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ablate and pace

has anyone had the joint procedures where the pacemaker then becomes the driver of the heart?

has anyone had the joint procedures where the pacemaker then becomes the driver ...

Bjw49

•13 days ago

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Global severe impairment

Hi all, I've recently been diagnosed with severe LVSD, mild TR and global severe impairment. I understand the first two, but what is the third?? Thanks!

Hi all, I've recently been diagnosed with severe LVSD, mild TR and global severe...

iwannabeabear

•13 days ago

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Heart attack to 10K blog - Life changes

I last published a blog in my 'Heart attack to 10K' series way back in June 2023 and fair bit has changed within my life both 'on-field' and 'off-field' since...

I last published a blog in my 'Heart attack to 10K' series way back in June 2023...

PeterJemmett

•13 days ago

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Propranolol swapping from Bisoprolol

Hi All I was on Bisoprolol for 7 days to control my palptions after investigations from ecg to echo and stress test they mentioned I have ectopic beat which...

Hi All I was on Bisoprolol for 7 days to control my palptions after investigat...

Waze4

•13 days ago

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Today

is gonna be the day.,, I’m in for 3/4 CABG op. So far so good - getting rid of acres of body hair has been the “highlight” - the awkward gown and string...

is gonna be the day.,, I’m in for 3/4 CABG op. So far so good - getting rid of...

OldaYoda

•13 days ago

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Upper back pain could it be the meds?

I recently had 3 stents put in, 2 weeks ago, I was put on Atorvastatin 80mg, Ticagrelor 90mg (take for a year) and Ramipril 2.5mg, I have never had to take...

I recently had 3 stents put in, 2 weeks ago, I was put on Atorvastatin 80mg, Tic...

Bowser1966

•13 days ago

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Blistering on legs

Quick question.. anyone experienced blister like effects on their legs with medication? I have never experienced anything like this and can only put it down to...

Quick question.. anyone experienced blister like effects on their legs with medi...

LeeSF

•13 days ago

6 Replies

Warfarin on holiday and different time zones

Hi thereI'm traveling on holiday and its a different time zone, I take my warfarin at 6pm but where I'm going it will be 1pm ( 5 hours behind) do I take it at...

Hi thereI'm traveling on holiday and its a different time zone, I take my warfa...

Horses68

•14 days ago

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Peripheral arterial disease

Is this the right place for surrpourt for Peripheral arterial disease

Pastafox

•14 days ago

1 Reply

Travel to Dubai and Prescription Medication

Hoping for some clarity and real world experiences.. I'm travelling to Dubai for a short break in October and understand I need to validate/declare...

Hoping for some clarity and real world experiences.. I'm travelling to Dubai fo...

doktordru

•14 days ago

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Pains

Well ended up in a&e Saturday thought it was another heart attack it was that bad they took me straight to resus I can't carry on like this my life feels like...

Well ended up in a&e Saturday thought it was another heart attack it was that ba...

Yodayodz

•14 days ago

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Cardioversion?

Hi all, I know there is a lot of information available about cardioversion but I would be interested in people's experiences of this procedure as I've been...

Hi all, I know there is a lot of information available about cardioversion but I...

Freshorangejuice

•14 days ago

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what happens next

I am 68years old lady ,heart problems started with the menopause,was treated for atrial fibrillation,it has been managed well .This year blood pressure...

I am 68years old lady ,heart problems started with the menopause,was treated for...

MassageFeet

•14 days ago

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Hi im new on here and would love some help.and support

I have recently been diagnosed with microvascular and vasospastic angina and moderate blockage to LHA

I have recently been diagnosed with microvascular and vasospastic angina and mod...

Prettywoman29

•14 days ago

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Blood Pressure problems after TAVI

I am 8 weeks post TAVI. For the first 6 weeks I felt so much better than before the op. The past two weeks I have been up and down and so has my blood...

I am 8 weeks post TAVI. For the first 6 weeks I felt so much better than before ...

515444Grhmr

•14 days ago

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All normal

Anyone been admitted with chest pain and elevated tropinin. Angio clear , echo clear and now MRI clear . Discharged back to Gp and can come off meds.Still...

Anyone been admitted with chest pain and elevated tropinin. Angio clear , echo ...

Alfiesmum6

•14 days ago

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Travel Insurance

I had heart attack last April and having stent in the heart. Now, Looking for travel insurance to fly INDIA. Anyone suggest the the provider. Much appreciate...

I had heart attack last April and having stent in the heart. Now, Looking for tr...

ash170796

•15 days ago

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Fainting after GTN

Hi everyone Have posted before but now 4 weeks post my MI and feeling very dispirited. Last week I thought I was making a tiny bit of progress - walking albeit...

