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1 year on from HA

I had a HA in September 2022 and have made a good recovery. Will I be scheduled for any follow up appointments/tests? I’m also going on holiday next month and...

I had a HA in September 2022 and have made a good recovery. Will I be scheduled ...

Everytimeabellrings

•11 months ago

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Heart attack still smoking and drinking

Hi my husband 51 had a heart attack,and since this has had a stent fitted with the possibility of another stent in the future. My husband likes to socialise...

Hi my husband 51 had a heart attack,and since this has had a stent fitted with t...

Cat77jf

•11 months ago

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wafarin

anyone know if taking wafarin 12 hours apart is safe?

Forgetful

•11 months ago

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Highbury Ted

has anyone heard from Ted ? I hope he is now coming to. Sooty

Ageingfast

•11 months ago

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Abbreviations

Please can somebody tell me what CABG is? Not everyone is clued up with these acronyms and not would be helpful if it could be explained please.😀

Please can somebody tell me what CABG is? Not everyone is clued up with these a...

Dunandjam

•11 months ago

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Results from scan. 36% ef. Previous scan in Jan 35-40%. no change since start Dapagliflozin/forxiga. Q. How do we improve ef rate?

39 yrs old. Had a suspect heart attack back in 2019 where my ef rate was 12% and was in ICU for 10 days praying for my life and coughing up pink phlegm. All...

39 yrs old. Had a suspect heart attack back in 2019 where my ef rate was 12% and...

theonethatgotaway1

•11 months ago

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What do you take into hospital, to help while on the ward?

Quite a few questions come up on here about the surgery, and recovery... but this might also help those preparing to go in... or if you are stuck in after an...

Quite a few questions come up on here about the surgery, and recovery... but thi...

Gribbin

•11 months ago

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Bisprolol 2.5mg post heart bypass surgery. Low RHR resting heart rate.

Hi there. I am 64 and had heart bypass surgery in January 2023. The hospital put me on 2.5mg of bisoprolol per day. Despite the inevitable ups and downs...

Hi there. I am 64 and had heart bypass surgery in January 2023. The hospital pu...

Sportsnut

•11 months ago

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Tablets, Tablets Everywhere

I am getting to the point I need am app to remind me which tablets to take and when. So far I have taken five tablets before breakfast and six after. However...

I am getting to the point I need am app to remind me which tablets to take and w...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•11 months ago

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Heart Rate Variability advice

Does anyone here monitor their HRV levels. Right now I’m suffering really badly from fatigue right now. My HA was two and a half years ago, completely out of...

Does anyone here monitor their HRV levels. Right now I’m suffering really badl...

bertrumbrown

•11 months ago

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hypochromasia

hello. I recently had blood tests as have been feeling unwell- strange feeling in head and tiredness. The tests came back normal except for ‘hypochromasia...

hello. I recently had blood tests as have been feeling unwell- strange feeling i...

Janouska

•11 months ago

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Update

Update. Had a phone call from cardiac department today, it was the secretary again who said my consultant said my echo was fine. Phew good news. I asked about...

Update. Had a phone call from cardiac department today, it was the secretary ag...

Yoga2011

•11 months ago

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dabigatran acid reflux

I am suffering greatly from acid reflux while taking dabigatran. Grateful for any advice regarding antacids and ppi that are safe to take with this drug....

I am suffering greatly from acid reflux while taking dabigatran. Grateful for ...

Fight-the-good-fight

•11 months ago

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indigestion causing pain in middle of chest

Hi all Has anyone else experienced this? It’s like a burning sensation on my breastbone. I’m not sure if it’s the medication or anxiety bringing it on....

Hi all Has anyone else experienced this? It’s like a burning sensation on my br...

Whatjusthapened

•11 months ago

7 Replies

swollen ankles

I had a heart attack last March 2022 and I am now concerned because I have swollen ankles for the first time. I take Ramipril and Atorvastatin, would these...

I had a heart attack last March 2022 and I am now concerned because I have swoll...

Tombow

•11 months ago

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Worried that my heart health is in a downward phase

Late 2019 had stent to LAD following full blood clot occlusion and heart attack (did not arrest). I was diagnosed with LVSD in a later echo and advised had EF...

Late 2019 had stent to LAD following full blood clot occlusion and heart attack ...

Spangles77

•11 months ago

2 Replies

Northern Ireland Cardiologist ?

I know this is a long shot but can anyone recommend a private cardiologist in N. Ireland ? I have never used private clinics before in my life but I'm...

