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bp morn reading has been 150/ 76 some higher on afternoon readings it can be 138/68 even lower

I've been on different BP tabs but have had side effects. I was on6.25 bisoprodol now 7.50mg BP same.Asprin 75mg - take one a dayPSK9 inhibitor injection-one...

I've been on different BP tabs but have had side effects. I was on6.25 bisopro...

Pnut

•6 months ago

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travel Insurance

a while ago there was a query about getting travel insurance when you’ve a medical condition. Personally I get my annual travel cover through my bank...

a while ago there was a query about getting travel insurance when you’ve a medic...

Happyrosie

•6 months ago

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Echo results - Translation

Hey guys, I recently received my follow up letter from my Echo/Cardiologist and wondered if someone might be able to help translate it a little as I'm quite...

Hey guys, I recently received my follow up letter from my Echo/Cardiologist a...

timbop

•6 months ago

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Simply waiting - MVR and dilated left atrium

I saw Professor Ascione yesterday - brilliant man who explained very clearly what was happening . But I think one of the hardest things is the “ simply waiting...

I saw Professor Ascione yesterday - brilliant man who explained very clearly wha...

Mumthree

•6 months ago

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New Diagnosis

Good morning I joined in 2021 when my 15 year old son was diagnosed with HCM & aortic root dilation. In November last year I was diagnosed with Aortic Root...

Good morning I joined in 2021 when my 15 year old son was diagnosed with HCM & a...

Livelovelife56

•6 months ago

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Bisoprolol giving me anxiety

I recently got diagnosed with tachycardia I am 26. I got given 2.5mg of bisoprolol. I have been on propranolol in the past for my anxiety. I am really anxious...

I recently got diagnosed with tachycardia I am 26. I got given 2.5mg of bisoprol...

EmilyR1997

•6 months ago

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statins

I’m afraid to stop statins as a high cholesterol was blamed for my heart attack.

I’m afraid to stop statins as a high cholesterol was blamed for my heart attack....

Nursesue

•6 months ago

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statins

I have read most of the posts on statins and thought I would give my story. I have Left Ventrical systolic dysfunction and left bundle branch block. I am also...

I have read most of the posts on statins and thought I would give my story. I h...

Sukaya

•6 months ago

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Belated introductions

My personal experience is that after nearly twenty years as a teacher I developed myopericarditis and subsequent episodes of pericarditis in 2018 . This became...

My personal experience is that after nearly twenty years as a teacher I develope...

crossleyandy

•6 months ago

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Aromatherapy massage

Hi, does anyone know if it's OK to have a massage a year after open heart surgery?

Hi, does anyone know if it's OK to have a massage a year after open heart surger...

PinkKizzie

•6 months ago

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Ectopics

Hi, I am just wondering, those that deal with ectopics, so you find that stress can induce them? What are other peoples triggers? I’m finding myself have...

Hi, I am just wondering, those that deal with ectopics, so you find that stress...

Chloeb13

•6 months ago

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Heart Concern

Hello, So for context, since I was born I've had aortic valve problems, holes in the heart etc. I had the holes fixed and aortic valve semi sorted at birth. I...

Hello, So for context, since I was born I've had aortic valve problems, holes in...

StarWars66

•6 months ago

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TENS MACHINE

My mother suffers with heart failure , at the moment she’s suffering bad with sciatica. I took her to the drs today and they’ve told her to try a Tens machine...

My mother suffers with heart failure , at the moment she’s suffering bad with sc...

Wezza81

•6 months ago

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Heart surgeons/patient attitudes. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0gy6vbk?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile

Hi all, I'd like to bring your attention to an excellent BBC Radio4 Doctor to Doctor interview with the famous heart surgeon Prof Stephen Westaby.It's a...

Hi all, I'd like to bring your attention to an excellent BBC Radio4 Doctor to D...

Chinkoflight

•6 months ago

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Difficulties Breathing and Slight Pain in the Chest and Bottom Leftside of Ribcage

For over 3 monthsI have been experiencing fatigue, breathlessness when walking only a few paces, and lightheaded. I have had ECG and blood tests, and MRI but...

For over 3 monthsI have been experiencing fatigue, breathlessness when walking o...

Blondie567

•6 months ago

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cavalover

I have had heart failure for 2 years. I live in North Yorkshire and run a HF support group where anyone with HF/AF can come and chat to fellow sufferers. We...

