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Mini update regarding Kardia

So I went for it and got the 6 lead Kardia since most people thought it would be worth while. Got it today and on my second ECG, it came up an inconclusive so...

So I went for it and got the 6 lead Kardia since most people thought it would be...

NightOwl8

•7 months ago

6 Replies

Statins

Anyone here post heart attack that has taken themselves off Statins , With or without Dr's approval!

Anyone here post heart attack that has taken themselves off Statins , With or wi...

Instructor57

•7 months ago

136 Replies

Blood Pressure

Hello. Just a simple question. I recently went to my walk-in for a separate issue and it seems my BP was checked at being a bit high (they have been monitoring...

Hello. Just a simple question. I recently went to my walk-in for a separate issu...

Lawrence78

•7 months ago

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Multiple PACs

Hi everyone. im probably on here just looking for a bit of support and maybe some words of wisdom as i dont have many people to confide in. Im 37 and had an...

Hi everyone. im probably on here just looking for a bit of support and maybe som...

Deancooling

•7 months ago

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Is evidence of AFib on ECG. The same as confirmed Afib

I was just wondering, if heart palpitations and evidence of AFib on the ecg. Is the same as confirmed AFib. I have had 3 episodes of heart palpitations, but...

I was just wondering, if heart palpitations and evidence of AFib on the ecg. Is ...

Newafib

•7 months ago

1 Reply

Bypass surgery incoming

Hi everyone. After 12 months of fear, dread and panic, ive this morning received a call to say im going to have my quad bypass done on monday 😬 got to have...

Hi everyone. After 12 months of fear, dread and panic, ive this morning received...

Stevie335

•7 months ago

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Ian janes

I have had a pacemaker fitted,I am currently waiting to go to st Bart’s for a bypass

I have had a pacemaker fitted,I am currently waiting to go to st Bart’s for a by...

Ianjanes66

•7 months ago

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Mrs Mac.

Hello everyone, can anyone identify and sympathise with my husband. He has arrhythmic type cardiomyopathy, an icd implant and he has been in heart failure for...

Hello everyone, can anyone identify and sympathise with my husband. He has arrhy...

ballybee

•7 months ago

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Holidaying with heart disease

Hi everyone. First post here. Had surprise NSTEMI in May 2023 (no apparent prior signs). Two narrowings in Left Circumflex and a blockage in RCA identified 2...

Hi everyone. First post here. Had surprise NSTEMI in May 2023 (no apparent prior...

Pcicad

•7 months ago

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Af and anxiety

I was diagnosed with AF end of Oct seen cardiologist said heart is fine borderline dilated but other than that all fine. But why am I still anxious I worry...

I was diagnosed with AF end of Oct seen cardiologist said heart is fine borderli...

Cheryl52

•7 months ago

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Angina, low dose aspirin

Was diagnosed with angina in 2022 stent fitted to LAD. Fast forward to now. Needing knee replacement, had a pre assessment appointment in december, went in...

Was diagnosed with angina in 2022 stent fitted to LAD. Fast forward to now. Need...

annpavitt250448

•7 months ago

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Hospital letter- scan not up to standard?!

Didn't see that coming! Yearly scan, 3 months late & now has to be repeated🤷🏻‍♀️ No results available for GP review this week either! I suppose this happens...

Didn't see that coming! Yearly scan, 3 months late & now has to be repeated🤷🏻‍...

HHH2017

•7 months ago

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terminal illness

my stepson has just been diagnosed with terminal cancer, my husband and I are due to go on holiday in ten days time for 7 weeks but now feel that we can not go...

my stepson has just been diagnosed with terminal cancer, my husband and I are du...

HotPotato75

•7 months ago

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40mg to 80mg Lipitor

Greetings Just a quickie. My cardiac consultant,who I trust implicitly has increased my statin dose from 40 to 80mg (Lipitor). Should I expect any side...

Greetings Just a quickie. My cardiac consultant,who I trust implicitly has incr...

talipia

•7 months ago

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heart attack but heart healthy

Firstly I wish you all a happy and new year. I was admitted to hospital in April when I had an unconventional heart attack. I’ve had lots of checks including...

Firstly I wish you all a happy and new year. I was admitted to hospital in Apri...

Poppycurry

•7 months ago

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Statins! Oh the pain

Hi I have been on statins since having my HA in late August in Turkey on holiday. I was put on Turkish drugs and apart from fatigue I was fine on these. I...

Hi I have been on statins since having my HA in late August in Turkey on holiday...

Hjb83

•7 months ago

40 Replies

private cardiologist recommended in London?

