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CT Scan Angiogram Problem Today

hello all Got a call from my hospital yesterday giving me a CT scan angiogram appointment for today instead of November. Drank lots and lots of water today...

hello all Got a call from my hospital yesterday giving me a CT scan angiogram a...

Yoga2011

•6 months ago

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Fathers hands swollen after bypass?

Hi all, Currently looking after my 78 year old father at home 3 weeks after his quadrupole bypass. He seems to be recovering well. Walking short periods,...

Hi all, Currently looking after my 78 year old father at home 3 weeks after hi...

Janaiel

•6 months ago

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Whats your go to treat ?

I think after 14 weeks of healthy eating and lots of exercise i deserve a treat , a bounty ? a lion bar ? a reeses nut bar? a galaxy caramel ? does everyone...

I think after 14 weeks of healthy eating and lots of exercise i deserve a treat ...

yellow731

•6 months ago

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MRI shows “normal cardiac function and no obvious abnormality” and shows that LV and RV are not dilated , LV systolic function normal but RV is preserved. is...

MRI shows “normal cardiac function and no obvious abnormality” and shows that LV...

Dlouise2000

•6 months ago

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Advice please on MRI scan as part of a OHS research study

HiGot a call today ahead of preop on Thurs invited to take part in my surgeons research study, randomised, looking at effects of CO2 or medical air used during...

HiGot a call today ahead of preop on Thurs invited to take part in my surgeons r...

JessicaRed

•6 months ago

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sleep meds

hi prior to HF diagnosis I was taking quetiapine and half a zopiclone for sleep plus I have chronic back pain and take a tramadol and two Panadol to help me...

hi prior to HF diagnosis I was taking quetiapine and half a zopiclone for slee...

Walkswim

•6 months ago

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Ramipril Or Reflux - Unsure What Is Causing My Cough

Hi I had a heart attack followed by an angioplasty last month, and I am on the meds listed at the end of this message. In general terms I feel really good...

Hi I had a heart attack followed by an angioplasty last month, and I am on the ...

Bhunabhoy

•6 months ago

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10k training run

Hi folks 🤗 just thought I'd update you on how my training is going. Today I'm up to 6k run I could pinch myself as never thought I'd get to do anything like...

Hi folks 🤗 just thought I'd update you on how my training is going. Today I'm u...

22alfie

•6 months ago

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unpleasant side effects

hi My bisoprolol was increased to 10mg 2 weeks ago and Ranolazine was increased to 2x 375mg twice a day.I’m also on 500mg of ramipril along with Amlodipine...

hi My bisoprolol was increased to 10mg 2 weeks ago and Ranolazine was increased...

Jenzhearts

•6 months ago

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Heart Bypass Surgery

Hi All, I out of absolutely nowhere got told I had had a Heart Attack following what I thought would be a routine blood test and a day that started 5weeks ago...

Hi All, I out of absolutely nowhere got told I had had a Heart Attack following...

Dee717

•6 months ago

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Negative effects from heart surgery 7 months on.

Hello. As anyone had negative effects following mitral valve repair? even years down the line? Surgeon repaired my leaky valve in April and I felt amazing...

Hello. As anyone had negative effects following mitral valve repair? even years...

Heart4life1988

•6 months ago

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Why do i have a Resuscitation status section on my discharge letter from hospital?

I had knee surgery last week. Discharge letter had a section entitled Resuscitation Status on it (not ordered) which has never been in previous letters. On...

I had knee surgery last week. Discharge letter had a section entitled Resuscitat...

Divasong

•6 months ago

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blocked carotid

I was diagnosed about ten years ago with stenosis of the left carotid and I have been on statins since then. Recently I had an event which may have been a TIA...

I was diagnosed about ten years ago with stenosis of the left carotid and I have...

Mygospa

•6 months ago

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SVT Journey

My SVT is getting worse and I’m having break through episodes despite being on beta blockers. I am considering asking for an ablation and am interested in...

My SVT is getting worse and I’m having break through episodes despite being on b...

Choccie55

•6 months ago

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May -thurner syndrome.

Hi all I was just wondering if anyone has ever heard for mayfairness syndrome and if they have what do they know about it I was diagnosed with this last month...

Hi all I was just wondering if anyone has ever heard for mayfairness syndrome an...

Bella160

•6 months ago

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huge anxiety a week after stent

I’m young-ish… 46 and had a heart attack 13 days ago and had a stent put in 10 days ago. recovery has been going pretty good with yesterday being a great day...

I’m young-ish… 46 and had a heart attack 13 days ago and had a stent put in 10 d...

Purple_Dino

•6 months ago

28 Replies

Dental treatment

Hello friends,I have 3 mild leaky valves and will be having minor gum surgery to clean underneath my gums as I have gum disease. The surgery is tomorrow. I...

Hello friends,I have 3 mild leaky valves and will be having minor gum surgery to...

