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Results from treadmill test

So a couple of weeks ago I saw the respiratory consultant who requested I did a treadmill test , during the test I didn’t get the symptoms that I get when I’m...

So a couple of weeks ago I saw the respiratory consultant who requested I did a ...

Westie2012

•10 months ago

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New aches and pains

Hello hello, I hope we are all well, eating and exercising like champions. I have some new aches and pains that may or may not be in my head. The first sort...

Hello hello, I hope we are all well, eating and exercising like champions. I h...

70Percent

•10 months ago

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Best tasting spread?

Hi I need to try out some spreads instead of butter? Which ones taste good? Thanks

Hi I need to try out some spreads instead of butter? Which ones taste good? Than...

Teeasel

•10 months ago

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Angiogram, recovery and healing time

In the next few weeks, I'm due to be admitted to hospital, for a angiogram. Now I already know what is involved, and the procedure, but one question remains,...

In the next few weeks, I'm due to be admitted to hospital, for a angiogram. Now...

Fitbit-Joe

•10 months ago

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Calcified vessels

Hi. I have recently had a dexa scan and apart from T score results,it says on the spine one; calcified vessels causing artifacts. Looking on Google it sounds...

Hi. I have recently had a dexa scan and apart from T score results,it says on th...

sueysue

•10 months ago

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ECHO results

Hi just had my Echo results back a letter from cardiology, It says EF by biplane 57%, Increased Left Ventricular wall thickness and mass in keeping with...

Hi just had my Echo results back a letter from cardiology, It says EF by biplane...

Gaz22

•10 months ago

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CRT-D Worries

Hi, I am looking for some advice if possible. I am just under a week of having my CRT-D device fitted. Still very bruised and sore, the operation had some...

Hi, I am looking for some advice if possible. I am just under a week of having m...

Jaskei

•10 months ago

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Entresto drug

Has anyone been on Entresto 24/26 mg? I've been told it will help improve my EF which is 10% which is very low - it should be about 40% at least. I am 80...

Has anyone been on Entresto 24/26 mg? I've been told it will help improve my EF...

SCGO

•10 months ago

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Phone call from hospital

Well I am so used to getting scam callers that I didn't answer so I decided to look up on the Internet who was calling it was only great Ormond Street hospital...

Well I am so used to getting scam callers that I didn't answer so I decided to l...

Yumz199725

•10 months ago

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Pulse dipping/Bradycardia

I was diagnosed with Hypertension last month with Bradycardia. Initially I was put on Amlodipine but it did not suit me leading to extreme anxiety and panic...

I was diagnosed with Hypertension last month with Bradycardia. Initially I was p...

Flutterby66

•10 months ago

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Exercise and AF

Hi everyone, I am reaching out for advice around exercise and having the condition of atrial fibrillation I am 35 and was diagnosed with AF last year. I...

Hi everyone, I am reaching out for advice around exercise and having the condit...

Coconut8

•10 months ago

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2 week Holter moniter

does anyone know how a two-week ECG monitor is different to a 24 hour monitor - in terms of the different wearable device? I have previously had a 24-hour...

does anyone know how a two-week ECG monitor is different to a 24 hour monitor -...

Blondie12345

•10 months ago

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Clopidogrel

Due to come of clopidogrel at the beginning of September, it being a year since I had my stent. Did anyone who was in the same situation just stop them...

Due to come of clopidogrel at the beginning of September, it being a year since ...

annpavitt250448

•10 months ago

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Flecainide

hi everyone, I have now been diagnosed with atrial fribullation and cardiologist believes this it what causeed my heart attack in April. Said he thinks...

hi everyone, I have now been diagnosed with atrial fribullation and cardiologis...

Tadpole16

•10 months ago

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Caution

Having had bypass 10yrs ago I have returned to a very physical jobLearned to take things more slowly mind what I eat etc Just be carefull wearing a monitor all...

Having had bypass 10yrs ago I have returned to a very physical jobLearned to tak...

Deack

•10 months ago

1 Reply

Resting heart rate high after exertion.

Hi allI was diagnosed with heart failure following a virus in Dec 2020, the drs believe it was COVID but they couldn't get a positive test. However, all the...

Hi allI was diagnosed with heart failure following a virus in Dec 2020, the drs ...

Keeponpumping

•10 months ago

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transcatheter aortic valve implantation

Has anyone had this procedure, if so has it improved your health situation? My cousin has been diagnosed with aortic stenosis and this procedure may help her...

Has anyone had this procedure, if so has it improved your health situation? My c...

