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A question on breathing, possible long-covid ?

Strange thing, and need your help, just to see if anyone else has the same symptom, so Dec 2021, came down with covid, and then had a upper respiratory...

Strange thing, and need your help, just to see if anyone else has the same sympt...

Fitbit-Joe

•7 months ago

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Mild aortic stenosis

I have a murmur. An Echo revealed mild aortic stenosis. My heart is ok though. However I struggle with walking. My thighs ache and I have to stop and rest. My...

I have a murmur. An Echo revealed mild aortic stenosis. My heart is ok though. H...

Nina17

•7 months ago

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magnesium suppliments

Is anyone else taking Magnesium Glycinate supplements to counteract the side effect of lansoprosol?

Is anyone else taking Magnesium Glycinate supplements to counteract the side eff...

Whatjusthapened

•7 months ago

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anxious about CAD - MRI result

Hi all, Does anyone know if a cardiac MRI would pick up coronary heart disease , or at least see some part of the arteries? I’m awaiting a CT scan with dye...

Hi all, Does anyone know if a cardiac MRI would pick up coronary heart disease ...

Amy190

•7 months ago

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Induction Hobs

Hi everyone, We have just bought a kitchen (second hand) that includes an induction hob. I just wondered if anyone could advise me on this. I read on the...

Hi everyone, We have just bought a kitchen (second hand) that includes an indu...

Julie_O

•7 months ago

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Confused and anxious

Hi In March I had a slight chest pain which concerned me. GP said all seemed well but referred me to heart clinic. After CT non invasive angiogram it was...

Hi In March I had a slight chest pain which concerned me. GP said all seemed wel...

Maninthemirtor

•7 months ago

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Health Worries. Family member has heart bear issues going gFrom 45bpm to 180 bpm . Know on meds and waiting for a procedure .t

had to cancel our holiday paid in full . Will insurance cover or because he has Angina will it be classed as existing condition.

had to cancel our holiday paid in full . Will insurance cover or because he has...

Weatherwise

•7 months ago

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My Generation

Hi again everyone. ✋ My name is Sam and I joined here a few months ago after being told that I'll be having an ICD unit fitted. Well that unit was fitted...

Hi again everyone. ✋ My name is Sam and I joined here a few months ago after b...

MyGeneration

•7 months ago

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Is it safe to exercise?

I have just had an angiogram which showed evidence of mixed density disease of the proximal LAD. I am 50 and don't smoke or drink. I am slightly overweight. In...

I have just had an angiogram which showed evidence of mixed density disease of t...

Niall73

•7 months ago

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Very confused and scared

Hi my first post after lurking in the shadows reading all the brilliant advice on here. Bit of background i had 2 ct scans on nhs but as heart rate 89 for...

Hi my first post after lurking in the shadows reading all the brilliant advice o...

Mollie223

•7 months ago

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cardiology referral booking?

I was referred to cardiology 2 months ago but to book my appointment I have to ring then leave voicemail with booking reference. Your suppose to ring every...

I was referred to cardiology 2 months ago but to book my appointment I have to r...

Luna-24

•7 months ago

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Normal life with heart condition

Hi, 3 monts ago i had 4 stents put in .i have another artery blocked 60% meanwhile without intervention . My question is if after heart procédure/heat attack...

Hi, 3 monts ago i had 4 stents put in .i have another artery blocked 60% meanwhi...

Moriela

•7 months ago

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Had my CT Angio

So had my CT Angio yesterday. Contrast was a strange sensation. Got the metallic taste which stuck with me all day, then nausea and warmness and felt like I'd...

So had my CT Angio yesterday. Contrast was a strange sensation. Got the metallic...

AnxiousGuy23

•7 months ago

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funny turn

Hello all, About 18 months ago I had a stent fitted - didn’t have a heart attack - but every so often I have chest discomfort, like now. I vape quite a lot...

Hello all, About 18 months ago I had a stent fitted - didn’t have a heart atta...

MrBoring

•7 months ago

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10k run

10k run. Doing good so far have 5 runs under my belt. Not at great length or speed. But improving every run. So as long as knee joints hold I'm confident I can...

10k run. Doing good so far have 5 runs under my belt. Not at great length or spe...

22alfie

•7 months ago

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Bigeminy

Hello everyone,,,,I've always had sone sort of heart palpitations in the past,,,mainly in stressful situations,,,was able to breath them out and continue as...

Hello everyone,,,,I've always had sone sort of heart palpitations in the past,,,...

Spooks74

•7 months ago

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Post Echo scan and consultant follow up

Hi all Ive recently been moved to 'severe' stenosis with severe regurgitation with my BAV. I went to see the cardiologist today and he said its likely I...

