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Stent procedure Dec 2022

Been experiencing short breath, ie I need the need to take deep breath quite often, the cardiologist suggested an angiogram as all other tests seems ok. I was...

Been experiencing short breath, ie I need the need to take deep breath quite oft...

RK56

•1 year ago

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recovery expectations

Hi all I’m coming up to 5 weeks after valve replacement, removal of web and thinning of thickened muscle. Had x ray and ecg, 60% healed and function looking...

Hi all I’m coming up to 5 weeks after valve replacement, removal of web and thi...

TriumphLover

•1 year ago

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New member.

Hello everybody, my names Mark, this is my first post.

Nunk

•1 year ago

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Is it normal?

Hi. I'm 49. Last Thursday I had the shock of my life and had a heart attack. My arteries went into spasm and closed. Then opened back up again. I had a few...

Hi. I'm 49. Last Thursday I had the shock of my life and had a heart attack. My ...

Mamto1

•1 year ago

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Genetic testing

(for information purposes) Had an appointment at the hospital today to see the lead nurse to discuss family history (looks like I am the first with my...

(for information purposes) Had an appointment at the hospital today to see the ...

uzininemm

•1 year ago

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Gaga131

My husband heart rate is only working at 30% what does that how will that affect him and has anybody had anything done that can improve it

My husband heart rate is only working at 30% what does that how will that affect...

Gaga131

•1 year ago

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Ticagrelgor brillianta 90 mg withdrawal symptoms

Post one year since my stents. Now cardiologist suggested me to discontinue ticagrelgor 90mg. Just wanted to know if anyone experienced any withdrawal...

Post one year since my stents. Now cardiologist suggested me to discontinue tica...

Sodp

•1 year ago

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chinese takeaway

hi silly question maybe husband had heart attack 3 weeks ago and stents put 2 weeks ago, he has literally had nothing bad but would it hurt him this soon...

hi silly question maybe husband had heart attack 3 weeks ago and stents put 2 we...

Pebbles111

•1 year ago

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left ventricle

My left ventricle only working at 35 percent how did this happen all of a sudden . Had angiogram arteries all clear . Was in hospital for 10 days . Can it be...

My left ventricle only working at 35 percent how did this happen all of a sudden...

Jarvo977

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Myopericarditis - palpitations

I should start by saying I will be going back to a consultant however mentally I am struggling. After two back to back viruses resulting in myocarditis,...

I should start by saying I will be going back to a consultant however mentally I...

Nb55

•1 year ago

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cataract

Hi has anyone had a cataract op done after having a heart attack, they told me that l had to see my cardiologist first before they could do it because of a...

Hi has anyone had a cataract op done after having a heart attack, they told me ...

Summerplace

•1 year ago

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CABG update

How cool is this ? Love the war wound! Back home last night in the rain - my loving wife drove to the Royal Brompton and home to Bedfordshire in the pouring...

How cool is this ? Love the war wound! Back home last night in the rain - my l...

KaduFlyer

•1 year ago

31 Replies

Heart question help

I went to A&E Monday 11th September as I have for week previous been getting more and more breathless, tired and weak. That weekend my symtoms got really bad...

I went to A&E Monday 11th September as I have for week previous been getting mor...

Blueblell1

•1 year ago

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heart palps

hi all i new to hear but recently experienced the worst 2 months of my life where i thought i was having a heart attack After 6 ecgs and a 72 hour heart...

hi all i new to hear but recently experienced the worst 2 months of my life wher...

Ullesthorpe1

•1 year ago

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Update progress 😀

It's been 15 months since I had my heart attack and stent treatment. Most of the time I'm doing great but still need a wee rest day . I'm back doing most of my...

It's been 15 months since I had my heart attack and stent treatment. Most of the...

22alfie

•1 year ago

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travel insurance and investigations

I was wondering if anyone knows the answer to this. When looking at taking out a new policy for Travel Insurance under the medical declaration, it asks if you...

I was wondering if anyone knows the answer to this. When looking at taking out a...

Blondie12345

•1 year ago

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Muscle pain 1 year post quad bypass

Just over 1 years quad bypass ,I do a physically demanding job plasterering ,but I still am numb over left breast feels like sunburn or plaster getting ripped...

Just over 1 years quad bypass ,I do a physically demanding job plasterering ,but...

Charl70

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Statins and ezecor

Hi, my i had 3 stents put in 2 months ago.my physicien prescribe atorvastatin 80 mg and my Last lab result Were 80 mg/dl for LDL cholestérol. My physicien said...

