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stopping bisopromol

Hi All, hope you are keeping well. In the last 18 months I’ve paid privately to see the consultant who put the stent inside of me. It started with paying...

Hi All, hope you are keeping well. In the last 18 months I’ve paid privately ...

SteveWX

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Postural/orthostatic Hypotension

I have recently been diagnosed with orthostatic Hypotension after experiencing double vision,dizziness & numbness in extremities. my meds were changed as I had...

I have recently been diagnosed with orthostatic Hypotension after experiencing d...

Stumpy47

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Dating post OHS

Hello everyone I had an emergency operation in December to repair a huge aortic aneurysm and replace my aortic valve. I’m nearly 45 and I find myself single...

Hello everyone I had an emergency operation in December to repair a huge aorti...

Flutey78

•1 year ago

7 Replies

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Hard lump after Pacemaker insertion.

I had a Pacemaker inserted in June but I have recently noticed a hard lump under the skin develop, immediately above the Pacemaker incision area. It doesn’t...

I had a Pacemaker inserted in June but I have recently noticed a hard lump under...

Rosie1066

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Famiy history

Hi, My Dad died from Coronary heart disease in 2015, and sadly lost My Mum too in 2022, to g same disease although, she also had heart failure and diabetes. My...

Hi, My Dad died from Coronary heart disease in 2015, and sadly lost My Mum too i...

Dawn21

•1 year ago

14 Replies

Ivabradine and alcohol

hi, I’m having a night out with my friends and I haven’t tried having a drink while on ivabradine yet. I see that it’s recommended not to, but would one drink...

hi, I’m having a night out with my friends and I haven’t tried having a drink wh...

Bellawebbo

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Print colour change

The posts on here have changed from black print to blue. Harder to read. Does anybody know how, to change them back to blsvk please

The posts on here have changed from black print to blue. Harder to read. Does an...

Oscarpebbles2021

•1 year ago

8 Replies

upcoming CT angiogram

Hi all A little advice please re upcoming CT angiogram/aortagram ?? My letter says if pulse is over 60 they will inject betablocker BUT I already take...

Hi all A little advice please re upcoming CT angiogram/aortagram ?? My letter ...

Hidden

•1 year ago

17 Replies

Still waiting bypass

Hi everyone. Firstly an apology for not updating sooner, my mind has been in a terrible place and i basically switched off from everything heart related. In my...

Hi everyone. Firstly an apology for not updating sooner, my mind has been in a t...

Stevie335

•1 year ago

25 Replies

Stopping blood thinners after having a stent

Hi everyone, The Doctor has advised my dad to come off his blood thinners which he was put on after having a stent due to a blockage in his artery, he has said...

Hi everyone, The Doctor has advised my dad to come off his blood thinners which ...

Maisieandjess

•1 year ago

28 Replies

Quiz Postponed Again!

Apologies to those looking forward to it but I have have to postpone again. This time it's not me but my tech. My current laptop was new last year and has been...

Apologies to those looking forward to it but I have have to postpone again. This...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•1 year ago

8 Replies

travel insurance

my son had mitral valve replacement in March but has been given the go ahead to go on holiday. can I use the normal compare sites to get a quote if I add the...

my son had mitral valve replacement in March but has been given the go ahead to ...

ToniLou

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Help please.

I was prescribed Clarithromycin ten days ago by my GP for really bad tonsilitis, I can't take penicillin as I'm allergic to it and the Clarithromycin is...

I was prescribed Clarithromycin ten days ago by my GP for really bad tonsilitis,...

Noodlesalad

•1 year ago

24 Replies

Shock diagnosis and 4 week wait for "Rapid Access" Heart Failure Clinic. Is my Anxiety justified?

Two weeks ago I went for a stress echo test. It was a real shock. After a preliminary echo the test was abandoned. Serious faces and mutterings all round...

Two weeks ago I went for a stress echo test. It was a real shock. After a prelim...

Coco51

•1 year ago

16 Replies

Question

Anyone ever felt pulsating under lower belly and gassy stomach?

Chaseree

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Rather scared. What does this mean?

As confirmed in my bio,I went into persistent af in April after 17 years of problems. At this stage my heart was fine , my last echo was clear. I had a chest...

As confirmed in my bio,I went into persistent af in April after 17 years of prob...

Rhiannonimity1

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Playing golf again.