Hi I seem to be experiencing a bout of pericarditis or something over the last 4 days - I had a bad episode of peri about 20 years ago following a virus. The...

Hi I seem to be experiencing a bout of pericarditis or something over the last 4...

bournville

•7 months ago

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Terracekid

Hi, I was diagnosed with Afib November 2023, previously thought the chest aches I was getting after any exertion diy garden landscaping, concreting etc were...

Hi, I was diagnosed with Afib November 2023, previously thought the chest aches...

terracekid

•7 months ago

1 Reply

could it be my heart ?

hi all {HNY} I’m experiencing symptoms of chest pain ,high pulse , cold sweats on movement ,shaking , feeling cold after eating . I know you’re not doctors...

hi all {HNY} I’m experiencing symptoms of chest pain ,high pulse , cold sweats...

Butterfly0101

•7 months ago

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Why is heart muscle failure so difficult to live with?

I was diagnosed with an EF of 25% and now take regular medication after an unsuccessful pacemaker implant. It's quite scary knowing your heart is not working...

I was diagnosed with an EF of 25% and now take regular medication after an unsuc...

PinkKizzie

•7 months ago

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Hotie

Was found to have seriously low sodium levels..Hyponatremia...Dr said caused by my high BP medication which was discontinued thankful my sodium levels returned...

Was found to have seriously low sodium levels..Hyponatremia...Dr said caused by ...

Hotie

•7 months ago

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medication to help with anxiety

Hi I’ve recently found out I have an irregular pulse, and have an appt in March to have further investigation , and a 24 hour monitor . In the meantime I’m...

Hi I’ve recently found out I have an irregular pulse, and have an appt in March...

Lennybean

•7 months ago

7 Replies

Anxiety

Hi I had a stent fitted a month ago and am experiencing anxiety about every twinge. I've started going for short walks but feel my previous symptoms are only...

Hi I had a stent fitted a month ago and am experiencing anxiety about every twin...

Lakshmi-14

•7 months ago

31 Replies

Hello

Hello everybody from this community. This is my first time connecting to a community. Thank you for your replies and likes I now have a life changing...

Hello everybody from this community. This is my first time connecting to a comm...

Grasshopper1976

•7 months ago

16 Replies

Acupressure wrist bands work for night time nausea

I have been suffering nausea from the cocktail of meds, especially at night. My friend bought me a pair of acupressure wrist bands which apply a slight...

I have been suffering nausea from the cocktail of meds, especially at night. My ...

Comfycousin1

•7 months ago

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I had a quadruple bypass in 2016. Now recurring episodes of fluctuating heart rate and blood pressure.

I am awaiting cardiology appointment for 24 hour monitoring. I am very concerned. Does anybody have similar experience ?

I am awaiting cardiology appointment for 24 hour monitoring. I am very concerne...

DippynDopey

•7 months ago

9 Replies

High blood pressure

Hello, I’m new here & not sure if this is the right place as my issues seem trivial after reading posts. I’m 46 & went to the drs for a routine appointment...

Hello, I’m new here & not sure if this is the right place as my issues seem tr...

Holliedog1

•7 months ago

47 Replies

RIP Derek Drapper

Ahh poor guy he survived so much so sad to hear he passed away from a heart attack last month 😞😓💔😔.

Ahh poor guy he survived so much so sad to hear he passed away from a heart atta...

Yumz199725

•7 months ago

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Hammy 00

Had to go back into hospital stent in lad blocked. Had a drug diluted stent inserted . 3 weeks after this work done get bad aches all over upper back any ideas...

Had to go back into hospital stent in lad blocked. Had a drug diluted stent inse...

Hamster00

•7 months ago

4 Replies

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for January 2024

Mini update regarding Kardia

Statins

Blood Pressure

Multiple PACs

Is evidence of AFib on ECG. The same as confirmed Afib

Bypass surgery incoming

Ian janes

Mrs Mac.

Holidaying with heart disease

Af and anxiety

Angina, low dose aspirin

Hospital letter- scan not up to standard?!

terminal illness

40mg to 80mg Lipitor

heart attack but heart healthy

Statins! Oh the pain

private cardiologist recommended in London?

Terracekid

could it be my heart ?

Why is heart muscle failure so difficult to live with?

Hotie

medication to help with anxiety

Anxiety

Hello

Acupressure wrist bands work for night time nausea

I had a quadruple bypass in 2016. Now recurring episodes of fluctuating heart rate and blood pressure.

High blood pressure

RIP Derek Drapper

Hammy 00

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