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Run low on Meds on holiday

Recently I my wife and I drove to Portugal and unfortunately on the day we were due to start driving back to! WSantander in Spain the car broke down. It was...

Recently I my wife and I drove to Portugal and unfortunately on the day we were ...

SJ410

•11 months ago

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Ablation for VT

I had my first heart attack 15 years ago and had a CABG - have been fine since apart from a reduced EF and heart failure, so have been on meds with regular...

I had my first heart attack 15 years ago and had a CABG - have been fine since ...

wilberwoo

•11 months ago

1 Reply

First Degree Heart Block

Hi. I've recently been diagnosed with a first degree heart block but can't find any information on whether this would restrict me flying. Has anyone had any...

Hi. I've recently been diagnosed with a first degree heart block but can't find ...

Craig50

•11 months ago

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Varying Blood Pressure Readings

Hi, I was sent to the Dr by my optician because I have double vision in one eye but couldn't find a cause and he wanted me to get my bloods and blood pressure...

Hi, I was sent to the Dr by my optician because I have double vision in one eye ...

Bluebelladonna

•11 months ago

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life expectsncy

hi my doctor told me the prognosis for heart failure survival is worse than any common cancers I found this sobering I just want to know what to expect...

hi my doctor told me the prognosis for heart failure survival is worse than an...

Walkswim

•11 months ago

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Heated Throw

Can I use a heated throw with a pacemaker? I do use an electric blanket in bed with no problem.

Can I use a heated throw with a pacemaker? I do use an electric blanket in bed ...

Lovedogs1

•11 months ago

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bad taste in mouth

I was diagnosed with CHF 2 months ago & waiting to see the cardiologist. At present I’m only on furosemide. Last few weeks I have a really bad taste in my...

I was diagnosed with CHF 2 months ago & waiting to see the cardiologist. At pres...

Wolffan

•11 months ago

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personal independence payments

hello I’m new to this forum..But has anyone else claimed for PIP and been knocked back.as I have severe cardiomyopathy and thy don’t want to know ???

hello I’m new to this forum..But has anyone else claimed for PIP and been knocke...

Arsenal1970

•11 months ago

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1st alcoholic drink in 5yrs

After a very stressful 18 months. My stepmum was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Iv have been with her every step of the way 😢 Sadly she passed away 8 days...

After a very stressful 18 months. My stepmum was diagnosed with pancreatic cance...

Lynn1966

•11 months ago

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Fatigue and aches following triple by-pass.

Hi, I'm new to this site having had a heart attack in February 23 and a by-pass in April 23 I'm 66 years old and was fairly fit prior to the attack. I...

Hi, I'm new to this site having had a heart attack in February 23 and a by-pas...

Hidden

•11 months ago

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wrong tablets

I have just taken my husbands tablets by mistake. I should have taken Entresto, Bisoprolol, and edixaban. Instead I have taken 5mg Amlodipine, 20mg...

I have just taken my husbands tablets by mistake. I should have taken Entresto, ...

Poorlizzie

•11 months ago

28 Replies

Concerned

Good morning all, Back in November, I’d had a stent fitted as I’d had a 90% blockage in my LAD. The CT Angiogram done before the Angiohram detected narrowing...

Good morning all, Back in November, I’d had a stent fitted as I’d had a 90% blo...

simplysal

•11 months ago

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Calling Type 1 Diabetics

Due to have my bypass in 2 days just wondering if there are any other type 1 diabetics who have had the surgery with stories to share. I have had some...

Due to have my bypass in 2 days just wondering if there are any other type 1 dia...

MotherPeach

•11 months ago

1 Reply

CT Angiogram Results (How Long?)

Hi there friendly folks. I'm managing to keep a loose check on my anxiety at the minute but with my CT Angio coming up this Friday it isn't easy to keep a lid...

Hi there friendly folks. I'm managing to keep a loose check on my anxiety at th...

AnxiousGuy23

•11 months ago

9 Replies

travelling post op

Good morning all, I am on list to have aortic valve replaced. Erring on side of having mechanical valve . I am 64. slightly trivial question but, in November...

Good morning all, I am on list to have aortic valve replaced. Erring on side of ...

wodehouse123

•11 months ago

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CABG update

I’ve been home since Wednesday evening, so 4 full days and things are ok. I’ve been walking in the garden and slowly building up stamina but it’s taking a lot...

