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New Cardiac Rehab Classes

I started the cardiac rehab classes through the referral scheme from the hospital last Thursday. Its circuit training, 45 seconds on each task then change...

I started the cardiac rehab classes through the referral scheme from the hospita...

BaronFrankenstein

•52 minutes ago

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Another day

He's the same as he was, but his results aren't as good as we hoped. His swallow isn't as strong as it should be and ENT and speech therapist tried him with...

He's the same as he was, but his results aren't as good as we hoped. His swallow...

Castleview

•2 hours ago

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Back ache./Travel insurance

Have been suffering from a bad back ache since HA and stents 3 months ago,is it coincidence or linked? My left to right horizontally across back. This is...

Have been suffering from a bad back ache since HA and stents 3 months ago,is it ...

20thJan

•2 hours ago

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Evidence that a Healthy lifestyle may offset genetics by 60%

Genetics alone can mean a 21% greater risk of early death. But today the Guardian reports on a paper suggesting a healthy lifestyle could offset effects of...

Genetics alone can mean a 21% greater risk of early death. But today the Guar...

Kristin1812

Heart Star•3 hours ago

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Managing the wait for CABG

When my husband had his pacemaker upgrade to a CRT pacemaker at the beginning of February , cardiac failure and arteriosclerosis of the carotid arteries was...

When my husband had his pacemaker upgrade to a CRT pacemaker at the beginning of...

cotonh

•13 hours ago

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husband just diagnosed with dilated catsiomyopathy

Hi my 51 year old his back has just been diagnosed with DCM. It would seem to be in a slightly milder form (I think). The only symptom he has displayed has...

Hi my 51 year old his back has just been diagnosed with DCM. It would seem to b...

LizzieS33

•13 hours ago

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Open Heart Surgery - Free Bras

Hi - I have two BHIS post operative surgical bras that are unworn/unused. I bought them for post OHS recovery but never used them. Size 40C - See BHIS...

Hi - I have two BHIS post operative surgical bras that are unworn/unused. I ...

linnielizzie

•14 hours ago

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sodium

Hi I got blood results recently and I have hypothyroidism which is been treated with Eltroxin 25mcg and I also have low sodium. Sodium level is 134 which is...

Hi I got blood results recently and I have hypothyroidism which is been treated ...

Peachy39

•17 hours ago

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How long can it take to change one medication?!

Hi allApologies if this query has been answered before. My partner had a heart attack four weeks ago, and two stents fitted. He came home from hospital with...

Hi allApologies if this query has been answered before. My partner had a heart a...

Seniormadam

•17 hours ago

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Stents and 80% blocked artery

In March had stent fitted to LAD however was told that unable to clear circumflex artery as 80% blocked.Don’t have any physical reactions,feel quite normal...

In March had stent fitted to LAD however was told that unable to clear circumfle...

Lochhead

•17 hours ago

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Beta-Blocker

I am sharing link of an article for the benefit of members...

dnsblr

•18 hours ago

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work and strange feelings

been taking bisoprolol coming up for 2 weeks 1.25 m at work this morning i had another warm flushing feeling , lasted for a couple of minutes on and off...

been taking bisoprolol coming up for 2 weeks 1.25 m at work this morning i had...

mobyfool

•19 hours ago

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Monthly meets

Hi does anyone have information on support groups in my area please. Halifax West Yorkshire

Hi does anyone have information on support groups in my area please. Halifax Wes...

Alfie33

•21 hours ago

1 Reply

Best travel insurance provider after having a stent fitted 12 years ago

I would like some guidance to find a travel insurance provider for a cruise, after having a stent fitted 12 years ago?

I would like some guidance to find a travel insurance provider for a cruise, aft...

Pinkhenhut

•21 hours ago

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Panic attack, cardimyopathy

If one has breathlessness really bad, and heart palpatations, and fatigue, and that is classed as a panic attack, would there be cause for concern if the...

If one has breathlessness really bad, and heart palpatations, and fatigue, and t...

colo60

•21 hours ago

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Aortic valve replacement recuperation

Hi, I am scheduled for AVR (hemi-sternotomy and tissue valve) on 8 May and am interested to hear of others feedback as to recuperation. If all goes well with...

Hi, I am scheduled for AVR (hemi-sternotomy and tissue valve) on 8 May and am in...

PaoloRossi

•21 hours ago

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Pacemaker

Hi, Has anyone in this group had a pacemaker fitted? If so how was the procedure for you? What age were you? Did you recover quickly and how has it...