I have had heart failure for 2 years. I live in North Yorkshire and run a HF sup...

cavalover

•6 months ago

1 Reply

Proximal LAD

I have a diagnosis via letter part of it reads "Mixed Plaque in the proximal LAD causing moderate stenosis and mild stenosis in other vessels" Anyone had a...

I have a diagnosis via letter part of it reads "Mixed Plaque in the proximal L...

Topper60

•6 months ago

1 Reply

Open heart surgery

Hi guys I'm 68 year old male and due to have all pre checks soon prior to open heart surgery..Needless to say I'm petrified as I've never had any kind of...

Hi guys I'm 68 year old male and due to have all pre checks soon prior to open h...

Audi1955

•7 months ago

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Bisopodril

Husband been really unwell over Christmas and getting worse. His AF is off the scale. Really bad light headiness, thinks he is going to faint. Legs heavy....

Husband been really unwell over Christmas and getting worse. His AF is off the s...

Subo1610

•7 months ago

6 Replies

Question

Can you live long without meds after hole in heart asking for a friend??

LonerIQ

•7 months ago

3 Replies

total chat novice seeking support

hi everyone, I have a diagnosis of an irregular heart beat and am under investigation by the cardiologist as my symptoms suddenly changed for the worse earlier...

hi everyone, I have a diagnosis of an irregular heart beat and am under investig...

Dizzydory

•7 months ago

3 Replies

toenails

in 71 years I have never had a problem with my feet but suddenly my toenails are becoming white and too thick to cut. Could this be my HF meds ( bisoprolol,...

in 71 years I have never had a problem with my feet but suddenly my toenails are...

Jackabee

•7 months ago

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reducing atorvastatin

thanks you for all your replies, really useful hearing other people's experience. I can't get a Drs appt for three weeks, so think I will take the statin every...

thanks you for all your replies, really useful hearing other people's experience...

boldold

•7 months ago

1 Reply

Bisoprolol in the evening?

Apologies if this has been asked before but with ongoing nausea at night (albeit reduced greatly by wrist bands) my pharmacist has suggested I take Bisoprolol...

Apologies if this has been asked before but with ongoing nausea at night (albeit...

Comfycousin1

•7 months ago

12 Replies

Can cold weather increase your heart rate?

I have been sitting down eating my dinner, and suddenly come over weird and heart felt like it was racing and it was 110, now sitting round 91 and goes up to...

I have been sitting down eating my dinner, and suddenly come over weird and hear...

Yumz199725

•7 months ago

9 Replies

fitness dance class

hi I am thinking of joining a fitness dance class broadway boogie it looks fun good cardio Has anyone done this / tried it after having a heart attack? I...

hi I am thinking of joining a fitness dance class broadway boogie it looks fun ...

Sammyjoe77

•7 months ago

2 Replies

Reducing atorvastatin?

Hi there, Following echostress test I was put on 20mg Atorvastain, and Bisoprolol. The Bisoprolol really working well, they have reduced heart symptoms really...

Hi there, Following echostress test I was put on 20mg Atorvastain, and Bisoprolo...

boldold

•7 months ago

13 Replies

Heart Murmur and Ectopic Beats

Hey all, First time posting and a little nervous, so apologies.... As of the beginning of last year, i started to notice I had ectopic beats. They used to...

Hey all, First time posting and a little nervous, so apologies.... As of the b...

timbop

•7 months ago

5 Replies

echocardiogram confusing

help all. echocardiogram results from the hospital and echocardiogram result showed that my aortic root is dilated to 5.1cm 6 months ago today I had scan in...

help all. echocardiogram results from the hospital and echocardiogram result s...

Masters69

•7 months ago

2 Replies

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All posts for January 2024

bp morn reading has been 150/ 76 some higher on afternoon readings it can be 138/68 even lower

travel Insurance

Echo results - Translation

Simply waiting - MVR and dilated left atrium

New Diagnosis

Bisoprolol giving me anxiety

statins

statins

Belated introductions

Aromatherapy massage

Ectopics

Heart Concern

TENS MACHINE

Heart surgeons/patient attitudes. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0gy6vbk?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile

Difficulties Breathing and Slight Pain in the Chest and Bottom Leftside of Ribcage

cavalover

Proximal LAD

Open heart surgery

Bisopodril

Question

total chat novice seeking support

toenails

reducing atorvastatin

Bisoprolol in the evening?

Can cold weather increase your heart rate?

fitness dance class

Reducing atorvastatin?

Heart Murmur and Ectopic Beats

echocardiogram confusing

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