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Rebelhan

Hi my husband has been told that his heart failure is end stage and I was wondering if anyone can help me process this I don't have any family support and I...

Hi my husband has been told that his heart failure is end stage and I was wonder...

Rebelhan

•13 days ago

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Hobbies Sailing

I was a keen sailor until diagnosis…anyone go sailing ..cruising not dinghy..with HF diagnosis..I think my skipper/owner friends are concerned!

I was a keen sailor until diagnosis…anyone go sailing ..cruising not dinghy..wit...

Alicant

•13 days ago

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New Afib diagnosis

After both my Fitbit and the Fibricheck app (given me by my doctor) identified Afib, my GP gave me the all clear and said nowt to worry about. A couple of...

After both my Fitbit and the Fibricheck app (given me by my doctor) identified A...

Agrianes

•13 days ago

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Atorvastatin

Hope you are all well6 months on from NSTEMI and 1 stent, on usual, bisoprasol, clopidogrel, atorvastatin, aspirin,ppi and bp meds Just a quick question, as we...

Hope you are all well6 months on from NSTEMI and 1 stent, on usual, bisoprasol, ...

mits123

•13 days ago

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travel insurance

As a by - product of Covid I have been diagnosed with mild heart failure . While I still run , Hike and Cycle .... some of the insurance companies have turned...

As a by - product of Covid I have been diagnosed with mild heart failure . While...

bablo

•13 days ago

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should all flats for senior living have a defibrillator

thanks

Wundrus

•13 days ago

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Odd feeling in chest

Good morning I’m looking for some advice please. I have Dilated Cardiomyopathy. Only symptom was prolonged palpitations. Had them all my life. I’m now 55....

Good morning I’m looking for some advice please. I have Dilated Cardiomyopath...

Carolx

•13 days ago

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Echo results and beside myself with worry...

Hi all, I'm new to the forum. I'm 49 years old, eat healthily, exercise often and in half decent shape.(for my age) In Jan '24 my wife had her head on my...

Hi all, I'm new to the forum. I'm 49 years old, eat healthily, exercise often an...

Greenie01

•13 days ago

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beta blockers - bad batch?

I’ve been on beta blockers for 4 months now. I’m on a very low dose of 1.25 on them, my resting heart rate is typically in the 45-50 range… when I go for a...

I’ve been on beta blockers for 4 months now. I’m on a very low dose of 1.25 o...

Purple_Dino

•13 days ago

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Entresto…..lowest dose

Hi, following on from my recent post about starting to take the middle dose of Entresto…… I couldn’t tolerate it…..ended up with a bad uti,kidney pain and then...

Hi, following on from my recent post about starting to take the middle dose of E...

Twinkletoes64

•13 days ago

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failed bypass grafts

I recently was admitted to hospital from ER. My triple bypass (done in 2019) was failing. One totally blocked. One half blocked and one OK. I was given 2...

I recently was admitted to hospital from ER. My triple bypass (done in 2019) was...

AShaw

•13 days ago

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MV Angina - Beaty fluttery heart when eating and drinking

I was diagnosed last year with MV angina and put on tildium and aspirin with GTN spray as a side order to use when needed. All has been relatively ok until...

I was diagnosed last year with MV angina and put on tildium and aspirin with GTN...

DorsetBlue2002

•13 days ago

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Really fed up

Hi not been on here for a while still been trying to get my meds right as I have constant niggly pains in my chest depression not helping or menopause but...

Hi not been on here for a while still been trying to get my meds right as I have...

Yodayodz

•13 days ago

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Swollen and painful feet after walking

Can I please ask for a bit of advice with swelling of feet. I'm 9 weeks post 2nd ablation. I thought I'd try upping my steps a tiny bit today so went for a...

Can I please ask for a bit of advice with swelling of feet. I'm 9 weeks post 2nd...

Marvel3000

•13 days ago

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Farxiga question

I have another question about Farxiga please. Emphasis is put on staying hydrated to protect kidneys. Has anyone’s creatinine levels increased after taking...

I have another question about Farxiga please. Emphasis is put on staying hydrat...

am1875

•14 days ago

1 Reply

Waiting for heart monitor results

Had a 24 hrs heart monitor test 2 weeks ago phoned Gp surgery for results today, haven,t come in yet,was told try in another weeks time,,they might off...

Had a 24 hrs heart monitor test 2 weeks ago phoned Gp surgery for results t...

mobyfool

•14 days ago

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myocarditis

currently in hospital awaiting an mri I’m having worsening breathlessness and pain on lots of meds had covid myocarditis 3 years ago which cleared after 6...

currently in hospital awaiting an mri I’m having worsening breathlessness and pa...

