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Neucleaur stress test

Hi,new to this and ABIT scared.I was diagnosed with unstable angina two weeks ago at A and E after tight chest and arm pain .They wanted to do an angiogram...

Hi,new to this and ABIT scared.I was diagnosed with unstable angina two weeks ag...

Doggyday

•11 months ago

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Hair loss due to meds?

Hello everyone. Just wondered if anyone else has suffered hair loss due to heart meds? I’m on bisoprol, Spironolactone, dapagliflozine and ramipril and have...

Hello everyone. Just wondered if anyone else has suffered hair loss due to hear...

Thumper76

•11 months ago

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Statin Side Effects

Hi I have been on statins for many years now and for about 12 months I have been feeling quite generally unwell occasionally. Mainly weak, achy, shaky &...

Hi I have been on statins for many years now and for about 12 months I have bee...

heartmatters1

•11 months ago

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RIP Dad

43 years ago my father had a heart attack. He thought he had indigestion but had gone a very strange colour so I told him to get in the car and I would run him...

43 years ago my father had a heart attack. He thought he had indigestion but had...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•11 months ago

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Insomnia

In recent years I have had insomnia every few months. It lasts for a couple of months at a time and then vanishes until the next time. No apparent reason.I...

In recent years I have had insomnia every few months. It lasts for a couple of...

10gingercats

•11 months ago

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Hello

Private Echo and blood.check? Comrades I need a second opinion privately. Have an idea hw to go about.it.? Aged 73Have no healthy insurance. Helpnpse.

Private Echo and blood.check? Comrades I need a second opinion privately. Have...

Miyenga14

•11 months ago

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Statin Diabetes

So much conflicting info on statins who do you believe? Diabetes UK info on statins states for every 1000 people who take statins over 3 years it prevents7 non...

So much conflicting info on statins who do you believe? Diabetes UK info on stat...

Starwish

•11 months ago

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Help with symptoms in my 30s

Hi, so this is my first post so please bare with me, I was born with coarctation of aorta, multiples holes and ventricular septal defect. I had 2 open heart...

Hi, so this is my first post so please bare with me, I was born with coarctation...

Zaj23

•11 months ago

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Friendshp

Hello happy to join the group with similar pains and concerns.I found a home at last. Glory to God

Hello happy to join the group with similar pains and concerns.I found a home at...

Miyenga14

•11 months ago

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DISOPYRAMIDE (RYTHMODAN) 100mgs UK SHORTAGE . . .

Hey Hearties,Not for the first time, over the last couple of years, has my pharmacist been unable to dispense my prescription for the above medication....

Hey Hearties,Not for the first time, over the last couple of years, has my pharm...

WardijaWardija

•11 months ago

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Bisoprolol

Hi , I had a stent in my LAD 3 weeks , bit of a shock. I am 50 and very fit. Hereditary they think. 85% blocked. 3 weeks on and I'm progressing well. Walking...

Hi , I had a stent in my LAD 3 weeks , bit of a shock. I am 50 and very fit. Her...

Hidden

•11 months ago

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Advice on TENS machine.

Does anyone know if you can use a TENS machine if you have a pacemaker? I am struggling with osteo-arthritis.

Does anyone know if you can use a TENS machine if you have a pacemaker? I am st...

RufusScamp

•11 months ago

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Coronary heart disease.

I had jaw pain before Xmas 2022. CT angiogram showed 70% blocked arteries. I 2as moved to ward from scan department and stents x3 2 days later. I am very...

I had jaw pain before Xmas 2022. CT angiogram showed 70% blocked arteries. I 2as...

Herestous

•11 months ago

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Newly diagnosed angina

Just recently been diagnosed with angina after an episode of pain while running up a hill. I'd always thought the shoulder pain was connected to my brachial...

Just recently been diagnosed with angina after an episode of pain while running ...

Xhouse

•11 months ago

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post CRR-D procedure

I had a CRT-D procedure test yesterday and all went well the cardiologist and nurses were amazing. I feel as though I can actually breathe normally now which...

I had a CRT-D procedure test yesterday and all went well the cardiologist and nu...

honeybubs

•11 months ago

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Pacemaker protection: any suggestion?

Hello Hearties, I had a pacemaker implanted in October 2021, further my AVR procedure to resolve my total heart block. I am 42 and very active person,...

Hello Hearties, I had a pacemaker implanted in October 2021, further my AVR pro...

Faub

•11 months ago

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CT Scan Results

Hello again. Just had my CT scan results back and amazingly it says I do not have angina! The results show no coronary plaque identified, but minor aortic...

