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Myocarditis & Returning to Work

Hi everyone, I appreciate everyone's case is different but curious as to how long before you guys returned to work? I am approaching the 3 months mark now &...

Hi everyone, I appreciate everyone's case is different but curious as to how lon...

KW1308

•6 months ago

1 Reply

GTN spray unavailable

Today I received this notice from Pharmacy2U “We have received a prescription for Glyceryl trinitrate 400micrograms/dose aerosol sublingual spray,...

Today I received this notice from Pharmacy2U “We have received a prescription f...

Kristin1812

Heart Star•6 months ago

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"DIY" Heart monitors with feedback

Hi, Whilst not everyone would want this service or may find the costs don't agree. There is probably a population here that this service would appeal too if...

Hi, Whilst not everyone would want this service or may find the costs don't agre...

Hidden

•6 months ago

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24 hour ecg report

Hi all I was wondering if someone can explain or help with what to do next, I have recently had a 24 ecg holter for my ongoing palpitations to which I recently...

Hi all I was wondering if someone can explain or help with what to do next, I ha...

falove92

•6 months ago

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Statin side effects after cardiac arrest and stemi heart attack

Hello, my husband 52 yrs is now on several medications including maximum statin - atorvastatin 80mg after having a stemi heart attack and cardiac arrest in...

Hello, my husband 52 yrs is now on several medications including maximum statin ...

Sunshineandflower

•6 months ago

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scar from open heart surgery

I have lately been to the DRs with my open heart scar.. The top and bottom of the scar is oozing yellow pus, which has been dressed. Since noticing the oozing...

I have lately been to the DRs with my open heart scar.. The top and bottom of th...

AH31

•6 months ago

13 Replies

Undiagnosed heart worries

Hi, This will probably be a long explanation but I've been following this group for some time and you are all fabulous at giving advice so here goes. I've...

Hi, This will probably be a long explanation but I've been following this group ...

PurpleHawk

•6 months ago

16 Replies

Pacemaker Protection

Pacemaker fitted two weeks ago, and as an active sailor feel I need some protection, looking at Paceguard, and Vitabeat USA both are protection in a shirt...

Pacemaker fitted two weeks ago, and as an active sailor feel I need some protect...

readyabout

•6 months ago

2 Replies

Vasospastic angina pain relief

Hi folks, Just wondering if anyone has been prescribed decent pain relief to take at home instead of having to call an ambulance? I’ve been admitted 5 times...

Hi folks, Just wondering if anyone has been prescribed decent pain relief to ta...

Wildswimmer73

•6 months ago

56 Replies

chronic PVCs

Has anyone with a history of recurrent PCVs had a large dose of systemic corticosteroids for other medical conditions and noted a decrease in the frequency of...

Has anyone with a history of recurrent PCVs had a large dose of systemic cortico...

bluemoon572

•6 months ago

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Mothers' Day Quiz

I mentioned earlier that I would post a Mothers' Day Quiz. Well I finally finished typing it correcting some poor punctuation and clarifying one question....

I mentioned earlier that I would post a Mothers' Day Quiz. Well I finally finish...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•6 months ago

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Feel shaky after breakfast

6 weeks ago had 3 stents fitted due to heart attack. All seems well other than weird feelings after breakfast and even one evening. Sort of bubbly inside and...

6 weeks ago had 3 stents fitted due to heart attack. All seems well other than ...

topbook

•6 months ago

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Amlodipine

Hi all. I've been on Amlodipine 5mg since 13th January. First time on any BP meds. Its doing a good job of keeping my BP at normal levels and my BPM are also...

Hi all. I've been on Amlodipine 5mg since 13th January. First time on any BP med...

IndieDot

•6 months ago

14 Replies

feeling alone

Hello, I wondered if anyone else felt like this? I have a very rare heart condition and require open heart surgery very soon. It’s all come as a big shock as I...

Hello, I wondered if anyone else felt like this? I have a very rare heart condit...

Chloebw

•6 months ago

13 Replies

Anyone know anything about this?

He's bright enough but tired. They took the cuff down but he only last 30 seconds, where before it came out he was up to 20 minutes. His confidence has gone....

He's bright enough but tired. They took the cuff down but he only last 30 second...

Hidden

•6 months ago

38 Replies

Mycardial bridge

For a year and a half I've been having frequent episodes of dull aches (left inner chest), flutters in chest, breathlessness when being active and alot of the...

For a year and a half I've been having frequent episodes of dull aches (left inn...

Bannachoc

•6 months ago

4 Replies

Hurt by Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash made hurt, originally recorded by Nine Inch Nails, his own! It is one of my favourite songs especially when I am feeling low. The verse that hits...

