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Myocarditis

Hi, This is the situation. I was diagnosed with myocarditis a while back, just recently I did blood tests and X-rays and they said everything is ok; no...

Hi, This is the situation. I was diagnosed with myocarditis a while back, just r...

FoodieVibes

•14 days ago

19 Replies

Confused

Bit of a mystery going on, few weeks ago the vein in my neck, not the jugular, the vein just above the collar bone, right side came up like a balloon,...

Bit of a mystery going on, few weeks ago the vein in my neck, not the jugular, t...

GKAAA

•14 days ago

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pace and ablate

I’m having an AV node ablation and dual lead pacemaker implanted. I’m feeling a bit of trepidation. Any information from those of you who’ve had this...

I’m having an AV node ablation and dual lead pacemaker implanted. I’m feeling a ...

Sweetmelody

•14 days ago

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Blood pressure

I have been diagnosed with heart failure with a low ejection fraction which went up and is now back down. I have been put on Dapagliflozin and a diruretic....

I have been diagnosed with heart failure with a low ejection fraction which went...

Swimmerb

•14 days ago

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heart medication

hi , l was wondering if anyone is on 500 bisoprolol just been doubled, and digoxin 175,will be going up. It’s just at the moment I feel rubbish, I would be...

hi , l was wondering if anyone is on 500 bisoprolol just been doubled, and digox...

Lavendermay

•14 days ago

11 Replies

heart nurse

I had a phone call yesterday from a heart nurse saying she was coming to see me on Wednesday to talk about optimising my medication as I’m being considered for...

I had a phone call yesterday from a heart nurse saying she was coming to see me ...

Wanheda1

•14 days ago

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excessive sweating

I have mild heart failure ef 49 I have been struggling in this warmer weather, I can sit in side start to feel warm then I sweat on my forehead it runs into...

I have mild heart failure ef 49 I have been struggling in this warmer weather, ...

GGiraffe

•14 days ago

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A short update

Just a quick update on my progress. I hope this encourages or inspires others. My OHS was on 16th June ‘23. That was AVR & CABG. I had 2 x PCI 3 weeks before...

Just a quick update on my progress. I hope this encourages or inspires others. ...

Survivor1952

•14 days ago

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Change from Paroxysmal to Persistent Arrythmia

I've had paroxysmal atrial fibrillation for about 10 years and it was reasonably under control with Ramipril for high bp and Bisoprolol betablocker. Then...

I've had paroxysmal atrial fibrillation for about 10 years and it was reasonabl...

rupes5

•14 days ago

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Anyone taking digitalis, Please connect so we can share info. Thanks.

Hi, Am unable, to take any other meds, because of chemical sensitivity. I would be so pleased to connect with someone else who takes Digitalis, to share what...

Hi, Am unable, to take any other meds, because of chemical sensitivity. I would...

Marrowfish

•14 days ago

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Post AVR 3 & 1/2 weeks, Atrial Fibrillation

Surgery on 10th July, generally doing really well on the recovery however, what started as temporary blips of A-Fib has now settled in as constant A-Fib. I...

Surgery on 10th July, generally doing really well on the recovery however, what ...

Bumpitybump

•14 days ago

12 Replies

Crease on ear lobes

I was diagnosed in Oct 23 with ectopic heartbeats. Been on 1.25 Bisaprolol since. I’ve recently noticed both my ear lobes have a diagonal crease which I have...

I was diagnosed in Oct 23 with ectopic heartbeats. Been on 1.25 Bisaprolol since...

ArdenPrimary

•14 days ago

5 Replies

Pain post TAVI

Can anyone help to describe what the pain and after effects are?

SandraLlew

•15 days ago

4 Replies

I had my private appointment

Had my private appointment, feel guilty as the Dr gave me alot of time and charged for a fraction of it. I know she's in her job because she cares which is...

Had my private appointment, feel guilty as the Dr gave me alot of time and charg...

Displacedheart

•15 days ago

6 Replies

Back to work

Hi I had a heart attack nine weeks ago and have had five stents fitted. Had some problems with side effects with all the new drugs I'm taking, and anxiety...

Hi I had a heart attack nine weeks ago and have had five stents fitted. Had so...

BC4ever

•15 days ago

12 Replies

Missing a beat

just had my heart monitored due to missing a beat I’ve had no symptoms for 48 hrs and now the monitors been give back its started to happen again ….5 weeks...

just had my heart monitored due to missing a beat I’ve had no symptoms for 48 hr...

Mintilharry

•15 days ago

1 Reply

Micro Vascular Dysfunction

I have Micro Vascular Dysfunction and am looking for a Support Group. I live in Bristol and am happy to travel up to 100 miles to meet with fellow sufferers...

