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Aviva Critical illness , anyone claimed following heart attack & CABG ?

My wife and I took out a policy years ago , critical illness , it covers heart attacks and CABG. I’ve contacted the insurer and in the process of providing...

My wife and I took out a policy years ago , critical illness , it covers heart a...

DWizza

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Travel insurance

I am flying to Cyprus in a couple of weeks time and am looking for a travel insurance. EasyJet is very reasonable but am concerned that they haven’t asked any...

I am flying to Cyprus in a couple of weeks time and am looking for a travel insu...

Enwau

•1 year ago

12 Replies

Amiodarone

HiMy cardiologist has advised that I should start taking Amiodarone to help my AF. Done a bit of reading/research and looks like some high risk side effects....

HiMy cardiologist has advised that I should start taking Amiodarone to help my A...

sinbad21

•1 year ago

7 Replies

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Amlodopine

Hi there I have just been put on Amlodopine for high blood pressure but I take Magnesium chloride at night for painful muscle spasms . I’m a bit unsure...

Hi there I have just been put on Amlodopine for high blood pressure but I take ...

Sue4983

•1 year ago

22 Replies

Chest pain

Hi allI had a double bypass 12 years ago. Just recently I have been getting a sharp stabbing pain above my right breast. It comes and goes. Any ideas?

Hi allI had a double bypass 12 years ago. Just recently I have been getting a s...

ceejay1

•1 year ago

3 Replies

heart palpitations

hi guys I’m new to this page I am just looking for others who have had similar experiences and how you over came the anxiety of ectopic beats. I’ll give you...

hi guys I’m new to this page I am just looking for others who have had similar e...

Anxiousgirl85

•1 year ago

73 Replies

How many days can I miss my Ticagrelor, 2 months after HA & stent?

My cardiologist has changed my prescription from ticagrelor to something else (I think he said clopidogrel). Unfortunately between delays his end & now delays...

My cardiologist has changed my prescription from ticagrelor to something else (I...

bee_bear

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Things Change Quickly.

I started with mild breathlessness 4 months ago, that got worse and led to an ECG revealing an LBBB. My breathlesness gradually got worse and that led to an 8...

I started with mild breathlessness 4 months ago, that got worse and led to an EC...

Telboy1162

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Not told about job vacancy

Just looking for a bit of advise. Currently off sick following heart attack and angioplasty, due to return the end of November. Since being off sick I have...

Just looking for a bit of advise. Currently off sick following heart attack and...

trafar

•1 year ago

32 Replies

palpitations and high pulse

hi, I’m new here. I’ve just spend 4 days in hospital due to a high pulse rate, palpitations and dizziness. Ecg, X-ray and all bloods came back clear but the...

hi, I’m new here. I’ve just spend 4 days in hospital due to a high pulse rate, p...

Pinkpoodle123

•1 year ago

12 Replies

what does preserved systolic function mean?

I have been diagnosed with AFib and recently had an echocardiogram. I have received a letter from the Consultant stating that he is pleased to report that the...

I have been diagnosed with AFib and recently had an echocardiogram. I have rece...

Joliesse

•1 year ago

27 Replies

Force G ampoule for erection

Can patient with heart condition take sex endurance ampoule

Fawzi

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Hole in the Heart

I’ve been diagnosed with a hole in the heart, bicuspid valve and dilated ascending aorta which has rather come as a shock! I’m booked in for a procedure...

I’ve been diagnosed with a hole in the heart, bicuspid valve and dilated ascendi...

Iheartlego

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Pacemaker question

Does anyone know what a dual chamber pacemaker does besides preventing the heart beating too slowly? I was told mine reduced the duration of the QRS complex. I...

Does anyone know what a dual chamber pacemaker does besides preventing the heart...

BOB237

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Flutters and burping

after my pacemaker fitted I am feeling flutters by the bottom lead followed by burping, I’ve been back to the pacemaker clinic and they’ve said the pacemaker...

after my pacemaker fitted I am feeling flutters by the bottom lead followed by b...

DiPep

•1 year ago

2 Replies

My ICD works: Mind blown and feeling wobbly

Wow. My ICD did its fast pacing (ATP/anti-tachy pacing) earlier this week. I've only had the device for a couple of months. It quickly and safely brought me...

Wow. My ICD did its fast pacing (ATP/anti-tachy pacing) earlier this week. I've ...