Hello, I had 3 stents fitted nearly 4 weeks ago, I’m gradually building up my exercise week by week. Has anyone started playing golf again after having stents....

Hello, I had 3 stents fitted nearly 4 weeks ago, I’m gradually building up my ex...

Nunk

•1 year ago

16 Replies

Panic attacks

As you all know had heart attack last year 2 stents fitted have recently been suffering from terrible panic attacks thinking i am having another can't slleep...

As you all know had heart attack last year 2 stents fitted have recently been su...

boredom

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Rivaroxaban

Rivaroxaban is giving me acid reflux and slight wheezyness is this normal

KIMMY60

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Bisoprolol and Digoxin

I’ve just been prescribed digoxin to take alongside the Bisoprolol which I’ve been taking for ten weeks months. I’ve been prescribed digoxin today because...

I’ve just been prescribed digoxin to take alongside the Bisoprolol which I’ve be...

Jonhel

•1 year ago

28 Replies

Respiratory Infections

Hello everyone, happy weekend, it’s just a heads up really, and you may already be aware. We know it’s the flu season and the unmentionable, but having a cough...

Hello everyone, happy weekend, it’s just a heads up really, and you may already ...

Heyjude31

•1 year ago

21 Replies

Disopyramide v Diltiazem

Although I have a short supply left of Disopyramide to treat SVT cardiologist has suggested that if I run out they will try me on Diltiazem. Has anyone else...

Although I have a short supply left of Disopyramide to treat SVT cardiologist ha...

Nanaelaine

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Am suffering misery as unable to sleep because of over active bladder

Does anyone else have this problem? Have been given medication for this problem but it doesn’t really work . The medication itself becomes an irritant ! I...

Does anyone else have this problem? Have been given medication for this problem ...

Pollypuss

•1 year ago

19 Replies

ASD - PULMONARY HYPERTENSION

Just over a year ago i had OHS to/ close an atrial septal defect. On of the main reasons for the closure was to stop or reverse the development of Pulmonary...

Just over a year ago i had OHS to/ close an atrial septal defect. On of the main...

SinbadCFC

•1 year ago

15 Replies

Hi all I've just joined the group and look forward to any advice and support that is offered. I have angina.

I have 2 stents in the right coronary artery and despite being on statins since 2011 am experiencing rising cholesterol. I have been referred to the lipid...

I have 2 stents in the right coronary artery and despite being on statins since ...

leesmum

•1 year ago

2 Replies

No news feed

I got no news feed this morning. Anyone else? Any idea why? My settings haven't changed.

I got no news feed this morning. Anyone else? Any idea why? My settings haven't...

Qualipop

•1 year ago

25 Replies

Hernia op

Hi everyone, a couple of years ago I was told I have a femoral hernia and the surgeon I spoke to told me nothing might happen ever but if it does it is...

Hi everyone, a couple of years ago I was told I have a femoral hernia and the su...

Thanksnhs

•1 year ago

18 Replies

My posts

I haven't received any posts todayHad this happened to anybody else Hope he all have a good day x x

I haven't received any posts todayHad this happened to anybody else Hope he all ...

Bishop1

•1 year ago

3 Replies

High cholesterol

Hi I've been diagnosed with high cholesterol (6.7) been prescribed statins to help. I'm following a healthier diet and I'm trying to get more exercise.

Hi I've been diagnosed with high cholesterol (6.7) been prescribed statins to he...

Hidden

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for September 2023

stopping bisopromol

Postural/orthostatic Hypotension

Dating post OHS

Hard lump after Pacemaker insertion.

Famiy history

Ivabradine and alcohol

Print colour change

upcoming CT angiogram

Still waiting bypass

Stopping blood thinners after having a stent

Quiz Postponed Again!

travel insurance

Help please.

Shock diagnosis and 4 week wait for "Rapid Access" Heart Failure Clinic. Is my Anxiety justified?

Question

Rather scared. What does this mean?

Playing golf again.

Panic attacks

Rivaroxaban

Bisoprolol and Digoxin

Respiratory Infections

Disopyramide v Diltiazem

Am suffering misery as unable to sleep because of over active bladder

ASD - PULMONARY HYPERTENSION

Hi all I've just joined the group and look forward to any advice and support that is offered. I have angina.

No news feed

Hernia op

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High cholesterol

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