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heart anxiety

hello, I’m 31 (M) I had open heart surgery 3 years ago, I had what’s called a David’s procedure! A valve repair. I’d been doing really well until recently....

hello, I’m 31 (M) I had open heart surgery 3 years ago, I had what’s called a D...

Curpy

•2 months ago

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open heart surgery for close my hole in heart ASD

I have up coming open heart surgery next week . I just if someone can give some advice what would I expect after surgery and during surgery. There are any high...

I have up coming open heart surgery next week . I just if someone can give some ...

Shahali

•2 months ago

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Cholesterol levels.

Hello everyone. Can anyone tell me what our ideal cholesterol levels should be after having a HA followed by a triple bypass op.The good, the bad, and the...

Hello everyone. Can anyone tell me what our ideal cholesterol levels should be a...

Fastbike

•2 months ago

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Update on passing out on 6th February at work

Hi just had my Cardiology appointment today and they said what caused me to pass out at work on 6th February was a sudden drop in blood pressure, Also said the...

Hi just had my Cardiology appointment today and they said what caused me to pass...

Gaz22

•2 months ago

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ICD Firing

I’ve recently (6 weeks ago) had a icd fitted for VT. I am also in stubborn AF. This was all very sudden. I’m a 46 year old who has been active and fit...

I’ve recently (6 weeks ago) had a icd fitted for VT. I am also in stubborn AF. T...

ICdont

•2 months ago

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When can I come off Ticagrelor ?

Hi all .. I have a simple but confusing question to ask.. I am under the impression that I need to continue taking Ticagrelor(blood thinner ) for 12 months...

Hi all .. I have a simple but confusing question to ask.. I am under the impre...

Oldguyonabike

•2 months ago

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Peripheral Artery Disease and numb foot.

is getting a numb foot when walking a typical symptom on Peripheral Artery Disease? Also, for people who only have Peripheral ArteryDisease and NOT CAD, can I...

is getting a numb foot when walking a typical symptom on Peripheral Artery Disea...

Ladylovesmilktray

•2 months ago

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Cardiac Stress MRI anxiety

Hello everyone, I have been requested to attend for a Cardiac Stress MRI scan next week to investigate the reason why I am having a high frequency of angina...

Hello everyone, I have been requested to attend for a Cardiac Stress MRI scan ne...

Toffodog

•2 months ago

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Moving the right way

Ralph was good this morning, not out of bed because he'd already had some work done, they changed the tracheotomy tube for a smaller one. Drs did their rounds...

Ralph was good this morning, not out of bed because he'd already had some work d...

Hidden

•2 months ago

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Diuretics and loss of electrolytes

I have had to temporarily increase my diuretics. I now find myself suffering from fatigue, nausea, itchy skin, tiredness and just feeling washed out. I have...

I have had to temporarily increase my diuretics. I now find myself suffering fro...

Curryandchips

•2 months ago

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My Angina Story - 2024

Hi - telling my story since I'm feeling a little confused and down, and wanted to share. Last year in 2023 I was diagnosed with high blood pressure (it's been...

Hi - telling my story since I'm feeling a little confused and down, and wanted t...

djparkie

•2 months ago

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I hope you enjoy it.

DrDon71

•2 months ago

1 Reply

S-ICD - Am I still able to exercise as normal without too many limitations?

Hi all, thanks for reading! I’m in my early 30’s and have recently been diagnosed with cardiomyopathy and I’m having a subcutaneous implantable...

Hi all, thanks for reading! I’m in my early 30’s and have recently been diagnos...

Tezz12

•2 months ago

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Back pain post surgery?

my first post here, my partner is 3 weeks from triple by pass, 4 days out of hospital (he had complications) and he describes a painful 'knot' inbetween his...

my first post here, my partner is 3 weeks from triple by pass, 4 days out of hos...

Partnercarer

•2 months ago

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Clopidrogel

following MI July 23 and angioplasty I was prescribed Clopidrogel 75mgs daily amongst other meds I suffered nasal haemorrhaging on 3 occasions in the...

following MI July 23 and angioplasty I was prescribed Clopidrogel 75mgs daily am...

Marshmallow888

•2 months ago

5 Replies

Weak Voice

As per previous now 15 weeks OHS - mitral repair ....... has anyone noticed a connection between their voice becoming weak when feeling out of kilter or not...

As per previous now 15 weeks OHS - mitral repair ....... has anyone noticed a co...

aviation1

•2 months ago

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Meds & Nausea & Rehab

NAUSEA I am now 15 weeks post OHS for a repair - I am on a daily prescription of: Bisoporol 2.5mg (taken 1.25 mornings and 1.25 evenings) 0.75 aspirin 80mg...

