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MRI ( with Pacemaker)

I received a Pacemaker in August in an emergency admission as I have third degree heartblock. I had been experiencing syncope for 29 years on and off and after...

I received a Pacemaker in August in an emergency admission as I have third degre...

HedgehogHero

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Ezetimbe side effect

I have just started taking 10mg of Ezetimbe and after two days l started to get Hives as anyone else experienced this?

I have just started taking 10mg of Ezetimbe and after two days l started to get ...

Jack123456

•1 year ago

1 Reply

kardiamobile

Does anyone with a pacemaker use a kardiamobile, are there any problems ?

itsok

•1 year ago

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last increase of meds today

so today my GP increased my bisoprolol to 10mg and said that’s as far as he can go and now we wait on cardiology.I have had an urgent referral to the chest...

so today my GP increased my bisoprolol to 10mg and said that’s as far as he can ...

Jenzhearts

•1 year ago

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I keep having chest pains and a heart rate of low 40s. I’m 68. Should I be worried?

I have quite a few health issues from having my thyroid removed along with some other bits and pieces.

I have quite a few health issues from having my thyroid removed along with some ...

MaggieRBM

•1 year ago

12 Replies

Microvascular Angina - I have so many questions

Hello, I was clinically diagnosed with coronary microvascular angina / disorder by my cardiologist a few days ago. I had a HA in August & he placed a stent in...

Hello, I was clinically diagnosed with coronary microvascular angina / disorder...

bee_bear

•1 year ago

11 Replies

Preop dental visit update

Afternoon everyone, so following my dbl oral extractions this morning where my pulse shot up to fitbit cardio exercise zone just lying in dentists chair and I...

Afternoon everyone, so following my dbl oral extractions this morning where my p...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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Tiredness, fatigue from Dapagliflozin? Heart failure

Does anyone get seriously tired and/or fatigued soon after taking Dapagliflozin? Because I take many meds for the heart failure, I split morning and evening...

Does anyone get seriously tired and/or fatigued soon after taking Dapagliflozin?...

theonethatgotaway1

•1 year ago

11 Replies

Blood pressure

Hey everyone So I had my 24 hours blood pressure monitor last week, I've had a message for an appointment with the practice nurse tomorrow to discuss the...

Hey everyone So I had my 24 hours blood pressure monitor last week, I've had a m...

Valentina98

•1 year ago

13 Replies

Thank you for advice

Hi a couple of days ago I was reading a thread about protein in urine and symptoms etc. I can't remember who posted it. After reading it I realised I actually...

Hi a couple of days ago I was reading a thread about protein in urine and sympto...

Thanksnhs

•1 year ago

18 Replies

Statins

I am in my 70s and discovered to have heart issues at a pre opp assessment for a bowel op. Cardiologist put me on Ramipril, Bisoprolol and a Statin prior to...

I am in my 70s and discovered to have heart issues at a pre opp assessment for a...

Beanlover

•1 year ago

12 Replies

Aortic valve

Hi, I had an Aortic Valve replacement in 2019 at the age of 55 years old. Can anyone tell me is it usual to have some kind of follow up ie an...

Hi, I had an Aortic Valve replacement in 2019 at the age of 55 years old. Ca...

Raffmar1

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Discharged at last!

At last I was discharged from hospital on Friday after 3 weeks . And now the stress begins. I called my GP surgery this morning to make a GP appointment. As...

At last I was discharged from hospital on Friday after 3 weeks . And now the st...

LindaLittleBear

•1 year ago

49 Replies

Clear MRI but continued chest pains

Hi everyone! I’m new here but I thought i would just ask if anyone had similar problems, im really worried . First I just want to say my mum died from...

Hi everyone! I’m new here but I thought i would just ask if anyone had similar ...

SYDNEY01

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Questions

Anyone on here lived a long life after heart surgery lung surgery?

Chaseree

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Angina when I come off clopidogrel

Hi I'm due to come off clopidogrel next month after my second stent was fitted in November 2022. I have just had a back procedure and had to come off...

Hi I'm due to come off clopidogrel next month after my second stent was fitted i...

LucyBoo21

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Advice on chest pains pls.

I had a heart attack in December 2022. I was 43yrs old. Ever since the HA, I have had intermittent chest pains. Sometimes worse than others. Sometimes it comes...

I had a heart attack in December 2022. I was 43yrs old. Ever since the HA, I hav...

Miocardial_1

•1 year ago

15 Replies

CT Coronary Angiogram

hello everyone I finally have an appointment for a CT coronary angiogram, the non invasive one, next month. After my CT scan in July apparently the...

hello everyone I finally have an appointment for a CT coronary angiogram, the ...