I have Micro Vascular Dysfunction and am looking for a Support Group. I live in...

Lotsirb

•15 days ago

10 Replies

Summer Quiz Answers

It looks as if there will be no more entries so here are the answers. Thank you all those who had a go. Pop in a reply if you fancy a Bank Holiday Quiz. 1....

It looks as if there will be no more entries so here are the answers. Thank you ...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•15 days ago

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I’ve never been so scared in my life as I am now

after 4 months waiting for the dreaded call , it came Tuesday afternoon 5 days notice, being admitted Sunday, for triple bypass Monday… I’m trying so hard to...

after 4 months waiting for the dreaded call , it came Tuesday afternoon 5 days n...

Di1967

•15 days ago

44 Replies

how much does gtn do?

hi. I was wondering how much gtn widens the arteries by? if any one would know.the reason is I had a ct angiogram. they gave me two sprays of gtn. this opens...

hi. I was wondering how much gtn widens the arteries by? if any one would know.t...

Spedyrecovry50

•15 days ago

19 Replies

Sleeping after surgery

can anyone please recommend pillows to use after open heart surgery? Thank you

can anyone please recommend pillows to use after open heart surgery? Thank you ...

Agoodyear55

•15 days ago

16 Replies

changing user name

Hi, I would like to change my user name and wondering if by doing so, will all my posts be lost or will I miss any replies once my name has changed. thank you

Hi, I would like to change my user name and wondering if by doing so, will all m...

1a2b3

•16 days ago

3 Replies

MRI scan

Few days ago diagnosed Atrial Fibrillation level 4.Unfortunately now a problem arose. My CTscan showed shadow on two vertebrae and on sternum. Worried now....

Few days ago diagnosed Atrial Fibrillation level 4.Unfortunately now a problem a...

Gooner1947

•16 days ago

6 Replies

Updated NICE Guidelines for Secondary Prevention of CVD

Following up on a link and discussion kindly provided by Silvermedalearlier in another thread I came across very recently updated Guidelines for Secondary...

Following up on a link and discussion kindly provided by Silvermedalearlier in...

Lowerfield_no_more

•16 days ago

9 Replies

pulmonary hypertension

my recent echocardiogram results reads low probability of pulmonary hypertension, does this mean I have PH, can anyone help please. I am waiting for a clinic...

my recent echocardiogram results reads low probability of pulmonary hypertension...

Hidden

•16 days ago

1 Reply

Waiting - impatiently

After 15 months of tests and waiting and waiting and tests I was told back in February that I needed CABG. In March is saw the surgeon, who ordered more...

After 15 months of tests and waiting and waiting and tests I was told back in Fe...

OldaYoda

•16 days ago

15 Replies

MHRA give 'all clear' for Wegovy ...but not in our Health Board area

My partner has small vessel disease (GP and cardiac depth no very clear on this but it's the best we have for now) and is doing his level best to deal with...

My partner has small vessel disease (GP and cardiac depth no very clear on this ...

LilySav

•16 days ago

13 Replies

It's hard right now

Five weeks ago I had a triple bypass. I was discharged after a week in hospital. When I was discharged I was eating well (quite enjoyed the hospital food!)...

Five weeks ago I had a triple bypass. I was discharged after a week in hospital....

stevetheadi

•16 days ago

20 Replies

sick sinus syndrome

good morning I am 45 and I have an erratic heart rate. 38BPM TO 196BPM I have been spoken to about POTS as that’s what initially they thought it could be! I...

good morning I am 45 and I have an erratic heart rate. 38BPM TO 196BPM I have be...

Katwhite2

•16 days ago

1 Reply

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British Heart Foundation

All posts for August 2024

Myocarditis

Confused

pace and ablate

Blood pressure

heart medication

heart nurse

excessive sweating

A short update

Change from Paroxysmal to Persistent Arrythmia

Anyone taking digitalis, Please connect so we can share info. Thanks.

Post AVR 3 & 1/2 weeks, Atrial Fibrillation

Crease on ear lobes

Pain post TAVI

I had my private appointment

Back to work

Missing a beat

Micro Vascular Dysfunction

Summer Quiz Answers

I’ve never been so scared in my life as I am now

how much does gtn do?

Sleeping after surgery

changing user name

MRI scan

Updated NICE Guidelines for Secondary Prevention of CVD

pulmonary hypertension

Waiting - impatiently

MHRA give 'all clear' for Wegovy ...but not in our Health Board area

It's hard right now

sick sinus syndrome

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