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Update on CABG

Thanks for all the replies and support ive received here folks. To update ive today received my letter for my 1st face to face outpatients appointment with the...

Thanks for all the replies and support ive received here folks. To update ive to...

Stevie335

•9 months ago

21 Replies

Alternative to Spironolactone

I have been on Spironolactone for 6 months +. It has made a big difference to my heart failure symptoms. Unfortunately, the drug is causing pain in my...

I have been on Spironolactone for 6 months +. It has made a big difference to my...

Curryandchips

•9 months ago

19 Replies

insurance- experience

I know some of us occasionally ask for assistance on insurance- indeed I did a few months ago. I opted for Insurance With - based on advice given and cost...

I know some of us occasionally ask for assistance on insurance- indeed I did a f...

TheBoys

•9 months ago

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breathlessness

I am feeling very breathless today but with no pain in my chest just a weird fluttering feeling.I’ve got angina and I’m waiting on a stent for a 100 per cent...

I am feeling very breathless today but with no pain in my chest just a weird flu...

Lemon31

•9 months ago

17 Replies

A Quick update

Well 4 weeks today since my HA , seen the rehab nurse , and all good start my rehab classes 30th of this month ,she explained everything to me ,no muscle...

Well 4 weeks today since my HA , seen the rehab nurse , and all good start my re...

yellow731

•9 months ago

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holiday insurance

Hi my sister has had a Cardiac loop recorder fitted. I am trying to find holiday insurance. Hospital said to record as arrhythmia but when the question comes...

Hi my sister has had a Cardiac loop recorder fitted. I am trying to find holiday...

Barrytheman

•9 months ago

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what do I do now?

i was in the hospital with a high bp of 190/111 and was in for 4 days i also have angina they got my bp down and increased my meds and sent me home. am now at...

i was in the hospital with a high bp of 190/111 and was in for 4 days i also hav...

jim1953

•9 months ago

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Transplant update

Hi all, I haven't posted in a while but I still follow the thread every day.On the 26th of July it was the third anniversary of my transplant, always an...

Hi all, I haven't posted in a while but I still follow the thread every day.On t...

Thanksnhs

•9 months ago

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My Guinness World Record.

My walking football team celebrating my Guinness World Record.

Bigscar

•9 months ago

1 Reply

Diagnosis Today

Atrial Fibrillation New to all of this - how to process info and how to deal with?

Atrial Fibrillation New to all of this - how to process info and how to deal wi...

Hidden

•9 months ago

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aortic stenosis

just diagnosed with aortic stenosis - mild to moderate. Quite a shock when the Dr heard a heart murmur and ordered an echocardiogram. Any advice from others...

just diagnosed with aortic stenosis - mild to moderate. Quite a shock when the ...

Creme15

•9 months ago

25 Replies

Angiogram

hello I haven’t posted for a few weeks. Brief outline, I had breathing problems and a tight band around my rib cage. GP thought angina and referred me. Have...

hello I haven’t posted for a few weeks. Brief outline, I had breathing problems ...

Yoga2011

•9 months ago

11 Replies

Living with HF

Hi everyone, I am feeling very anxious at the moment. I had a bad weekend, as the fatigue was unbelievable and I could hardly get out of bed. I did think I...

Hi everyone, I am feeling very anxious at the moment. I had a bad weekend, as t...

Stradey

•9 months ago

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Ablation date

Hey all. Finally having my ablation done on the 30th August. Happy but scared/nervous at the same time. Thank you to everyone that's listened or responded to...

Hey all. Finally having my ablation done on the 30th August. Happy but scared/ne...

Cherrelleford

•9 months ago

19 Replies

Tinnitus

Since my ohs I developed tinnitus. It drives me crazy some times.in one ear its a high-pitched note the other sounds like a busy motorway. My maine blood...

Since my ohs I developed tinnitus. It drives me crazy some times.in one ear its ...

Kimbob11356

•9 months ago

4 Replies

Sildenafil

I took sildenafil and the pharmacist say i can continue but lower the doses from 50mg to 25mg because i have rinning in my ear...is she correct

I took sildenafil and the pharmacist say i can continue but lower the doses from...

Tracam

•9 months ago

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How flexible can you be .....

Not quite the normal post I guess but just wanted others thoughts on this .I had my HA on 27th February and 3 stents. I think I'm making a decent recovery, and...

