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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

•4 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

•9 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

•10 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

•11 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

•1 day 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

•1 day 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

•2 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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T2diabetes remission

Hi I was diagnosed 6 weeks ago with an HBA1c of 101, I am doing the fast 800 diet of 2 shakes and a 400 cal meal in the evening. What should I be aiming my...

Hi I was diagnosed 6 weeks ago with an HBA1c of 101, I am doing the fast 800 di...

Devines

•3 days ago

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worried update

Husband has just phoned he’s had to have a drain put back in his chest as he gained a stone in weight last night due to fluid. Is this normal? His oxygen...

Husband has just phoned he’s had to have a drain put back in his chest as he gai...

Schora1

•3 days ago

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Appointment with Surgeon for CABG - how long after did you have Surgery?

Hello! How long have people waited for a CABG after their appointment with the surgeon? i know everyones different as are different trusts just interested...

Hello! How long have people waited for a CABG after their appointment with th...

Hart2202

•3 days ago

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Update on tooth extraction before CABG surgery

I just want to thank all the kind and helpful people who responded to my post about my husband's tooth extraction prior to triple bypass surgery. I have...

I just want to thank all the kind and helpful people who responded to my post ab...

WorriedWife24

•3 days ago

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Mental health support

I really need help with my mental health. I suffered a heart attack in September 23. I have struggled with confidence and anxiety ever since.

I really need help with my mental health. I suffered a heart attack in Septembe...

GrahamVA

•3 days ago

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IPL travel insurance

could anyone tell me what they actually called this when filling in the medical form ? I have tried all different ways, I have put in IPL loop fitter , doesn’t...

could anyone tell me what they actually called this when filling in the medical ...

Sundanceki

•3 days ago

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ICD one week ago

Hi, it’s only been 1 week, how long before I can sleep , I can only lie on right side and constantly woke up by pain in the left shoulder area and around the...

Hi, it’s only been 1 week, how long before I can sleep , I can only lie on right...

Cheznick

•3 days ago

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Same answers

Saw the gp this morning , but same answers come of the bisoprolol, have some blood tests AGAIN !, have some ECG tests AGAIN ! only difference was that...

Saw the gp this morning , but same answers come of the bisoprolol, have some blo...

mobyfool

•3 days ago

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Which Monitor

Hi All. Can anyone advise me on a watch monitor. I would like to keep at eye on my stats but am not sure which type of watch would be suitable. I am 62 and...

Hi All. Can anyone advise me on a watch monitor. I would like to keep at eye on ...

Dannyheart

•3 days ago

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T2 diabetes and remission

Hi I was diagnosed 6 weeks ago with an HBA1c of 101, I am doing the fast 800 diet of 2 shakes and a 400 cal meal in the evening. What should I be aiming my...

Hi I was diagnosed 6 weeks ago with an HBA1c of 101, I am doing the fast 800 d...

Devines

•3 days ago

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

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

T2diabetes remission

worried update

Appointment with Surgeon for CABG - how long after did you have Surgery?

Update on tooth extraction before CABG surgery

Mental health support

IPL travel insurance

ICD one week ago

Same answers

Which Monitor

T2 diabetes and remission

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