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Cholesterol

Hello all, Following a recent blood test, I've received a message from my GP saying my cholesterol is a bit high and advising lifestyle changes and offering...

Hello all, Following a recent blood test, I've received a message from my GP say...

_Paul

•5 months ago

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2 years on Mitral Valve replaced

Just an update: and to wish everyone here healthier life. It is not 2 years since I had my mitral valve replaced witch mechanical valve (i was 44 years old)...

Just an update: and to wish everyone here healthier life. It is not 2 years si...

Megaladon

•5 months ago

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Zoll LifeVest

My husband has had a heart arrest. The consultant what’s to wait to what effects the medication he has prescribed before taking the next steps. He has...

My husband has had a heart arrest. The consultant what’s to wait to what effects...

Tofinodays

•5 months ago

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magnesium recommendations for cramp

anybody got any magnesium supplement recommendations for really bad cramp in feet ankles and calves at night, really not sure of the dosage or any particular...

anybody got any magnesium supplement recommendations for really bad cramp in fe...

CaroCaz

•5 months ago

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New on here.

Hi everyone, Had a heart attack and stroke in December. Recovering well but have been told I have heart failure. Struggling with meds and finding it very...

Hi everyone, Had a heart attack and stroke in December. Recovering well but hav...

Neil14

•5 months ago

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High vagal tone.

Hi all, I've been under the cardiologist for a few years now and I've had many test along the way. I've been told I have mild lvh, a leaking mitral valve,...

Hi all, I've been under the cardiologist for a few years now and I've had many t...

Taz70

•5 months ago

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ANY EXPERIENCE OF A QNIX SMARTWATCH PLEASE?

I am looking for a smartwatch (two year history of atrial fibrillation) which combines health and fitness data collection particularly heart rate and rhythm...

I am looking for a smartwatch (two year history of atrial fibrillation) which co...

vajrahara

•5 months ago

1 Reply

Why?!

Ralph is back lightly sedated with a tube down his throat. Too many secretions he can't get rid of, so he couldn't breathe. Back on antibiotics as well. We've...

Ralph is back lightly sedated with a tube down his throat. Too many secretions h...

Hidden

•5 months ago

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iPhone 13 and pacemaker

Hi All Looking for advice please. Having a pacemaker fitted on Tuesday but read somewhere that this iPhone can be an issue ? If any one has experienced this...

Hi All Looking for advice please. Having a pacemaker fitted on Tuesday but rea...

Gladys23

•5 months ago

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Feeling heart flutters

Hi so I'm 33 year old, I started with heart palpitations about 1 months ago that's when my journey started with 2 trips to A&E, loads of blood tests, ECG tests...

Hi so I'm 33 year old, I started with heart palpitations about 1 months ago that...

AWhittaker

•5 months ago

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Ischemic

What is it

Hel52

•5 months ago

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I don't know why I post!

Just rang as we aren't visiting until 1pm. He's back on ventilator and they will put tracheotomy back in over the weekend, so he's going nowhere . Sadly new...

Just rang as we aren't visiting until 1pm. He's back on ventilator and they will...

Hidden

•5 months ago

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Pressure stents - after pain

Had h/a mid Jan , blue lighted to JR Oxford where they fitted 3 stents but couldn't do others so arranged to go back in March as day patient. Went on 6th March...

Had h/a mid Jan , blue lighted to JR Oxford where they fitted 3 stents but could...

Flissy100

•5 months ago

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Pulsatile Tinnitus

If you hear a pulse in your ear I would get that checked as to the cause. Mine was more important.

If you hear a pulse in your ear I would get that checked as to the cause. Mine ...

Jantech

•5 months ago

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How long on Entresto

I would like to ask what’s the longest anyone on this post has been on Entresto. My cardiologist has patients who started on it back when the clinical trials...

I would like to ask what’s the longest anyone on this post has been on Entresto....

am1875

•5 months ago

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Entresto and Creatinine levels

I am having bloodwork done every 2-3 months because after being on the middle dose for 1 month my creatinine level went from 1.1 to 1.4. So dosage was reduced...

I am having bloodwork done every 2-3 months because after being on the middle do...

am1875

•5 months ago

2 Replies

Congenital Heart Disease

Hello This is mainly aimed at Females who have congenital heart disease. I have recently had my third open heart surgery, it’s been successful and I’m...

Hello This is mainly aimed at Females who have congenital heart disease. I h...

AH31

•5 months ago

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Amazing, surprising day

Ralph good today and they'd put a speaker button on his tracheotomy, so could speak a bit. Said they'll see how he goes today and tomorrow then maybe out on...

