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heart related anxiety/panic

I have dilated cardiomyopathy low ef and have been diagnosed since 2006. I have a crtd implanted and a icd before that. In august I attended a local...

I have dilated cardiomyopathy low ef and have been diagnosed since 2006. I have...

Hidden

•9 months ago

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AF confused about heart rate

Hi all, I’m newly diagnosed with AF, it was initially picked up by my Fitbit in August then again in September. I started on Bisoprolol 2.5mg and Apaxiban 5mg...

Hi all, I’m newly diagnosed with AF, it was initially picked up by my Fitbit in ...

Crumbling

•9 months ago

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Bypass

Has anyone had to have 2 bypass ops I'm nine year in but starting to get nit of pain got ecg tomoz see what's going on just wondered if it's common thank you

Has anyone had to have 2 bypass ops I'm nine year in but starting to get nit of ...

Turbo33

•9 months ago

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Problems with stiff GTN pump action

My 90 year old mum has a GTN spray, but the last few bottles she has been given are too stiff for her to use. She says that a few years ago the spray was a...

My 90 year old mum has a GTN spray, but the last few bottles she has been given ...

scool

•9 months ago

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Kardia mobile problems

Hi fellow Kardia users. My device has stopped working - failing to pick up a signal. A new battery and freshly cleaned contact pads hasn't helped. I have been...

Hi fellow Kardia users. My device has stopped working - failing to pick up a si...

chestnutty

•9 months ago

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Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

had a small heart attack while on holiday in Turkey on 26/09/23. Hospitalised for 6 days on drip as had low sodium/potassium levels. Had an angiogram, No...

had a small heart attack while on holiday in Turkey on 26/09/23. Hospitalised fo...

Quaddie

•9 months ago

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Wendy

I had a mild heart attack in April . 1 stent fitted . On meds but can’t seem to accept that I’ll be fine …. Reassured by hospital and gp but 🤷‍♀️ . Anyone in...

I had a mild heart attack in April . 1 stent fitted . On meds but can’t seem to...

Hidden

•9 months ago

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Post stent weakness

So I had my stent for angina last July. It did not make much difference and I have been put onto Ranexa along with aspirin, clopidogrel, atorvastatin,...

So I had my stent for angina last July. It did not make much difference and I ha...

bizzy55

•9 months ago

1 Reply

Test day

Hi Off to cardiology today for my bike or running test then back tomorrow for AF Clinic excited to be going been a long wait Nick

Hi Off to cardiology today for my bike or running test then back tomorrow for AF...

Hidden

•9 months ago

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sickness bug and Apixaban

Hi all I’ve been on Apixaban 5mg twice a day and Bisoprolol 2.5mg for six weeks. Last night I had sickness and diorrreah. I’m wondering if I should take my...

Hi all I’ve been on Apixaban 5mg twice a day and Bisoprolol 2.5mg for six weeks....

Crumbling

•9 months ago

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tired

I have atrial fibrillation. I sleep ok but wake up early then I keep dozing off and takes me 3 or 4 hours to have the energy to get up properly., why is this...

I have atrial fibrillation. I sleep ok but wake up early then I keep dozing off ...

Jarvo977

•9 months ago

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Thoracic aortic aneurysm.

I have an aortic aneurysm and a dissected descending aortic aneurysm. I have declined surgery and wonder if there is anyone else in the same position ....

I have an aortic aneurysm and a dissected descending aortic aneurysm. I have dec...

Bananacar

•9 months ago

26 Replies

new member

Hi to all, new on here after being told that i have to have a triple by pass, i am beside myself with worry, never been in hospital before and this has come...

Hi to all, new on here after being told that i have to have a triple by pass, i ...

westham1966

•9 months ago

16 Replies

sinus rythm with wide qrs

hi Has anyone had an ecg reading of sinus rythm with wide qrs followed an hour later by supraventicular ectopy? My Kardio 6 lead picked this up . Thankyou

hi Has anyone had an ecg reading of sinus rythm with wide qrs followed an hour ...

Tadpole16

•9 months ago

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Should I take tablets all at once ?

I am on aspirin, clopidogrel, atorvastatin, bisoprolol, ranexa, amlopidine, lansoprazole and finasteride. I usually take all but lansoprazole and statin...

I am on aspirin, clopidogrel, atorvastatin, bisoprolol, ranexa, amlopidine, lans...

bizzy55

•9 months ago

10 Replies

Aorta stenosis

Hi all. I have aortic stenosis mild to medium,is there anyone who has the same diagnosed medical condition that I can discuss this with.

Hi all. I have aortic stenosis mild to medium,is there anyone who has the same d...

Lavender987

•9 months ago

32 Replies

Ezetimibe

I’ve been offered Ezetimibe by my GP’s practice I currently have a Total Cholesterol ratio of 3.27 any thoughts?