Hello again. Just had my CT scan results back and amazingly it says I do not hav...

Lawrence78

•11 months ago

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Echocardiogram

Curiosity has got the better of me. A dangerous thing. I see that, in the USA, those who have had AVR seem to undergo an echo annually. Can anyone shed light...

Curiosity has got the better of me. A dangerous thing. I see that, in the USA, ...

Survivor1952

•11 months ago

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Minoca heart attack

Hi there, I am new to this world but would be grateful for some insight to help my mum. A week ago mum was admitted to hospital for what they are saying is...

Hi there, I am new to this world but would be grateful for some insight to help...

Mish80

•11 months ago

27 Replies

Tiredness

Hi fellow sufferers, been a while since I was on here. My case, now 61, 2020 ha, stent and angioplasty with a hospital induced really bad covid. My present...

Hi fellow sufferers, been a while since I was on here. My case, now 61, 2020 ha,...

Hidden

•11 months ago

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Cough

I was diagnosed with afib about 6 months ago. Now on Bisoprolol, Edoxaban and Lansoprazole, along with amlodopine which I have been taking for a number of...

I was diagnosed with afib about 6 months ago. Now on Bisoprolol, Edoxaban and La...

alvariam

•11 months ago

1 Reply

Frustrated/Scared - Would love some advice

Hello, 36M here. Firstly, for those already diagnosed with a heart condition I am really sorry if this post comes off as insensitive, I just don't know where...

Hello, 36M here. Firstly, for those already diagnosed with a heart condition I...

KageJam

•11 months ago

46 Replies

Rampril

Hi there dose anyone know if its OK to take omega 3 fish oil while taking rampril

Hi there dose anyone know if its OK to take omega 3 fish oil while taking rampri...

Tay99

•11 months ago

1 Reply

Marshmallow

hi 3 weeks ago I was admitted to A&E in ambulance with severe central chest pain I was informed I was having a heart attack and admitted to CCU 3 days...

hi 3 weeks ago I was admitted to A&E in ambulance with severe central chest pa...

Marshmallow888

•11 months ago

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gardenline

Hi I’m a 73 yr old female. Diagnosed With A flutter 13 years ago put on low dose bisoprolol simvastatin and aspirin. Over the years bisoprolol has increased...

Hi I’m a 73 yr old female. Diagnosed With A flutter 13 years ago put on low do...

Garden-line

•11 months ago

1 Reply

HF Going in the Right Direction

Although I'm someone who doesn't get too concerned with Heart Failure I still like to see some improvement with my EF. My latest Echo in March produced a 30%...

Although I'm someone who doesn't get too concerned with Heart Failure I still li...

Hidden

•11 months ago

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Bicuspid Aortic Value

I am 31 and recently diagnosed with bicuspid aortic value following investigations for my high blood pressure(prescribed medication for this). I saw the...

I am 31 and recently diagnosed with bicuspid aortic value following investigatio...

Jsol21

•11 months ago

18 Replies

Microvascular Angina

Hello . I have recently been diagnosed with Microvascular Angina , following an Angiogram last week, that showed my major arteries are unobstructed. I had a...

Hello . I have recently been diagnosed with Microvascular Angina , following an ...

Justdoit2015

•11 months ago

16 Replies

omega 3 capsules

Hi Does anyone take Omega three oil for heart health and can you take it if you are taking daily aspirin?

Hi Does anyone take Omega three oil for heart health and can you take it if you...

Purpled

•11 months ago

19 Replies

Its all got real

Hi guys update number 1000 lol, chest pains and hospital visit yesterday and now they have said they will transfer me to my surgery hospital straight away as...

Hi guys update number 1000 lol, chest pains and hospital visit yesterday and now...

Stevie335

•11 months ago

30 Replies

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All posts for August 2023

Neucleaur stress test

Hair loss due to meds?

Statin Side Effects

RIP Dad

Insomnia

Hello

Statin Diabetes

Help with symptoms in my 30s

Friendshp

DISOPYRAMIDE (RYTHMODAN) 100mgs UK SHORTAGE . . .

Bisoprolol

Advice on TENS machine.

Coronary heart disease.

Newly diagnosed angina

post CRR-D procedure

Pacemaker protection: any suggestion?

CT Scan Results

Echocardiogram

Minoca heart attack

Tiredness

Cough

Frustrated/Scared - Would love some advice

Rampril

Marshmallow

gardenline

HF Going in the Right Direction

Bicuspid Aortic Value

Microvascular Angina

omega 3 capsules

Its all got real

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