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WPW and Guanfacine

Hi all, i realise this is unlikely but it's worth a shot. Does anyone have WPW also take guanfacine? I was diagnosed ADHD and WPW at the same time a few months...

Hi all, i realise this is unlikely but it's worth a shot. Does anyone have WPW a...

adiwillow

•2 months ago

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Tilt table test stopped early

I was over 10 mins in and started to get hot and sweaty and said I felt sick. They had no sick bowls though and wouldn't go anywhere to get one so options were...

I was over 10 mins in and started to get hot and sweaty and said I felt sick. Th...

NightOwl8

•2 months ago

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Pacemaker

Has anyone on the forum had a Pacemaker done privately and what was the cost?

Lurchergirl

•2 months ago

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Stopping ezetemibe

1 year post NSTEMI and stent and finally had a call from cardiologist. Basically all fine thankfully. They said I could stop ezetemibe but stay on 40mg...

1 year post NSTEMI and stent and finally had a call from cardiologist. Basically...

Heartmum56

•2 months ago

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What's it like getting a crtd / icd shock

Give me the unvarnished truth! 😆I'm 44, very fit, have a very high pain tolerance, want to here honest experiences about people who have had the big shock......

Give me the unvarnished truth! 😆I'm 44, very fit, have a very high pain toleran...

Maradona10

•2 months ago

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PDA and Coarctation removal by Thoracotomy- Risks in 11 month old baby

HiMy daughter will undergo surgery for closure of PDA and Pseudo coarctation using the Thoracotomy. I read lots of papers around a high percent of patients...

HiMy daughter will undergo surgery for closure of PDA and Pseudo coarctation usi...

Sushil1786

•2 months ago

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Amioderone

Amioderone 200mg did reverse my AF and I'm pleased that continues. My heart rate is now normal. Looking to reduce my dose as side effects, notably eye related,...

Amioderone 200mg did reverse my AF and I'm pleased that continues. My heart rate...

Writeman21

•2 months ago

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Strange palpitations

I've been suffering with palpitations and ectopic heartbeats for a few years now had lots of tests and all clear put down to anxiety. Yesterday while I was...

I've been suffering with palpitations and ectopic heartbeats for a few years now...

Lan81

•2 months ago

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lanzoprazole side effects

gp switched me fro omeprazole to lanzoprazole a few weeks ago . I seem to have developed very loose bowels every morning . I have recently been prescribed...

gp switched me fro omeprazole to lanzoprazole a few weeks ago . I seem to have d...

Stent2024

•2 months ago

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irregular heart low pulse rate

morning. Last couple weeks noticed slow pulse and irregular heartbeat Doctors Appointment yesterday I have a ECG Thursday possibly AF any ideas what happens...

morning. Last couple weeks noticed slow pulse and irregular heartbeat Doctors Ap...

Summertimeflowers

•2 months ago

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Vehicle insurance hurdle

I'm in the process of reapplying for my driving licence after surrendering it voluntarily last year. All the requisite forms are with DVLA and they are waiting...

I'm in the process of reapplying for my driving licence after surrendering it vo...

EmmJayTea

•2 months ago

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Tooth abscess

hi, interested to know if anyone has been told that their cardiomyopathy has been due to tooth abscess’? Or anything to do with teeth? Thanks

hi, interested to know if anyone has been told that their cardiomyopathy has bee...

Sharpglo

•2 months ago

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Weight help

Good morning I really hope everyone is doing as well as can be. In September I had echocardiogram as per my son's consultant request. In April I saw the...

Good morning I really hope everyone is doing as well as can be. In September I ...

Livelovelife56

•2 months ago

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Guidance needed for decision making of implanting ICD

This year in January, I go the MRI done. My MRI reports are suggesting I have wall thickness of 18mm in mid anteroseptal segment, dyskinetic true apex (apical...

This year in January, I go the MRI done. My MRI reports are suggesting I have wa...

Surbhi28

•2 months ago

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Stent

Hi, Last year I had an angiogram. It showed a fast heartbeat and a right artery blockage of 70% I am taking procoralan 5mg daily. The cardiologist said...

Hi, Last year I had an angiogram. It showed a fast heartbeat and a right arter...

Daffodil565

•2 months ago

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carvidilol. Etc

I have been in heart failure for years. It just means your heart isn’t pumping as good as it should.

I have been in heart failure for years. It just means your heart isn’t pumping a...

Slobojoe1

•2 months ago

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Shortness of breath at rest. Is this a side effect of Statin or something else?

I have been experiencing episodes of shortness of breath mainly during rest. The feeling is not overwhelming, but rather a slight feeling of discomfort. Not...

I have been experiencing episodes of shortness of breath mainly during rest. The...

