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Edoxaban or abixiban safer in respect of bleeding

have had bleeding issues taking Edoxaban and wondered if other anticoagulants are better

have had bleeding issues taking Edoxaban and wondered if other anticoagulants ar...

Prawnsalad

•2 months ago

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Post HA bowel problem

Hi, my partner had a HA 2 weeks ago, he was blue-lighted to hospital and had 2 stents fitted. Major shock to us both as he is fit and active. He is still in...

Hi, my partner had a HA 2 weeks ago, he was blue-lighted to hospital and had 2 s...

Landrovergirl

•2 months ago

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Recovery

Has anyone else had previous open heart surgery and had burning pain and discomfort in left side of ribs, back and sharp pains in chest? I know this is all...

Has anyone else had previous open heart surgery and had burning pain and discomf...

AH31

•2 months ago

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echo results

sorry had a few issues adding this to my post I just received my echo results and would be interested in views

sorry had a few issues adding this to my post I just received my echo results ...

NLGA

•2 months ago

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medications

I am taking a lot of medications after my cardiac arrest. I do not feel well because of them. Is this normal?

I am taking a lot of medications after my cardiac arrest. I do not feel well bec...

Hypocantriac

•2 months ago

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inclisiran injection for cholesterol (Leqvio)

Hello all, I’ve just been offered the inclisiran injection (Leqvio) for cholesterol. Has anyone had it? Any side effects or issues? wondering whether it...

Hello all, I’ve just been offered the inclisiran injection (Leqvio) for cholest...

Coffeelover2

•2 months ago

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Update

He's doing okay, he's now got a patch behind his ear to dry up secretions in his throat, then in a few days.... fingers crossed.... should/may be able to...

He's doing okay, he's now got a patch behind his ear to dry up secretions in his...

Castleview

•2 months ago

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Post angioplasty

I am 74yr old male. 3 weeks ago I had an heart attack and was admitted to my local hospital. An “echo test” was normal. An angiogram showed a blockage in the...

I am 74yr old male. 3 weeks ago I had an heart attack and was admitted to my loc...

Fulstoneflyer

•2 months ago

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Support for a local group

We have a small heart support group in North East Cambridgeshire that has been running informally for a year now. We would like it to be possible to be viewed...

We have a small heart support group in North East Cambridgeshire that has been r...

EightyBee

•2 months ago

1 Reply

echo report

looks not to bad to me but I don’t understand it that well Any views good or bad welcome I have a AF monitor report that I will put in the AF forum

looks not to bad to me but I don’t understand it that well Any views good or b...

NLGA

•2 months ago

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diagnosed Myocarditis on MRI

Hi all, long story short cabgx3 in 2017 age 30, and last December troponin 197. Post Cardiac MRI last week diagnosed with Myocarditis, I still cannot...

Hi all, long story short cabgx3 in 2017 age 30, and last December troponin 197...

Cabg_nave

•2 months ago

1 Reply

Irregular heart beat notification on BP monitor

Just checked my BP in the morning as part of my daily routine - whilst BP was fine, the monitor did flag up an irregular heartbeat. I took several measurements...

Just checked my BP in the morning as part of my daily routine - whilst BP was fi...

TasteLessFood4Life

•2 months ago

1 Reply

PoTS Diagnosis

19 y.o. Granddaughter is in hospital after bouts of fainting and dizziness and has been diagnosed with PoTS. I would be grateful for any advise on how to...

19 y.o. Granddaughter is in hospital after bouts of fainting and dizziness and h...

Elguajiro

•2 months ago

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Myocarditis chest pain

Hi all, I’m approaching the 3 month mark with myocarditis. Chest pains were slowly easing off but have increased slightly over the past few weeks. I’m...

Hi all, I’m approaching the 3 month mark with myocarditis. Chest pains were slo...

Beachboy1

•2 months ago

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flying

how soon can you fly after having stent fitted , and is it not advisable to fly long haul . Also can anyone recommend a travel insurance company that doesn’t...

how soon can you fly after having stent fitted , and is it not advisable to fly ...

Stent2024

•2 months ago

3 Replies

Post embolism heart rate going up quickly

I am a runner, and had blood clots and bilateral pulmonary embolism in early January. I am now on apixaban and have recovered well enough to do low intensity...

I am a runner, and had blood clots and bilateral pulmonary embolism in early Jan...

OldRunner9

•2 months ago

1 Reply

Bisoprolol and weight gain ?

Greetings all, I haven’t spoke for sometime on here so I hope your all coping well. The main reason I’m back on is to ask you all about Bisoprolol and weight...