Lhasaone

•10 months ago

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Swollen leg

Hi how is everybody.I know that it's been very hot today and I have been on my feet literally all day? But I have noticed I have one swollen leg it feels tight...

Hi how is everybody.I know that it's been very hot today and I have been on my f...

Yumz199725

•10 months ago

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Fitness trackers

Hi all, my husband is 14 weeks post triple bypass. I want to get him a Fitbit to track his pulse and also check ECG etc. Anyone else found this helpful at all?...

Hi all, my husband is 14 weeks post triple bypass. I want to get him a Fitbit to...

SJX130

•10 months ago

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Virtual Tea Party - 28 August, 2:00 pm

A number of people have said via posting or messaging that they would like another virtual event so I propose an "End of Summer" afternoon tea next Monday...

A number of people have said via posting or messaging that they would like anoth...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•10 months ago

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medications and side effects

Hello, I am an 86 year old with heart disease, had AVR with CABGx3 and pacemaker fitted 9 years ago, been on bisoprolol and candesarten for a few years....

Hello, I am an 86 year old with heart disease, had AVR with CABGx3 and pacemake...

Dewson

•10 months ago

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Hair loss due to meds?

Thank you so much to everyone who has taken the time to reply to my post. It’s good to be able to hear from folk in a similar situation. Thanks again lovely’s...

Thank you so much to everyone who has taken the time to reply to my post. It’s ...

Thumper76

•10 months ago

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Insomnia from amlodipine

I experienced severe insomnia on amlodipine, and my doctor took me off it. (Trying something else with a shorter half life.) But now I am wondering whether...

I experienced severe insomnia on amlodipine, and my doctor took me off it. (Tryi...

kushami36

•10 months ago

12 Replies

Insomnia 2

Thank you to everyone who has/is posting about my insomnia. I have tried a lot of the ideas mentioned over some years and had CBT.I find the insomnia quite...

Thank you to everyone who has/is posting about my insomnia. I have tried a lot o...

10gingercats

•10 months ago

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Prinzmetal Angina

I have this rare, or at least rarely diagnosed, condition which causes my arteries to spasm. I feel quite isolated. It's difficult to find the most suitable...

I have this rare, or at least rarely diagnosed, condition which causes my arteri...

Hidden

•10 months ago

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rapid weight gain

I’ve been diagnosed with aortic aneurysm and leaky heart valve waiting for OHS . I’m 44 years old, exercise regularly and have gone from 10 stone 4 to 13...

I’ve been diagnosed with aortic aneurysm and leaky heart valve waiting for OHS ....

Memories123

•10 months ago

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Myocardial perfusion scan.

Hi everyone. Has anyone had one of these scans? It was mentioned at my appointment, only in the letter to my GP which arrived 2 days before the appointment...

Hi everyone. Has anyone had one of these scans? It was mentioned at my appointme...

scentedgardener

•10 months ago

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overwhelming fatigue

Wondering does anyone find that they get days of overwhelming fatigue ? I’ve had a busy couple of weeks and have been noticing increasing fatigue. I know I...

Wondering does anyone find that they get days of overwhelming fatigue ? I’ve had...

ScoobyDoo71

•10 months ago

32 Replies

IE and AVR

Hi I am a 50-year-old male and was tracking bicuspid valve for the past number of years and was most recently severe with no symptoms, consultant decided...

Hi I am a 50-year-old male and was tracking bicuspid valve for the past numb...

Larson2023

•10 months ago

2 Replies

GTN spray query

hello all I’ve got a spray but haven’t used it yet and I’ve read that it can be used for breathlessness. Is this correct? Has anyone used it for this? I was...

hello all I’ve got a spray but haven’t used it yet and I’ve read that it can be...

Yoga2011

•10 months ago

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All posts for August 2023

Results from treadmill test

New aches and pains

Best tasting spread?

Angiogram, recovery and healing time

Calcified vessels

ECHO results

CRT-D Worries

Entresto drug

Phone call from hospital

Pulse dipping/Bradycardia

Exercise and AF

2 week Holter moniter

Clopidogrel

Flecainide

Caution

Resting heart rate high after exertion.

transcatheter aortic valve implantation

Swollen leg

Fitness trackers

Virtual Tea Party - 28 August, 2:00 pm

medications and side effects

Hair loss due to meds?

Insomnia from amlodipine

Insomnia 2

Prinzmetal Angina

rapid weight gain

Myocardial perfusion scan.

overwhelming fatigue

IE and AVR

GTN spray query

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