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Medications

Hi 🖐 my hubby had heart attack a week ago whilst on cruise 🛳 he had stent fitted in Belgium! He's now on 9 different medications 💊 which I know he has to...

Hi 🖐 my hubby had heart attack a week ago whilst on cruise 🛳 he had stent fitt...

Dugstar

•1 month ago

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Ischeamic heart disease

I am always breathless but some days im totally exhausted but carnt go to sleep, can anyone explain this please

I am always breathless but some days im totally exhausted but carnt go to sleep,...

Alfie33

•1 month ago

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Update

Firstly thanks very much for your comments on my previous post ,I appreciate you all. I am now home from hospital which was like spending a week in an asylum!...

Firstly thanks very much for your comments on my previous post ,I appreciate you...

Helly75

•1 month ago

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Myocarditis update

i am almost 3 months in to my Myocarditis and i am seeing signs of progress . Sleep is getting better but still the odd fluttery night maybe 1 once every week...

i am almost 3 months in to my Myocarditis and i am seeing signs of progress . Sl...

Highbury87

•1 month ago

1 Reply

Contrast dye allergy vs keyhole surgery.

Has anyone here managed to have successful keyhole heart surgery, despite being unable to have contrast dye for CT scan? Were their surgical team able to...

Has anyone here managed to have successful keyhole heart surgery, despite being ...

WoodlandLover

•1 month ago

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Chest Pain at night/early morning

Good morning 🙂 I have non ischaemic dilated cardiomyopathy affecting both ventricles, which has led onto me having heart failure. I regularly have what I...

Good morning 🙂 I have non ischaemic dilated cardiomyopathy affecting both ventr...

Western1234

•1 month ago

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Nicorandil

I was prescribed these morning and evening whilst waiting for a heart ultrascan. I was advised about headaches for a few days but these have continued now for...

I was prescribed these morning and evening whilst waiting for a heart ultrascan....

OldCrohn

•1 month ago

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Atorvastatin

hello. Mr GP surprised me when I visited him for something else when he informed me I had high cholesterol (7.5) and prescribed 30mg of Atorvastatin daily....

hello. Mr GP surprised me when I visited him for something else when he informe...

Brainfoglady

•1 month ago

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Will this Hell never end

His Ng tube fell out Mon morning. Ent said no need to replace he's having a RIG fitted Thurs afternoon. His food and all his meds go through the Ng tube. So 2...

His Ng tube fell out Mon morning. Ent said no need to replace he's having a RIG ...

Hidden

•1 month ago

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Atorvastatin

I was put on 80mg Atorvastatin following a heart attack/2 x stents in 2021. Since January this year have had very bad back pain, no apparent reason yet despite...

I was put on 80mg Atorvastatin following a heart attack/2 x stents in 2021. Sinc...

Holmbury333

•1 month ago

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Coming off bisoprolol

I was put on Bisoprolol for 2 weeks after taking propranolol for 7 weeks prior as that didn't suit me and taken beta blockers for now the past 8 weeks been...

I was put on Bisoprolol for 2 weeks after taking propranolol for 7 weeks prior a...

AWhittaker

•1 month ago

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Exercise stress test.

At the hospital waiting to go in for the exercise stress test after last wks episode of bradycardia for 24hours which was the worst its ever been I hope they...

At the hospital waiting to go in for the exercise stress test after last wks epi...

Taz70

•1 month ago

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Dapagliflozin. Anyone else experience extreme fatigue/tiredness right after taking this med each day?

I take it midday usually and within an hour I am wiped out. Very tired. Pretty much the case each day. I take this for heart failure. Just wondering if anyone...

I take it midday usually and within an hour I am wiped out. Very tired. Pretty m...

theonethatgotaway1

•1 month ago

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Echocardiogram

Hi folks at last I’ve had my echocardiogram on 29th April and a phone consultation with the cardiologist is booked for 30th May which I find a frustrating...

Hi folks at last I’ve had my echocardiogram on 29th April and a phone consultati...

Avagra

•1 month ago

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angina

Awaiting a cardiology appointment and was wondering if it is ok to drink coffee?

Awaiting a cardiology appointment and was wondering if it is ok to drink coffee?...

Granny14

•1 month ago

11 Replies

waiting lists

Morning all, Is anyone waiting for a coronary angiogram? I’ve been on an urgent waiting list since early December 23 and have just found out it’ll probably...

Morning all, Is anyone waiting for a coronary angiogram? I’ve been on an urge...

Gillph

•1 month ago

53 Replies

surgery date has arrived

the surgery date has arrived for my op . Even though I have been waiting when I got the call went tearful and wobbly…. 29th I go in … for aortic valve...

the surgery date has arrived for my op . Even though I have been waiting when I ...

Bowlsnut

•1 month ago

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'Hidden' aortic stenosis?

Given a family history of aortic stenosis and the fact that I also have LP(a) which is a known risk factor, my GP is organising an echocardiogram for me; he...