I’ve been offered Ezetimibe by my GP’s practice I currently have a Total Choles...

Misstibbs

•9 months ago

25 Replies

Heart Attack 10 weeks today

Hi All, Had heart attack/ stent fitted 10 weeks ago & still struggling with side effects of medication. I'm taking medication they have told me to,...

Hi All, Had heart attack/ stent fitted 10 weeks ago & still struggling with s...

Washo66

•9 months ago

8 Replies

Any ideas folks?

Hi guys. I was in hospital via A&E 2 weeks ago with high heart rate and because of that went into Afib. They did a cardioversion and all was good. Yesterday...

Hi guys. I was in hospital via A&E 2 weeks ago with high heart rate and because ...

Sally_Scott

•9 months ago

1 Reply

Beta blocker morning or evening??

Dear friends, I need some advice and input on best time to take Nebivolol. Does it make a difference taking it in the morning or at bedtime? I feel it's...

Dear friends, I need some advice and input on best time to take Nebivolol. Does...

Naka

•9 months ago

29 Replies

Pain Post exercise after Heart Attack,

🙂Hi, I had a heart attack back in September,(Stent 1 fitted to right collapsed artery) and later (3 weeks later) 2 overlapping stents to my left artery....

🙂Hi, I had a heart attack back in September,(Stent 1 fitted to right collapsed...

VeggieKen

•9 months ago

10 Replies

cardiac related mental distress

Following a few recent health issues involving my heart i have found myself having nightmares about these things occurring, having regular intense panic...

Following a few recent health issues involving my heart i have found myself havi...

Frankie701

•9 months ago

10 Replies

Valve problem

hello, my brother is 55 years old and until last year was in good health. Early this year he had 2 TIAs and last month a stroke. He recently found out his...

hello, my brother is 55 years old and until last year was in good health. Ear...

Csivvy

•9 months ago

9 Replies

Pacemaker safety alert.

I've heard that the pacemaker I had fitted nearly 4 years ago has received a safety alert on them and now I need a box/battery operation to replace it.Just...

I've heard that the pacemaker I had fitted nearly 4 years ago has received a saf...

Bigdan

•9 months ago

9 Replies

Bloody Covid can sod off!

Hi All, Had heart attack/ stent fitted 10 weeks ago & still struggling with side effects of medication. Dropped down to 1 Bisoprolol instead of 2 & this...

Hi All, Had heart attack/ stent fitted 10 weeks ago & still struggling with sid...

Washo66

•9 months ago

1 Reply

ARVC how were you diagnosed and what age ?

hi my daughter had tests . I have SVT and she’s been found to have WPW. She continues to be monitored due to paternal family history of ARVC. I’m so worried...

hi my daughter had tests . I have SVT and she’s been found to have WPW. She cont...

andreasuperstar

•9 months ago

6 Replies

what’s life like with permanent AFIB.

hi you lovely people. I just wanted to get an idea of what life is like when our afib becomes permanent.? I’m feeling abit low lately because Iv been...

hi you lovely people. I just wanted to get an idea of what life is like when o...

Jetcat

•9 months ago

10 Replies

Resistance training tips?

Been discharged by the cardiac consultant which is great (my heart attack was in Jan). Cardio exercise is fine...I like running and I'm doing more swimming...

Been discharged by the cardiac consultant which is great (my heart attack was in...

JohnLeCarre

•9 months ago

5 Replies

Side effects with Bisoprolol

Hi all, I was put on bisoprolol a week ago and I'm having some side effects. The pain from my spinal stenosis, arthritis and fybromyalgia has got a lot worse,...

Hi all, I was put on bisoprolol a week ago and I'm having some side effects. The...

Fuchsia23

•9 months ago

19 Replies

post stent neck pain

dear all so nice to read the contributions and so helpful they are Not sure if my experience is similar or different to others but some two months after...

dear all so nice to read the contributions and so helpful they are Not sure if...

mcdivothk

•9 months ago

3 Replies

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All posts for November 2023

heart related anxiety/panic

AF confused about heart rate

Bypass

Problems with stiff GTN pump action

Kardia mobile problems

Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

Wendy

Post stent weakness

Test day

sickness bug and Apixaban

tired

Thoracic aortic aneurysm.

new member

sinus rythm with wide qrs

Should I take tablets all at once ?

Aorta stenosis

Ezetimibe

Heart Attack 10 weeks today

Any ideas folks?

Beta blocker morning or evening??

Pain Post exercise after Heart Attack,

cardiac related mental distress

Valve problem

Pacemaker safety alert.

Bloody Covid can sod off!

ARVC how were you diagnosed and what age ?

what’s life like with permanent AFIB.

Resistance training tips?

Side effects with Bisoprolol

post stent neck pain

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