Johnny Cash made hurt, originally recorded by Nine Inch Nails, his own! It is on...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•6 months ago

6 Replies

Three weeks after open heart surgery

During the day I feel ok, walking around, doing light jobs around the house. In the morning I feel sore and struggle to get out of bed, in the evening I have...

During the day I feel ok, walking around, doing light jobs around the house. I...

AH31

•6 months ago

17 Replies

Statin intolerant & repatha intolerant

Unfortunatley I have found that my body can't tolerate statins or reptha injections although I really need to get my high cholesterol reduced. Very frightened...

Unfortunatley I have found that my body can't tolerate statins or reptha injecti...

Denjones

•6 months ago

23 Replies

Possible carotid artery problem discovered 3 weeks after double heart bypass surgery.

My hubby has been home for 2 weeks after his bypass surgery, and because of an ongoing vision problem, it's now suspected that his carotid artery also has...

My hubby has been home for 2 weeks after his bypass surgery, and because of an o...

Positivepants2022

•6 months ago

3 Replies

Anxiety

Since my diagnosis of moderate Aortic regurgitation I have completely lost my hold on life. I also had a blockage in my carotid, now surgically removed. I...

Since my diagnosis of moderate Aortic regurgitation I have completely lost my ho...

Jantech

•6 months ago

24 Replies

nausea and lightheaded

hi everyone I had a Nstemi in January 2024 and stent and ballon’s fitted , I had previously had a stent fitted in Sept 2022 following a private CY angiogram...

hi everyone I had a Nstemi in January 2024 and stent and ballon’s fitted , I ha...

Shelaghbella

•6 months ago

5 Replies

Post bypass surgery exercise

Hi guys So I'm 6 weeks post double bypass op. My cardio rehab team have referred me to the local gym. However, in hindsight I've decided it's not for me....

Hi guys So I'm 6 weeks post double bypass op. My cardio rehab team have refer...

Carsry

•6 months ago

23 Replies

Tricuspid valve regurgitation tooth extractions

Hi, I am new to this forum desperately need some help. I have severe tricuspid valve regurgitation and emphysema and need to have 3 to four tooth...

Hi, I am new to this forum desperately need some help. I have severe tricuspi...

Pennroad

•6 months ago

1 Reply

letter from cardiologist

a couple of months ago i was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroidism.. but also discovered i’ve had an abnormal thyroid since 2017, the year my chest discomfort...

a couple of months ago i was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroidism.. but also di...

Manhattan1

•6 months ago

5 Replies

Cardiologist Explains

Found this very useful YouTube video by a UK Cardiologist. Thought people might his explanations and videos useful...

Found this very useful YouTube video by a UK Cardiologist. Thought people might...

Hidden

•6 months ago

5 Replies

pre diabetes

Had an NStemi and stent fitted in Oct last year. Obviously a shock and have been following all advice, did cardiac rehab and going on daily walks and gym twice...

Had an NStemi and stent fitted in Oct last year. Obviously a shock and have been...

Lovesunflower

•6 months ago

43 Replies

Heart rate dropped.

My Samsung smart watch has picked up that my heart rate has dropped into 30s about 4 times in the last 3 months, I haven't felt any diff while these events...

My Samsung smart watch has picked up that my heart rate has dropped into 30s abo...

JKFib

•6 months ago

24 Replies

heart attack caused by stress, (no blockages)has this happened to anyone else

had a minor heart attack at Christmas; during angiogram they did a stress test which started closing down my arteries fast; has anyone else had this, if so...

had a minor heart attack at Christmas; during angiogram they did a stress test w...

Schnoodlefan

•6 months ago

7 Replies

Emotions over pacemaker

Hello everyone. I am new to this site and this is my very first post. I would thank and appreciate any tips, help, persona experience and advice anyone has to...

Hello everyone. I am new to this site and this is my very first post. I would th...

Classic100

•6 months ago

18 Replies

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for March 2024

Myocarditis & Returning to Work

GTN spray unavailable

"DIY" Heart monitors with feedback

24 hour ecg report

Statin side effects after cardiac arrest and stemi heart attack

scar from open heart surgery

Undiagnosed heart worries

Pacemaker Protection

Vasospastic angina pain relief

chronic PVCs

Mothers' Day Quiz

Feel shaky after breakfast

Amlodipine

feeling alone

Anyone know anything about this?

Mycardial bridge

Hurt by Johnny Cash

Three weeks after open heart surgery

Statin intolerant & repatha intolerant

Possible carotid artery problem discovered 3 weeks after double heart bypass surgery.

Anxiety

nausea and lightheaded

Post bypass surgery exercise

Tricuspid valve regurgitation tooth extractions

letter from cardiologist

Cardiologist Explains

pre diabetes

Heart rate dropped.

heart attack caused by stress, (no blockages)has this happened to anyone else

Emotions over pacemaker

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