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left ventricular systolic dysfunction

Had chest tightness on exertion, breathless. I had an angiogram with possibility of stent as a CT showed LAD was getting blocked. Turns out CTwas inaccurate...

Had chest tightness on exertion, breathless. I had an angiogram with possibility...

Sukaya

•5 months ago

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bypass

I am due to go in for a CABG x4. Last Tuesday I was in for the pre op and met the anesthetist etc, and on Thursday had my ultrasound x 2, and an...

I am due to go in for a CABG x4. Last Tuesday I was in for the pre op and met t...

Simbasim

•5 months ago

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valve leakage

I had a heart attack 18 months ago , had two stents fitted . I recently found out that one of my valves are leaking. How worried should I be?

I had a heart attack 18 months ago , had two stents fitted . I recently found ou...

121TheView

•5 months ago

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GTN spray for Heart attacks

Has anyone had to use the GTN post heart attack? How long after the heart attack was it , was it scary, did it do its job? thanks baly

Has anyone had to use the GTN post heart attack? How long after the heart attack...

baly_2023

•5 months ago

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Velda1

•5 months ago

1 Reply

cough and breathing

Arterial STEMI white 4 stents 12 weeks ago. For last month Been on Bisopril, ticagrelor, aspirin. Got a cough so took me off ticagrelor and put me on...

Arterial STEMI white 4 stents 12 weeks ago. For last month Been on Bisopril, t...

Velda1

•5 months ago

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Been a while

hello all, it’s been sometime since I last was on here so I thought I’d give an update on what’s happening since my valve operation. Basically I’ve had one...

hello all, it’s been sometime since I last was on here so I thought I’d give an ...

highburyted

•5 months ago

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Min invasive Aortic valve replacement:- happy or disappointed?

I’m 67 yo, male, slightly overweight but otherwise good health but I have a severe Aortic Stenosis, that’s running at about 25% of full capacity. My only...

I’m 67 yo, male, slightly overweight but otherwise good health but I have a seve...

7LTR

•5 months ago

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stent

hello everyone Stent fitted in August after a heart attack. Does anyone know how long it takes for a stent to “settle in” ? Appreciate some of the meds I’m...

hello everyone Stent fitted in August after a heart attack. Does anyone know h...

Hidden

•5 months ago

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Disappointed with result

Had my multiple stents done on September last year at the age of 45 and told my EF was 40%, always fit , non drinker and non smoker. Echo after 6 months no...

Had my multiple stents done on September last year at the age of 45 and told my ...

Sodp

•5 months ago

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Advice

Hi my husband suffered a n stemi heart attack at the age of 48 June 2023... fully fit person riding uo to 200 miles on a bike per week .. we were both husband...

Hi my husband suffered a n stemi heart attack at the age of 48 June 2023... full...

Caralois97

•5 months ago

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Myocardial Bridge

Hi. I recently had a CT heart san where the report said I have short segment of bridging mid LAD. (Myocardial bridge), I have been discharged by the...

Hi. I recently had a CT heart san where the report said I have short segment of ...

Shazna

•5 months ago

16 Replies

advice please

hi, I have been on this forum for a few weeks since having chest pain and gp referred me to cardiology and I had a consultation (by phone) He noted my very...

hi, I have been on this forum for a few weeks since having chest pain and gp ref...

Anniecat680

•5 months ago

13 Replies

symptoms

Hi everyone, I’m new to the forum. I’ve suffered with palpitations & dizziness for a while now but on Saturday after stupidly brushing some leaves for my...

Hi everyone, I’m new to the forum. I’ve suffered with palpitations & dizziness ...

Emz8

•5 months ago

14 Replies

issues

hi I am struggling so much at the moment I went to get the 24 hour thing today so got that for the day but I feel horrendous… struggling with breath at the...

hi I am struggling so much at the moment I went to get the 24 hour thing today...

Manyou7

•5 months ago

9 Replies

Heart failure etc

I have had heart failure for about three years. (LVF) and haven’t done too badly. Now taking Carvedilol, Entresto (lowest dose) Dapagliflozin. I got a...

I have had heart failure for about three years. (LVF) and haven’t done too bad...

bones-bones

•5 months ago

1 Reply

Leaky valves and enlarged aorta

Hi all, Just joined this group so looking forward to reading all of your posts. I’m 56 and have a slightly enlarged aorta. More recently I was diagnosed with...