Greetings all, I haven’t spoke for sometime on here so I hope your all coping we...

highburyted

•2 months ago

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I was recently diagnosed with an incomplete LBBB

Hello everyone! I was diagnosed with Incomplete Left bundle branch block and possible LVH. I am 29 years old and I am afraid of the prognosis. I’ve had...

Hello everyone! I was diagnosed with Incomplete Left bundle branch block and pos...

granola_lover777

•2 months ago

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Stress

Im doing a 5 day training course in another city and after just one day in the classroom i came away feeling stressed, my BP was up from its normal 117 to 134...

Im doing a 5 day training course in another city and after just one day in the c...

BaronFrankenstein

•2 months ago

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Aortic Stenosis - sorted by Tavi

After a long wait to see a Cardiologist (my first referral disappeared in February), which took place in mid-November, I was seen by the Consultant who...

After a long wait to see a Cardiologist (my first referral disappeared in Februa...

Bikafella

•2 months ago

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referral finally

I spent 20 hours from yesterday afternoon in A&E with chest pains. But the upshot is I’m being referred to see a specialist in Angina which is great!! My...

I spent 20 hours from yesterday afternoon in A&E with chest pains. But the upsh...

Jenzhearts

•2 months ago

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Hotie

Saw GP today my BP dangerously high 201/ 88 prescribed Bisoprolol Fumarate 2.52.5mg tabs....starting on low dose.....am a bit scared reading side...

Saw GP today my BP dangerously high 201/ 88 prescribed Bisoprolol Fumarate 2.52...

Hotie

•2 months ago

36 Replies

Cardiac pain right side?

hi just had tight pain right jaw and neck pain..middle and right chest and just under right side of chest moving slightly round to back .. eased off after...

hi just had tight pain right jaw and neck pain..middle and right chest and just ...

Manhattan1

•2 months ago

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post heart attack and stent insertion

my partner had heart attack and stent inserted at the end of January. Nothing but trouble since in that it seems the medication has some effect in constant...

my partner had heart attack and stent inserted at the end of January. Nothing bu...

Palmareal

•2 months ago

6 Replies

does anyone know of any support groups Scotland?

hi does anyone know of any pre heart surgery support groups in Scotland?

Chloebw

•2 months ago

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Stopping amlodipine 5mg

Hi I'm 15 months post quadruple heart bypass and doing well ,I'm on anvostatin 80mg,asprin 75mg allopurinol 300mg,amloadpine 5mg and bisoprolol 2,5mg ,just...

Hi I'm 15 months post quadruple heart bypass and doing well ,I'm on anvostatin 8...

Charl70

•2 months ago

5 Replies

dental treatment

Have heart murmur and need root canal treatment but have been told 6-8 month waiting on nhs but they will do privately can’t afford this do I have any other...

Have heart murmur and need root canal treatment but have been told 6-8 month wai...

Kizzy68

•2 months ago

6 Replies

Heart valve replacement

Hi , My husband has had his Aotic valve and Mitric valve replaced and is struggling with daily living. Has any one claimed for PIP and been successfull

Hi , My husband has had his Aotic valve and Mitric valve replaced and is struggl...

Pomegranitelover

•2 months ago

2 Replies

Fasting with a heart condition

Good morning! I hope everyone is well. For those who engage in any type of fasting, whether it’s intermittent fasting or fasting for religious reasons such...

Good morning! I hope everyone is well. For those who engage in any type of fa...

Tos92

•2 months ago

22 Replies

changes

Hi everyone I had my quadruple bypass back at the end of June. I did extremely well with recovery and suffered no setbacks. Now coming up to 9 months post...

Hi everyone I had my quadruple bypass back at the end of June. I did extremely...

HealthyBigHeart

•2 months ago

1 Reply

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All posts for March 2024

Edoxaban or abixiban safer in respect of bleeding

Post HA bowel problem

Recovery

echo results

medications

inclisiran injection for cholesterol (Leqvio)

Update

Post angioplasty

Support for a local group

echo report

diagnosed Myocarditis on MRI

Irregular heart beat notification on BP monitor

PoTS Diagnosis

Myocarditis chest pain

flying

Post embolism heart rate going up quickly

Bisoprolol and weight gain ?

I was recently diagnosed with an incomplete LBBB

Stress

Aortic Stenosis - sorted by Tavi

referral finally

Hotie

Cardiac pain right side?

post heart attack and stent insertion

does anyone know of any support groups Scotland?

Stopping amlodipine 5mg

dental treatment

Heart valve replacement

Fasting with a heart condition

changes

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