I’ve been home since Wednesday evening, so 4 full days and things are ok. I’ve ...

KaduFlyer

•11 months ago

13 Replies

amiodarone to digoxin

Hello, has anyone switched from amiodarone to digoxin?

Astxov

•11 months ago

1 Reply

will it ever

my ventricle only working at 35 percent what should it be . On 10 tablets a day will it ever go back to noy

my ventricle only working at 35 percent what should it be . On 10 tablets a day ...

Jarvo977

•11 months ago

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At the starting gate

Hello, my surgery is scheduled for 1pm tomorrow. Thank you all for your support and good wishes. I'll keep you posted. Linda Littlebear 💕

Hello, my surgery is scheduled for 1pm tomorrow. Thank you all for your support ...

LindaLittleBear

•11 months ago

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Panic attacks and high anxiety 2 years after heart attack and quad heart bypass

Hi there! I’ve literally just signed up to this forum so bear with! Im looking for any similar stories to my dads. So just over 2 years ago my dad...

Hi there! I’ve literally just signed up to this forum so bear with! Im looking...

Dreamer93

•11 months ago

19 Replies

not getting posts anymore

Hi, I used to get the postings from the British Heath Foundation every day, but a few weeks ago they stopped - for no apparent reason. Wonder how I can get...

Hi, I used to get the postings from the British Heath Foundation every day, but ...

Elsbethw

•11 months ago

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Pacemaker, pain and sailing

Hi, I am female and 74 and pre - diabetic. About 7 weeks ago, I was diagnosed with angina. Due to waiting lists, I am due to have an angiogram late...

Hi, I am female and 74 and pre - diabetic. About 7 weeks ago, I was diagnosed ...

BlueTosca

•11 months ago

4 Replies

ct scan results

hi I have got a ct scan Saturday 30th September follow up after bypass operation was wondering if anyone knows how long it takeS to find out results

hi I have got a ct scan Saturday 30th September follow up after bypass operation...

Burtybella4

•11 months ago

4 Replies

Farxiga

I have an artificial aortic valve that replaced a bicuspid valve that was calcified in 2020. I had ZERO physical stamina after the operation and it never...

I have an artificial aortic valve that replaced a bicuspid valve that was calcif...

Zindolo

•11 months ago

11 Replies

Cost of private treatment

Hi all, I have atrial fibrillation, and the only way I can get my heart back into sinus rhythm is to have the good old shock treatment, I have done it twice...

Hi all, I have atrial fibrillation, and the only way I can get my heart back int...

Eddybear

•11 months ago

23 Replies

sleep Apnea

Hi all, I had a heart attack on 7th of July had three stent fitted with a fourth due on 6th October. My question is I think I have developing sleep apnea,it’s...

Hi all, I had a heart attack on 7th of July had three stent fitted with a fourth...

FenderStrat63

•11 months ago

6 Replies

unstable angina

good morning everyone, please can anyone help with some advice ! Last week I was in and e with chest pains as troponin went from 15 to 47 I was admitted and...

good morning everyone, please can anyone help with some advice ! Last week I was...

Best2

•11 months ago

3 Replies

Auortic valve replacement

Good morning I'm wondering if anyone Has had simula problems Had auortic valve replaced June And recently have found I'm having a reaction fv coughing...

Good morning I'm wondering if anyone Has had simula problems Had auortic valve...

Queenielover

•11 months ago

4 Replies

Finally a date

After waiting months for a date for my bypass the day has almost arrived. I am terrified. I'm being admitted on Tuesday and due for surgery on Wednesday. Panic...

After waiting months for a date for my bypass the day has almost arrived. I am t...

MotherPeach

•11 months ago

45 Replies

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for September 2023

Run low on Meds on holiday

Ablation for VT

First Degree Heart Block

Varying Blood Pressure Readings

life expectsncy

Heated Throw

bad taste in mouth

personal independence payments

1st alcoholic drink in 5yrs

Fatigue and aches following triple by-pass.

wrong tablets

Concerned

Calling Type 1 Diabetics

CT Angiogram Results (How Long?)

travelling post op

CABG update

amiodarone to digoxin

will it ever

At the starting gate

Panic attacks and high anxiety 2 years after heart attack and quad heart bypass

not getting posts anymore

Pacemaker, pain and sailing

ct scan results

Farxiga

Cost of private treatment

sleep Apnea

unstable angina

Auortic valve replacement

Finally a date

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