Hi all, Just joined this group so looking forward to reading all of your posts....

Blossom-tree

•5 months ago

23 Replies

Pacemaker delay

Hi, My husband had a cardioversion on the 10th November, his heart has been in AF for years. A pacemaker appointment was then made for the 5th December, he...

Hi, My husband had a cardioversion on the 10th November, his heart has been in A...

dinasaurnan

•5 months ago

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What’s your good news?

Hi all, It is far from easy but I am learning to appreciate every little new step (or baby steps) and keep faith in my recovery. I think it’s important to...

Hi all, It is far from easy but I am learning to appreciate every little new st...

Healing_Heart

•5 months ago

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Anxiety is back as bad as ever

Hi all, not doing well at all lately regarding anxiety. I know the reason but that doesn’t help. I have recently been told that I’m pre diabetic and that I...

Hi all, not doing well at all lately regarding anxiety. I know the reason but th...

Calm2

•5 months ago

13 Replies

update

Hi everyone, just an update on me. After loosing my step mum in September, I went into a bit of depression 😢.. I missed my step mum so much. In October my...

Hi everyone, just an update on me. After loosing my step mum in September, I wen...

Lynn1966

•5 months ago

27 Replies

Ross vs Mechincal valve

My son is going to be 21 in January and is on the list for his 4th open heart surgery. His last one was in 2013 where they performed the BROM. He has to decide...

My son is going to be 21 in January and is on the list for his 4th open heart su...

chrismothersole

•6 months ago

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Ezetimibe still a shortage..

Went to Boots last week to pick up my prescription as was told that they had no Ezetimibe but she had been in touch with the warehouse and they should have...

Went to Boots last week to pick up my prescription as was told that they had no ...

Frogman53

•6 months ago

11 Replies

Indigestion or heart attack UPDATE

Thanks to all who replied to my post! I will definitely get checked out as soon as anything happens in future. Ambulance crew and hospital staff gave strict...

Thanks to all who replied to my post! I will definitely get checked out as soon ...

Catwifie

•6 months ago

1 Reply

carer advice

hello. My partner had HA a few days ago (they home and doing well) What’s best advice for post HA care? My anxiety levels are high. I suppose still in shock....

hello. My partner had HA a few days ago (they home and doing well) What’s best...

Xmastrees

•6 months ago

1 Reply

bifurcation meaning

does anyone know what birfurcation anatomy means? I had a CTCA and it said Left main stem with bifurcation anatomy Thanks

does anyone know what birfurcation anatomy means? I had a CTCA and it said Le...

Amy190

•6 months ago

5 Replies

Low blood pressure

After a lifelong of high blood pressure, since a couple of years i have a extreme low blood pressure (today: 93 - 46). My GP does not seem to be concerned,...

After a lifelong of high blood pressure, since a couple of years i have a extre...

Nomiskneh

•6 months ago

8 Replies

Not sure what to do

I had a Heart attack on the 22/11/23 & got home on the 24/11/23. I had 1 stent fitted & my heart got a lot of damage. I have had amazing medical support with...

I had a Heart attack on the 22/11/23 & got home on the 24/11/23. I had 1 stent ...

Tonyscully

•6 months ago

19 Replies

Another question after stents

Had 2 stents last Monday and feel good. I know there are lots of info about healthy eating but I am very confused. I do not have hi cholesterol or blood...

Had 2 stents last Monday and feel good. I know there are lots of info about hea...

Mollie223

•6 months ago

22 Replies

Preserved lvsf meaning?

Morning all, what does preserved left ventricular systolic function mean (plvsf). Thanks.

Morning all, what does preserved left ventricular systolic function mean (plvsf)...

Taz70

•6 months ago

2 Replies

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All posts for November 2023

left ventricular systolic dysfunction

bypass

valve leakage

GTN spray for Heart attacks

last post endung

cough and breathing

Been a while

Min invasive Aortic valve replacement:- happy or disappointed?

stent

Disappointed with result

Advice

Myocardial Bridge

advice please

symptoms

issues

Heart failure etc

Leaky valves and enlarged aorta

Pacemaker delay

What’s your good news?

Anxiety is back as bad as ever

update

Ross vs Mechincal valve

Ezetimibe still a shortage..

Indigestion or heart attack UPDATE

carer advice

bifurcation meaning

Low blood pressure

Not sure what to do

Another question after stents

Preserved lvsf meaning?

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