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got specialist referral

today I got confirmation of my referral to Bradford Refractory Clinic. It’s taken almost 6 months a lot of heartache/stress to get to this point. just want...

today I got confirmation of my referral to Bradford Refractory Clinic. It’s tak...

Jenzhearts

•5 months ago

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L-carnitine

Has anyone tried l-carnitine supplements with having heart failure,if so, good or bad side effects??I've read they can help but just wondered if Google study...

Has anyone tried l-carnitine supplements with having heart failure,if so, good o...

Forrest14

•5 months ago

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Condition update

So with my son's upcoming 6 month appointment and where he will begin transition to adult services my anxiety has increased. So my morning messages were part...

So with my son's upcoming 6 month appointment and where he will begin transitio...

Livelovelife56

•5 months ago

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Endarterectomy

Just had 1 year duplex scan after my carotid endarterectomy and expected the vessel to be clear. Scanning operative drew pic for my surgeon showing some...

Just had 1 year duplex scan after my carotid endarterectomy and expected the ves...

Jantech

•5 months ago

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procedure failure

hi everyone My last post I was still getting pre procedure symptoms , left shoulder/arm ache , nausea, lightheaded etc I have since seen my cardiologist...

hi everyone My last post I was still getting pre procedure symptoms , left sho...

Shelaghbella

•5 months ago

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OHS for new Aorta valve

Hi,Just had my new aorta valve 2 weeks ago. Feeling great, however I feel like someone is pressing their hand on the right side of my chest, anyone else had...

Hi,Just had my new aorta valve 2 weeks ago. Feeling great, however I feel like s...

Pbbluenose

•5 months ago

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ICD and Driving

I've been undergoing a lot of treatment over the past 12 months, due to an atrial tachycardia which I noticed when exercising. I had an MI back in 2011,...

I've been undergoing a lot of treatment over the past 12 months, due to an atria...

DaiHatsu

•5 months ago

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going back to propranolol after diltiazem

hi there i Hope it’s ok to post here because ive also posted in the AF forum but I could really use some advice asap. I was on 80mg slow release propranolol...

hi there i Hope it’s ok to post here because ive also posted in the AF forum bu...

mummyofspot

•5 months ago

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Just want to say

It's a new day to enjoy and maybe some are not feeling to well or are struggling right now but let's be kind to each other let's enjoy any small pleasure so...

It's a new day to enjoy and maybe some are not feeling to well or are strugglin...

Livelovelife56

•5 months ago

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not a good place to have a birthday !

was not a good day to spend a birthday. Silly me had a good day and decided to deep clean the bathroom . I was over the moon and proud of myself how nice it...

was not a good day to spend a birthday. Silly me had a good day and decided to d...

Bowlsnut

•5 months ago

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Myocarditis

Following hospital admission in March 2024 after what was thought to be MI I was diagnosed with Myocarditis. Bloods (Troponin levels at 1275), ECG,...

Following hospital admission in March 2024 after what was thought to be MI I was...

Hidden

•5 months ago

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Heart Anniversary

Hi, Everyone, Palm Sunday, March 24th, was the two-year anniversary of my HA. I had thought quite a lot about the day for a few weeks now—not mentioning it...

Hi, Everyone, Palm Sunday, March 24th, was the two-year anniversary of my HA. I...

Smitty1956

•5 months ago

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Sleeping with an ICD device

I would be hugely grateful for any advice. My partner has been offered an ICD device but is uncertain whether to go ahead, he is worried about a few things...

I would be hugely grateful for any advice. My partner has been offered an ICD de...

DennisMenace68

•5 months ago

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Tiredness

Hey all Well my good friend tiredness has returned. It doesn't matter if I'm doing something or not; or if I've had 5 hours sleep or 9 hours sleep. I'm...

Hey all Well my good friend tiredness has returned. It doesn't matter if I'm doi...

Cherrelleford

•5 months ago

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Bisoprolol Splitting

hello I take a bisoprolol daily since hospital admission in 2022 I raised my concerns over the strength of 5mg - a year ago; I saw my resting heart rate was...

hello I take a bisoprolol daily since hospital admission in 2022 I raised my c...

TheBoys

•5 months ago

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PoTs - What has happened to her

Long story short, things have taken a drastic turn. Even thought the PoTs symptoms I've been experiencing have been going on since I was around 13 (i'm 28...

Long story short, things have taken a drastic turn. Even thought the PoTs symp...

Nemofudge

•5 months ago

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Mt Thomas

Hi everyone, I'm a 45 year old male with a background of heart disease. At the age of 7 I was diagnosed with rheumatic fever and was diagnosed with heart...