EmmJayTea

•1 year ago

12 Replies

Zygoma biopsy today

Good afternoonJust returned from an interesting morning in Dermatology having a 4mm punchbiopsy of a presumed cyst but checking " nothing further nasty in the...

Good afternoonJust returned from an interesting morning in Dermatology having a ...

Hidden

•1 year ago

13 Replies

Doctor rant

I have been getting bad calf cramping, I believe from Atorvastatin. Talked to the doc over the phone and she agreed to stop them for two weeks and see if it is...

I have been getting bad calf cramping, I believe from Atorvastatin. Talked to th...

paulmac68

•1 year ago

44 Replies

arm pain

I have heart failure controlled by tablets but I do get pain in left arm when laying down anybody else have this problem

I have heart failure controlled by tablets but I do get pain in left arm when la...

Jarvo977

•1 year ago

3 Replies

job lost redeployed

Good morning all been away for a time on here, will still waiting for surgery more tests to come, I've lost my job as a guard on the railways been redeployed...

Good morning all been away for a time on here, will still waiting for surgery mo...

chrisboxall

•1 year ago

18 Replies

Radial artery graft

Hi, I was just wondering if there are others on here who have had their radial artery used for CABG and wondered how long it took for pins and needles to...

Hi, I was just wondering if there are others on here who have had their radial a...

APC65

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Metformin made ef lower

Has anybody been taking metformin and their ejection fraction got worse?? I've, got af and a low ef on highest dose of entresto, 250mg diagoxin , bisoprolol...

Has anybody been taking metformin and their ejection fraction got worse?? I've, ...

Biglad1

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Preop appt

Phone call today offering preop very soon but as had oral surgery yesterday with stitches and a facial biopsy tmrw we decided on a date of NOV 2 at JR Oxford...

Phone call today offering preop very soon but as had oral surgery yesterday with...

Hidden

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Sternum wire removal

Hi all Has anyone on here at their sternum wires removed? Having mine done on Monday due to on going pain. Have to go in the night before even though its a 15...

Hi all Has anyone on here at their sternum wires removed? Having mine done on Mo...

Sljp0000

•1 year ago

19 Replies

calcium scoring

Anyone know the meaning of calcium scores? I had a CT angiogram scan yesterday and was told that my calcium score is 0. I haven’t had the official report...

Anyone know the meaning of calcium scores? I had a CT angiogram scan yesterday ...

Amy190

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Is My Resting Heart Rate Too Low?

Hi First time poster here. I am 62 had an angioplasty following a heart attack last month, with a single stent being fitted. I was reasonably fit through...

Hi First time poster here. I am 62 had an angioplasty following a heart attack ...

Bhunabhoy

•1 year ago

19 Replies

Date brought forward

After a long wait, I was scheduled for cabg x 2 next Monday. Have now received phone call asking my to go tomorrow for surgery on Thursday. Whilst this is...

After a long wait, I was scheduled for cabg x 2 next Monday. Have now received p...

Rosieapple72

•1 year ago

30 Replies

White Stitches in left leg

Out of hospital two weeks after triple bypass surgery. I've noticed two white stitches, top of thigh and ankle on left leg. Will these dissolve on their own...

Out of hospital two weeks after triple bypass surgery. I've noticed two white s...

Scoobiedoobie

•1 year ago

4 Replies

What really happened?

Apologies in advance for this ramble on something which is probably not a very comfortable topic on this forum but it's something I have been wondering about...

Apologies in advance for this ramble on something which is probably not a very c...

Bullsrlfc

•1 year ago

16 Replies

anyone

Hi, I wonder if anyone can help I had my HA two years now everything is good I also have sleep apnea for many years but over the past week and half I wake up...

Hi, I wonder if anyone can help I had my HA two years now everything is good I a...

Ruby300

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for October 2023

Aviva Critical illness , anyone claimed following heart attack & CABG ?

Travel insurance

Amiodarone

Amlodopine

Chest pain

heart palpitations

How many days can I miss my Ticagrelor, 2 months after HA & stent?

Things Change Quickly.

Not told about job vacancy

palpitations and high pulse

what does preserved systolic function mean?

Force G ampoule for erection

Hole in the Heart

Pacemaker question

Flutters and burping

My ICD works: Mind blown and feeling wobbly

Zygoma biopsy today

Doctor rant

arm pain

job lost redeployed

Radial artery graft

Metformin made ef lower

Preop appt

Sternum wire removal

calcium scoring

Is My Resting Heart Rate Too Low?

Date brought forward

White Stitches in left leg

What really happened?

anyone

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