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Cardiology appointment

Just been told by my doctor's my cardiology appointment is on April 8th , This is from my collapse and arm's and legs shaking at work on 6 February and taken...

Just been told by my doctor's my cardiology appointment is on April 8th , This ...

Gaz22

•4 months ago

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Failed ASD Device Closure - any experiences

Hi all, I was at the Brompton on Friday for ASD Device closure through the catheter/groin but sadly it failed - they made a number of attempts but due to the...

Hi all, I was at the Brompton on Friday for ASD Device closure through the cath...

Magnus21

•4 months ago

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Gastrocardiac Syndrome

Hello everyone, For years now I have been experiencing terrible palpitations. I’ve been prescribed bicopralole & have had lots of investigations done on my...

Hello everyone, For years now I have been experiencing terrible palpitations. ...

Pinktilly

•4 months ago

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Arm pain

Nearly a year since my myocarditis and now I get pain in my left arm it feels much like the time before my admission to hospital. Should I get myself checked...

Nearly a year since my myocarditis and now I get pain in my left arm it feels mu...

Tomedward

•4 months ago

1 Reply

stopped Propranolol

HI, I stopped taking Propranolol after 10 years of 40mg twice a day due to Bradycardia, I have weened down to zero over a 6 month period, I am now 10 days...

HI, I stopped taking Propranolol after 10 years of 40mg twice a day due to Brad...

acerecce

•4 months ago

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Experience for propranolol & omeprazole

So iv been experiencing very slight discomfort in my chest recently from getting PVCs a Kardia EKG shown up. Also my stomach/belly area occasionally gets...

So iv been experiencing very slight discomfort in my chest recently from getting...

AWhittaker

•4 months ago

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CT Angiogram

I have an appointment in April and am trying to find out what happens

carole99

•4 months ago

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Precordial T wave changes

I had an ecg last week and this result is coming up on my Airmid app with a ? ischaemia beside it. "Precordial T wave changes ? ischaemia" Should I contact my...

I had an ecg last week and this result is coming up on my Airmid app with a ? is...

Firinne

•4 months ago

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Unstable Angina - Carotid ultrasound scan?

Hello, I'm here because in the last month I've had mild unstable angina symptoms - discomfort in shoulders and upper chest spreading to both or left arm and...

Hello, I'm here because in the last month I've had mild unstable angina symptoms...

ootihat

•4 months ago

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suspected heart failure

Ref: NT-proBNP >2000 ng/ Deal All, I need your opinion as a new medical finding raised a concern. And I am worried. First, relevant health history 1....

Ref: NT-proBNP >2000 ng/ Deal All, I need your opinion as a new medical findi...

BelaPatka9

•4 months ago

1 Reply

Night sweats

I have noticed this week I have woken up with water on my back and chest. My hair is wet and my bedding is too. I am in my sixth week of recovery since having...

I have noticed this week I have woken up with water on my back and chest. My ha...

AH31

•4 months ago

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Operations after heart bypass

I am interested in knowing about anyone who has had major surgery after a heart bypass even it wasn’t related to the heart and with full anaesthetic

I am interested in knowing about anyone who has had major surgery after a heart ...

Pollypuss

•4 months ago

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Okay so far

Ralph great this morning, (Tuesday ) off ventilator and on an oxygen mask....which isn't on his face, it's plugged in to his tracheotomy, he's doing well with...

Ralph great this morning, (Tuesday ) off ventilator and on an oxygen mask....whi...

Hidden

•4 months ago

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Echocardiogram results

Hello everyone, my first question! I had an Echocardiogram on 17 January as I have mitral valve problem, previously moderate, and still not had the results....

Hello everyone, my first question! I had an Echocardiogram on 17 January as I h...

ArizonaUte

•4 months ago

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How do I cope with exhaustion & chest pain?

Hi I’ve had heart issues for a year now. I’ve had CT scans, stress tests, ultrasound, and an angioplasty in which no major blockages were found. I’m told...

Hi I’ve had heart issues for a year now. I’ve had CT scans, stress tests, ultr...

Oldgimmer66

•4 months ago

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Brain Fog

4 weeks ago today i had a mitral valve repair, via OHS. Still suffering from brain fog and confusion. Anyone else suffer 4 weeks on ? Thanks

4 weeks ago today i had a mitral valve repair, via OHS. Still suffering from bra...

paulcongleton

•4 months ago

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Pelmeni

Hi. I'm 54 year old female with large asd and moderate tricuspid regurgitation. Was only diagnosed at 47. I have been recommended ohs which I have declined for...

