esp in the younger ones....

Oscarpebbles2021

•8 months ago

15 Replies

Heart failure and cad

Ive just been diagnosed with heart failure and coronary artery disease having stent/stents fitted tomorrow dont know whether im coming or going.

Ive just been diagnosed with heart failure and coronary artery disease having st...

Emilyiris12

•8 months ago

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Amlodipine for angina

My husband, who is nearly 72, had a heart attack in April last year caused by high cholesterol. He had a stent fitted, told that his heart had no damage and...

My husband, who is nearly 72, had a heart attack in April last year caused by hi...

lizzieloo2

•8 months ago

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Hello

Hi, I'm 47 years old. I was told about 5 years ago I had early congestive heart failure but was just given diuretics as wasn't too bad except fluid retention...

Hi, I'm 47 years old. I was told about 5 years ago I had early congestive heart ...

Pepper23georgie

•8 months ago

8 Replies

Gallbladder

Has anyone here had their gallbladder removed after also having had a cabg? How did you get on working out what to eat and what not to eat? I wasn't given a...

Has anyone here had their gallbladder removed after also having had a cabg? How ...

momander

•8 months ago

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New European Society of Cardiology's, guidelines for the management of acute coronary syndromes

"Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) encompass a spectrum of conditions that include patients presenting with recent changes in clinical symptoms or signs, with or...

"Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) encompass a spectrum of conditions that include ...

Milkfairy

Heart Star•8 months ago

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Lansoprazole after ablation

I was prescribed lansoprazole 30mg after my ablation 3 weeks ago. I am supposed to take it first thing in the morning before food for 2 months. I am...

I was prescribed lansoprazole 30mg after my ablation 3 weeks ago. I am supposed...

Fishguy

•8 months ago

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angioplasty

hi. I am 57 year old male. Had angioplasty with 2 stents. Recovering well. It’s been 4 weeks now I am feeling chills or little cold. But no fever. What can be...

hi. I am 57 year old male. Had angioplasty with 2 stents. Recovering well. It’s ...

Nikinromantic

•8 months ago

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the sad truth

back in the early 80 s I worked in the armed forces in territories held parts of the world using equipment which even today is top secret but when I see a...

back in the early 80 s I worked in the armed forces in territories held parts of...

Fair1

•8 months ago

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Ablation complete

Hey all.Had my ablation procedure today. Took 2hrs, have to admit I did cry as I felt the burn but on a plus side I've been told it was successful. I did bleed...

Hey all.Had my ablation procedure today. Took 2hrs, have to admit I did cry as I...

Cherrelleford

•8 months ago

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Smoking After Bypass

I was talking with a medical professional recently about smoking as a Type I diabetic who I have encountered twice still continues to smoke despite having had...

I was talking with a medical professional recently about smoking as a Type I dia...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•8 months ago

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pacemakers and ICDs

I am getting way ahead of myself here but best be prepared!A long time ago a propos of nothing much at all someone mentioned me having a pacemaker. It was...

I am getting way ahead of myself here but best be prepared!A long time ago a pr...

10gingercats

•8 months ago

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heart failure

Just diagnosed very worried

Jarvo977

•8 months ago

22 Replies

ibuptofen?

I am about 10 weeks post aortic valve replacement. Prior to learning I had aortic valve stenosis earlier this year I always regarded ibuprofen as a superior...

I am about 10 weeks post aortic valve replacement. Prior to learning I had aort...

Petitlady

•8 months ago

26 Replies

Update MRI appointment

Hi guys got my appointment spoke to a lovely man who booked me in for 11th of September at 4 o'clock. Ah so relieved honestly! 😅🙈.Thanks for everyones...

Hi guys got my appointment spoke to a lovely man who booked me in for 11th of Se...

Yumz199725

•8 months ago

40 Replies

Is it just me?

TonyB1972, I congratulate you for mentioning the unmentionable and thinking what many of us have been daring to think for a number of months now. Although I...

TonyB1972, I congratulate you for mentioning the unmentionable and thinking wha...

Bajanbooklaunch

•8 months ago

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Hello

What are the few suggestions for my good heart health?

Hidden

•8 months ago

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SALT!

After my heart attack in November 2021 I completely changed my diet and exercise regime. I now eat mostly fish and vegetables with a treat maybe once a month....

After my heart attack in November 2021 I completely changed my diet and exercise...

Hjiu

•8 months ago

1 Reply

Don't exercise - just dance

In January 2020 I caught Covid on a cruise (I was 79). I "toughed" it out (what an idiot) until it flushed out health problems that had been lurking in the...

In January 2020 I caught Covid on a cruise (I was 79). I "toughed" it out (what ...

organiclady

•8 months ago

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Recovery from Heart Failure

Last October I was diagnosed with stage 4 heart failure after being admitted to resus with pulmonary oedema and AF. My EF at my first echo was 25% and a...

Last October I was diagnosed with stage 4 heart failure after being admitted t...

GrumpyScot

•8 months ago

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sotalol side effects?

Hello everyone, I have had long term problems with beta blockers -that I take for my arrhythmia- metoprolol and bisoprolol as well as carvedilol have been...

Hello everyone, I have had long term problems with beta blockers -that I take f...

Delphiniumsblue

•8 months ago

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All posts for August 2023

Urinary Tract Infections

Can you tell NICE what you think of a draft decision aid for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?

Update CRT-D leads

Has anyone had the pill you just take one to slow your heart

163bpm

Requesting information/help for my girlfriend

Finally Diagnosed Yesterday.

I agree

Heart failure and cad

Amlodipine for angina

Hello

Gallbladder

New European Society of Cardiology's, guidelines for the management of acute coronary syndromes

Lansoprazole after ablation

angioplasty

the sad truth

Ablation complete

Smoking After Bypass

pacemakers and ICDs

heart failure

ibuptofen?

Update MRI appointment

Is it just me?

Hello

SALT!

Don't exercise - just dance

Recovery from Heart Failure

sotalol side effects?

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