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swollen legs and feet

Hi all just a bit of advice. I had HA in December last year and before that I’ve had problems with swollen legs especially for years before. Ive had this...

Hi all just a bit of advice. I had HA in December last year and before that I’ve...

Juliestev

•26 days ago

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Ozempic for heart failure

Hi My husband has was diagnosed with Heart failure in February. We were devastated when we were told They have increased his beta blocker and are trying...

Hi My husband has was diagnosed with Heart failure in February. We were devas...

Stevo5

•26 days ago

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Amlodipine

I have been prescribed Amlodipine 5mg for Level 1 hypertension (140/85). I'm 66 and have also started taking Atorvastatin 40mg a year ago. I am terrified of...

I have been prescribed Amlodipine 5mg for Level 1 hypertension (140/85). I'm 66 ...

JoyceMary

•26 days ago

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Angiogram- stop any drugs beforehand?

hi all Hubby awaiting an angiogram has just had appt for a follow up? on a Sunday in June! A follow up infers something has been done since consultant appt in...

hi all Hubby awaiting an angiogram has just had appt for a follow up? on a Sund...

Robinface

•26 days ago

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What has happened to Castleview

I have been out of internet contact since sunday, and I come back and find the Castleview has deactivated her account. Has something dreadful happened to...

I have been out of internet contact since sunday, and I come back and find the C...

Digger0

•26 days ago

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ecg monitor - electrical interference

hello I had my 7 day ecg monitor put on yesterday! Been having fluttering and flip / flop sensations. Not hopeful will show up as can be intermittent. Usually...

hello I had my 7 day ecg monitor put on yesterday! Been having fluttering and f...

Fanfab1

•26 days ago

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hi thanks in advance

hi I have to get hip replacement on 5 th June I have a peacmaker and a defibrillator filled. Any one else had this done? Did you have general anaesthetic or...

hi I have to get hip replacement on 5 th June I have a peacmaker and a defibrill...

George6969

•26 days ago

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Metal or tissue valve

Advice/opinions please? So just got back from first meeting with surgeon re aortic valve replacement. After meeting with cardiologist I though decision re...

Advice/opinions please? So just got back from first meeting with surgeon re a...

Hythe123

•26 days ago

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SVT ablation N.Ireland

I have had SVT a long time,in excess of 15 years,I have had multiple trips to A/E for treatment with adenosine,my heart rate can be anywhere from 200 to 230...

I have had SVT a long time,in excess of 15 years,I have had multiple trips to A/...

Pat666

•26 days ago

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Upcoming OHS

Hey all Joined after my mum recommended the site . Wish I'd known about it earlier. I'm 36 and have open heart surgery for sub aortic stenosis in less than 3...

Hey all Joined after my mum recommended the site . Wish I'd known about it earl...

Savage87

•26 days ago

10 Replies

shortness of breath

hi everyone, I posted quite a long time ago about palpitations, I read several of your posts on your experiences with no definitive result. So I wanted to...

hi everyone, I posted quite a long time ago about palpitations, I read several o...

Peebles4

•26 days ago

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Cholesterol best values, latest scientific studies

Good morning . I am not a doctor or scientist but I am very curious and I like to learn new things. I have total cholesterol at 250, HDl at 60 and LDl at 190,...

Good morning . I am not a doctor or scientist but I am very curious and I like t...

Gena_Diaz

•26 days ago

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Atorvastatin

Hi, I've been prescribed Atorvastatin 20mg for high cholesterol but reading about it, it does have somewhat 'mixed' reviews. Anyone have experience of it for...

Hi, I've been prescribed Atorvastatin 20mg for high cholesterol but reading abou...

Nakesero

•26 days ago

17 Replies

Not in AF

After having echograms,ct angiogram,48hr ecg over last 5 months, I have a PFO or hole in my heart, apparently from birth,never knew,but my heart has recovered...

After having echograms,ct angiogram,48hr ecg over last 5 months, I have a PFO or...

sandandkev

•26 days ago

1 Reply

Iregular heartbeat

I have almost fainted 3 times. GP refered me to Hospital ECG , echo, 7 day monitor and eventual letter from consultant which was hard to understand but...

I have almost fainted 3 times. GP refered me to Hospital ECG , echo, 7 day monit...

habumhug

•26 days ago

3 Replies

CT Angiography

How accurate is CT angiography for detecting narrowed or blocked arteries?

Kind51

•27 days ago

14 Replies

For those old enough to remember actress Thora Hird.....