TasteLessFood4Life

•2 months ago

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Check up after ablation

Hey all.I had my ablation back in August last year, just wondering if I should of had a check up or anything after it? It wasn't done under my normal...

Hey all.I had my ablation back in August last year, just wondering if I should o...

Cherrelleford

•2 months ago

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should I go for PIP

hi everyone. I have been thinking about going for pip but I don't know if its a good idea.since Easter Sunday my heart condition has got worse. I am now on...

hi everyone. I have been thinking about going for pip but I don't know if its a ...

Spedyrecovry50

•2 months ago

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swollen ankles

had H/E 2020 september. I had swollen ankles just before it happened. I’ve been all ok since then but my ankles have swollen two days now. Should I get myself...

had H/E 2020 september. I had swollen ankles just before it happened. I’ve been ...

Fynndog

•2 months ago

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is it safe to go under general anesthesia with second degree heart block Mobitz type 1?

i am having unrelated surgery next week and very scared of the general anesthesia. Wanted to know if others had sugery with this type of heart block

i am having unrelated surgery next week and very scared of the general anesthesi...

Vivibeatris

•2 months ago

4 Replies

Travel Insurance

Hi all, now I'm sure this topic has been covered umpteen times, but I cannot find any responses to my particular query. I had a voluntary lung health check...

Hi all, now I'm sure this topic has been covered umpteen times, but I cannot fin...

MoorsLover

•2 months ago

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NEW TABLET CHEMYDUR 60XL

I have started to self medicate and been given new tablets the ones above and included on the packet Isosorbida-5-mononitrate. It seems an important addition...

I have started to self medicate and been given new tablets the ones above and in...

blackseve

•2 months ago

1 Reply

walking low dose of bisoprolol

Had to drop my car of at garage this morning ,had to walk back about 3 miles ,walking with a bit of pace ,a mile or so into the walk i started to feel wierd...

Had to drop my car of at garage this morning ,had to walk back about 3 miles ,wa...

mobyfool

•2 months ago

20 Replies

Echocardiogram

Hello, My 24yr old son is waiting to get results of echo that he had done privately last Friday. He self referred as he isnt getting answers via NHS . They...

Hello, My 24yr old son is waiting to get results of echo that he had done privat...

Halofan1

•2 months ago

46 Replies

MRI Scan

Hi I was diagnosed with heart fatigue in January only found with a chest xray for my asthma. I had a cardiac ultrasound and my EF was 40% I’m now on what’s...

Hi I was diagnosed with heart fatigue in January only found with a chest xray fo...

Lanzarote23

•2 months ago

11 Replies

Heart Failure

Hi My 21 year old autistic son got a routine echo in December as part of monitoring for Dilated Cardiomyopathy because his father has the condition and no...

Hi My 21 year old autistic son got a routine echo in December as part of monito...

scottish1

•2 months ago

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myocarditis and Angina pain while walking uphill

Hi all, I I had MRI and concluded a scar on my heart and previous priori myocarditis and reason why tropinin was 138. but I still have angina kinda pain...

Hi all, I I had MRI and concluded a scar on my heart and previous priori myoc...

Cabg_nave

•2 months ago

3 Replies

aqua aerobics

hi I had/have broad complex tachycardia diagnosed on a 24 hr tape . My echo cardiogram was normal . Waiting to see cardiologist on 20/5 for full explanation...

hi I had/have broad complex tachycardia diagnosed on a 24 hr tape . My echo c...

Bluepin

•2 months ago

1 Reply

Pains after heart bypass

Hi, had double heart bypass 2 weeks ago and at least once a day I get pains in my neck and chest which ease when I walk about. I did have a partially...

Hi, had double heart bypass 2 weeks ago and at least once a day I get pains in m...

Midimob2

•2 months ago

13 Replies

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All posts for May 2024

WPW and Guanfacine

Tilt table test stopped early

Pacemaker

Stopping ezetemibe

What's it like getting a crtd / icd shock

PDA and Coarctation removal by Thoracotomy- Risks in 11 month old baby

Amioderone

Strange palpitations

lanzoprazole side effects

irregular heart low pulse rate

Vehicle insurance hurdle

Tooth abscess

Weight help

Guidance needed for decision making of implanting ICD

Stent

carvidilol. Etc

Shortness of breath at rest. Is this a side effect of Statin or something else?

Check up after ablation

should I go for PIP

swollen ankles

is it safe to go under general anesthesia with second degree heart block Mobitz type 1?

Travel Insurance

NEW TABLET CHEMYDUR 60XL

walking low dose of bisoprolol

Echocardiogram

MRI Scan

Heart Failure

myocarditis and Angina pain while walking uphill

aqua aerobics

Pains after heart bypass

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