Hi. I'm 54 year old female with large asd and moderate tricuspid regurgitation. ...

Pelmeni

•4 months ago

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Diltiazem after dysopryamide

would welcome any advice or information from anyone who takes Diltiazem for SVT - have recently been changed to this from Dysopyramide and propranolol as...

would welcome any advice or information from anyone who takes Diltiazem for SVT ...

Nanaelaine

•4 months ago

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Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair

I had a laparoscopic right groin inguinal hernia repair in February and I have a right side swollen testicle over 5 weeks after surgery. all other aspects of...

I had a laparoscopic right groin inguinal hernia repair in February and I have a...

Pots11

•4 months ago

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flying with stent

has anyone with stent done a long haul flight ? If so , any complications ?

Stent2024

•4 months ago

21 Replies

Still pain

Hello, My husband had a stent and double bypass following a heart attack 8 months ago. He's doing incredibly well with rehab and getting fit again. He's still...

Hello, My husband had a stent and double bypass following a heart attack 8 month...

Lcat1

•4 months ago

12 Replies

Low heart rate

I have been suffering with exhaustion etc as my heart rate rarely goes above 55 and sits in the 40s most of the time. I have been referred to a cardiologist...

I have been suffering with exhaustion etc as my heart rate rarely goes above 55 ...

MaggieRBM

•4 months ago

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Amlodipine

Hi just an update incase anyone else is finding this . I was given5mg Amlodipine in 2016 after angiogram showed 80% blockage of distal Lad . I had another...

Hi just an update incase anyone else is finding this . I was given5mg Amlodipine...

Plum53

•4 months ago

20 Replies

travel insurance

hi , I have heart failure with 35 EF. Has anyone with similar condition taken out travel insurance? What is typical premium ?

hi , I have heart failure with 35 EF. Has anyone with similar condition taken ou...

Whofan63

•4 months ago

3 Replies

Heart failure

Had valve replacement 2 years ago and started to improve. Now struggling with fatigue and breathlessness again. Also get random episodes of feeling very...

Had valve replacement 2 years ago and started to improve. Now struggling with fa...

Pubman

•4 months ago

1 Reply

Upper chest and shoulder pain

Hi all ..I've been reading with much interest all your tips,stories,and personal experiences for many months and now would like to ask a question please...I'm...

Hi all ..I've been reading with much interest all your tips,stories,and personal...

Oldguyonabike

•4 months ago

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On the up, hopefully

Ralph is doing well.....I daren't be too optimistic....off the ventilator most of the time, doing arm and leg exercises again, some standing and pulling...

Ralph is doing well.....I daren't be too optimistic....off the ventilator most o...

Hidden

•4 months ago

58 Replies

Pacemaker and Reiki with Crystal Healig

For many years I have been having Reiki with Crystal Healing about once a month, which I have found very helpful, both physically and emotionally. Now I have a...

For many years I have been having Reiki with Crystal Healing about once a month,...

readyabout

•4 months ago

5 Replies

Personal Indepedence Payment (PIP)

Has anyone with acute heart failure (EF less than 30%) been successful in claiming PIP? My son has been refused despite his application confirming since...

Has anyone with acute heart failure (EF less than 30%) been successful in claimi...

Badger15

•4 months ago

11 Replies

Question for those who are stented

Hello I'm sure this has been asked several times but I've had a look and cant find an answer on here. In January 2023 I was stented due to a blocked LAD...

Hello I'm sure this has been asked several times but I've had a look and cant...

Lupa87

•4 months ago

20 Replies

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All posts for March 2024

Cardiology appointment

Failed ASD Device Closure - any experiences

Gastrocardiac Syndrome

Arm pain

stopped Propranolol

Experience for propranolol & omeprazole

CT Angiogram

Precordial T wave changes

Unstable Angina - Carotid ultrasound scan?

suspected heart failure

Night sweats

Operations after heart bypass

Okay so far

Echocardiogram results

How do I cope with exhaustion & chest pain?

Brain Fog

Pelmeni

Diltiazem after dysopryamide

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair

flying with stent

Still pain

Low heart rate

Amlodipine

travel insurance

Heart failure

Upper chest and shoulder pain

On the up, hopefully

Pacemaker and Reiki with Crystal Healig

Personal Indepedence Payment (PIP)

Question for those who are stented

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