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Cardiologist being dismissive

Hi, I just wondered if anyone else could offer any advice/or has had similar experiences? I have been getting breathlessness at night, chest pain (sometimes...

Hi, I just wondered if anyone else could offer any advice/or has had similar exp...

greensea3

•7 months ago

30 Replies

Chest wall pain

I am 6 months post NSTEMI and one stent. Generally functioning and walking lots but have near constant chest discomfort, not sure I would call it pain as such....

I am 6 months post NSTEMI and one stent. Generally functioning and walking lots ...

Heartmum56

•7 months ago

14 Replies

Back and flank aches. AAA

Hi folks, Just wondering how many of you, who have or have had abdominal aortic aneuryms, ever experienced back and side pain. I've had a dull ache for...

Hi folks, Just wondering how many of you, who have or have had abdominal ao...

SilverSurfer20

•7 months ago

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Coronary Calcium Score High

I’ve had results of a scan a month ago but no interpretation. Calcium score is 2581 Agatston/Volume Mildly calcified Aortic valve High risk for obstructive...

I’ve had results of a scan a month ago but no interpretation. Calcium score is ...

OldaYoda

•7 months ago

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Clopidogrel and Hiatus Hernia

Does anyone know what effect Clopidogrel can have on a hiatus hernia?

Barny1976

•7 months ago

6 Replies

The Dreaded "C" Word

I am not sure if we are allowed to mention it but I have been reminded about it over the last few days... Apparently it is doing the rounds again!. . . ....

I am not sure if we are allowed to mention it but I have been reminded about it ...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•7 months ago

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Good news or bad news ?

I have had nightime ectopic heart beats for over 5 years now and have had a real torrid time... I only seem to get them when I am in bed and trying to go to...

I have had nightime ectopic heart beats for over 5 years now and have had a real...

Mgs333

•7 months ago

12 Replies

Heart disease and jelly legs

Hi. I have been diagnosed with bradycardia and av block recently. I also get a missing heart beat and dizzy. I am seeing the cardiologist at the end of the...

Hi. I have been diagnosed with bradycardia and av block recently. I also get a m...

Spedyrecovry50

•7 months ago

6 Replies

Consultant update

Hey all I'm feeling pretty happy after my meeting with my consultant. Although my heart is still severely impaired, my EF is now 25%. Taken two years but it's...

Hey all I'm feeling pretty happy after my meeting with my consultant. Although m...

Cherrelleford

•7 months ago

46 Replies

Too many mistakes

I've been struggling with bad angina and blood pressure all over the place. My long time gp left end of year, next one struggled to make decisions. Finally...

I've been struggling with bad angina and blood pressure all over the place. My l...

MONIREN

•7 months ago

17 Replies

Anxiety attack or heart related??

ok I get how crazy I must sound right now or just lately 😑. But I was sitting down just looking at my phone and I suddenly came over all weird 😕. My head...

ok I get how crazy I must sound right now or just lately 😑. But I was sitting d...

Yumz199725

•7 months ago

12 Replies

question on side effects of meds

I am 10 weeks from heart attack and having three stents in two area. I am on the usual drugs and was wondering if any of them can cause the following side...

I am 10 weeks from heart attack and having three stents in two area. I am on th...

trafar

•7 months ago

9 Replies

two heart attacks

I had my first heart attack aged 46 and the second one at 50. On both occasions I had to have a stent fitted. The heart attacks were mainly back pain and...

I had my first heart attack aged 46 and the second one at 50. On both occasions...

Lmcroy

•7 months ago

12 Replies

My A Fib story

I was only diagnosed recently but here goes. About 2 1/2 years ago I had a major dizzy spell while at work. It was actually like the walls were melting....

I was only diagnosed recently but here goes. About 2 1/2 years ago I had a maj...

TedSpaniel

•7 months ago

3 Replies

Running

Well I'm doing good with my training for the 10k run in aid of British heat foundation next June 2024. But it'll be halted soon as getting a wee op done on my...

Well I'm doing good with my training for the 10k run in aid of British heat foun...

22alfie

•7 months ago

4 Replies

My story to encourage Walking Football Participation.

I just wanted to make contributors aware my story is now on UTube as way of extolling the virtues of Walking Football using my recent Guinness World Record...

I just wanted to make contributors aware my story is now on UTube as way of exto...

Bigscar

•7 months ago

6 Replies

Schuberttrout

How much exercise is it safe to do with heart failure

Schuberttrout

•7 months ago

11 Replies

Follow up

I have had a letter through summarising my consultation a couple of weeks ago. It’s been confirmed that all my symptoms are likely benign which is good, but...