Her favourite saying was " don't stop doing things because you are getting old as you only get old when you stop doing things "It's important to be as active...

Her favourite saying was " don't stop doing things because you are getting old a...

PinkKizzie

•27 days ago

14 Replies

Mental Roller Coaster

On a day with little or no pain, and generally feeling ok, I can be optimistic and look forward to things planned later this year: a weekend away to watch...

On a day with little or no pain, and generally feeling ok, I can be optimistic a...

Bruce67

•27 days ago

10 Replies

New to this.

Hey all. I'm new to this to this forum. I was diagnosed with heart failure 3 years ago when I was 35. Since then I've been taking my tablets and all seems to...

Hey all. I'm new to this to this forum. I was diagnosed with heart failure 3 yea...

Ouichef85

•27 days ago

9 Replies

Where has Castleview gone?

Anyone know what has happened to Sue & Ralph?

Cat04

•27 days ago

55 Replies

been taken of low dose of Bisoprolol

Went to drop of 24 hr heart monitor then pick up car this morning ,its a walk of about 3 miles not walking fast , but still came over weak , aching legs, pain...

Went to drop of 24 hr heart monitor then pick up car this morning ,its a walk o...

mobyfool

•27 days ago

3 Replies

Night Shift Sickness

I went back to work on night shifts first time since December last night. I started at 7:15pm and was ok until about 12.30am when i started to feel sick. The...

I went back to work on night shifts first time since December last night. I star...

BaronFrankenstein

•27 days ago

6 Replies

Lioprotein A

Hi I am 64 yr old female. Had HA and 2 stents 6 years ago, following which I changed my lifestyle completely and maintained this. Angina pains returned 18...

Hi I am 64 yr old female. Had HA and 2 stents 6 years ago, following which I ch...

Rosieapple72

•27 days ago

28 Replies

I’m still here

Hello Good People Been a while since I’ve been on but as I saw my consultant yesterday I thought I’d give an update. The valve is working perfectly he said...

Hello Good People Been a while since I’ve been on but as I saw my consultant ye...

highburyted

•27 days ago

10 Replies

Magnesium

Morning After advice please anyone taken magnesium tablets been told it helps irregular heartbeat. Thank you

Morning After advice please anyone taken magnesium tablets been told it helps ir...

Summertimeflowers

•27 days ago

29 Replies

Beta blockers from sceptical cardiologist post

I'm always looking for different views from experts on heart medications as there is a general view that not everyone fits the same model of prescription....

I'm always looking for different views from experts on heart medications as ther...

baly_2023

•27 days ago

3 Replies

pacemaker download lead noise

I recently had pacemaker routine download, I’ve a dual chamber pacemaker with St Jude leads that have been in for 12 years. Generator changed last year. At...

I recently had pacemaker routine download, I’ve a dual chamber pacemaker with St...

ScoobyDoo71

•27 days ago

2 Replies

Co-Q10 capsules

Does anyone take or recommend the above supplement. I have read it’s good for arthritic pain but also for cardiac health. My rheumatologist once recommended...

Does anyone take or recommend the above supplement. I have read it’s good for ar...

Bingofox007

•28 days ago

6 Replies

Hello all

Firstly I hope everyone is doing well.I have a favour to ask. My daughter in her mid 30s is about to have OHS. She has congenital sub aortic stenosis. I...

Firstly I hope everyone is doing well.I have a favour to ask. My daughter in he...

kayree176

•28 days ago

12 Replies

Metoprolol

Hi Anyone who has Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation and is on the Beta Blocker Metoprolol found that these tablet make their symptoms worse and what have they...

Hi Anyone who has Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation and is on the Beta Blocker Met...

Lurchergirl

•28 days ago

1 Reply

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All posts for May 2024

swollen legs and feet

Ozempic for heart failure

Amlodipine

Angiogram- stop any drugs beforehand?

What has happened to Castleview

ecg monitor - electrical interference

hi thanks in advance

Metal or tissue valve

SVT ablation N.Ireland

Upcoming OHS

shortness of breath

Cholesterol best values, latest scientific studies

Atorvastatin

Not in AF

Iregular heartbeat

CT Angiography

For those old enough to remember actress Thora Hird.....

Mental Roller Coaster

New to this.

Where has Castleview gone?

been taken of low dose of Bisoprolol

Night Shift Sickness

Lioprotein A

I’m still here

Magnesium

Beta blockers from sceptical cardiologist post

pacemaker download lead noise

Co-Q10 capsules

Hello all

Metoprolol

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