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PIP reassessment- any tips?

hello I’m looking to have a reassessment of my PIP award, not a process I’m looking forward to, my issues haven’t changed it’s just I now have a better...

hello I’m looking to have a reassessment of my PIP award, not a process I’m loo...

Fanfab1

•30 minutes ago

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re my recent post about sleep disorders

I forgot to mention Rivaroxiban and Amiodarone

Taichid

•33 minutes ago

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sleep disorders and nightmares

About 3 /4 nights i the week I am awake u till about 4.30 in the morning which makes me exhausted the next day. Also if I do sleep I have disturbing...

About 3 /4 nights i the week I am awake u till about 4.30 in the morning which m...

Taichid

•39 minutes ago

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Post SVT ablation

Hi all. I had an ablation on Friday so I'm only 2 days post procedure. Please can I ask anyone who has had the same procedure what thejr recovery felt like? I...

Hi all. I had an ablation on Friday so I'm only 2 days post procedure. Please ca...

JLT1976

•51 minutes ago

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PVC frequency

Has anyone found PVC reduction on moderate exercise? Resting shows say 1/10 PVC instead of PQRST, but after some moderate exercise more like 1/20.

Has anyone found PVC reduction on moderate exercise? Resting shows say 1/10 PVC ...

JohnWesterdale

•1 hour ago

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Heart failure

I had my first attack in 2006 and have had two more since then and several bouts on unstable angina requiring stents. The latest one over new year when I was...

I had my first attack in 2006 and have had two more since then and several bouts...

Toby209

•4 hours ago

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angiogram update

onds ago Hi, angiogram went ahead on Fri I was first up. They tried to go in my right wrist but tube wouldn’t go in far enough so had to abort and go in...

onds ago Hi, angiogram went ahead on Fri I was first up. They tried to go in my...

Ham1846

•6 hours ago

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Bisoprolol withdrawal symptoms

Did anyone's withdrawal symptoms coming off bisoprolol get worse as time went on?I was on it for erratic BP. I weaned off bisoprolol 6 months ago. The only...

Did anyone's withdrawal symptoms coming off bisoprolol get worse as time went on...

Dogmom419

•8 hours ago

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AFib after ablation.

I had an ablation just before Christmas. All seemed to be going well but I have had ongoing afib since yesterday evening with my heart rate bouncing up and...

I had an ablation just before Christmas. All seemed to be going well but I have ...

Artywends

•9 hours ago

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Understanding blood thinners i

Fifty years ago my father died of a brain hemorrhage (sp) . He suffered with very high blood pressure for years before . So I don’t know where I stand with...

Fifty years ago my father died of a brain hemorrhage (sp) . He suffered with v...

Pollypuss

•9 hours ago

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Heart meds and weight gain

Hi Everyone, My lovely son had heart attack back in October '24, 3 stents after almost total blockages found in 3 arteries, cholesterol...

Hi Everyone, My lovely son had heart attack back in Octobe...

Foxglove78

•10 hours ago

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it’s coming up to three years need to vent.

It will be three years on 4th of March since my massive HA and then triple bypass surgery at the end of that month. For some reason i’m getting wound up...

It will be three years on 4th of March since my massive HA and then triple bypas...

wjb2

•11 hours ago

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what to wear for Angioplasty

advice please due to have angioplasty what’s the best clothes to wear presume they give you a gown or own clothes without zips or metal fasteners thank you

advice please due to have angioplasty what’s the best clothes to wear presume th...

JMF1

•12 hours ago

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Meds and constant colds

I have read a few posts on here about hearties having continuous colds and thinking it was their meds. I've had cold symptoms for six or so weeks, and the...

I have read a few posts on here about hearties having continuous colds and think...

cabgpatch

•19 hours ago

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Statin and ectopic beats

I recently (1st January) started taking Atorvastatin for high cholesterol. I was reluctant to start these but after reading that they can reduce ectopic beats,...

I recently (1st January) started taking Atorvastatin for high cholesterol. I was...

Chiphill

•23 hours ago

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Entresto /Cardiomyopathy/ Low EF.

Started taking Entresto yesterday & was wondering how others have got on with this medication? Like most I'm really struggling with extreme fatigue so hoping...

Started taking Entresto yesterday & was wondering how others have got on with th...

Butterfly65

•1 day ago

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Heart Rate Measurement by Apple Watch with AFib

I am 75, and have exercised regularly for many years. My resting heart rate has always been very low (typically around 45 bpm) , which I thought was because I...

I am 75, and have exercised regularly for many years. My resting heart rate has ...

Buffy49

•1 day ago

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DAPT anaemia.

Hi All,I wonder if anyone has developed anaemia after DAPT. Been on prasugrel and asprin amongst others for 4 months now. Last few weeks been having days of...

Hi All,I wonder if anyone has developed anaemia after DAPT. Been on prasugrel an...

Fraz3

•1 day ago

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Verapamil making me tired

I take Verapamil 80mg 3 times a day and I have noticed at night if I take it at 8pm I go straight to sleep and I was just wondering if others feel tired on it....

I take Verapamil 80mg 3 times a day and I have noticed at night if I take it at ...

Catlover1981

•1 day ago

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Rhinitis/Nasal Congestion and Heart Failure

Having been told by the Cardiologist that my 'heart failure' - (can't we insist on a better term?) was 'probably due to a virus' I am on Bisoprolol 2.5mg...

Having been told by the Cardiologist that my 'heart failure' - (can't we insist ...

Aesculus

•1 day ago

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I’m struggling

I died 2 times July 29th they had to shock me with the paddles do CPR and Hook up a non breather mask also the hooked me up to a automatic CPR machine my psych...

I died 2 times July 29th they had to shock me with the paddles do CPR and Hook u...

waylon98

•1 day ago

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Over 70 Travel Insurance

Trying to get travel insurance for a family vacation to USA. Being quoted from £1180 to £1560 for a 2 week break????? Re exiting conditions I have stable...

Trying to get travel insurance for a family vacation to USA. Being quoted from £...

Tommyt8mtk

•1 day ago

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Anxiety Rising

Hi, It's been 3 weeks now since my balloon angioplasty (in two separate coronary arteries). I accepted I might feel a little sore /discomfort (stretch pain?)...

Hi, It's been 3 weeks now since my balloon angioplasty (in two separate coronar...

Richie34

•1 day ago

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Anniversary

Hi all.A year ago today, 1st February, since Ralph had his quadruple bypass and his nightmare started. Thank goodness now he is in a lot better place. Had his...

Hi all.A year ago today, 1st February, since Ralph had his quadruple bypass and ...

Gardenview10

•1 day ago

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Excited to join the BHF community!

Hi everyone, I'm so excited to have joined the British Heart Foundation forum! I look forward to connecting with all of you, learning from your experiences,...

Hi everyone, I'm so excited to have joined the British Heart Foundation forum! ...

iteachhealth

•2 days ago

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All posts for February 2025

PIP reassessment- any tips?

re my recent post about sleep disorders

sleep disorders and nightmares

Post SVT ablation

PVC frequency

Heart failure

angiogram update

Bisoprolol withdrawal symptoms

AFib after ablation.

Understanding blood thinners i

Heart meds and weight gain

it’s coming up to three years need to vent.

what to wear for Angioplasty

Meds and constant colds

Statin and ectopic beats

Entresto /Cardiomyopathy/ Low EF.

Heart Rate Measurement by Apple Watch with AFib

DAPT anaemia.

Verapamil making me tired

Rhinitis/Nasal Congestion and Heart Failure

I’m struggling

Over 70 Travel Insurance

Anxiety Rising

Anniversary

Excited to join the BHF community!

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