Hi everyone Have posted before but now 4 weeks post my MI and feeling very dispi...

HA24

•15 days ago

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Pacemaker - Infection

I had a pacemaker fitted 7 weeks ago. The site began to become inflamed a week ago - red and swollen - and I attended the hospital this morning. The...

I had a pacemaker fitted 7 weeks ago. The site began to become inflamed a week a...

Dogglebird

•15 days ago

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Age 38 awaiting CABG

Hello, My husband aged 38 recently went in for an Angiogram, and was told that the blockages were so severe he would need a coronary artery Bypass graft, he...

Hello, My husband aged 38 recently went in for an Angiogram, and was told that t...

Hart2202

•15 days ago

24 Replies

Anyone in the same boat?

Dear community. I am 68 and since 2020 I have had AFib. AT and now episodes of VT. I’ve had two ablations as well. I also have HCM inherited from my dear...

Dear community. I am 68 and since 2020 I have had AFib. AT and now episodes of V...

Slidingdoors99

•15 days ago

12 Replies

at a loss

hi I have never posted on here before. I had a heart attack 5 years ago did not need stents they thought a tiny piece of plaque had come loose and caused a...

hi I have never posted on here before. I had a heart attack 5 years ago did not ...

Scotland111

•15 days ago

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Cholesterol / lipid blood test for chronic heart disease

I had an MI in January. Previously when I had my post MI/rehab period cholesterol blood tests via the surgery, they were only going to do a simple single value...

I had an MI in January. Previously when I had my post MI/rehab period cholestero...

bikerider00

•15 days ago

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CT whole aorta scan

A few weeks ago I saw cardiologist. He didn't really explain to me everything. He said I have aorta stenosis following results of ecg, Echocardiogram and a ct...

A few weeks ago I saw cardiologist. He didn't really explain to me everything. H...

Gooner1947

•15 days ago

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When is best time to take my prescribed drugs.

This is a list of the daily drugs I am on.Rampril 5mg Simvastatin 40mgs Furosemide 40 mgs Bisoporol 2.5mgs Apixaban 5mgs -one every 12 hours. Simvistatin I...

This is a list of the daily drugs I am on.Rampril 5mg Simvastatin 40mgs Furosemi...

Gooner1947

•15 days ago

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Newly diagnosed

Just recently been diagnosed with Hypertension after a GP Healthcheck. Put on Amlodipine, and it has, frankly, made me feel awful. I've had a mobility...

Just recently been diagnosed with Hypertension after a GP Healthcheck. Put on Am...

SiWheels73

•15 days ago

13 Replies

Ongoing Palpitations

Hello All This is my first post on here, I have been following this forum for a couple of months now reading on a regular basis other users heart issues, and...

Hello All This is my first post on here, I have been following this forum for a ...

AMR2024

•16 days ago

18 Replies

cholesterol

how can cholesterol go up in a week when you haven’t eaten. Nurse did it one Tuesday. Slight increase. Tuesday after doctor wanted full bloods cholesterol too....

how can cholesterol go up in a week when you haven’t eaten. Nurse did it one Tue...

Tinker2015

•16 days ago

20 Replies

Mood swings

Hi My partner had a heart attack in mid July. He went to A&E with what he described as niggles in his chest which he put down to stress (he was a workaholic)...

Hi My partner had a heart attack in mid July. He went to A&E with what he descri...

Katjane2

•16 days ago

19 Replies

Isosorbide mononitrate

I have been advised by my GP to take isosorbide mononitrate. After looking at the side effects I am hesitant to take it, as they would seem only to make...

I have been advised by my GP to take isosorbide mononitrate. After looking at th...

psb0071

•16 days ago

15 Replies

Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for September 2024

ablate and pace

Global severe impairment

Heart attack to 10K blog - Life changes

Propranolol swapping from Bisoprolol

Today

Upper back pain could it be the meds?

Blistering on legs

Warfarin on holiday and different time zones

Peripheral arterial disease

Travel to Dubai and Prescription Medication

Pains

Cardioversion?

what happens next

Hi im new on here and would love some help.and support

Blood Pressure problems after TAVI

All normal

Travel Insurance

Fainting after GTN

Pacemaker - Infection

Age 38 awaiting CABG

Anyone in the same boat?

at a loss

Cholesterol / lipid blood test for chronic heart disease

CT whole aorta scan

When is best time to take my prescribed drugs.

Newly diagnosed

Ongoing Palpitations

cholesterol

Mood swings

Isosorbide mononitrate

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