Given a family history of aortic stenosis and the fact that I also have LP(a) wh...

cardamom

•1 month ago

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surgery

I have had all tests done and will meet surgeon next week. (AVR) Just wondering how soon after meeting surgeon did others have surgery?

I have had all tests done and will meet surgeon next week. (AVR) Just wondering...

Hythe123

•1 month ago

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Ramipril & Pulsatile Tinnitus

I want to share my experience with Ramipril for anyone who runs into this as I made it through what was probably the scariest week of my life. I was prescribed...

I want to share my experience with Ramipril for anyone who runs into this as I m...

Jersa

•1 month ago

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Ictal Asystole and epilepsy

Hi everyone, it’s good to be here. I’m looking for any input from anyone who might also have something called Ictal Asystole (my seizures are causing my brain...

Hi everyone, it’s good to be here. I’m looking for any input from anyone who mi...

Hidden

•1 month ago

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Left Ventricular Non Compaction and dilated cardiomyopathy

Hi everyone. Hoping somebody can help with some advice! My dad died from dilated cardiomyopathy when he was 29. That was in 1979. It transpired that all his...

Hi everyone. Hoping somebody can help with some advice! My dad died from dilated...

Ktez

•1 month ago

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have a surgery coming up in two weeks under general anesthesia and just had some heart palpitations and went to a&e.

at emergency they told me I have a first degree heart block and also found a sinus pause of 2.5 seconds. Will I still be able to go ahead with the surgery and...

at emergency they told me I have a first degree heart block and also found a sin...

Vivibeatris

•1 month ago

25 Replies

Is it my HF condition or meds that are causing me to feel constantly spaced out?

Hi Am wondering if anyone else has/is experiencing the same….I was diagnosed with heart failure in Nov 23 (EF at 20%) and am currently on the following daily...

Hi Am wondering if anyone else has/is experiencing the same….I was diagnosed w...

Gandyk53

•1 month ago

9 Replies

Recent ICD Fitted

I had an ICD fitted 2 weeks ago . I am still waking up breathless in the early hours most mornings. Has anybody experienced this? Does this settle down as...

I had an ICD fitted 2 weeks ago . I am still waking up breathless in the early ...

ANDYDAMP

•1 month ago

5 Replies

Today I found in my records that in 2022 they found I have valve regurgitation and nocturnal bradycardia.

So I finally gained access to my records. They blocked my access. I had to call the police. It shows I have mitral, tricuspid and pulmonic regurgitation. I...

So I finally gained access to my records. They blocked my access. I had to call ...

Displacedheart

•1 month ago

7 Replies

High Potassium/Hyperkalemia

Hi all Has anyone had Hyperkalemia and if so how did you feel. My last 4 blood tests have shown high potassium 5.5, 5.9, 6.3. I have also been having...

Hi all Has anyone had Hyperkalemia and if so how did you feel. My last 4 blood...

MWIC

•1 month ago

12 Replies

Ablation cancelled due to my weight!

Had a cardioversion in November which gave me 2 months freedom from Afib, before returning (see link)...

Had a cardioversion in November which gave me 2 months freedom from Afib, before...

NeilStrid

•1 month ago

11 Replies

Water retention odeama

Hi all. I had a cardio ablation seven weeks ago and at that time stopped forosamide. I found over the last couple of days as it's getting warmer I am now...

Hi all. I had a cardio ablation seven weeks ago and at that time stopped forosam...

SaxmanAD

•1 month ago

3 Replies

symptoms following open heart surgery

hello, I had aortic valve replacement in 2022 at the age of 32. I’ve noticed that I can see my pulse in my right bicep/arm. It’s very visible. Not been...

hello, I had aortic valve replacement in 2022 at the age of 32. I’ve notice...

AdamJames157

•1 month ago

6 Replies

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British Heart Foundation

All posts for May 2024

Medications

Ischeamic heart disease

Update

Myocarditis update

Contrast dye allergy vs keyhole surgery.

Chest Pain at night/early morning

Nicorandil

Atorvastatin

Will this Hell never end

Atorvastatin

Coming off bisoprolol

Exercise stress test.

Dapagliflozin. Anyone else experience extreme fatigue/tiredness right after taking this med each day?

Echocardiogram

angina

waiting lists

surgery date has arrived

'Hidden' aortic stenosis?

surgery

Ramipril & Pulsatile Tinnitus

Ictal Asystole and epilepsy

Left Ventricular Non Compaction and dilated cardiomyopathy

have a surgery coming up in two weeks under general anesthesia and just had some heart palpitations and went to a&e.

Is it my HF condition or meds that are causing me to feel constantly spaced out?

Recent ICD Fitted

Today I found in my records that in 2022 they found I have valve regurgitation and nocturnal bradycardia.

High Potassium/Hyperkalemia

Ablation cancelled due to my weight!

Water retention odeama

symptoms following open heart surgery

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