NAUSEA I am now 15 weeks post OHS for a repair - I am on a daily prescription o...

aviation1

•2 months ago

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FH private testing

Could anyone advise on where I can get this done private in the UK please (East Midlands-London area)?

Could anyone advise on where I can get this done private in the UK please (East ...

Caringgirl1

•2 months ago

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Abject Terrir

Sorry to be on here again…… can anyone help me work out if my Moderate Aortic Regurgitation should be making me so terrified. I am being checked only...

Sorry to be on here again…… can anyone help me work out if my Moderate Aortic Re...

Jantech

•2 months ago

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Blood in nose

A few weeks after my heart attack I started to notice blood particles when I blew my nose. Is this normal with all the medication or should I seek advice ?

A few weeks after my heart attack I started to notice blood particles when I ble...

SleepySyd

•2 months ago

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London Landmark Half Marathon

I’m not sure if this is allowed on here but I’m so proud of my Son Chris ! he raised £846.00 for the BHF stunning the LLHM (London Landmark Half Marathon)...

I’m not sure if this is allowed on here but I’m so proud of my Son Chris ! he r...

CaroCaz

•2 months ago

4 Replies

how do I wash my hair?

silly question I know but I’m due to have open heart surgery very soon. I’m a 38 year old woman with long,blonde, curly hair. Can anybody give me some advice...

silly question I know but I’m due to have open heart surgery very soon. I’m a 38...

I-smile-at-dogs

•2 months ago

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How much Atorvastatin is enough?

I was prescribed 20mg of Atorvastatin about a month before I was diagnosed with Peripheral Artery Disease. I experience very severe clarification pain and am...

I was prescribed 20mg of Atorvastatin about a month before I was diagnosed with ...

Ladylovesmilktray

•2 months ago

22 Replies

LBBB or anxiety?

Hi all, I am looking for a bit of advice/reassurance. I am 36 year old, healthy/fit mum. I was suffering from tiredness and occasional heart palpitations for...

Hi all, I am looking for a bit of advice/reassurance. I am 36 year old, healthy...

PorridgeHeart

•2 months ago

6 Replies

20 weeks on

It's been 20 weeks since my HA. I feel like life is getting back to normal, still have odd moments ( more medicine/confidence related). Started running then...

It's been 20 weeks since my HA. I feel like life is getting back to normal, stil...

baly_2023

•2 months ago

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Persistant AF and non-connected surgical procedures.

I had paroxysmal AF for a number of years become more frequent and more symptomatic over time. On 28 November last year I had Cryo-ablation and had meds...

I had paroxysmal AF for a number of years become more frequent and more symptoma...

Sorre1

•2 months ago

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Cardioversion

Just wanted to share my experience of this procedure in case anyone out there is as nervous about it as I was. I had been in Fast AF for almost a year and...

Just wanted to share my experience of this procedure in case anyone out there is...

Raluke

•2 months ago

4 Replies

RHR after exercise

I'm hoping people can help me with something that has me a little concerned. To give a quick back story, I lost 3 stone in 2022 and in early 2023 I started...

I'm hoping people can help me with something that has me a little concerned. To ...

Hollieb91

•2 months ago

14 Replies

ECG Abnormalities

Anyone had abnormal ecg showing T wave inversion and ST depression ? I’m still awaiting a full diagnosis from the doctor

Anyone had abnormal ecg showing T wave inversion and ST depression ? I’m still a...

Avagra

•2 months ago

15 Replies

Advice for adjusting to a new lifestyle

Hi folks, I have Vasospastic angina, micro vascular angina and CAD and I’ve just started working with a Clinical Psychologist who has asked me to approach...

Hi folks, I have Vasospastic angina, micro vascular angina and CAD and I’ve jus...

Wildswimmer73

•2 months ago

23 Replies

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for April 2024

heart anxiety

open heart surgery for close my hole in heart ASD

Cholesterol levels.

Update on passing out on 6th February at work

ICD Firing

When can I come off Ticagrelor ?

Peripheral Artery Disease and numb foot.

Cardiac Stress MRI anxiety

Moving the right way

Diuretics and loss of electrolytes

My Angina Story - 2024

You are cordially invited to listen in...

S-ICD - Am I still able to exercise as normal without too many limitations?

Back pain post surgery?

Clopidrogel

Weak Voice

Meds & Nausea & Rehab

FH private testing

Abject Terrir

Blood in nose

London Landmark Half Marathon

how do I wash my hair?

How much Atorvastatin is enough?

LBBB or anxiety?

20 weeks on

Persistant AF and non-connected surgical procedures.

Cardioversion

RHR after exercise

ECG Abnormalities

Advice for adjusting to a new lifestyle

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