Hi, my i had 3 stents put in 2 months ago.my physicien prescribe atorvastatin 80...

Moriela

•1 year ago

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post cpr

I gave cpr at the weekend with a successful outcome, after 4 rounds of chest compressions and use of defib. So why do I feel so low? I can’t stop crying, don’t...

I gave cpr at the weekend with a successful outcome, after 4 rounds of chest com...

No-anxiety

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Alcohol and Caffeine

I'm curious as to how many people here have given up alcohol and caffeine. I stopped drinking both a little over a year ago. I'm a little surprised that my...

I'm curious as to how many people here have given up alcohol and caffeine. I s...

rutlandbowhunter

•1 year ago

4 Replies

new myocarditis MRI results; what now?

Dear Forumites, Yesterday I received results from my followup cMRI for myocarditis. The good news, it is better since the first cMRI in April. There is still...

Dear Forumites, Yesterday I received results from my followup cMRI for myocardi...

Britomartis29

•1 year ago

4 Replies

postural Drop

Over a month ago now ,iwalked around edge of my bed reached up to get dressing gown from door ,and suddenly dropped like a sack of potatoes to the floor ,the...

Over a month ago now ,iwalked around edge of my bed reached up to get dressing ...

Bartokien

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Never rains but it......

Little update on me, feeling tiny bit better past cpl days as upped bisoprolol bedtime dose to 2.5 so slept a little more without noticeable palps, Gp says...

Little update on me, feeling tiny bit better past cpl days as upped bisoprolol b...

Hidden

•1 year ago

13 Replies

Saddened

A year post mitral and tricuspid valve repairs I trotted off yesterday to have my years ultrasound scan done. The wonderful surgeon I had, prepared me for...

A year post mitral and tricuspid valve repairs I trotted off yesterday to have m...

Larneybuds

•1 year ago

23 Replies

diagnostic tap

I’ve had fluid on my left lung for about 3 months it was being treated with furosemide at the last X-ray was only marginally better so they are referring my to...

I’ve had fluid on my left lung for about 3 months it was being treated with furo...

Gillw1978

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Gym 💪🏻

Since I cant find the social link on here I thought I would post on here! ( please dont hate on me for this) 😂😭.So been to the gym haven't been able to go to...

Since I cant find the social link on here I thought I would post on here! ( plea...

Yumz199725

•1 year ago

19 Replies

Activity and exercise post STEMI with stent to LAD

Hi All My mum (70 hrs) had a heart attack STEMI 5 days ago and was stented immediately to the LAD- discharged from hospital after 2 days. I would just like...

Hi All My mum (70 hrs) had a heart attack STEMI 5 days ago and was stented imm...

SoniaK123

•1 year ago

1 Reply

My anxiety is getting to me!

So since my last post a couple of week ago I thought things were getting a bit better. My meds and therapy were getting on top of my anxiety and I thought the...

So since my last post a couple of week ago I thought things were getting a bit b...

AnxiousGuy23

•1 year ago

18 Replies

Drs / Consultants playing with Fire

Are the above in Danger of Causing the Collapse of the NHS ?? My wife has a Carcinoma that requires removal ( GP decision ) it is 14months before she...

Are the above in Danger of Causing the Collapse of the NHS ?? My wife has ...

Prada47

•1 year ago

19 Replies

Maximum optimisation

I spoke yesterday to heart failure team who I was under. I had an ef rate of 40 past year and left ventricular dysfunction, coronary stenosis and...

I spoke yesterday to heart failure team who I was under. I had an ef rate of 40 ...

Pepper23georgie

•1 year ago

11 Replies

Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for September 2023

Stent procedure Dec 2022

recovery expectations

New member.

Is it normal?

Genetic testing

Gaga131

Ticagrelgor brillianta 90 mg withdrawal symptoms

chinese takeaway

left ventricle

Myopericarditis - palpitations

cataract

CABG update

Heart question help

heart palps

Update progress 😀

travel insurance and investigations

Muscle pain 1 year post quad bypass

Statins and ezecor

post cpr

Alcohol and Caffeine

new myocarditis MRI results; what now?

postural Drop

Never rains but it......

Saddened

diagnostic tap

Gym 💪🏻

Activity and exercise post STEMI with stent to LAD

My anxiety is getting to me!

Drs / Consultants playing with Fire

Maximum optimisation

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