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Wretched teeth !

Hello Straight to the point. My remaining (not many )teeth are falling to bits. Before Covid my new dentist and I decided that several teeth would have to...

Hello Straight to the point. My remaining (not many )teeth are falling to bits....

bones-bones

•4 months ago

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Gout problems after bypass operation

Since my triple bypass and atrial valve repair I’ve been plagued with gout. Just wondering if anyone else has had the same problems.

Since my triple bypass and atrial valve repair I’ve been plagued with gout. Just...

Steve0114

•4 months ago

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Apology and lard

A few days ago, I replied to a post on here about beta-blockers and cold extremities. I was a bit negative, complaining about my icy cold fingers now that I am...

A few days ago, I replied to a post on here about beta-blockers and cold extremi...

EmmJayTea

•4 months ago

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By pass surgery

I have an appointment with a surgeon on Wednesday to do a double bypass and mitroil valve repair and anything else thats deemed necessary so can anybody...

I have an appointment with a surgeon on Wednesday to do a double bypass and mit...

Billett

•4 months ago

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stent fitted 6 months back

I am healthy 56 years male.Used to do my regular exercise. But it had in my family. Got mild heart attack and stents fitted. Now back in my daily routine. Gym...

I am healthy 56 years male.Used to do my regular exercise. But it had in my fami...

Nikinromantic

•4 months ago

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angioplasty with stent

had stent put in rca on Tuesday . The pain in my arm is horrendous and hot to the touch . Is this to be expected with the trauma ? And the acid reflux is quite...

had stent put in rca on Tuesday . The pain in my arm is horrendous and hot to th...

Stent2024

•4 months ago

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Acid problems

Does anyone else get acid stomach and reflux from rivaroxaban, I've ended up with it very bad and a lot of pain had to go on proton pump inhibitors only the...

Does anyone else get acid stomach and reflux from rivaroxaban, I've ended up wit...

KIMMY60

•4 months ago

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Mis diagnosed

Well after seeing cardiologist after 5 months of being told have permanent AF- I have a hole in my heart, an enlarged R ventricle,dilated atrium,dilated aorta...

Well after seeing cardiologist after 5 months of being told have permanent AF- I...

sandandkev

•4 months ago

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Gerd and mi

Hi I was wondering if anyone has experienced the following I had a stemi in July 2022 and since them my gastric symptoms have been horrendous to the point its...

Hi I was wondering if anyone has experienced the following I had a stemi in July...

Snapscleo

•4 months ago

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Atrial fibrillation

AF is such a nightmare. I have paroxysmal AF, but my episodes in AF are lasting longer and longer. It is really hard to keep positive when its hard to get GP...

AF is such a nightmare. I have paroxysmal AF, but my episodes in AF are lasting ...

Riverusk

•4 months ago

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coronary Artery spasm

Hi was taken in after111 call for chest infection and chest pain. I have stents . My wife was told to drive me to A&E quickly as there ere no ambulances...

Hi was taken in after111 call for chest infection and chest pain. I have stents...

Boharford

•4 months ago

1 Reply

Vasospastic angina and migraine.

Been a while since I posted. I have vasospastic angina. I've been having what I call 'episodes ' on and off over the last month. GTN spray has been used on a...

Been a while since I posted. I have vasospastic angina. I've been having what I...

Pilchard2

•4 months ago

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Atrial Fibrillation is back!

After 2 months of normal sinus rhythm following a cardioversion in November, my AF has returned today. I took a car full of waste to the recycling centre...

After 2 months of normal sinus rhythm following a cardioversion in November, my ...

NeilStrid

•4 months ago

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Microvascular disgnosis

hi sorry I’ve not been on for a while .I’ve been unwell and had 2 hospital stays 1 the week before Xmas and the other for 6 days I got home yesterday.During...

hi sorry I’ve not been on for a while .I’ve been unwell and had 2 hospital stays...

Jenzhearts

•4 months ago

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Ticagrelor. Is it causing my bleeding?

Anyone else on Ticagrelor blood thinners? If so, are you having any issues? I have started to experience blood collecting at the back of the throat, mainly at...

Anyone else on Ticagrelor blood thinners? If so, are you having any issues? I ha...

Sidlers

•4 months ago

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Skiing/ snowsports

Anyone returned to skiing or snowsports after heart attack and stents? Looking for advice and tips from anyone please thanks

Anyone returned to skiing or snowsports after heart attack and stents? Looking f...

Blindheart

•4 months ago

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How long do stents last?