I know this is a long shot but can anyone recommend a private cardiologist in N....

bizzy55

•11 months ago

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Nebivolol side effects

Hi everyone, I hope you are enjoying some sunshine. For the past 4 months I have been taking a low dose of Nebivolol which has reduced my blood pressure...

Hi everyone, I hope you are enjoying some sunshine. For the past 4 months I hav...

Heyjude31

•11 months ago

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highburyted..prayers for today

Just wanted the group to keep Highbury Ted in their prayers today..as he had his OP this morning..am hoping that we will hear positive news soon...🙏

Just wanted the group to keep Highbury Ted in their prayers today..as he had his...

Elsabounre

•11 months ago

23 Replies

Narrowing Arteries

Hi there - I don’t post too much but find this site amazing and so supportive. What a great community for everyone. It’s so nice to hear everyone sharing their...

Hi there - I don’t post too much but find this site amazing and so supportive. W...

LivingandLaughing

•11 months ago

22 Replies

Dentist Chair

Went to Dentist this morning for routine check up.Five minutes on the chair,strange sensations in legs,light-headedness and palpitations.I asked dentist to...

Went to Dentist this morning for routine check up.Five minutes on the chair,stra...

Surjit70

•11 months ago

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D VLA/ Heart

Hi I'm just renewing my car Insurance, they are asking about medical conditions do I have to declare I was diagnosed with Heart failure sept 2022Thank you

Hi I'm just renewing my car Insurance, they are asking about medical conditions ...

NikiHarky

•11 months ago

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myocarditis

after an MRI scan of heart I have been diagnosed with myocarditis. I already have permanent AF since Raster this year and due for cardioversion at end of...

after an MRI scan of heart I have been diagnosed with myocarditis. I already hav...

Midnight2022

•11 months ago

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PIP allowance

has anyone applied for PIP and got it when you have got more fatigued from your leaky heart valve and can’t work anymore ? Thanks

has anyone applied for PIP and got it when you have got more fatigued from your ...

Terri14

•11 months ago

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blocked artery or blood vessel? Symptoms

hi all, i'm currently in my head about my symptoms and just wanting to know if anyone can relate to my symptoms or if theyre not relatable at all etc.. Im...

hi all, i'm currently in my head about my symptoms and just wanting to know if a...

mjo44

•11 months ago

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Early Birth Due to Mother’s Heart Condition

So it’s that time of year again where I feel that mix of emotions - my youngest child is turning 2! I find her birthday brings happiness, seeing her grow and...

So it’s that time of year again where I feel that mix of emotions - my youngest ...

MummaSoap

•11 months ago

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confused

Back in January I had tests and Drs were not convinced I had angina but put me on Asprin and statins. By March after diet, pains seemed to go away but have...

Back in January I had tests and Drs were not convinced I had angina but put me o...

Gagsy70

•11 months ago

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Bruise/haematoma

Hi, just after a bit of advice please. I'm on dual blood thinners (aspirin and clopidogrel) and bruise very easily. I have a massive bruise on my calf (don't...

Hi, just after a bit of advice please. I'm on dual blood thinners (aspirin and c...

LucyBoo21

•11 months ago

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High blood pressure reading’s & breathlessness - atrial fibrillation

Hi everyone, Was wandering what symptoms people go through when they have episodes of AF. My mum was diagnosed last year with AF, and also Pulmonary...

Hi everyone, Was wandering what symptoms people go through when they have episo...

Nickybhf

•11 months ago

17 Replies

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All posts for August 2023

1 year on from HA

Heart attack still smoking and drinking

wafarin

Highbury Ted

Abbreviations

Results from scan. 36% ef. Previous scan in Jan 35-40%. no change since start Dapagliflozin/forxiga. Q. How do we improve ef rate?

What do you take into hospital, to help while on the ward?

Bisprolol 2.5mg post heart bypass surgery. Low RHR resting heart rate.

Tablets, Tablets Everywhere

Heart Rate Variability advice

hypochromasia

Update

dabigatran acid reflux

indigestion causing pain in middle of chest

swollen ankles

Worried that my heart health is in a downward phase

Northern Ireland Cardiologist ?

Nebivolol side effects

highburyted..prayers for today

Narrowing Arteries

Dentist Chair

D VLA/ Heart

myocarditis

PIP allowance

blocked artery or blood vessel? Symptoms

Early Birth Due to Mother’s Heart Condition

confused

Bruise/haematoma

High blood pressure reading’s & breathlessness - atrial fibrillation

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