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Stenosis gone?!

Hello, I'm 27 year and was born with a bicuspid aortic valve and stenosis followed up with BCH until.16 I recently had a consultation with a new cardiologist...

Hello, I'm 27 year and was born with a bicuspid aortic valve and stenosis follow...

Endowarriorxx

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Doggycare

I am waiting for a nuclear stress test,could anyone say what waiting time is in UK as it's been a .onth now and I'm anxious,thank you

I am waiting for a nuclear stress test,could anyone say what waiting time is in ...

Doggyday

•1 year ago

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Medication to treat AFIB and hair losss

I have been on Apixaban, diltiazem (a calcium channel blocker) and Flecainide for AFIB. Initially I was on only the apixaban and diltiazem but they had no...

I have been on Apixaban, diltiazem (a calcium channel blocker) and Flecainide fo...

Amiera5

•1 year ago

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Aortic Regurgitation Anyone ?

Had Mitral valve repaired by OHS previously but latest echo shows aortic regurgitation dilated aortic root - I am being referred again - Oh Boy - hoping...

Had Mitral valve repaired by OHS previously but latest echo shows aortic regurgi...

linnielizzie

•1 year ago

19 Replies

heart attack

Hi if people have been following my story you will know I’ve been waiting on a stent to be fitted to a 100 per cent blocked lad artery. After being cancelled 3...

Hi if people have been following my story you will know I’ve been waiting on a s...

Lemon31

•1 year ago

20 Replies

Heart bypass update - I made it

Following on from my earlier post about my anxiety of having bypass surgery (and the many fantastic replies, advice and stories) I am happy to say my quadruple...

Following on from my earlier post about my anxiety of having bypass surgery (and...

YorkshireBertie

•1 year ago

19 Replies

Update on Cholesterol

Hi Everyone! Just thought I'd share a small but positive update on my previous posts. I had some tests ran earlier in the year due to family history of heart...

Hi Everyone! Just thought I'd share a small but positive update on my previous ...

ScttH641

•1 year ago

29 Replies

Niacin B3

Is there any research into the reported benefits of Niacin B3 on small Lp ? There seems to be some interest on the topic but not much evidence to support the...

Is there any research into the reported benefits of Niacin B3 on small Lp ? Ther...

4Stents4me

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Heart failure and fatigue

I was diagnosed with moderate/severe LV failure earlier this year. I'm now taking 7.5mg bisoprolol, with entrestol 24/26, dapaglyflozine and eplerenone, and...

I was diagnosed with moderate/severe LV failure earlier this year. I'm now taki...

whisperit

•1 year ago

7 Replies

travel insurance for Egypt

Good morning. We are flying to Egypt in November for a hotel stay in Cairo before a week cruising down the Nile. It’s been booked for a year. Has anyone used...

Good morning. We are flying to Egypt in November for a hotel stay in Cairo befor...

yellowren

•1 year ago

11 Replies

Stomach issues

Hi everyone hope this isn’t tmi but I am more that often suffering with stomach upset and diarrhoea with my medication, wondered if anyone else on here has had...

Hi everyone hope this isn’t tmi but I am more that often suffering with stomach ...

Keepmewell

•1 year ago

11 Replies

Life after 3 Stents

Hi I am new to forum like to share my story and I like to how do I move on in my life with 3 stents in my ❤️ heart. I tell you about my physical fitness I am...

Hi I am new to forum like to share my story and I like to how do I move on in my...

Triple_stent_UAE

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Dystolic Dysfunction stage 2

Hello. I’m new here. I had and ECHO that’s says I have dystolic dysfunction stage 2 or heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. I asked the dr about it...

Hello. I’m new here. I had and ECHO that’s says I have dystolic dysfunction stag...

Sarah_402

•1 year ago

11 Replies

Wrong medications

The good and bad wrong medications + GTN spray My story went to hospital , blood pressure and little chest paint, been told this is a heart attack, injection...

The good and bad wrong medications + GTN spray My story went to hospital , blo...

pellachrom

•1 year ago

3 Replies

GTN goods and bad

went to hospital , blood pressure and little chest paint, been told this is a heart attack, injection in the stomuch and tranfared to another hospital ICU,...

went to hospital , blood pressure and little chest paint, been told this is a he...

pellachrom

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Milla

My ex husband had a triple by-pass and not very long afterwards a major stroke. He survived for another 10 years but lost the use of his left side. Had no...

