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HF Update

I was diagnosed with HF in May after being admitted into hospital with Pulmonary Oedema and acute heart failure. After suffering an in hospital cardiac arrest...

I was diagnosed with HF in May after being admitted into hospital with Pulmonary...

Kennydope

•5 months ago

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Pacemaker and Solar Farms?

I had a pacemaker inserted in 2016 for complete heart block then in 2023 I was diagnosed with heart failure with an ejection fraction of 25%, I then had my...

I had a pacemaker inserted in 2016 for complete heart block then in 2023 I was d...

pacemakerire

•5 months ago

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Vomiting after meds

I have a tummy upset today and just vomited (not significantly) about an hour after taking my meds with some porridge.I'm assuming the lapse of an hour (and...

I have a tummy upset today and just vomited (not significantly) about an hour af...

Comfycousin1

•5 months ago

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Bisoprolol side effects

I've been on Bisoprolol for 6 weeks and my physical health seems to have worsened, along with my mental health. Just wondering if anyone else had similar...

I've been on Bisoprolol for 6 weeks and my physical health seems to have worsene...

Ruiter

•5 months ago

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Monomil XL 60mg Isosorbide Mononitrate

Hi Everyone. I finally started to take the half tablet last Monday. I've had a pretty bad week of side effects. But I haven't had any chest pain. It's too...

Hi Everyone. I finally started to take the half tablet last Monday. I've had a p...

lynne0_0

•5 months ago

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Feeling terrible in the mornings

I am on a cocktail of medication for heart failure/AF/low BP. I feel absolutely awful for about an hour or two after I get up in the mornings. Could it be...

I am on a cocktail of medication for heart failure/AF/low BP. I feel absolutely ...

Cyclehappy

•5 months ago

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Post CABG infection at leg wound site

My husband had Triple bypass surgery on 1st Dec. Recovered really well and was looking great with minimal pain and getting stronger every day. Wounds had...

My husband had Triple bypass surgery on 1st Dec. Recovered really well and was l...

Fifi4Dale

•5 months ago

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Mrs Ben

Hi, I am having an ICD fitted for heart failure. Could anyone please advise on how it works and how they feel about having the device. Does it affect your...

Hi, I am having an ICD fitted for heart failure. Could anyone please advise on ...

A246

•5 months ago

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AVR surgery tomorrow!

Hoping and praying that my surgery doesn’t get cancelled again. I’m second on the list tomorrow at midday. Absolutely terrified. Wish me luck!

Hoping and praying that my surgery doesn’t get cancelled again. I’m second on th...

Glyndebourne

•5 months ago

38 Replies

Dizziness

I am on Entresto, initially on the 54mg, but couldnt cope with balance issues, I am now on the 25mg, I also have low blood pressure, which i cope with ok, my...

I am on Entresto, initially on the 54mg, but couldnt cope with balance issues, I...

GKAAA

•5 months ago

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Stopping clopidogrel safely—abruptly or gradual cessation?

I’ve been on clopidogrel (Plavix) for one year after a drug eluting stent was placed in my significantly blocked LAD (aka widow maker artery) 2/23. I’m...

I’ve been on clopidogrel (Plavix) for one year after a drug eluting stent was pl...

CarolingTeacher

•5 months ago

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Scared

Yday all of a sudden my heart rare spiked to over 100 it was 110 it was like thaf for bout 6hrs was scared to hell I had taken propranol earlier in the day n...

Yday all of a sudden my heart rare spiked to over 100 it was 110 it was like tha...

Purple_1963

•5 months ago

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peripheral neuropathy

I have had peripheral neuropathy in my lower limbs for about 3 years now. According to my cardiologist it is a side effect of taking Amiodorone. I took this...

I have had peripheral neuropathy in my lower limbs for about 3 years now. Accord...

Pippa80

•5 months ago

28 Replies

regurgitating heart valves

Thank you for all the replies to my message re the above. I saw a Cardiologist this morning. I had an ECG, he listened to my heart and at the end of the...

Thank you for all the replies to my message re the above. I saw a Cardiologist ...

Chatup86

•5 months ago

9 Replies

mechanical v tissue valve

good morning all , I am on list for AVR due to severe stenosis. I have to consider whether mechanical or tissue valve. The surgeon who is carrying out the...

good morning all , I am on list for AVR due to severe stenosis. I have to consi...

wodehouse123

•5 months ago

58 Replies

Inspiring medical research news

Hi all, I received this, this morning. Amazing how much is going on behind the scenes 😀 Medical research newsletter, well worth a read. Maybe consider taking...

Hi all, I received this, this morning. Amazing how much is going on behind the s...

Wooodsie

•5 months ago

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Feeling depressed

Its 5 weeks post HA and stent fitted and im starting to feel quite down and pessimistic. Mainly due to work cuttings my pay by 50% as ive been off work sick...

