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cardiomyopathy/ heart attack / stroke

Hi, had a stroke in march and found I had a mini heart attack and found a condition Takasubo Cardiomyopathy. Nearly 6 months on and on several lots of...

Hi, had a stroke in march and found I had a mini heart attack and found a condit...

KateS24

•2 days ago

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Something new

I have ischeamic heart disease. As well as been breathless and tired all the time and dizzy when I stand up. I have started having bad headaches blurd vision...

I have ischeamic heart disease. As well as been breathless and tired all the tim...

Alfie33

•2 days ago

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Bisoprolol side effects

Hello everyone diagnosed with afib and lvsd 3 months ago started on 5mg then 6.25 then 2 weeks ago put on 7.5 mg as pbm 115 when echo done, went to gp on...

Hello everyone diagnosed with afib and lvsd 3 months ago started on 5mg then 6.2...

Parya

•2 days ago

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vasovegal syncope

does anyone else have fainting spells? This happens to me from time to time, usually precipitated by sweating, light-headedness and nausea. The latest was last...

does anyone else have fainting spells? This happens to me from time to time, usu...

Harefieldfan

•2 days ago

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MDT meeting.

Hi, attended mdt meeting today, surgeon from mewcross & cardiologist, I'm a bit confused a T the moment, he asked if I'd got any symptoms, I've got...

Hi, attended mdt meeting today, surgeon from mewcross & cardiologist, I'm a bit...

Parkhome

•3 days ago

3 Replies

worried update

Thank you everyone for the lovely responses and support yesterday. I finally got the call from the surgeon late in the afternoon to say all was well and my...

Thank you everyone for the lovely responses and support yesterday. I finally got...

Schora1

•3 days ago

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Digoxin

Does anyone know how often Digoxin levels should be tested? Consultant said that he would write to GP to get them to check but he has not done so ?

Does anyone know how often Digoxin levels should be tested? Consultant said tha...

Hythe123

•3 days ago

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Swellings

Hi all Does anyone else have swellings on there chest at most a dull ache which can also feel like hot prickly sensation also with sore white nippels at random...

Hi all Does anyone else have swellings on there chest at most a dull ache which ...

Pastafox

•3 days ago

9 Replies

Help: Amlodipine & Poor Sleep

I’ve just had 5mg of Amlodipine added to my Ramipril dose of 10mg - 5mg with the Amlodipine in the morning and 5mg at night - and I am finding it really...

I’ve just had 5mg of Amlodipine added to my Ramipril dose of 10mg - 5mg with the...

JJ1970

•3 days ago

26 Replies

Lercadapine

I had high heart beat 200 2 yrs ago and l was put on lercadapine plavix and bisophorol 1.25..Has anyone had chronic indigestion feeling in shoulder blade this...

I had high heart beat 200 2 yrs ago and l was put on lercadapine plavix and biso...

Cupcake8908

•3 days ago

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First annual telecon with consultant post Nstemi & 4x CABG. Possibly stop taking bisoprolol..

last Saturday I had a call with the consultant at my local hospital that I’ve been charged to after surgery in St Thomas’s London last July. She thinks I’m...

last Saturday I had a call with the consultant at my local hospital that I’ve be...

DWizza

•4 days ago

5 Replies

Monitoring Appointment

This is my first post, I have HCM, and after quite a long gap I have an appointment with my cardiologist in January. Before this I have been given...

This is my first post, I have HCM, and after quite a long gap I have an appointm...

Kiwi61

•4 days ago

1 Reply

struggling

After a suffering a tia 17 months ago at age just 52 I now have discovered to my shock that from before lockdown being fit and healthy I have high blood...

After a suffering a tia 17 months ago at age just 52 I now have discovered to m...

Rammylass17

•4 days ago

25 Replies

Is it OK to have a tooth extracted 1 week before triple bypass Op

Does anyone have any experience of dental problems before CABG My husband is due to have triple bypass surgery on 2 October. He at last managed to get a...

Does anyone have any experience of dental problems before CABG My husband is du...

WorriedWife24

•4 days ago

13 Replies

worried

my husband is currently in theatre having a triple heart bypass. I feel so worried even though I know he’s in good hands. just wanted to seek some moral...

my husband is currently in theatre having a triple heart bypass. I feel so worri...

Schora1

•4 days ago

46 Replies

bisoprolol

good morning 🥰 I’ve had my meds put up from 1.25 to 5mg And I’ve noticed I’m more tired , tummy upset few extra palps and basically feeling more yuk !! ,...

good morning 🥰 I’ve had my meds put up from 1.25 to 5mg And I’ve noticed I’m ...

babssugar

•4 days ago

8 Replies

Why have I developed an arrhythmia after having stents put in ?

