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AF medication

I have had palpitations intermittently for a long time then realised I had AF. As it is Paroxysmal I captured it on a Scan watch and shared the ecg with my GP...

I have had palpitations intermittently for a long time then realised I had AF. A...

Cat715

•9 months ago

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moving pacemaker

August 2023 I had a pacemaker fitted after a heart attack. September the pacemaker moved. I called the hospital and was told if I am not in pain everything is...

August 2023 I had a pacemaker fitted after a heart attack. September the pacema...

gustavski

•9 months ago

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Heart Disease medication Side effects?

Good morning all, I have a couple of questions and hoped you guys might have some reassuring answers. I am three months on from my HA and generally feeling...

Good morning all, I have a couple of questions and hoped you guys might have s...

Hjb83

•9 months ago

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bicuspid aortic valve replacement

hi all , I have just been diagnosed whilst on holiday in turkey which was scary enough 🤦‍♀️ I now am waiting for surgery , to be honest the waiting is...

hi all , I have just been diagnosed whilst on holiday in turkey which was scar...

lancashire38

•9 months ago

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Why was I offered a Statin, so simply and so automatically?

Hi group, Sorry, this may be down to my naiveity but, a couple weeks ago I went and had my annual blood tests and normally I log onto the NHS App a day after...

Hi group, Sorry, this may be down to my naiveity but, a couple weeks ago I wen...

moonerman

•9 months ago

1 Reply

sweating

Morning to all you lovely people. I have a strange question that I can’t see that it’s been asked before.. Ever since I had my heart attack I have noticed I...

Morning to all you lovely people. I have a strange question that I can’t see tha...

Lynn1966

•9 months ago

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Do I need Beta blocker

I have had 2 TIA’s and I am on blood thinners. I am told I have an irregular heart beat and they want me to take a beta blocker to lower my blood pressure but...

I have had 2 TIA’s and I am on blood thinners. I am told I have an irregular hea...

Diet-well

•9 months ago

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About Last Night !!!!

LASTNIGHT AT 10.40 pm on my last evening in very nice room 25 before discharge todayIts oh so quiet la la la la la Remember Bjork UNTIL THEN Had the most...

LASTNIGHT AT 10.40 pm on my last evening in very nice room 25 before discharge t...

Hidden

•9 months ago

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The choice of mechanical valves

Hi everyone, I'm waiting for aortic valve replacement and decided to go mechanical valve. I'm quite interested in the On-X valve, as it can have a lower...

Hi everyone, I'm waiting for aortic valve replacement and decided to go mecha...

danbro666

•9 months ago

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quadruple bypass

hi there I was hoping to get some information about fatigue following bypass. My boyfriend had a heart attack and then required a bypass. He got one about...

hi there I was hoping to get some information about fatigue following bypass. ...

Heartslove

•9 months ago

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Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

Hi again, I saw a nhs cardio rehab nurse who said she was at a loss where to go with me as I was a takotsubo patient and she normally saw people with stents...

Hi again, I saw a nhs cardio rehab nurse who said she was at a loss where to go ...

Quaddie

•9 months ago

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Fitness help please.

can anyone recommend a training program that I could do as preventative measures moving forward, I have changed my diet to low saturated fat and have lost 14kg...

can anyone recommend a training program that I could do as preventative measures...

Kelvos

•9 months ago

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Some bad news…

I had a bypass a year ago and everything seemed to be going fairly well. I noticed a bit of chest pain in May but this seemed to pass over and the consultant...

I had a bypass a year ago and everything seemed to be going fairly well. I notic...

Samazeuilh2

•9 months ago

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aorta stenosis

Hi does anyone with aorta stenosis, worry about breathlessness. G.P has given me a peak flow meter. I do not fully understand as yet at what level is a...

Hi does anyone with aorta stenosis, worry about breathlessness. G.P has given me...

Lavender987

•9 months ago

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Still waiting Follow up re MVA and spasms

While still waiting follow up appointment to get advice on drugs ended up in A&E couple days ago. Had a spasm that lasted a few days and finally got too...

While still waiting follow up appointment to get advice on drugs ended up in ...

