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Side effects from Medication

Heart attack occurred Feb 2024. Stemi.left artery fully blocked. Stent placed. Lansaprazole Ticagrelor Bisoprolol Ramapril Aspirin Astorvastatin Since...

Heart attack occurred Feb 2024. Stemi.left artery fully blocked. Stent placed. ...

Usy1981

•6 months ago

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Newly diagnosed

Hi, I'm a 46 year old man who's prediabetic and just been told that my blood pressure is too high. I've just completed a week of home blood pressure tests and...

Hi, I'm a 46 year old man who's prediabetic and just been told that my blood pre...

Gingerbloke

•6 months ago

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Need advice

Iv been informed today that I have Dilated aortic root at stj level.... I have rang the gp to advise what this means as I have major health anxiety and they...

Iv been informed today that I have Dilated aortic root at stj level.... I have r...

kirstie5544

•6 months ago

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Yodayodz

•6 months ago

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waiting for an MRI

Hi. I am new here so not 100% sure how this works. I’m just getting anxious at the moment and wondered if this was normal to feel like this. It came to light...

Hi. I am new here so not 100% sure how this works. I’m just getting anxious at ...

Recovery77

•6 months ago

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Friday update

Ralphs had a really good week , even though it was BH. Physio are pleased with him and say he can walk up and down the ward corridor without a nurse with him...

Ralphs had a really good week , even though it was BH. Physio are pleased with h...

Gardenview10

•6 months ago

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Catheter ablation recovery

Hi everyone - completely new to this forum but hoping I can call on your expertise and advice! Had a catheter ablation on Wednesday at Leicester Glenfield....

Hi everyone - completely new to this forum but hoping I can call on your experti...

kateevs

•6 months ago

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CoQ10 + K2

hi, Anyone taking these 2 supplements for heart health? If so, any postives by taking these? Do you feel more energised? Can you combine with Statins?...

hi, Anyone taking these 2 supplements for heart health? If so, any postives b...

TasteLessFood4Life

•6 months ago

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Ablation

Hi I am waiting for a catheter ablation procedure. Wanted to know people's experiences of this please.

Hi I am waiting for a catheter ablation procedure. Wanted to know people's expe...

Grannypat65

•6 months ago

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AF Ablation

Hi I am 73 male just had my third Cardioversion after 15 month of rehab and recovery, cardiology are now talking about AF Ablation can anyone let me know how...

Hi I am 73 male just had my third Cardioversion after 15 month of rehab and reco...

AgingMod

•6 months ago

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Angina Cold Air

Hi I am lucky my symptoms for angina are very few, the most problem I get is Cold Air when its cold and fresh, it gives me a sickly feeling when I go out...

Hi I am lucky my symptoms for angina are very few, the most problem I get is Col...

blackseve

•6 months ago

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Sweating

I've had a quadruple bypass around 5 yrs ago , this last 4 months I get exhausted if I over exert myself? , I walk round a snooker table playing snooker for an...

I've had a quadruple bypass around 5 yrs ago , this last 4 months I get exhauste...

emperor566

•6 months ago

1 Reply

travel insurance through RBS

I am currently insured with Allclear and previously with Staysure, which is very expensive as I have pre existing conditions. Heart attack, M.S. breast cancer,...

I am currently insured with Allclear and previously with Staysure, which is very...

Br1ghtons

•6 months ago

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Cardiac referral waiting time

My wife has been referred for an urgent cardiac appointment. This was following inform tilt table another tests. She has been told by hospital dr. she can't...

My wife has been referred for an urgent cardiac appointment. This was following ...

Boharford

•6 months ago

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liquid IV

Good morning all Wanted to know if any members have tried Liquid IV hydration drink if so is good for heart patients. Appreciate your views Regards

Good morning all Wanted to know if any members have tried Liquid IV hydration d...

Devaprinters

•6 months ago

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heart spasms

I know there are numerous posts on this and have read some from milk fairy and tos. I’m just wondering if I describe my symptoms someone will be going...

I know there are numerous posts on this and have read some from milk fairy and t...

Echo24uk

•6 months ago

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heart valve re replacement

I had a mitral valve replacement 8years ago everything was fine and quick recovery but have just had a mitral valve and aortic valve replacement 11weeks ago...

I had a mitral valve replacement 8years ago everything was fine and quick recove...