12dr

•14 days ago

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myocarditis

currently in hospital awaiting an mri I’m having worsening breathlessness and pain on lots of meds had covid myocarditis 3 years ago which cleared after 6...

currently in hospital awaiting an mri I’m having worsening breathlessness and pa...

12dr

•14 days ago

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myocarditis

currently in hospital awaiting an mri I’m having worsening breathlessness and pain on lots of meds had covid myocarditis 3 years ago which cleared after 6...

currently in hospital awaiting an mri I’m having worsening breathlessness and pa...

12dr

•14 days ago

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How long till you felt “normal”

I had a heart attack about 4 months ago, I also quit smoking at this same time. I just finished cardiac rehab. here’s my question… physically I feel good....

I had a heart attack about 4 months ago, I also quit smoking at this same time. ...

Purple_Dino

•14 days ago

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Ramipril

JoyceMary I had asked on another thread about Amlodipine which I had been prescribed for Level 1 hypertension. Everyone here was so nice and helpfil....

JoyceMary I had asked on another thread about Amlodipine which I had been pre...

JoyceMary

•14 days ago

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Ectopic beats - losartan

Hi, I have put a couple of posts up on here recently about the onset of ectopic beats over the past few months. Many thanks again for everyone who had replied,...

Hi, I have put a couple of posts up on here recently about the onset of ectopic ...

Massa

•14 days ago

1 Reply

Unstable Angina

Hi all Ok, I had a heart attack 3 years ago and had just one stent inserted, my problem comes from work. I always get a heavy feeling in my chest from...

Hi all Ok, I had a heart attack 3 years ago and had just one stent inserted, ...

LezMets

•14 days ago

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Aortic Stenosis

I have Aortic Stenisis that is now severe. I get very tired a lot of the time, almost to the point that I feel like I’ve been drugged. Has anyone else got...

I have Aortic Stenisis that is now severe. I get very tired a lot of the time, a...

515444Grhmr

•14 days ago

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Thomas

I have been told I have went from mild to moderate valve problem .. How serious is this and what is the next steps please

I have been told I have went from mild to moderate valve problem .. How serious...

Foreveryoung29

•14 days ago

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BPM is worrying me

hey all, So my story in short, I had a heart attack 12 weeks ago and 3 stents put in. All successful and was given lots of medication to take daily. I...

hey all, So my story in short, I had a heart attack 12 weeks ago and 3 stents...

Angina42

•14 days ago

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mechanical heart valve

in 2019 I have a 6.9 aortic aunerysm repaired and a mechanical heart valve put it, it’s been five years and I still hear the ticking clear as day and feel the...

in 2019 I have a 6.9 aortic aunerysm repaired and a mechanical heart valve put i...

Joeybuff

•14 days ago

7 Replies

aortic valve stenosis

In 2022 I had a hip replacement following covid infection as it affected the synovial hip fluid and was then alerted to the fact that there was a problem with...

In 2022 I had a hip replacement following covid infection as it affected the syn...

Greatoak1

•15 days ago

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Is there any group in Perth, Scotland that has people with serious heart / Kidney issues. Looking to talk to someone like me.

Is there any group of people that meet to support each other through their illness. I live in the Perthshire area.

Is there any group of people that meet to support each other through their illne...

Curryandchips

•15 days ago

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aorta 4.4 cm

Hi I have just had and diagnosis of 4.4 cm aorta and a tri valve regurgitation - I have quite alcohol immediately and am trying to get to grips with a...

Hi I have just had and diagnosis of 4.4 cm aorta and a tri valve regurgitation -...

Poppilina123

•15 days ago

16 Replies

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All posts for May 2024

Rebelhan

Hobbies Sailing

New Afib diagnosis

Atorvastatin

travel insurance

should all flats for senior living have a defibrillator

Odd feeling in chest

Echo results and beside myself with worry...

beta blockers - bad batch?

Entresto…..lowest dose

failed bypass grafts

MV Angina - Beaty fluttery heart when eating and drinking

Really fed up

Swollen and painful feet after walking

Farxiga question

Waiting for heart monitor results

myocarditis

myocarditis

myocarditis

How long till you felt “normal”

Ramipril

Ectopic beats - losartan

Unstable Angina

Aortic Stenosis

Thomas

BPM is worrying me

mechanical heart valve

aortic valve stenosis

Is there any group in Perth, Scotland that has people with serious heart / Kidney issues. Looking to talk to someone like me.

aorta 4.4 cm

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