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when to take a PIP

Good morning Its been sometkime since I logged in bujt I wonder if anyone can tell me when its appropiate to take a PIP? Many thanks

Good morning Its been sometkime since I logged in bujt I wonder if anyone can ...

Renault4

•3 months ago

11 Replies

Knee relacement

Hi, I have osteoarthritis in my left knee and am now scheduled for a half knee replacement in a couple of weeks time. I was wondering if anyone has had one...

Hi, I have osteoarthritis in my left knee and am now scheduled for a half knee r...

Mogdink1

•3 months ago

1 Reply

Just when I thought all was well . . .

Eight months post pacemaker and I thought all was well since I’ve had no AF since I had it fitted back in June 2023. I had my pacemaker check yesterday at...

Eight months post pacemaker and I thought all was well since I’ve had no AF sinc...

Rosie1066

•3 months ago

2 Replies

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Heart failure and chronic kidney disease.

Is it common to develop ckd with heart failure

Emilyiris12

•3 months ago

5 Replies

Surgery cancelled

So today should have been my op and I was more than ready for cancellation, not a big deal to be honest. What got me was the reason, we all expect lack of ICU...

So today should have been my op and I was more than ready for cancellation, not ...

Etzel

•3 months ago

6 Replies

Left arm ache

Hello All, I am not looking for a diagnosis here but more advice really. Two weeks ago when I got up in the morning, went downstairs to make a cup of tea and...

Hello All, I am not looking for a diagnosis here but more advice really. Two we...

Toffy76

•3 months ago

11 Replies

Medication

Does anybody take clopidogrel and sertraline if you do is it ok

Lrfc

•3 months ago

1 Reply

Medication

Does anybody take sertraline and clopidogrel

Lrfc

•3 months ago

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Is this a long wait to see a cardiologist, or is it normal?

I had an MI while abroad in December, I had to have CPR, I had a stent put in and spent 4 days in a foreign hospital ( it was very nice and my treatment was...

I had an MI while abroad in December, I had to have CPR, I had a stent put in ...

Beckimo

•3 months ago

20 Replies

nustendi

I have been given this drug for high cholesterol as I can’t tolerate statins. Only been taking it a week and feel terrible. Basically like flu. Bit of a sore...

I have been given this drug for high cholesterol as I can’t tolerate statins. On...

Stcleer

•3 months ago

8 Replies

Holiday - flying

My husband would like us to go abroad for some winter sun in the next couple of weeks. Following my CABG in July I am anxious about flying. Should I be...

My husband would like us to go abroad for some winter sun in the next couple of ...

Rubyzog

•3 months ago

8 Replies

Cardiac

I had a cardiac arrest out of hospital in November and struggle with anxiety

Lrfc

•3 months ago

11 Replies

Hubby had his bypass

Hubby is out of surgery after his quadruple bypass. They said it went well. He's on a ventilator obviously, and they're going to wake him up in an hour or so,...

Hubby is out of surgery after his quadruple bypass. They said it went well. He's...

Castleview

•3 months ago

33 Replies

No Disopyramide so Bisoprolol prescribed?

Hi, I have been taking Disopyramide (Rhythmodan Retard 250mg) for AF, but have been unable to find any pharmacists with stock for a while now. So the Cardiac...

Hi, I have been taking Disopyramide (Rhythmodan Retard 250mg) for AF, but have b...

DE-AF

•3 months ago

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Wow! Major psychological barrier smashed.

Wasn’t sure if I should post on here? I didn’t want to appear smug! But then, if I can offer moral support to others, I guess it can’t do any harm! I had...

Wasn’t sure if I should post on here? I didn’t want to appear smug! But then, if...

Sidlers

•3 months ago

10 Replies

confused!

So after being diagnosed with Heart Failure 9 months ago my Cardiologist says my prognosis is good and my life expectancy stats are between 10-15 yrs! When I...

So after being diagnosed with Heart Failure 9 months ago my Cardiologist says my...

Kennydope

•3 months ago

8 Replies

shoulder pain

hi everyone It’s my first time posting on here, I had a stent fitted in September 2022 , cardiologist said there was an excellent result , however I carried...

hi everyone It’s my first time posting on here, I had a stent fitted in Septem...

Shelaghbella

•3 months ago

8 Replies

CAD at 47 - Shock

Just a bit of background. Was suffering from anxiety attacks and heart palpitations last Sep. Was referred to a cardiologist (privately). Did the usual tests...

Just a bit of background. Was suffering from anxiety attacks and heart palpitati...

TasteLessFood4Life

•3 months ago

11 Replies

Palpations at the same time every night

I have a pacemaker crt device as of May 2023 for heart failure. I previously had a pacemaker (not crt) since 2016 for complete heart block. The causes for both...

I have a pacemaker crt device as of May 2023 for heart failure. I previously had...

pacemakerire

•3 months ago

2 Replies

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for February 2024

when to take a PIP

Knee relacement

Just when I thought all was well . . .

Heart failure and chronic kidney disease.

Surgery cancelled

Left arm ache

Medication

Medication

Is this a long wait to see a cardiologist, or is it normal?

nustendi

Holiday - flying

Cardiac

Hubby had his bypass

No Disopyramide so Bisoprolol prescribed?

Wow! Major psychological barrier smashed.

confused!

shoulder pain

CAD at 47 - Shock

Palpations at the same time every night

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