Its 5 weeks post HA and stent fitted and im starting to feel quite down and pess...

BaronFrankenstein

•5 months ago

14 Replies

pulse/heart rate

Can anyone advise on my concern, I have an ILR fitted so I know my heart problems are monitored but I suffer with high blood pressure which I take medication...

Can anyone advise on my concern, I have an ILR fitted so I know my heart problem...

HotPotato75

•5 months ago

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Microvessel angina or vasospastic disease

I had migraines for most of my adult life. They became a daily problem for me. In November of 2012 I started having heart pain which caused a heart attack...

I had migraines for most of my adult life. They became a daily problem for me. ...

honeybabe54

•5 months ago

3 Replies

Odd things that you learn...

So I had my pre-op checks a couple of weeks back, today was due to sign consent forms, chat with pharmacy etc but it got postponed. Pharmacy then phones a bit...

So I had my pre-op checks a couple of weeks back, today was due to sign consent ...

Etzel

•5 months ago

3 Replies

Switch from Bisaprolol to Calcium Blockers

Hi all, new to the site. My cardiologist has just switched me off Bisaprolol 5 mg as they had stopped working properly to Tildiem and Ranolazine. He said it...

Hi all, new to the site. My cardiologist has just switched me off Bisaprolol 5 m...

Thunder9928

•5 months ago

8 Replies

Reassurance

Hi everyone Looking for reassurance as im going out of my mind with worry Last year i began experiencing perimenopause symptoms anxiety being the worse. A gp...

Hi everyone Looking for reassurance as im going out of my mind with worry Last ...

Hidden

•5 months ago

13 Replies

Hospital Update

just wanted to update and once again thanks for all the help and advice especially MilkFairy. I emailed Pals on Mon I didn’t receive a reply as I had to get...

just wanted to update and once again thanks for all the help and advice especial...

Jenzhearts

•5 months ago

8 Replies

Ivabradine

is there any body on here put on ivbradine to control heart rate found it pushing up there bp,I’m on colchicine also for peri at the moment,been on ivbradine...

is there any body on here put on ivbradine to control heart rate found it pushin...

Golf1985

•5 months ago

15 Replies

NO DIAGNOSIS AS YET

Hi again I was diagnosed with a likely Takosubo diagnosis back at end of October, following a small heart attack in Turkey and 6 days hospitalised. TROPONIN...

Hi again I was diagnosed with a likely Takosubo diagnosis back at end of Octobe...

Quaddie

•5 months ago

8 Replies

after a stent…

This is for information only for those who may have a stent fitted recently or about to. It’s about side effects that can happen and why. I had a stent...

This is for information only for those who may have a stent fitted recently or...

Ealing2022

•5 months ago

10 Replies

stress test concerns

I am about to do a stress test on treadmill but worried about it because I am not that fit or young, and have a history of pvcs and atrial fib. I am concern...

I am about to do a stress test on treadmill but worried about it because I am no...

Moonriver

•5 months ago

43 Replies

cardioversion

I am due to have cardio version and the doctor says that the risk of stroke increases after the procedure. I would welcome any more information on the risks so...

I am due to have cardio version and the doctor says that the risk of stroke incr...

Andecles51

•5 months ago

7 Replies

Heart valves regurgitating

I recently had a heart scan and it revealed that two of my heart valves were regurgitating blood. I have an appointment tomorrow at local hospital to see a...

I recently had a heart scan and it revealed that two of my heart valves were reg...

Chatup86

•5 months ago

7 Replies

Changed diagnosis! And Ticagrelor

Update! Had NSTEMI in November and no blockages on Angiogram..Coronary Artery Spasm likely culprit was told. Saw cardiologist on Tuesday who reviewed all tests...

Update! Had NSTEMI in November and no blockages on Angiogram..Coronary Artery Sp...

Catwifie

•5 months ago

4 Replies

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for January 2024

HF Update

Pacemaker and Solar Farms?

Vomiting after meds

Bisoprolol side effects

Monomil XL 60mg Isosorbide Mononitrate

Feeling terrible in the mornings

Post CABG infection at leg wound site

Mrs Ben

AVR surgery tomorrow!

Dizziness

Stopping clopidogrel safely—abruptly or gradual cessation?

Scared

peripheral neuropathy

regurgitating heart valves

mechanical v tissue valve

Inspiring medical research news

Feeling depressed

pulse/heart rate

Microvessel angina or vasospastic disease

Odd things that you learn...

Switch from Bisaprolol to Calcium Blockers

Reassurance

Hospital Update

Ivabradine

NO DIAGNOSIS AS YET

after a stent…

stress test concerns

cardioversion

Heart valves regurgitating

Changed diagnosis! And Ticagrelor

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