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Ventricular Tachycardia - Just been told

Hi I have just joint this forum and hoping for some advice or what to expect. Had a 24 hours heart monitor two weeks ago as had some symptoms and today...

Hi I have just joint this forum and hoping for some advice or what to expect...

Spurs2424

•9 months ago

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how long before walking again

Hi, I’m supposed to have Myocarditis (still awaiting MRI results) and 7 weeks in still feel awful when I try to walk more than just a few steps at a time....

Hi, I’m supposed to have Myocarditis (still awaiting MRI results) and 7 weeks i...

Healing_Heart

•9 months ago

17 Replies

Heart

Had heart bypass in 2014 quadruple Now after nine year I'm getting like burning sensation when I do exercise then it stops when I rest any ideas

Had heart bypass in 2014 quadruple Now after nine year I'm getting like burning ...

Turbo33

•9 months ago

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HBP and RBBB

Hi, To introduce myself, I’m 54 and until recently thought I was in good health. Looking for advice, reassurance really. im active and go to gym twice a...

Hi, To introduce myself, I’m 54 and until recently thought I was in good healt...

AndyB69

•9 months ago

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Strange ringing in my ears?

Hi everyone hope your all keeping well. I noticed for a while now my back hurts sooo much when I'm lying down it passes after about 10 minutes but this time I...

Hi everyone hope your all keeping well. I noticed for a while now my back hurts ...

Yumz199725

•9 months ago

29 Replies

dapagliflozin

hi all Have recently started Dapagliflozin for heart failure with preserved EF and like to hear fellow members’ positive and negative experiences of this...

hi all Have recently started Dapagliflozin for heart failure with preserved EF...

Mijnhart

•9 months ago

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Nilembdo

I have been using Repatha for over a year to reduce my cholesterol which is due to some genetic mutations. It is working well but my consultant suggested...

I have been using Repatha for over a year to reduce my cholesterol which is due ...

Scaramazza

•9 months ago

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redundancy

hi my partner had a heart attack 3yrs ago , very stressful job with a big consultancy firm. Since then he’s had at least two recurring events where he’s had to...

hi my partner had a heart attack 3yrs ago , very stressful job with a big consul...

Ac2602

•9 months ago

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How hard to exercise 2 years on from heart attack

Hi there I had heart attack nearly 2 years ago late presentation ef 35 - 40 and AF cant believe how well I am doing at first medically treated back in hospital...

Hi there I had heart attack nearly 2 years ago late presentation ef 35 - 40 and ...

Pots11

•9 months ago

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Valve Register

I've had Aortic Stenosis since birth, and AFib and arythmia since 2009. I've recently had pericarditis which was treated in hospital with meds. I often have...

I've had Aortic Stenosis since birth, and AFib and arythmia since 2009. I've rec...

Brolly_Dolly

•9 months ago

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Can anyone advise Micro vascular angina

I was told over a year ago after having pains in my chest that I had angina. After doing the tests my arteries were clear so I was told no you don’t have...

I was told over a year ago after having pains in my chest that I had angina. Aft...

Lordofrings

•9 months ago

18 Replies

dual platelet therapy

does anyone know what drug can be used as an alternative to aspirin ,I am on clopidogrel and aspirin but think he aspirin is upsetting my stomach I am already...

does anyone know what drug can be used as an alternative to aspirin ,I am on clo...

Maxbar

•9 months ago

19 Replies

sweating

does anyone else have trouble with sweating ? Iv not been diagnosed yet but like 10-15 minute walking is leaving me dripping on my back

does anyone else have trouble with sweating ? Iv not been diagnosed yet but like...

Manyou7

•9 months ago

5 Replies

Does anyone know

I was listening to morning live on Monday and Dr Ranj Singh was on the programme talking about blood thinners he said with some of them you shouldn't eat...

I was listening to morning live on Monday and Dr Ranj Singh was on the programme...

Coopergirl52

•9 months ago

21 Replies

Seeking Advice: How to Support My Mother Dealing with Heart Health Issues?

Hello everyone, I’m reaching out seeking advice and guidance for my family member who’s currently facing health challenges due to stress. She has been...

Hello everyone, I’m reaching out seeking advice and guidance for my family me...

belovedangel02

•9 months ago

25 Replies

AVNRT

hi I was diagnosed with SVT in my 20’s , been fine until this year and now very symptomatic and they think I have AVNRT. Having loop recorder fitted soon. Does...

hi I was diagnosed with SVT in my 20’s , been fine until this year and now very ...

andreasuperstar

•9 months ago

13 Replies

I don't believe it

Well previous Consultant tried to call me on 16 Oct. I couldn't stay on the line too long as was unexpected call and I was in meeting. I had a little rant...