Hi all Ive recently been moved to 'severe' stenosis with severe regurgitation w...

mattmaw1

•7 months ago

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I recorded a podcast for the Kawasaki’s disease charity, Societi! :)

Hey guys! A few of you may know my story now, had a 2x CABG last year and they diagnosed about a year post op that the heart damage was caused by kawasaki...

Hey guys! A few of you may know my story now, had a 2x CABG last year and they ...

MarmiteB

•7 months ago

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Strange interaction with Private Health System..?

I had an ecg which my gp flagged up as indicating some problem with my heart. They even sent a paramedic to my home to check I was ok. I feel ok, sometimes a...

I had an ecg which my gp flagged up as indicating some problem with my heart. Th...

jaybee99

•7 months ago

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Echocardiogram

Hi, discovered 5 months ago that I have high BP. After having 2 ECGs (nothing untoward detected), calcium ct scan (zero score) & medication, looks like...

Hi, discovered 5 months ago that I have high BP. After having 2 ECGs (nothing u...

Irishgirl2023

•7 months ago

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Rather concerned

Been to the Drs today they said if they can't get my heartbeat down to 60 I will have to go up to 2.5 mg of bisoprolol and won't be able to workIs that really...

Been to the Drs today they said if they can't get my heartbeat down to 60 I will...

Hidden

•7 months ago

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Went to the Doctors.

Hi everyone thanks again for all your help and suggestions. I went to the doctors and they agreed it's postural hypotension and it's making my blood pressure...

Hi everyone thanks again for all your help and suggestions. I went to the doctor...

Yumz199725

•7 months ago

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CT results / PFO

Hi,Having waited 9 weeks for the results of a cardio CT scan due to suspected angina, they have now confirmed there is no furring of the arteries or blockages....

Hi,Having waited 9 weeks for the results of a cardio CT scan due to suspected an...

Scoops007

•7 months ago

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Pacemaker followed by an angiogram?

Hello, eight weeks ago I was diagnosed with angina and was scheduled to have an angiogram in mid November. Two weeks ago I went into complete heartblock. I...

Hello, eight weeks ago I was diagnosed with angina and was scheduled to have an...

BlueTosca

•7 months ago

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Coaguchek INRange test strip error (M-23)

I am getting this error regularly and have contacted Roche Helpdesk and done a few things they recommend, but the error still comes up. I have tried: New test...

I am getting this error regularly and have contacted Roche Helpdesk and done a f...

Rog_S

•7 months ago

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Recent check

I had my annual check on my shones syndrome and as I explained to him that the surgery I had in 2018 to put in 2x mech valves I sadly don't feel much of the...

I had my annual check on my shones syndrome and as I explained to him that the ...

Mdea1988

•7 months ago

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heart palpatsions

does anyone have severe pac heart palpations

NovasNanna1985

•7 months ago

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still feeling down year after hart attack & stent fitted

Does anyone else still feel down, & struggling a year after hart attack, I am 55 done all rehab courses, swim at least twice a week, walk regular, &...

Does anyone else still feel down, & struggling a year after hart attack, I am ...

Lotustriumph

•7 months ago

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Arrhythmia

back again, following 2 stents a couple of weeks ago I have started getting weird palpitations that jump into my throat. tiredness upper arm shoulder pain...

back again, following 2 stents a couple of weeks ago I have started getting weir...

Echo24uk

•7 months ago

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Ramipril

My chest pain seems to be worse randomly on this, I keep getting a sharp pain followed by an icy fear flowing through me. Not sure what to think? I'm feeling...

My chest pain seems to be worse randomly on this, I keep getting a sharp pain fo...

Frostedpineapple

•7 months ago

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All posts for September 2023

A question on breathing, possible long-covid ?

Mild aortic stenosis

magnesium suppliments

anxious about CAD - MRI result

Induction Hobs

Confused and anxious

Health Worries. Family member has heart bear issues going gFrom 45bpm to 180 bpm . Know on meds and waiting for a procedure .t

My Generation

Is it safe to exercise?

Very confused and scared

cardiology referral booking?

Normal life with heart condition

Had my CT Angio

funny turn

10k run

Bigeminy

Post Echo scan and consultant follow up

I recorded a podcast for the Kawasaki’s disease charity, Societi! :)

Strange interaction with Private Health System..?

Echocardiogram

Rather concerned

Went to the Doctors.

CT results / PFO

Pacemaker followed by an angiogram?

Coaguchek INRange test strip error (M-23)

Recent check

heart palpatsions

still feeling down year after hart attack & stent fitted

Arrhythmia

Ramipril

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