Are there any studies/ research into how long stents should work efficiently and when they might need replacing? thanks all

Are there any studies/ research into how long stents should work efficiently and...

Blindheart

•4 months ago

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Transoesophageal echocardiogram

Has anyone had this recently without sedation? And what was your experience.

Audi1955

•4 months ago

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Fluid intake

I was called yesterday by a consultant from the hospital.I had pneumonia and fluid on the lung in November. My recent x- Ray shows fluid is worse. Consultant...

I was called yesterday by a consultant from the hospital.I had pneumonia and flu...

Cosychair

•4 months ago

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RIP - Annie Nightingale

I know it is a bit off topic but hearing of Annie Nightingale's death brought a flood of memories back to me. In the latter part of my first degree she had a...

I know it is a bit off topic but hearing of Annie Nightingale's death brought a ...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•4 months ago

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left arm tingle is confusing me

hello, The top, rear, of my left arm has been tingling for about a week now. I had a stent fitted a few years ago and I’ve since given up smoking and I run 4...

hello, The top, rear, of my left arm has been tingling for about a week now. I...

MrBoring

•4 months ago

1 Reply

Angiogram

So my angiogram appointment finally came round on Thursday . I duly arrived at 10-30 and was told I was on the afternoon list , sorry about that but we like to...

So my angiogram appointment finally came round on Thursday . I duly arrived at 1...

Hammerboy

•4 months ago

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Back to work after icd fitted

Hi. My husband suffers from AF and 7 years ago, was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy. Has an ef of 25%. He is a groundworker/machine driver by trade. His Dr has...

Hi. My husband suffers from AF and 7 years ago, was diagnosed with cardiomyopath...

Lodgers

•4 months ago

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Cable car at 3500 metres

I had a heart attack in July 2018 and thankfully made a full recovery. This April I will be in Tenerife and am considering going on the cable car up Mt Teide,...

I had a heart attack in July 2018 and thankfully made a full recovery. This Apri...

Kasztan

•4 months ago

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MRI scan

Hello again today was my MRI, initially was unsure what to expect, got loads of feed back and insight, telling me it would be OK. Well after the MRI I...

Hello again today was my MRI, initially was unsure what to expect, got loads ...

Grasshopper1976

•4 months ago

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I have a genetic duplication 16p13.11, which I know affects my aortic valve, but what else?

As far as I can tell, my genetic duplication 16p13.11 mainly affects my aortic root in the heart, but I'm not quite sure if its common for those with Autism...

As far as I can tell, my genetic duplication 16p13.11 mainly affects my aortic r...

lpkeates

•4 months ago

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holiday insurance

Does anyone have any holiday insurance company recommendations…travelling abroad husband has AF & Heart Failure?thanks

Does anyone have any holiday insurance company recommendations…travelling abroad...

Jamkat

•4 months ago

9 Replies

Scheduled for OHS for ASD closure

Hi everyone, I am a 30 yrs old female, diagnosed with large Atrial Septum Defect (ASD). After failing device closure in September in a London Trust, I was...

Hi everyone, I am a 30 yrs old female, diagnosed with large Atrial Septum Def...

Mills27

•4 months ago

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Scheduled for OHS for ASD closure

Hi everyone, I am a 30 yrs old female, diagnosed with large Atrial Septum Defect (ASD). After failing device closure in September in a London Trust, I was...

Hi everyone, I am a 30 yrs old female, diagnosed with large Atrial Septum Def...

Mills27

•4 months ago

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Bumetanide

I have just started taking 2 x1mg in the morning. Lots of trips to the loo and some cramps in my hands. It has been prescribed to help breathlessness related...

I have just started taking 2 x1mg in the morning. Lots of trips to the loo and ...

Nanatotwo

•4 months ago

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All posts for January 2024

Wretched teeth !

Gout problems after bypass operation

Apology and lard

By pass surgery

stent fitted 6 months back

angioplasty with stent

Acid problems

Mis diagnosed

Gerd and mi

Atrial fibrillation

coronary Artery spasm

Vasospastic angina and migraine.

Atrial Fibrillation is back!

Microvascular disgnosis

Ticagrelor. Is it causing my bleeding?

Skiing/ snowsports

How long do stents last?

Transoesophageal echocardiogram

Fluid intake

RIP - Annie Nightingale

left arm tingle is confusing me

Angiogram

Back to work after icd fitted

Cable car at 3500 metres

MRI scan

I have a genetic duplication 16p13.11, which I know affects my aortic valve, but what else?

holiday insurance

Scheduled for OHS for ASD closure

Scheduled for OHS for ASD closure

Bumetanide

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