Mitzi-

•9 months ago

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Skin issues

Hi. I’m 58 with unstable angina. I’ve had one stent fitted. I’m on perindopril, Bisoprolol, aspirin, Atarvostatin, lansoprazole and Amlodopine. I’ve suddenly...

Hi. I’m 58 with unstable angina. I’ve had one stent fitted. I’m on perindopril, ...

RATP

•9 months ago

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ICD advised

Ive recently been told i have mildly reduced pumping function in the left chamber and moderately reduced pumping function in my right chamber. An MRI jas...

Ive recently been told i have mildly reduced pumping function in the left chambe...

GymLover83

•9 months ago

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Aortic valve replacement

Hi , I’ve just joined the forum and would like some feedback . I have stenosis of the Aortic valve and was informed during my yearly echo review this week...

Hi , I’ve just joined the forum and would like some feedback . I have stenosis o...

Hammerboy

•9 months ago

54 Replies

Feeling breathless and sick

My heart only has a 39% work rate and recently I get breathless and feel sick by the time I get to the bathroom. Once recovering my blood pressure, pulse are...

My heart only has a 39% work rate and recently I get breathless and feel sick by...

Doublef

•9 months ago

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asthma

hi ,I had a mechanical aortic valve replacement and a anrysyum repair a few years ago . I've been on 5 mg bisoprolol since surgery. I seemed to have asthma...

hi ,I had a mechanical aortic valve replacement and a anrysyum repair a few year...

chywoonstud12

•9 months ago

12 Replies

Hello, an introduction

Please could somebody assist in where you post your "introduce yourself post*? Is it here? Here to learn and maybe help if I can after my experience. Heart...

Please could somebody assist in where you post your "introduce yourself post*? I...

Donny64

•9 months ago

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Think I have the flu

Just been sick alot!! 🤮💔

Yumz199725

•9 months ago

31 Replies

Hi I'm Nat

I was diagnosed eith AFib at the age of 49 and have been living with it for the last 8 years . I am on dijoxin and flecinide , it never really bothered me...

I was diagnosed eith AFib at the age of 49 and have been living with it for the ...

Natty-J

•9 months ago

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Which milk ?

After heart attack and stent fit; now waiting for by-pass so following all the diet advice. Which milk is best for cereal and tea ? Semi or full skimmed...

After heart attack and stent fit; now waiting for by-pass so following all the d...

KernowMal

•9 months ago

22 Replies

AF and knee arthritis

Hi all,I was diagnosed with AF last April '22, taken of meds for knee Arthritis and prescribed Bisoprolol and Apixaban. My life has gone downhill ever since!...

Hi all,I was diagnosed with AF last April '22, taken of meds for knee Arthritis ...

Notsurewhattoexpect

•9 months ago

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Cold weather

Maybe a bit of a strange question - does anyone feel the cold a lot more since their heart operation? I certainly seem to, two extra layers of T...

Maybe a bit of a strange question - does anyone feel the cold a lot more since t...

Survivor1952

•9 months ago

29 Replies

Bruises

Morning all.I banged my shin last week ,slipped getting into the bath.My question is I've got a very large bruise at leastv6 inches long down my shin .I'm on...

Morning all.I banged my shin last week ,slipped getting into the bath.My questio...

ETHEL103

•9 months ago

13 Replies

Post HA anxiety

It's been 10 days since my HA. At home feeling positive now, resting well, doing my allowed little walks up and down the street, I'm 53 and found one of my old...

It's been 10 days since my HA. At home feeling positive now, resting well, doing...

Hidden

•9 months ago

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for December 2023

AF medication

moving pacemaker

Heart Disease medication Side effects?

bicuspid aortic valve replacement

Why was I offered a Statin, so simply and so automatically?

sweating

Do I need Beta blocker

About Last Night !!!!

The choice of mechanical valves

quadruple bypass

Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

Fitness help please.

Some bad news…

aorta stenosis

Still waiting Follow up re MVA and spasms

Skin issues

ICD advised

Aortic valve replacement

Feeling breathless and sick

asthma

Hello, an introduction

Think I have the flu

Hi I'm Nat

Which milk ?

AF and knee arthritis

Cold weather

Bruises

Post HA anxiety

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

After becoming part of the BHF HealthUnlocked Community, how would you rate your confidence in looking after your health?

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