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Husband had a heart attack aged 38....

Hi everyone, My husband unexpectedly suffered a heart attack just over a month ago. He is only 38 and had no previous health concerns, and doesn't smoke or...

Hi everyone, My husband unexpectedly suffered a heart attack just over a month ...

CWBWfam

•2 hours ago

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24 hour ecg

Just add a 24 hour ecg fitted. They found I have a irregular heat beat on top of my heart disease. As anyone else add this diagnosis if so how do they treat...

Just add a 24 hour ecg fitted. They found I have a irregular heat beat on top o...

Alfie33

•5 hours ago

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Husband, 38 CABG X3, next week after trip to A and E- recommendations.

Hello all, Some of you may have seen my previous posts, asking how long people have waited for CABG knowing it is impossible to know :D After advice from...

Hello all, Some of you may have seen my previous posts, asking how long people...

Hart2202

•6 hours ago

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Holiday enjoyment ..

just been away on a lovely holiday ..last few days at a very nice all inclusive hotel,! There was something that slightly spoilt it..was the number of...

just been away on a lovely holiday ..last few days at a very nice all inclusive ...

Alicant

•7 hours ago

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Travel by Air to a hot country after a heart attack

Hi Veterans, I am a newbie here. I am 45 and had a heart attack on November, 2023. I had a stent fitted and am on medication now and doing okay. I go to work...

Hi Veterans, I am a newbie here. I am 45 and had a heart attack on November, 20...

Philosophy-of-Life

•7 hours ago

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He’s coming home!

Good morning all you lovely hearties who have got me through the last stressful week. I have such gratitude for you all. It’s great news My husband is coming...

Good morning all you lovely hearties who have got me through the last stressful ...

Schora1

•9 hours ago

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After statins

I have been taking a high dose of atrovastatin. It caused a lot of pain and weakness in my muscles to the point of falling in the street. I stopped taking them...

I have been taking a high dose of atrovastatin. It caused a lot of pain and weak...

Bennieblue

•9 hours ago

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Angiogram with adenosine

I had been admitted in June with palpitations and ectopic beats following a holiday where i had over exerted got dehydrated and had too much caffeine. This all...

I had been admitted in June with palpitations and ectopic beats following a holi...

Laspecia

•10 hours ago

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Tendyne

hello hope you are all well. Another day here on planet EARTH 😃 Has anyone on this blog know of or have had a tendyne procedure? It’s not very common but...

hello hope you are all well. Another day here on planet EARTH 😃 Has anyone on...

Sea-soul

•11 hours ago

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Red red wine

Obviously this must have been asked quite a lot true or myth is a glass of red wine good for the heart or just a myth?

Obviously this must have been asked quite a lot true or myth is a glass of red w...

Garfywoof

•12 hours ago

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Delay taking Bisoprolol after a long haul flight

I've been on Bisoprolol 2.5mg for about two years because of palpitations, ectopic beats. Generally works well, but struggles in hot weather. I just did a 24...

I've been on Bisoprolol 2.5mg for about two years because of palpitations, ectop...

imarcq

•16 hours ago

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Jogging with EF of 43%. Anyone doing it?

just wondering if there are any novice joggers out there with heart damage /failure with EF c 43%? I’m on Entresto which has had the result of a bigger horizon...

just wondering if there are any novice joggers out there with heart damage /fail...

Penoir53

•21 hours ago

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Healthy Snacks

Hello. Can I have some recommendations for healthy snacks which dont contain high levels of saturated fat? I eat healthy breakfast lunches and dinners but...

Hello. Can I have some recommendations for healthy snacks which dont contain hig...

Lizbeth61

•21 hours ago

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Arm pain/throb

I have been feeling rough after a trip to Spain with Flu possible covid and I have noticed a throb and dull pain in my left shoulder and arm much like I did...

I have been feeling rough after a trip to Spain with Flu possible covid and I ha...

Tomedward

•22 hours ago

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Husband due triple heart bypass

Hi! My 62 year old husband is due to have OHS for a triple bypass at Papworth this year (he had LDA stents in 2011 following a heart attack which have since...

Hi! My 62 year old husband is due to have OHS for a triple bypass at Papworth th...

S1462

•2 days ago

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worried update

Hi all you lovely people. Husband is now on the main cardiac ward walking round albeit he still has one drain in his lung. Surgeon is really pleased with his...

Hi all you lovely people. Husband is now on the main cardiac ward walking round ...