Mariathas

•6 months ago

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Left arm aching after stent

I'm 52, and had a stent just over 2 weeks ago after an NSTEMI heart attack (stent inserted through the arm). Been having heart palpitations and aching in my...

I'm 52, and had a stent just over 2 weeks ago after an NSTEMI heart attack (sten...

Dancerama

•6 months ago

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Dilated left ventricle to not Dilated in 16 weeks?

Hi I had a CT angiogram scan in June which revealed a dilated left ventricle. I've just had an echo and my LV is normal size, normal ef. Back in June I had...

Hi I had a CT angiogram scan in June which revealed a dilated left ventricle. I'...

Ninja457

•6 months ago

5 Replies

Looking for other young people with ARVC

Hello, I'm 31 years old and currently trying to come to terms with a probably diagnosis of Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy. I'd like to...

Hello, I'm 31 years old and currently trying to come to terms with a probably ...

LoveRunning22

•6 months ago

9 Replies

Future Care Plans..Just In Case

Everywhere I look, I see people advised to have organised future care plans. This advice is on all kinds of sites for older people and really anyone who might...

Everywhere I look, I see people advised to have organised future care plans. Th...

GosportNancy29

•6 months ago

2 Replies

Dizzy spells

7 weeks after my aortic valve replacement, recovering well, do get the occasional dizzy spell though, is this down to my meds? I'm taking bisoprolol,...

7 weeks after my aortic valve replacement, recovering well, do get the occasiona...

Coolgoalee

•6 months ago

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Impact on microvascular angina of hormone changes during menstrual cycle (peri-menopause)

Hello, Looking at my diary across the past three months (not very long I know!) I'm noticing a higher incidence of angina in the middle of my cycle. I'm...

Hello, Looking at my diary across the past three months (not very long I know!)...

bee_bear

•6 months ago

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veins arteries

hi has anyone experienced blood/oxygen not going straight to lung but goin from vein/ arteries think dr said both gases (blood) mixing

hi has anyone experienced blood/oxygen not going straight to lung but goin from...

Hometeam2016

•6 months ago

2 Replies

Living alone after open heart surgery

When discharged from hospital after open heart surgery are you able to look after yourself such as reaching up and down, carrying out laundry basket, lifting...

When discharged from hospital after open heart surgery are you able to look afte...

carer999

•6 months ago

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Thrombus at a young age - potential ASD or PFO

Hello all, Had a heart attack in my 30s this year but my arteries weren’t blocked. MRI found a thrombus in the left ventricle and evidence of apical MI. Only...

Hello all, Had a heart attack in my 30s this year but my arteries weren’t block...

Coffeelover2

•6 months ago

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Why am I made to feel a fraud.

Hello everyone, I 59 and I had an heart attack 8 weeks ago due mainly to high cholesterol and stress at work. I had 3 stents fitted and it was the most...

Hello everyone, I 59 and I had an heart attack 8 weeks ago due mainly to high ch...

Nunk

•6 months ago

7 Replies

Lady z

I have been in lots of different tablets since my op June 2022 Biosoprolol being one of them , same dosage as you , I don't know what my rate is however I...

I have been in lots of different tablets since my op June 2022 Biosoprolol being...

Johnwhitton

•6 months ago

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Mum back in hospital.

She took 3 funny turns today. One was in front of the paramedics. No wonder she has been so unwell she has....Low potassium Low Calcium Low Magnesium That...

She took 3 funny turns today. One was in front of the paramedics. No wonder she ...

Charmquark

•6 months ago

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Mild left ventricular systolic disfunction

At a pre opp assessment for a minor opp they identified a Left Bundle Branch Block, which I had never heard of. Eventually got to see a Cardiologist who put me...

At a pre opp assessment for a minor opp they identified a Left Bundle Branch Blo...

Beanlover

•6 months ago

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All posts for October 2023

CT Scan Angiogram Problem Today

Fathers hands swollen after bypass?

Whats your go to treat ?

Advice needed

Advice please on MRI scan as part of a OHS research study

sleep meds

Ramipril Or Reflux - Unsure What Is Causing My Cough

10k training run

unpleasant side effects

Heart Bypass Surgery

Negative effects from heart surgery 7 months on.

Why do i have a Resuscitation status section on my discharge letter from hospital?

blocked carotid

SVT Journey

May -thurner syndrome.

huge anxiety a week after stent

Dental treatment

Left arm aching after stent

Dilated left ventricle to not Dilated in 16 weeks?

Looking for other young people with ARVC

Future Care Plans..Just In Case

Dizzy spells

Impact on microvascular angina of hormone changes during menstrual cycle (peri-menopause)

veins arteries

Living alone after open heart surgery

Thrombus at a young age - potential ASD or PFO

Why am I made to feel a fraud.

Lady z

Mum back in hospital.

Mild left ventricular systolic disfunction

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