Hi, Has anyone in this group had a pacemaker fitted? If so how was the procedu...

Tadpole16

•22 hours ago

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Back ache

HA 3 months ago wondering if anyone has experienced same i.e. back ache? Never really suffered from this previously,the odd twinge but nothing like...

HA 3 months ago wondering if anyone has experienced same i.e. back ache? Neve...

20thJan

•1 day ago

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Shingles & needing more heart surgery

My first mitral valve repair has failed sadly after 3 yrs & I need it redone, more open heart surgery..... but a month ago got Shingles. I was unable to take...

My first mitral valve repair has failed sadly after 3 yrs & I need it redone, mo...

Warm-heart

•1 day ago

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PET Scan results -total ischemic burden 4%

I just got the results of my PET Scan and it was "total ischemic burden 4%". My cardiologist said "we start to worry when it is 10%. It must be a false...

I just got the results of my PET Scan and it was "total ischemic burden 4%". My ...

Health20232024

•1 day ago

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The felling my heart is stopping ..

hi everyone not posted in a while but love reading all your post, it’s always made me feel better about my eptopic beats which I’ve suffered for over 40 years...

hi everyone not posted in a while but love reading all your post, it’s always ma...

Deary63

•2 days ago

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Interaction of Statins with other medicine

Just looking for some guidance - is there any known interaction between statins and other medicine that one needs to be aware of? I am mostly interested in the...

Just looking for some guidance - is there any known interaction between statins ...

TasteLessFood4Life

•2 days ago

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bisoprolol at night?

hi does anyone take bisoprolol at night I’ve complained to my doctor about tiredness but they didn’t talk about the bisoprolol changing it or taking it at a...

hi does anyone take bisoprolol at night I’ve complained to my doctor about tired...

Dogchasers

•2 days ago

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amlodipine side effects

Is anyone experiencing side effects of amlodipine. Heard lercandipine better tolerated. Any thoughts.

Is anyone experiencing side effects of amlodipine. Heard lercandipine better tol...

Simba37

•2 days ago

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amlodipine

I’ve been prescribed a Lodi pine but gettung a few side effects. No previous heart problems. Slight tachycardia and raised blood pressure. Heard lercandipine...

I’ve been prescribed a Lodi pine but gettung a few side effects. No previous hea...

Simba37

•2 days ago

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calcium through foods

how do you know if you are getting enough calcium through foods, I have just ordered 500mg of calcium citrate, I'm not messing around measuring this and...

how do you know if you are getting enough calcium through foods, I have just ord...

Radars

•2 days ago

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Tilt table test

Hey. I have a tilt table test coming up and am feeling surprisingly nervous. I'm pleased they're doing it because I think it may be very informative. Just...

Hey. I have a tilt table test coming up and am feeling surprisingly nervous. I'm...

NightOwl8

•2 days ago

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Mrs.Alkawari

I am in very hood health. Do not drink or smoke and BP 110 .over 60. Cholesterol total 6.1. Any alternatives to Statins?

I am in very hood health. Do not drink or smoke and BP 110 .over 60. Cholesterol...

Oatmilk123

•2 days ago

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hi, I’m new to this

Hi, after having for the past 3 weeks or so weekly episodes of fast heartbeats, ending up in a&e the first needing shock treatment, Friday I was diagnosed with...

Hi, after having for the past 3 weeks or so weekly episodes of fast heartbeats, ...

I_like_owls

•2 days ago

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All posts for April 2024

New Cardiac Rehab Classes

Another day

Back ache./Travel insurance

Evidence that a Healthy lifestyle may offset genetics by 60%

Managing the wait for CABG

husband just diagnosed with dilated catsiomyopathy

Open Heart Surgery - Free Bras

sodium

How long can it take to change one medication?!

Stents and 80% blocked artery

Beta-Blocker

work and strange feelings

Monthly meets

Best travel insurance provider after having a stent fitted 12 years ago

Panic attack, cardimyopathy

Aortic valve replacement recuperation

Pacemaker

Back ache

Shingles & needing more heart surgery

PET Scan results -total ischemic burden 4%

The felling my heart is stopping ..

Interaction of Statins with other medicine

bisoprolol at night?

amlodipine side effects

amlodipine

calcium through foods

Tilt table test

Mrs.Alkawari

hi, I’m new to this

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