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The BEST thing to happen!?

Well today is my 1 year anniversary since my HA and triple bypass. I've been thinking recently: can it possibly be one of the best thing to happen to me? Yes I...

Well today is my 1 year anniversary since my HA and triple bypass. I've been thi...

Angelique71

•3 months ago

7 Replies

Post surgery symptoms

Hi there My husband had a Coronary Artery Bypass Graft and a few other things, 2 weeks ago. He's been out of hospital for a week now. He can manage stairs and...

Hi there My husband had a Coronary Artery Bypass Graft and a few other things, ...

Torty1966

•3 months ago

8 Replies

Ectopic heartbeats

7 months post mild heart attack no heart damage, I could be having a lovely life if it wasn't for ectopic heartbeats I got from day 1.I have been told after...

7 months post mild heart attack no heart damage, I could be having a lovely life...

topbook

•3 months ago

5 Replies

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Hi, does anyone know if it's ok or not to wear a FreeStyle Libre2 Sensor (diabetics) when having an ECG? Much appreciate your help. Thanks.

Hubby has Mixed health issues at the moment having different tests to find the cause!!

Hubby has Mixed health issues at the moment having different tests to find the c...

Brocc

•3 months ago

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My diagnosis: Angina/ Hypertrophy.

Hi all. I've been diagnosed with Angina as well as a thickening of the left side of the heart. The thickening is due to hereditary high blood pressure that I...

Hi all. I've been diagnosed with Angina as well as a thickening of the left sid...

CdubUTV

•3 months ago

1 Reply

Myocarditis updates after 2nd MRI

Hi everyone, just to share my latest update. I’m done my second MRI last Friday after 3 months diagnosed with Myocarditis and my result turn into positive...

Hi everyone, just to share my latest update. I’m done my second MRI last Friday ...

Khal1

•3 months ago

1 Reply

ANGIOPLASTY

Hi specialist is not too happy with my arteries as they are blocked with what he referred to as stable and unstable plaque. He wants to deal with it so going...

Hi specialist is not too happy with my arteries as they are blocked with what he...

JMF1

•3 months ago

20 Replies

Hayfever and beta blockers

Does anyone with bad hayfever and dust allergies take bisoprolol or beta blockers and have any minor side effects like uncomfortable back of throat, stuffy...

Does anyone with bad hayfever and dust allergies take bisoprolol or beta blocker...

Tachyjay

•3 months ago

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3 weeks post triple heart bypass

After the initial shock of needing a bypass after a heart attack, I was discharged from hospital having what felt like the sweats and palpitations in my chest,...

After the initial shock of needing a bypass after a heart attack, I was discharg...

Poppy-Pops

•3 months ago

26 Replies

Lipoprotein little a Reading high.

Hi, I would definitely recommend the Randox blood tests ( Everyman). My tests show that my Lipoprotein little a was elevated with a reading of 76. I had a low...

Hi, I would definitely recommend the Randox blood tests ( Everyman). My tests s...

Hidden

•3 months ago

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bad day and night

I,ve had a bad yesterday and night kept getting very short little jabs in left hand chest area alright for a while then it comes again ,felt ill during the...

I,ve had a bad yesterday and night kept getting very short little jabs in left...

mobyfool

•3 months ago

13 Replies

Annual Review

I had a double bypass operation in 2011 and have subsequently purely had an annual review with my GPThis entails a - blood test coverin cholesterol & liver...

I had a double bypass operation in 2011 and have subsequently purely had an annu...

Chilli365

•3 months ago

2 Replies

Another life update

First of All thank you for your advice in the last post. I emailed the CEO of the hospital last week regarding hubby's health and there failure and neglect....

First of All thank you for your advice in the last post. I emailed the CEO of th...

Shabana1974

•3 months ago

5 Replies

Faster heart beat after pacemaker

I had my pacemaker fitted 8 weeks ago. I had my first check up yesterday. I mentioned how my heart beats unusually fast a couple of time a week. When I first...

I had my pacemaker fitted 8 weeks ago. I had my first check up yesterday. I men...

Beatles61

•3 months ago

7 Replies

1.25mg bisoprolol

Can I half my 1.25mg bisoprolol to wean off instead? Anyone ever cut such a small dose and had success?

Can I half my 1.25mg bisoprolol to wean off instead? Anyone ever cut such a smal...

Tachyjay

•3 months ago

33 Replies

I'm new here. Just diagnosed AF

Hello, I'm new here so first let me say Hello! I'm seeking advice on living with Paroxysmal AF. I have a pretty good life and don't want this diagnosis to...

Hello, I'm new here so first let me say Hello! I'm seeking advice on living with...

Onkaparinga

•3 months ago

1 Reply

travel insurance

I have heart failure. can anyone help me with insurance for a cruise. Flying from Glasgow. To pick up ship in Jamaica. Been quoits £1000 + . Thanks in advance...

I have heart failure. can anyone help me with insurance for a cruise. Flying fr...