Is it possible that the beta blockers that I was prescribed (bisoprolol) to help with my arteriosclerosis could be the cause of my recently diagnosed...

Is it possible that the beta blockers that I was prescribed (bisoprolol) to help...

albertcamus

•4 days ago

8 Replies

Bisoprolol & Alcohol

I take 2.5mg of bisoprolol daily. I've never consumed alcohol while taking it. But I do miss the odd christmas baileys.So with that in mind and the festive...

I take 2.5mg of bisoprolol daily. I've never consumed alcohol while taking it. B...

DanniC88

•4 days ago

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Worrywart24!

i am told i need mitral valve repairs. Can anyone who has had this op tell me how it has improved there life please.

i am told i need mitral valve repairs. Can anyone who has had this op tell me ho...

Worrywart2024

•4 days ago

3 Replies

Boom - educating friends!

I told a friend that I was tired post CABGx3. He said I have send you some energy in the post. Mysterious. Yesterst I had a delivery from Amazon - 48...

I told a friend that I was tired post CABGx3. He said I have send you some ener...

OldaYoda

•4 days ago

25 Replies

Period of feeling bad

I have discovered that about 2 hours after morning meds I begin to feel lousy but manageable and bp drops for a few hours. It then sort of passes and I feel...

I have discovered that about 2 hours after morning meds I begin to feel lousy bu...

am1875

•4 days ago

3 Replies

Nexlizit

Hi. Has anyone been prescribed this in place of Zetia?

am1875

•4 days ago

4 Replies

possible coronary artery spasm

Can anyone help, Firstly sorry about the long message but I’m now very concerned for my health and hopefully I can find someone that has some knowledge on...

Can anyone help, Firstly sorry about the long message but I’m now very concern...

Chegwin

•4 days ago

8 Replies

Rosuvastatin HELP

After taking Atorvastatin and it making me ill iv started Rosuvastatin 5mg I was ok up until day 12 and then I had the most horrendous headache that pain...

After taking Atorvastatin and it making me ill iv started Rosuvastatin 5mg I was...

Slky

•4 days ago

23 Replies

Apixaban

I have been put on this 3 months ago as diagnosed with AF. Already have hypertension for years . I am on 5mg twice a day and have been experiencing a few...

I have been put on this 3 months ago as diagnosed with AF. Already have hyperten...

Blue-Anglia

•4 days ago

4 Replies

Cardiology

Finally my cardiology appointment has come through. September 20th. Only taken them 10 months. It worries me because when I got the severe chest pains and was...

Finally my cardiology appointment has come through. September 20th. Only taken t...

Rya83

•5 days ago

10 Replies

hb1ac Vs Daily Sugar test

Recently had my bloodtest done. As part of the tests, hbA1c was taken - however, it came back with a value of 44 mmol/mol or 7.25 mmol/L. So, in the...

Recently had my bloodtest done. As part of the tests, hbA1c was taken - however,...

TasteLessFood4Life

•5 days ago

14 Replies

Home!! 😍

Finally can go home I'm so much better then I was but I still have a long way to go before I can say I feel better! 😅. St barts want to get in touch when I...

Finally can go home I'm so much better then I was but I still have a long way to...

Yumz199725

•5 days ago

7 Replies

angina

hello can I ask do people still have angina after stents.

Ladycate

•5 days ago

4 Replies

Ejection Faction. Myeloma.

I was diagnosed aortic stenosis and have seen cardiologist who said I'll need a coronary angiogram. Based on results of Echocardiogram, ecg and ct scan.I had...

I was diagnosed aortic stenosis and have seen cardiologist who said I'll need a ...

Gooner1947

•5 days ago

33 Replies

Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for September 2024

cardiomyopathy/ heart attack / stroke

Something new

Bisoprolol side effects

vasovegal syncope

MDT meeting.

worried update

Digoxin

Swellings

Help: Amlodipine & Poor Sleep

Lercadapine

First annual telecon with consultant post Nstemi & 4x CABG. Possibly stop taking bisoprolol..

Monitoring Appointment

struggling

Is it OK to have a tooth extracted 1 week before triple bypass Op

worried

bisoprolol

Why have I developed an arrhythmia after having stents put in ?

Bisoprolol & Alcohol

Worrywart24!

Boom - educating friends!

Period of feeling bad

Nexlizit

possible coronary artery spasm

Rosuvastatin HELP

Apixaban

Cardiology

hb1ac Vs Daily Sugar test

Home!! 😍

angina

Ejection Faction. Myeloma.

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