Schora1

•2 days ago

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Furosemide 40mgs

Have been on furosemide 40mgs for about 5 weeks now. It certainly helped with my breathlessness.I noticed today when out on walk I was getting a little...

Have been on furosemide 40mgs for about 5 weeks now. It certainly helped with my...

Gooner1947

•2 days ago

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Heart block first degree.

Hello everyone. I had a few weeks ago ECG which showed that I have 1st degree heart block. Also, last year I was diagnosed with mild heart disease. My question...

Hello everyone. I had a few weeks ago ECG which showed that I have 1st degree he...

Wasabi2023

•2 days ago

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Anyone else experiencing a delay in screening for a Dilated Aortic root?

Hi, Following a 6 week period of Atrial Fibrillation in February 2023, I had an MRI and an Echocardiogram. From the scans it was noted that my aortic root...

Hi, Following a 6 week period of Atrial Fibrillation in February 2023, I had an...

Tonypredarmy

•2 days ago

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Worried.

Hello. My partner was diagnosed with heart failure just over a year ago and is doing well now that he is taking medication. Fortunately, he is the type of...

Hello. My partner was diagnosed with heart failure just over a year ago and is d...

Jaylark

•2 days ago

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personal trainer

has anyone used a personal trainer qualified in cardiac patients . I’m really interested in starting weight training . I do a couple of classes a week at my...

has anyone used a personal trainer qualified in cardiac patients . I’m really in...

Stent2024

•2 days ago

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Drugs after stent

On 5th July I had a stent placed in my right coronary artery which was blocked to 94% in one place. I am grateful for this life-saving surgery. I also have...

On 5th July I had a stent placed in my right coronary artery which was blocked t...

Singingforever

•2 days ago

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HR going up high when I move even walking slowly

Hi everyone since my Heart attack 2 months ago I am unable to begin cardio rehab exercise because my heart rate has become erratic, did anyone else gave...

Hi everyone since my Heart attack 2 months ago I am unable to begin cardio re...

Gigi70

•2 days ago

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Very low EF

hi. My LVEF is at 26, I had a defib fitted nearly 2 years ago. Has anyone also had EF at 26 then did it increase. I always ask my heart failure nurse what...

hi. My LVEF is at 26, I had a defib fitted nearly 2 years ago. Has anyone also ...

MRSDJW

•2 days ago

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I’ve made it through surgery

All gone well. Thank you for all your support x

Laurensophie

•3 days ago

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Wegovy what is your opinion

In July it was Approved wegovy to reduce the risk of Stroke and Heart attacks....

Shabana1974

•3 days ago

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Scar pain

Hello in January this year I had triple heart by pass , the scar is still very painful especially towards the bottom part of the scar . How long will it take...

Hello in January this year I had triple heart by pass , the scar is still very ...

Currypants

•3 days ago

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CoaguChek INRange

hi all. I have a CoaguChek INRange and I have a batch of test strips and the machine keeps coming up test strip error (M-24). The strips go out of date at the...

hi all. I have a CoaguChek INRange and I have a batch of test strips and the mac...

Pompeyboysf1

•3 days ago

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A1pastalover

I'm 77 years this October,and suffered a heart attack on my birthday last October. I had no symptoms at all until that day. Never drank or smoked normal...

I'm 77 years this October,and suffered a heart attack on my birthday last Octobe...

A1pastalover

•3 days ago

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AFib and Bradycardia

In April, I was diagnosed with AFib and Bradycardia, subsequently , I was told by my cardiologist to stop taking my beta blocker and aspirin. Ever since, I...

In April, I was diagnosed with AFib and Bradycardia, subsequently , I was told b...

Wales26

•3 days ago

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Husband had a heart attack aged 38....

24 hour ecg

Husband, 38 CABG X3, next week after trip to A and E- recommendations.

Holiday enjoyment ..

Travel by Air to a hot country after a heart attack

He’s coming home!

After statins

Angiogram with adenosine

Tendyne

Red red wine

Delay taking Bisoprolol after a long haul flight

Jogging with EF of 43%. Anyone doing it?

Healthy Snacks

Arm pain/throb

Husband due triple heart bypass

worried update

Furosemide 40mgs

Heart block first degree.

Anyone else experiencing a delay in screening for a Dilated Aortic root?

Worried.

personal trainer

Drugs after stent

HR going up high when I move even walking slowly

Very low EF

I’ve made it through surgery

Wegovy what is your opinion

Scar pain

CoaguChek INRange

A1pastalover

AFib and Bradycardia

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