Saz2712

•6 months ago

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Newly Diagnosed with High Cholesterol

I’m an otherwise healthy 53 year old who had a PSA blood test, and while that was thankfully clear, I was told I had high cholesterol (above 7.5). I’ve been...

I’m an otherwise healthy 53 year old who had a PSA blood test, and while that wa...

TopChester

•6 months ago

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Recently found I am likely to have ARVC

Hello all, I’ve recently found out I’m likely to have ARVC. I’ve had an episode of AF in past that very almost required a cardioversion and my latest heart...

Hello all, I’ve recently found out I’m likely to have ARVC. I’ve had an episode ...

Hami_14

•6 months ago

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Cardiac MRI vs CTCA

Can anyone perhaps tell how these tests are used for checking the Heart? I am familiar with CTCA, but not so sure about the cMRI. Why would one use MRI? What...

Can anyone perhaps tell how these tests are used for checking the Heart? I am fa...

TasteLessFood4Life

•6 months ago

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Update

Hi everyone Just an update on my last post. I'm now on a three month waiting list for a defibrillator fitting. Thank you all once again for your advice and...

Hi everyone Just an update on my last post. I'm now on a three month waiting lis...

Jurassicworld

•6 months ago

1 Reply

working with angina

I work in quite as stressful job and I have angina.. I'm on my feet for 7 hours and I've seen to be getting quite a few angina attacks do you think I should...

I work in quite as stressful job and I have angina.. I'm on my feet for 7 hours ...

Pete-Benje

•6 months ago

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Should I defer MRI

Hi. I have hip replacement op booked for 17 June.I have received cardiac MRI appointment for 26 June. I tried the MRI dept to ask if I should defer. They...

Hi. I have hip replacement op booked for 17 June.I have received cardiac MRI app...

Morges

•6 months ago

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flying with stent

flying to turkey on Saturday . I know it might sound a daft question to ask , but will my stent set off any alarms . Do I need to declare it before I step...

flying to turkey on Saturday . I know it might sound a daft question to ask , bu...

Stent2024

•6 months ago

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cortisone shot

I had to have 5 cortisone injections into my ankle and metasal due to arthritis. I’ve noticed that since I had them my heart rate really drops. I’m 70 yrs old...

I had to have 5 cortisone injections into my ankle and metasal due to arthritis....

Maggie153

•6 months ago

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Pains

Us it just me or did anyone else get uncomfortable niggly pains after tgere geart attack it's Been 5 months and there still try to tweak medication but didn't...

Us it just me or did anyone else get uncomfortable niggly pains after tgere gear...

Yodayodz

•6 months ago

16 Replies

Advice RAS TRIAGE Service

SEcond post - sorry forgot to say been referred to what is called a RAS Triage Service Cardiology Department what happens there any help from anyone been or...

SEcond post - sorry forgot to say been referred to what is called a RAS Triage S...

JMF1

•6 months ago

1 Reply

Cardiology RAS Triage

Now been referred to RAS Triage Service anyone else been through this and what does it involve. My heart sinus rhythm is out and wonder what happens next....

Now been referred to RAS Triage Service anyone else been through this and what d...

JMF1

•6 months ago

1 Reply

Triple by pass scar.

I had a triple by- pass in April 23 and appear to be making reasonable progress. I try and do flexibility exercises each morning and use a yoga mat. What I am...

I had a triple by- pass in April 23 and appear to be making reasonable progress....

Brht

•6 months ago

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low pulse rate

Doctors appointment irregular heartbeat low pulse rate (40). Had ECG 2 days later Doctor rang to say it’s Not AF but referred me to hospital for 24 hour ECG...

Doctors appointment irregular heartbeat low pulse rate (40). Had ECG 2 days la...

Summertimeflowers

•6 months ago

3 Replies

Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for May 2024

Side effects from Medication

Newly diagnosed

Need advice

Thanks everyone for your replies

waiting for an MRI

Friday update

Catheter ablation recovery

CoQ10 + K2

Ablation

AF Ablation

Angina Cold Air

Sweating

travel insurance through RBS

Cardiac referral waiting time

liquid IV

heart spasms

heart valve re replacement

Newly Diagnosed with High Cholesterol

Recently found I am likely to have ARVC

Cardiac MRI vs CTCA

Update

working with angina

Should I defer MRI

flying with stent

cortisone shot

Pains

Advice RAS TRIAGE Service

Cardiology RAS Triage

Triple by pass scar.

low pulse rate

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