Well previous Consultant tried to call me on 16 Oct. I couldn't stay on the line...

Maninthemirtor

•9 months ago

3 Replies

Recently diagnosed with AF

I’m 66yrs old and over the past few years I have had ectopic beats and periods of high hr. On Saturday afternoon I was sat down and my hr suddenly started to...

I’m 66yrs old and over the past few years I have had ectopic beats and periods o...

Jamontoast

•9 months ago

13 Replies

Medical negligence claim

Hi team, Has anyone made an medical negligence claim against the NHS? Any advice would be greatly appreciated x

Hi team, Has anyone made an medical negligence claim against the NHS? Any advic...

Ben19731

•9 months ago

13 Replies

Digoxin

Hi, I have been on bisoprolol until 3 weeks ago when I had to go into hospital with a so called asthma attack with blood sats very low. In for 12 days and...

Hi, I have been on bisoprolol until 3 weeks ago when I had to go into hospital w...

alvariam

•9 months ago

4 Replies

Hello. I am looking for some advice please regarding high blood pressure and how best to naturally lower it.

Hello. I am a 47 yr old male, who has been on BP medicatin for the last 7 years.. Recently my medication was increased to 10mm per day for Amlodipine. I was...

Hello. I am a 47 yr old male, who has been on BP medicatin for the last 7 years...

Karl76

•9 months ago

12 Replies

Post stents follow up

Hi all 4 years ago I had 3 stents fitted following an NSTEMI . I attended rehab for a few months afterwards, then covid stopped all of that. I’ve kept active...

Hi all 4 years ago I had 3 stents fitted following an NSTEMI . I attended rehab ...

Joliv61

•9 months ago

1 Reply

furosamide

hi saw my heart nurse today - my heart rate was 50 - she said no wonder I’m feeling tired Told her I was getting very bloated and take a furosemide to get...

hi saw my heart nurse today - my heart rate was 50 - she said no wonder I’m fe...

Walkswim

•9 months ago

1 Reply

angiogram fear

Hi, I’m having an angiogram tomorrow through the right wrist. I have worked myself up into a state of terror. Realise this is because I’m not completely...

Hi, I’m having an angiogram tomorrow through the right wrist. I have worked my...

BlueTosca

•9 months ago

21 Replies

Need a bit of tlc

Am in hospital just having had a keyhole surgery to remove a large cyst and my remaining ovary. Am so bloated with all the CO2 they pumped into me so the...

Am in hospital just having had a keyhole surgery to remove a large cyst and my r...

GrannyE

•9 months ago

28 Replies

Bisoprolol

Hi Dr is taking me of bisoprolol 5 mg been on it for 2.5 years I have been reading about withdrawal symptoms and I'm really scared to come off them

Hi Dr is taking me of bisoprolol 5 mg been on it for 2.5 years I have been readi...

Rumbaba

•9 months ago

23 Replies

Statins

Had aortic valve replaced 6months ago, on statins, bisoprolol and warfarin but suffer with constant wind and chest pains(the wind). Did have lots of energy but...

Had aortic valve replaced 6months ago, on statins, bisoprolol and warfarin but s...

Butcherlife

•9 months ago

6 Replies

5 2 diet and heart problems

Hi everyone. I saw a cardiologist a couple of weeks ago. He said that he thinks I might have myopericarditis. He said that I could do some exercise but I...

Hi everyone. I saw a cardiologist a couple of weeks ago. He said that he thinks ...

Spedyrecovry50

•9 months ago

13 Replies

Cardiologist

hi went to the cardiologist today he said he was going to do stress, echo and monitor over the next few weeks Just wondering if anyone knew how long after the...

hi went to the cardiologist today he said he was going to do stress, echo and mo...

Manyou7

•9 months ago

24 Replies

Prolonged QT

After having chest pain and palpitations following CI I had several heart tests and have found out I have a prolonged QT . Doctor said it could be down to the...

After having chest pain and palpitations following CI I had several heart tests ...

14566787

•9 months ago

6 Replies

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All posts for November 2023

Ventricular Tachycardia - Just been told

how long before walking again

Heart

HBP and RBBB

Strange ringing in my ears?

dapagliflozin

Nilembdo

redundancy

How hard to exercise 2 years on from heart attack

Valve Register

Can anyone advise Micro vascular angina

dual platelet therapy

sweating

Does anyone know

Seeking Advice: How to Support My Mother Dealing with Heart Health Issues?

AVNRT

I don't believe it

Recently diagnosed with AF

Medical negligence claim

Digoxin

Hello. I am looking for some advice please regarding high blood pressure and how best to naturally lower it.

Post stents follow up

furosamide

angiogram fear

Need a bit of tlc

Bisoprolol

Statins

5 2 diet and heart problems

Cardiologist

Prolonged QT

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