I have had a letter through summarising my consultation a couple of weeks ago. I...

Cookieisland

•7 months ago

39 Replies

Flowepetal

Hi just recovering from type two stemi no advice on leaving hospital other than take it easy? no cardiac rehab. pulse is from 40 to 163 with litle effort....

Hi just recovering from type two stemi no advice on leaving hospital other than...

Flowerpetal93

•7 months ago

7 Replies

Meeting and social group

Hi Everyone, I am a great follower on here and often post, I do hope this is allowed and I feel it would be a great way to socialise, meet other people and get...

Hi Everyone, I am a great follower on here and often post, I do hope this is all...

Zed1063

•7 months ago

3 Replies

Loop recorder bruising?

I'm getting a loop recorder implant on my birthday and am just curious if there will be much bruising. I'm not too anxious about getting it done as I know it...

I'm getting a loop recorder implant on my birthday and am just curious if there ...

Yolololo

•7 months ago

7 Replies

TREADMILL QUERY

Hi, Trying to get a little fitter and loose a bit of weight, Angina/diabetic age 78. 2nd day of walking fast, [fast for me], I also have poor vision, tripped...

Hi, Trying to get a little fitter and loose a bit of weight, Angina/diabetic age...

Ray80

•7 months ago

6 Replies

Update meet the surgeon

He was very nice indeed and gave a full explanation so I didnt need many questions of my ownbut I will be operated on sooner than I thought probably bf this...

He was very nice indeed and gave a full explanation so I didnt need many questio...

JessicaRed

•7 months ago

7 Replies

Coming off beta blockers.

I have just been on 2.5mg Nebivolol for over a year. At my annual check up my doctors said my heart rate of 45 was too low and recommended stopping beta...

I have just been on 2.5mg Nebivolol for over a year. At my annual check up my do...

ChoochSiesta

•7 months ago

8 Replies

cough

Hi there anyone have an annoying cough on their meds and what did u do about that.

Hi there anyone have an annoying cough on their meds and what did u do about tha...

Keepmewell

•7 months ago

9 Replies

Battle Scars vanity and pride update

Day 11, I'm still in hospital, the journey so far has been rough. The dressing is off and the wound is revealed!💕❤️💕❤️

Day 11, I'm still in hospital, the journey so far has been rough. The dressing i...

LindaLittleBear

•7 months ago

12 Replies

Dilitizem dosing query

Hi Guys.I have been diagnosed with microvascular angina and have been experimenting with beta blockers,long acting nitrates and now dilitizem.My cardiologist...

Hi Guys.I have been diagnosed with microvascular angina and have been experiment...

LynneAll

•7 months ago

2 Replies

Waiting for CABG

I am a 63 year old female waiting for CABG x 2. Have been following posts for a few weeks now but have never been brave enough to introduce myself. I had a...

I am a 63 year old female waiting for CABG x 2. Have been following posts for a ...

Rosieapple72

•7 months ago

21 Replies

Isosorbide mononitrate

hi I’ve been prescribed these for high blood pressure as it’s always high wit a cocktail of ramipril and doxazosin I don’t have pains in my chest , I start...

hi I’ve been prescribed these for high blood pressure as it’s always high wit a...

oceanone

•7 months ago

12 Replies

AV Block Mobitz Type 1 in young people.

Hi, Never thought I'd be joining a community like this as a 25 year old but here we are. I've been diagnosed with AV Block Mobitz Type 1 after I collapsed...

Hi, Never thought I'd be joining a community like this as a 25 year old but her...

NickI97

•7 months ago

6 Replies

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for October 2023

Cardiologist being dismissive

Chest wall pain

Back and flank aches. AAA

Coronary Calcium Score High

Clopidogrel and Hiatus Hernia

The Dreaded "C" Word

Good news or bad news ?

Heart disease and jelly legs

Consultant update

Too many mistakes

Anxiety attack or heart related??

question on side effects of meds

two heart attacks

My A Fib story

Running

My story to encourage Walking Football Participation.

Schuberttrout

Follow up

Flowepetal

Meeting and social group

Loop recorder bruising?

TREADMILL QUERY

Update meet the surgeon

Coming off beta blockers.

cough

Battle Scars vanity and pride update

Dilitizem dosing query

Waiting for CABG

Isosorbide mononitrate

AV Block Mobitz Type 1 in young people.

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