Yoga2011

•1 year ago

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Symptoms after cardiologist has halved my dose of bisoprolol. Love to hear how others felt after halving their dose .

I’ve been taking 5mg bisoprolol for over 2 years due to episodes of tachycardia , saw my cardiologist last week and he said to try taking 2.5 mg fir a week...

I’ve been taking 5mg bisoprolol for over 2 years due to episodes of tachycardia ...

Westie2012

•1 year ago

46 Replies

can you TAVI your original aortic valve?

I have mild regurgitation with no stenosis but my good friend has severe regurgitation which is why I ask the question above. I think the answer maybe no?...

I have mild regurgitation with no stenosis but my good friend has severe regurgi...

Robfromwales

•1 year ago

17 Replies

What a difference a new Cardiologist makes

Hi guys I asked my GP for a different Cardiologist, as I don't have very much faith in current one. Was referred and seen within 9 days. The new one listened...

Hi guys I asked my GP for a different Cardiologist, as I don't have very much fa...

Maninthemirtor

•1 year ago

15 Replies

Echocardiogram & Heart Failure

After recent echocardiogram my GP tells me they weren't able to put a figure on my ejection fraction. They are assuming it is at an acceptable level as my...

After recent echocardiogram my GP tells me they weren't able to put a figure on ...

Nybroc

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Help needed .

I am 79 years old and just learning to use this so please forgive mistakes.I have had AF for some time but have just been told I now have long term cardio...

I am 79 years old and just learning to use this so please forgive mistakes.I hav...

Foresttrees

•1 year ago

16 Replies

aortic regurtitation valve

I went to hospital for cardiologist 3 weeks ago. They detected that my aortic regurgitation has currently moved to moderate stage. 13 years ago, I have had a...

I went to hospital for cardiologist 3 weeks ago. They detected that my aortic re...

Welshlady82

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Cholesterol and Stress Problems

Hello, I’ve been told my total cholesterol is 9 having risen from 6.8 over 4 yrs and my age is 57. I’ve been put on statins and referred to a lipids...

Hello, I’ve been told my total cholesterol is 9 having risen from 6.8 over 4 yr...

Pip645

•1 year ago

32 Replies

bisrop

hello Does anyone else get dizzy on Bisoprolol please, the dizziness is really frightening. Thank you Jan

hello Does anyone else get dizzy on Bisoprolol please, the dizziness is really ...

Blueberrylover

•1 year ago

15 Replies

PVC issue

Hii. Let me tell my story. I got pvcs in 2014. After that, PVCs bothered me but they were not frequent . They came and went. In 2020,again pvcs became...

Hii. Let me tell my story. I got pvcs in 2014. After that, PVCs bothered me but ...

Navini

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Should I have been informed that I have mild aortic stenosis...was told my results are normal

Recently had an echocardiogram because a heart mumur was picked up. When I eventually tracked down the doctor for my results he said everything was normal. I...

Recently had an echocardiogram because a heart mumur was picked up. When I event...

Charts

•1 year ago

2 Replies

lifted wardrobe, bedbound for 9 months, reliant on family to feed me

hi im a 20 year old woman. when i moved into my new house, i lifted a wardrobe and felt a massive pull/ tug in my heart, as if i stretched my heart muscle. i...

hi im a 20 year old woman. when i moved into my new house, i lifted a wardrobe a...

helpimbedbound

•1 year ago

21 Replies

Heart Valve Regurgitation

Hi All, I’m a 30 year old female and have just been diagnosed with heart valve disease. Some of my valves are leaking so I’ve been referred to the Cardiologist...

Hi All, I’m a 30 year old female and have just been diagnosed with heart valve d...

Salvatore_21

•1 year ago

19 Replies

Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for October 2023

MRI ( with Pacemaker)

Ezetimbe side effect

kardiamobile

last increase of meds today

I keep having chest pains and a heart rate of low 40s. I’m 68. Should I be worried?

Microvascular Angina - I have so many questions

Preop dental visit update

Tiredness, fatigue from Dapagliflozin? Heart failure

Blood pressure

Thank you for advice

Statins

Aortic valve

Discharged at last!

Clear MRI but continued chest pains

Questions

Angina when I come off clopidogrel

Advice on chest pains pls.

CT Coronary Angiogram

Symptoms after cardiologist has halved my dose of bisoprolol. Love to hear how others felt after halving their dose .

can you TAVI your original aortic valve?

What a difference a new Cardiologist makes

Echocardiogram & Heart Failure

Help needed .

aortic regurtitation valve

Cholesterol and Stress Problems

bisrop

PVC issue

Should I have been informed that I have mild aortic stenosis...was told my results are normal

lifted wardrobe, bedbound for 9 months, reliant on family to feed me

Heart Valve Regurgitation

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