George6969

•3 months ago

33 Replies

Pacemaker and induction hob

Hi hearties, I'm new here today. My bio tells my story. I'm currently waiting for the outcome of multiple recent tests following recent MI and stent. I may...

Hi hearties, I'm new here today. My bio tells my story. I'm currently waiting fo...

Burleighblue

•3 months ago

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2024 ESC Guidelines for the management of chronic coronary syndromes ( stable angina)

https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/advance-article/doi/10.1093/eurheartj/ehae177/7743115?login=false

https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/advance-article/doi/10.1093/eurheartj/ehae177...

Milkfairy

Heart Star•3 months ago

10 Replies

Morale support

Hallo thereI'm new to this forum . I think I'm just looking for a bit of morale support as I'm wobbling a little bit. My lovely husband is at this moment...

Hallo thereI'm new to this forum . I think I'm just looking for a bit of morale ...

Wheezy54

•3 months ago

41 Replies

Edwards Inspiris Resilia tissue valve- People's experiences with this?

Hi All! I'm aware that there's only limited number of people who have this valve, as from what I gather it isn't offered at many hospitals as a treatment...

Hi All! I'm aware that there's only limited number of people who have this valve...

FaithHopeLove2

•3 months ago

27 Replies

Worried I can't find any info on surgeon due to perform OHS on my husband.

My husband is scheduled for a CABG in a month's time. I worry that I can find no information on his surgeon who is S.E.Asian. No biog or reviews . Also out...

My husband is scheduled for a CABG in a month's time. I worry that I can find n...

WorriedWife24

•3 months ago

39 Replies

Heartfailure Plan

My husband has heart failure , pace maker defibrillator his ef was at 20% have read on nhs about plan and contact numbers but have no advice about this ....

My husband has heart failure , pace maker defibrillator his ef was at 20% have...

suebeba

•3 months ago

6 Replies

Lots of Medications and no reviews

Looking for advice about my medications. Who would be best to talk to pharmacist or BHF nurses?

Looking for advice about my medications. Who would be best to talk to pharmacist...

Heartbroke

•3 months ago

10 Replies

Heart drugs wiping me out

Following a heart attack and a stent (and I also have AF) I am now on ranolazine, metoprolol, rampril and a nitrate (as well as antiplatelet and...

Following a heart attack and a stent (and I also have AF) I am now on ranolazin...

Singingforever

•3 months ago

4 Replies

Blood pressure review

Just had a telephone call from my GP to review my blood pressure as its always very low I was put on Bisoprolol 5mg after my heart attack but my BP started to...

Just had a telephone call from my GP to review my blood pressure as its always v...

Coopergirl52

•3 months ago

8 Replies

Breathlessness - mitral valve regurgitation

Hello - I had an echocardiogram in February 24 where I was diagnosed with mild to moderate mitral valve regurgitation - no real symptoms . However I now find...

Hello - I had an echocardiogram in February 24 where I was diagnosed with mild t...

Mumthree

•3 months ago

15 Replies

Importance of seeing a Cardiology Consultant

Hi there Relatively new to this and I am probably asking an incredibly stupid question. How important is it to see a consultant. I have been diagnosed with...

Hi there Relatively new to this and I am probably asking an incredibly stupid q...

Daisypoppet

•3 months ago

18 Replies

Atrial Tachycardia

I have constant fast heart rate. I have been prescribed Ivabradine. I have tried many medications in the past but they either dont work or the side affects are...

I have constant fast heart rate. I have been prescribed Ivabradine. I have tried...

Wob58

•3 months ago

16 Replies

GOOD NEWS ❤️‍🩹

Some of you may remember me from a few weeks ago as my partner had been struggling with procedures that were done to bridge him to transplant… well I can share...

Some of you may remember me from a few weeks ago as my partner had been struggli...

pinkshark

•3 months ago

43 Replies

Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for August 2024

The BEST thing to happen!?

Post surgery symptoms

Ectopic heartbeats

Hi, does anyone know if it's ok or not to wear a FreeStyle Libre2 Sensor (diabetics) when having an ECG? Much appreciate your help. Thanks.

My diagnosis: Angina/ Hypertrophy.

Myocarditis updates after 2nd MRI

ANGIOPLASTY

Hayfever and beta blockers

3 weeks post triple heart bypass

Lipoprotein little a Reading high.

bad day and night

Annual Review

Another life update

Faster heart beat after pacemaker

1.25mg bisoprolol

I'm new here. Just diagnosed AF

travel insurance

Pacemaker and induction hob

2024 ESC Guidelines for the management of chronic coronary syndromes ( stable angina)

Morale support

Edwards Inspiris Resilia tissue valve- People's experiences with this?

Worried I can't find any info on surgeon due to perform OHS on my husband.

Heartfailure Plan

Lots of Medications and no reviews

Heart drugs wiping me out

Blood pressure review

Breathlessness - mitral valve regurgitation

Importance of seeing a Cardiology Consultant

Atrial Tachycardia

GOOD NEWS ❤️‍🩹

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