My ex husband had a triple by-pass and not very long afterwards a major stroke. ...

milljo

•1 year ago

2 Replies

waiting for bypass

Been waiting 12 weeks since initial appointment with consultant at Kings. Am becoming angrier and more frustrated with the wait and lack of communication from...

Been waiting 12 weeks since initial appointment with consultant at Kings. Am bec...

MotherPeach

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Ramipril or Bisoprolol

Had headaches most days for last 2 weeks and diarrhoea for last 3 weeks feel exhausted and tired.I see the surgery pharmacist on wed this week. I take 5mg...

Had headaches most days for last 2 weeks and diarrhoea for last 3 weeks feel exh...

Crepello1957

•1 year ago

14 Replies

Co codamol/ codeine. Is this okay for heart patients for temp pain relief?

Pretty bad back pain. Anybody know if Codeine is fine for the majority of heart patients and the meds we all use?

Pretty bad back pain. Anybody know if Codeine is fine for the majority of heart ...

theonethatgotaway1

•1 year ago

21 Replies

Meds for Afib

has anyone got an answer to the pill with the least side effects to treat AFib ,

has anyone got an answer to the pill with the least side effects to treat AFib ,...

Hidden

•1 year ago

11 Replies

Can coughing irritate a new stent & how bad should chest pain be before I use GTN?

Hello, I've got couple of questions - I know pain is subjective but thought I'd ask anyway! It's about 6wks since my HA & stent. The first few weeks...

Hello, I've got couple of questions - I know pain is subjective but thought I'...

bee_bear

•1 year ago

18 Replies

Anxiety/ Breathing

I was wondering if anyone has had or is having similar issues to me at the moment? I had 2 stents fitted in the same artery 6 months ago and my medication is...

I was wondering if anyone has had or is having similar issues to me at the momen...

SuperTed1

•1 year ago

3 Replies

So I'm in hospital.. (first ever overnighter)

So following my last post things haven't got better (obviously). Went on a UK holiday with family for a week and had a few incidents. Crazy high heart rate,...

So following my last post things haven't got better (obviously). Went on a UK ho...

AnxiousGuy23

•1 year ago

15 Replies

Unmentionable Statistics

People may have differing views about government actions taken in the years 2020 and 2021, but statistics are often "adapted" to fit a particular narrative,...

People may have differing views about government actions taken in the years 2020...

Engineer46

•1 year ago

33 Replies

Maximum heart rate when exercising

I was 40 when I had my MI in January of this year. Completed (and enjoyed) cardiac rehab. I have been told by the cardiac rehab team that I need to keep my...

I was 40 when I had my MI in January of this year. Completed (and enjoyed) cardi...

JohnLeCarre

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Severe Joint and bone Pain a month after surgery ?

Good Evening I really am quite desperate to find out why I’m having such sever Joint pain a month after a stent being fitted. I can’t find a single thread...

Good Evening I really am quite desperate to find out why I’m having such sever...

Dazindorset

•1 year ago

11 Replies

Scared

For the last few days been getting breathless even laying down. Been having several blackouts. When I come around I can't speak properly and don't know where I...

For the last few days been getting breathless even laying down. Been having seve...

Chloev1977

•1 year ago

23 Replies

Can anyone recommend a good supplement to take to try and improve heart health/function?

Hi everyone, Just wanted to ask if anyone has tried taking any supplements to improve heart health/function and if so, has it helped? Or has anyone tried...

Hi everyone, Just wanted to ask if anyone has tried taking any supplements to i...

Nickybhf

•1 year ago

27 Replies

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All posts for September 2023

Stenosis gone?!

Doggycare

Medication to treat AFIB and hair losss

Aortic Regurgitation Anyone ?

heart attack

Heart bypass update - I made it

Update on Cholesterol

Niacin B3

Heart failure and fatigue

travel insurance for Egypt

Stomach issues

Life after 3 Stents

Dystolic Dysfunction stage 2

Wrong medications

GTN goods and bad

Milla

waiting for bypass

Ramipril or Bisoprolol

Co codamol/ codeine. Is this okay for heart patients for temp pain relief?

Meds for Afib

Can coughing irritate a new stent & how bad should chest pain be before I use GTN?

Anxiety/ Breathing

So I'm in hospital.. (first ever overnighter)

Unmentionable Statistics

Maximum heart rate when exercising

Severe Joint and bone Pain a month after surgery ?

Scared

Can anyone recommend a good supplement to take to try and improve heart health/function?

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