Ralph good today and they'd put a speaker button on his tracheotomy, so could sp...

Hidden

•5 months ago

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Ectopic heart beats

I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation about 10 years ago which is largely controlled with Bisoprolol 1.5mg and I take aspirin, I have intermittently...

I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation about 10 years ago which is largely con...

Phoebewhite123

•5 months ago

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My mom is 85 and having an aortic valve replacement but doesn't want to :( Is afraid of surgery.

My mom is 85 and having an aortic valve replacement but doesn't want to :( Is afraid of surgery. 96/140

My mom is 85 and having an aortic valve replacement but doesn't want to :( Is ...

4mYmUM1

•5 months ago

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Cardiomegaly

Hi everyoneI had a routine check at my doctor's last November,I just mentioned that I get palpations now and again.Next thing I am being referred to...

Hi everyoneI had a routine check at my doctor's last November,I just mentioned t...

Retired35

•5 months ago

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👋 March Social Check-in! ❤️

As we march through the month of March, let’s continue our journey together. Whether you’re sipping a cup of tea, enjoying the early spring blooms, or simply...

As we march through the month of March, let’s continue our journey together. Whe...

Luke_BHF

Partner•5 months ago

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More Info?

Further to my original post, thanks so much for all the super kind support from members. Is there anyone here who has had moderate AR for years with little to...

Further to my original post, thanks so much for all the super kind support from ...

Jantech

•5 months ago

3 Replies

Palpitations

When out walking, I could hear a whooshing soundThought is was traffic noise Had it again yesterday and when I stopped it stopped. Were they palpitations Ivan...

When out walking, I could hear a whooshing soundThought is was traffic noise Ha...

Bishop1

•5 months ago

26 Replies

Palpitations

When out for a walk last week. Could hear a whooshing noise, thought it was noise from traffic. Same thing happened yesterday and realized it was from myself....

When out for a walk last week. Could hear a whooshing noise, thought it was nois...

Bishop1

•5 months ago

3 Replies

POTS help

Hi, I have been diagnosed with Pots for 14 years. I am currently in my mid 20s and I am receiving treatments for pots however I am still have difficulty taking...

Hi, I have been diagnosed with Pots for 14 years. I am currently in my mid 20s a...

AmyMarchfan

•5 months ago

9 Replies

my introduction to the group

so yes, triple bypass surgery 10 months ago, i am a diabetic with an A1C of about 7.3 I quit smoking about 1 year ago, went through cardio rehab and felt...

so yes, triple bypass surgery 10 months ago, i am a diabetic with an A1C of abou...

Poconoboy

•5 months ago

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Harrogate HF SupportGroup

Hello. I run a Heart Failure Support Group in Harrogate , North Yorkshire. I started this group on the suggestion of my cardiologist when I asked him if there...

Hello. I run a Heart Failure Support Group in Harrogate , North Yorkshire. I st...

cavalover

•5 months ago

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Should blood tests be more frequent?

I keep reading about the importance of a correct blood sugar level! However, I’m under the impression that I’ll only be getting tested once a year from now on!...

I keep reading about the importance of a correct blood sugar level! However, I’m...

Sidlers

•5 months ago

13 Replies

Heart Rate Monitor

I had an NSTEMI in July 2015 with a fully blocked LAD and had 3 stents inserted. My heart rate has always been low and even now at aged 74 it is 56 BPM. I was...

I had an NSTEMI in July 2015 with a fully blocked LAD and had 3 stents inserted....

Scottaddict100

•5 months ago

5 Replies

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All posts for March 2024

Cholesterol

2 years on Mitral Valve replaced

Zoll LifeVest

magnesium recommendations for cramp

New on here.

High vagal tone.

ANY EXPERIENCE OF A QNIX SMARTWATCH PLEASE?

Why?!

iPhone 13 and pacemaker

Feeling heart flutters

Ischemic

I don't know why I post!

Pressure stents - after pain

Pulsatile Tinnitus

How long on Entresto

Entresto and Creatinine levels

Congenital Heart Disease

Amazing, surprising day

Ectopic heart beats

My mom is 85 and having an aortic valve replacement but doesn't want to :( Is afraid of surgery.

Cardiomegaly

👋 March Social Check-in! ❤️

More Info?

Palpitations

Palpitations

POTS help

my introduction to the group

Harrogate HF SupportGroup

Should blood tests be more frequent?

Heart Rate Monitor

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