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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

•22 days 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

•22 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

•22 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

•22 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

•22 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

•22 days ago

2 Replies

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

•22 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

•22 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

•22 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

•22 days ago

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Bisoprolol for P.S.V.T interaction with ADHD/Autism

After a scary episode of P.S.V.T. hospital doctors doubled my Bisoprolol to 2.5 mg daily. I had been experiencing a lot of frustration, stress and anxiety...

After a scary episode of P.S.V.T. hospital doctors doubled my Bisoprolol to 2.5 ...

Mstislav

•22 days ago

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tiredness

I’m post quad bypass 5 years now and have been struggling with tiredness Been to the doctors one said it’s my age get used to it another said some people...

I’m post quad bypass 5 years now and have been struggling with tiredness Been ...

Dogchasers

•23 days ago

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Updated information about driving with heart conditions from the DVLA

The DVLA has updated their advice about driving when you have had a cardiac event. The advice now includes Ischaemia non obstructive coronary arteries INOCA, (...

The DVLA has updated their advice about driving when you have had a cardiac even...

Milkfairy

Heart Star•23 days ago

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revitalite

hi I suffer with AF and I have bought the foot massage r I just wanted to know if anyone else has used it with AF on this forum it’s called revivtive that...

hi I suffer with AF and I have bought the foot massage r I just wanted to know i...

Sleepyhead58

•23 days ago

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Ischeamic heart disease

Hi can I ask does anyone have information on this please. I understand that my heart is damaged and theres nothing that can be done but as my mobility is...

Hi can I ask does anyone have information on this please. I understand that my h...

Alfie33

•23 days ago

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Hypertension vs lisinopril?

My blood pressure is high so I was advised to up my dose of lisinopril from 2.5mg to 5mg a day. Since I have done this around 10 days ago I have had a massive...

My blood pressure is high so I was advised to up my dose of lisinopril from 2.5m...

Increds

•23 days ago

1 Reply

Fast pulse.

I wonder if i can get bit of help.In 2018 had 5cardiac arrests4 at home and1 in hospital, just out of the blue no warning or pain nothing. I had just been...

I wonder if i can get bit of help.In 2018 had 5cardiac arrests4 at home and1 in ...

Hazeg

•23 days ago

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Pvc ablation success storries

Hi there I had a pvc ablation 6 days ago. Was deemed a success on the table. I did have pvcs post procedure but now like one or 2 a day. Is this normal and has...

Hi there I had a pvc ablation 6 days ago. Was deemed a success on the table. I d...

Grace1999

•23 days ago

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gasping for breath

hi all just wanted to share. My husband has been diagnosed with heart failure. He has been having fainting spells while gasping for breath. It mostly happens...

hi all just wanted to share. My husband has been diagnosed with heart failure. H...

Tutina

•23 days ago

3 Replies

Could these be bisoprolol side effects?

For the past few weeks I’ve been getting the following symptoms: - tingling across body - hot and cold sensation off. Burning sensation. Wet sensations in...

For the past few weeks I’ve been getting the following symptoms: - tingling ac...

Gingernut64

•23 days ago

15 Replies

blood pressure test

was getting worried taking blood pressure test, every time i was sitting in silence trying to calm myself before doing the test i was getting stressed did...

was getting worried taking blood pressure test, every time i was sitting in sil...

mobyfool

•23 days ago

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Exaggerating one's symptoms - confession time!

How many of us exaggerate our symptoms in the hope of faster treatment? And wouldn't most of us on behalf of a loved one who was suffering? And how far does...

How many of us exaggerate our symptoms in the hope of faster treatment? And woul...

Taviterry

•23 days ago

43 Replies

New, A Bit Scared, Would Appreciate Advice.

For background I've got Ehlers Danlos, a genetic connective tissue disorder which causes stretchy joints, skin, dislocations and a whole host of other fun...

For background I've got Ehlers Danlos, a genetic connective tissue disorder whic...

Sparklingsunshine

•23 days ago

14 Replies

surgery

Hiya, went to Sheffield northern general mon 22nd April, told by consultant that I need triple if not quadruple bypass surgery, considered urgent but 3-4month...

Hiya, went to Sheffield northern general mon 22nd April, told by consultant that...

Louieboxer

•23 days ago

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Just started middle dose of Entresto,5 days in and feeling awful🙁

This is my second go at taking the middle dose of Entresto and am feeling really lousy(this is why I stopped taking it last time within days) Am feeling...

This is my second go at taking the middle dose of Entresto and am feeling really...

Twinkletoes64

•24 days ago

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Castleview

We have not heard from you for a little while and am sure many are worried about you and Ralph..hope all is good and improving all the time...best wishes...

We have not heard from you for a little while and am sure many are worried about...

Elsabounre

•24 days ago

28 Replies

Oxygen levels.

Morning all,Has anyone experienced a drop in their oxygen levels only for a few seconds each time when they are feeling a bit off? I have bradycardia, mild lvh...

Morning all,Has anyone experienced a drop in their oxygen levels only for a few ...

Taz70

•24 days ago

3 Replies

Doxazosin

IndieDot

•24 days ago

5 Replies

Getting swelling of legs

Hi been on here before had a heart attack in December 23 things are going ok but I am starting to get swelling in my ankles and legs , coughing up phlegm in...

Hi been on here before had a heart attack in December 23 things are going ok but...

Juliestev

•24 days ago

14 Replies

Coming off ticagrelor

Sorry another post from me about medication. Am a year post HA and getting it all reviewed ATM. Have just come off the ticagrelor and feeling worse than...

Sorry another post from me about medication. Am a year post HA and getting it al...

Heartmum56

•24 days ago

5 Replies

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All posts for April 2024

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

Bisoprolol for P.S.V.T interaction with ADHD/Autism

tiredness

Updated information about driving with heart conditions from the DVLA

revitalite

Ischeamic heart disease

Hypertension vs lisinopril?

Fast pulse.

Pvc ablation success storries

gasping for breath

Could these be bisoprolol side effects?

blood pressure test

Exaggerating one's symptoms - confession time!

New, A Bit Scared, Would Appreciate Advice.

surgery

Just started middle dose of Entresto,5 days in and feeling awful🙁

Castleview

Oxygen levels.

Doxazosin

Getting swelling of legs

Coming off ticagrelor

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