Not quite the normal post I guess but just wanted others thoughts on this .I had...

Instructor57

•9 months ago

42 Replies

D Day has arrived

Finally after 3.5 years of poor health and constant nightly fear of the worst, my operation to repair the valve is on Thursday 10/08 at 8am, I’m first...

Finally after 3.5 years of poor health and constant nightly fear of the worst, m...

highburyted

•9 months ago

47 Replies

Flying after stent

Can I ask how soon people flew after they had a stent fitted. Did you experience any side effects during the flight?

Can I ask how soon people flew after they had a stent fitted. Did you experience...

Suzyb22252

•9 months ago

18 Replies

Concerned.

Good morning. I'm a 39 year lady and have been having heart palpitations regularly. I've recently done a 24 hour ecg and this is what has been said. Just...

Good morning. I'm a 39 year lady and have been having heart palpitations regular...

TigOleBitties

•9 months ago

7 Replies

Heart Transplant

Good morning all, just wanted to know if any has or known some who has had a heart transplant. I have had a serious heart condition for 50 years and became...

Good morning all, just wanted to know if any has or known some who has had a hea...

DW4019

•9 months ago

7 Replies

Pains

Sat here and I have this heaviness in my heart with sharp stabbing pains, trying to be calm, but unfortunately I'm cold sweating. Does anyone else experience...

Sat here and I have this heaviness in my heart with sharp stabbing pains, trying...

Puppy23

•9 months ago

17 Replies

Not a good day

Been very up and down lately. My recovery from my NSTEMI last November was going pretty well up till beginning of June. Was almost back to normal, well normal...

Been very up and down lately. My recovery from my NSTEMI last November was going...

Hrty

•9 months ago

30 Replies

Asparin - after breakfast or before exercise?

Hello everyone, I'm wondering if anyone had a similar dilemma & what they decided or were told to do about it? I like to exercise first thing in the morning,...

Hello everyone, I'm wondering if anyone had a similar dilemma & what they decide...

High_fives

•9 months ago

16 Replies

Update

No date for surgery yet but I now know why, because they r allowing the whole day just for me, now if that ain’t high risk I don’t know what is. Really making...

No date for surgery yet but I now know why, because they r allowing the whole da...

highburyted

•9 months ago

18 Replies

Diliazem side effects

It's me again ,referring side effects of Diltiazem I forgot to add that the symptoms dissapeared after I stopped Diltiazem but my blood pressure got high

It's me again ,referring side effects of Diltiazem I forgot to add that the sym...

Franchincense

•9 months ago

3 Replies

Diltiazem side effects

Hi, I am in trouble with this Diltiazem slow release 120mg, 2times a day. It has been given to me by Cardiologist, together Isosorbide mononitrate 30 mg. I...

Hi, I am in trouble with this Diltiazem slow release 120mg, 2times a day. It has...

Franchincense

•9 months ago

2 Replies

Travel With A Scooter

Good morning, For those of you who have been asking about travel problems, especially insurance, just stick to your guns to get what you deserve. Like most of...

Good morning, For those of you who have been asking about travel problems, espe...

bludnut

•9 months ago

14 Replies

Amlodipine /tinnitus

i have been on amlodipine 5 mg for a year for blood pressure, since then i seem to have developed tinnitus, my question is could it be linked to my...

i have been on amlodipine 5 mg for a year for blood pressure, since then i seem ...

Charlieboy88

•9 months ago

12 Replies

Statins and dreams

Hi all, I know that statins can cause vivid dreams according to the side effects sheet I have with my Lipitor Atorvastatin. I never used to even notice my...

Hi all, I know that statins can cause vivid dreams according to the side effects...

CyclingTime

•9 months ago

19 Replies

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for August 2023

Update on CABG

Alternative to Spironolactone

insurance- experience

breathlessness

A Quick update

holiday insurance

what do I do now?

Transplant update

My Guinness World Record.

Diagnosis Today

aortic stenosis

Angiogram

Living with HF

Ablation date

Tinnitus

Sildenafil

How flexible can you be .....

D Day has arrived

Flying after stent

Concerned.

Heart Transplant

Pains

Not a good day

Asparin - after breakfast or before exercise?

Update

Diliazem side effects

Diltiazem side effects

Travel With A Scooter

Amlodipine /tinnitus

Statins and dreams

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