Hi everyone, I'm a 45 year old male with a background of heart disease. At the a...

oyithomas77

•5 months ago

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Pacemaker versus not driving?

I'm getting a loop recorder implanted next week and I'm told probably at some point after that a pacemaker. However, it just occurred to me, maybe there's a...

I'm getting a loop recorder implanted next week and I'm told probably at some po...

Scotsman53

•5 months ago

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Blood pressure low side?

It's been 4 months since HA, and I feel good. Apart from the light headed feeling I get. BP readings around 105-118/ 65-75 regions. I spoke to my doctor ,...

It's been 4 months since HA, and I feel good. Apart from the light headed feelin...

Hidden

•5 months ago

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Positivity, trust and determination are the key to a good recovery after major open heart surgery.

I am an 86 year old female but my aorta with a 6cms aneurism and the valve were replaced. I kept positive and, touch wood, five months on I am independent and...

I am an 86 year old female but my aorta with a 6cms aneurism and the valve were ...

survivorsguilt

•5 months ago

12 Replies

Just want to say with you all

Good morning stay well.

Livelovelife56

•5 months ago

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Holiday

Due to go on holiday next year can anyone recommend travel insurance company that will cover me with all my ailments 🤣😫🤞👍🏻

Due to go on holiday next year can anyone recommend travel insurance company tha...

Yodayodz

•5 months ago

18 Replies

Whirling/whistling noise of heart

I have recently been told that my 20month old son has an extra noise almost like a whistling/whirling noise on his heart but have been advised to wait 2 weeks...

I have recently been told that my 20month old son has an extra noise almost like...

Elliewake99

•5 months ago

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Worried about AF

Hi I have paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. I'm only 39 but the doctors only seem to want to give me pills and not do anything like ablation. I'm really worried...

Hi I have paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. I'm only 39 but the doctors only seem ...

Jasonmarkb

•5 months ago

4 Replies

PVCs Way Worse

Hi! New to posting here, but see there are others like me who just are wondering what the heck is going on, so even though I know no one's journey is exactly...

Hi! New to posting here, but see there are others like me who just are wonderin...

josephinius1

•5 months ago

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Nicotine and GTN

Hi all, I have another of my pondering questions. Nicotine I'm led to belive constricts the blood vessels whereas the GTN Spray opens everything up. So...if...

Hi all, I have another of my pondering questions. Nicotine I'm led to belive con...

GoldfishPond

•5 months ago

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light headed after cardioversion

I had cardioversion 2 days ago which put me back into sinus rhythm. This will be my 3rd one. I usually feel great afterwards but this time I still feel light...

I had cardioversion 2 days ago which put me back into sinus rhythm. This will be...

Jrobs

•5 months ago

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Facial swelling

Had Bypass 8 yearsago after heart attack and was put on ramipril amongst other drugs. After 8 years suddenly developed facial swelling arund lips and tongue....

Had Bypass 8 yearsago after heart attack and was put on ramipril amongst other d...

palacefatboy

•5 months ago

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Eating Low salt while abroad with dilated cardiomyopathy

Iam very early into my journey with Dilated cardiomyopathy and HF at 39 yrs old we already have trips abroad booked, New York in May to celebrate our 40ths...

Iam very early into my journey with Dilated cardiomyopathy and HF at 39 yrs old ...

bouncingsouls

•5 months ago

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Sentlover

Hi everyone I'm new to this I had a heart attack 2013 had 2 stents put on half asprin and then some pphysiothen nothing felt like I'd fell off the end of...

Hi everyone I'm new to this I had a heart attack 2013 had 2 stents put on half ...

Sentlover

•5 months ago

6 Replies

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All posts for March 2024

got specialist referral

L-carnitine

Condition update

Endarterectomy

procedure failure

OHS for new Aorta valve

ICD and Driving

going back to propranolol after diltiazem

Just want to say

not a good place to have a birthday !

Myocarditis

Heart Anniversary

Sleeping with an ICD device

Tiredness

Bisoprolol Splitting

PoTs - What has happened to her

Mt Thomas

Pacemaker versus not driving?

Blood pressure low side?

Positivity, trust and determination are the key to a good recovery after major open heart surgery.

Just want to say with you all

Holiday

Whirling/whistling noise of heart

Worried about AF

PVCs Way Worse

Nicotine and GTN

light headed after cardioversion

Facial swelling

Eating Low salt while abroad with dilated cardiomyopathy

Sentlover

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