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Can’t switch anxiety off - update

Hi everyone, I just wanted to thank everyone who responded to my message relating to being extremely anxious about my Cardiac Stress MRI scan. You provided...

Hi everyone, I just wanted to thank everyone who responded to my message relatin...

Toffodog

•15 minutes ago

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Short update today

Ralph good today. Walked the length of the ward, round the pillar holding roof up, back to his bed. Sat for 30 seconds, pointed down the ward and did it...

Ralph good today. Walked the length of the ward, round the pillar holding roof u...

Castleview

•2 hours ago

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Travel Insurance- no diagnosis

I received a diagnosis of Angina from a Cardiologist and am awaiting further tests (scans etc). I have a follow-up with the Cardiologist in June. In the...

I received a diagnosis of Angina from a Cardiologist and am awaiting further tes...

Donkeyshed

•6 hours ago

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Collapsed vein -another thing to fret about?

I’ve just returned from a blood test. The Nurse could not draw blood from my right arm, which has generally been the better one, and after a bit of twisting...

I’ve just returned from a blood test. The Nurse could not draw blood from my rig...

Ladylovesmilktray

•6 hours ago

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👋 April Social Check-in! ❤️

As we journey through April, let’s continue to support one another. Whether you’re savouring a warm cup of tea or admiring the blossoming spring. 🌸 Live &...

As we journey through April, let’s continue to support one another. Whether you’...

Luke_BHF

Partner•7 hours ago

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Pacemaker fitted 10 days ago, when active again?

Hi I have had a pacemaker fitted unexpectedly for bradycardia and sinus pauses of up to 5 seconds. I was not really aware of an issue until identified during...

Hi I have had a pacemaker fitted unexpectedly for bradycardia and sinus pauses o...

Dragonfish

•8 hours ago

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phollers

In my recovery journey following a number of events over the last couple of years including two major cancer surgeries, a heart attack and a couple of cardiac...

In my recovery journey following a number of events over the last couple of year...

phollers

•12 hours ago

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stent blocked ?

had stent January , thought I was doing so well . 4 weeks into my cardiac rehab and going for long weeks and doing gentle circuits once a week , but the last...

had stent January , thought I was doing so well . 4 weeks into my cardiac rehab ...

Stent2024

•13 hours ago

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Supporting young children and heart issues

Hi All, I hope everyone is doing ok? So last Thursday, my two older children went together to a heart clinic (it was meant to be all 3 but my youngest has...

Hi All, I hope everyone is doing ok? So last Thursday, my two older children we...

MummaSoap

•21 hours ago

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For people who are about to have a bypass..

Where my health is concerned I was terrified of surgery . A neurotic coward . However I had such incredible people at Southampton Hospital who helped and...

Where my health is concerned I was terrified of surgery . A neurotic coward . Ho...

Pollypuss

•21 hours ago

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PVCs experience

Iv posted a few story's of what's been happening recently to me since having palpitations.I havent been diagnosed yet with a heart condition or anxiety by a GP...

Iv posted a few story's of what's been happening recently to me since having pal...

AWhittaker

•23 hours ago

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Vasospastic angina.

Am new here pls , am having vasospastic angina.

Kaunalover

•1 day ago

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Inspector

Am inspector Lawrence Philip from Nigeria , am having vasospastic angina since 2023 March.

Am inspector Lawrence Philip from Nigeria , am having vasospastic angina since 2...

Kaunalover

•1 day ago

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Up then down

Mixed today. He's brilliant, walked the entire length of the ward and back👍They want the bed, so to start with were looking to go back to Sheffield...

Mixed today. He's brilliant, walked the entire length of the ward and back👍They...

Castleview

•1 day ago

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Bisoprolol and ears

I have been taking Bisoprolol now for 2 years nearly.For the last months ive been having vertigo, mostly in the morning. Then a couple of weeks ago i started...

I have been taking Bisoprolol now for 2 years nearly.For the last months ive bee...

Hippiechic63

•1 day ago

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Doggydaycare

Hi again,so still haven't had my nuclear stress test,now been scheduled in July after waiting nearly a year.My question is after so long a wait and only...

Hi again,so still haven't had my nuclear stress test,now been scheduled in July ...

Doggyday

•1 day ago

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Aspirin

I have experienced chest pain in the right side. I have recently started Aspirin after having Open Heart Surgery eight weeks ago. I just wondered if anyone...

I have experienced chest pain in the right side. I have recently started Aspirin...

AH31

•1 day ago

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introduction

Good afternoon, my name is Dori1 and I’ve just joined the forum to learn a little bit more. I don’t live in the UK, I live in Spain. Iv’e been reading your...

Good afternoon, my name is Dori1 and I’ve just joined the forum to learn a littl...

Dori1

•1 day ago

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Anxiety about partner likely having CAD.

Hi all, I am writing as so anxious about my partner and wondering if anyone else has gone through similar/has any advice. He is only 47 and is slim, fit and...

Hi all, I am writing as so anxious about my partner and wondering if anyone el...

Clancy15

•1 day ago

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LVH with NORMAL bp

Just wondering if anyone is the same or can just chat about their experience. I’ve been diagnosed with thickened left ventricle but have been given no...

Just wondering if anyone is the same or can just chat about their experience. I...

PMalone

•1 day ago

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Extreme Fatigue/beta blockers?

it’s been almost 6 months now since being diagnosed with myocarditis and I had clear mri end of jan and completed exercise stress test on 14 Feb with no...

it’s been almost 6 months now since being diagnosed with myocarditis and I had c...

Lizzih24

•1 day ago

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Boston Scientific latitude monitor

I had a pacemaker fitted 4 weeks ago and was provided with one of these which is plugged into my bedroom as suggested. I am going away on 4th May and wondered...

I had a pacemaker fitted 4 weeks ago and was provided with one of these which is...

piggywig2

•1 day ago

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Pacemaker -practical tips needed

I was fitted with a pacemaker on Friday and wondered how other women manage re wearing bras. Can anybody advise me on a company that specialises or has...

I was fitted with a pacemaker on Friday and wondered how other women manage re w...

BionicWW

•1 day ago

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High bp

I had AVR keyhole about 4 weeks ago in Royal Brompton, all good …but my BP is sitting quite high …..has anyone else had this after AVR…? Thanks in advance...

I had AVR keyhole about 4 weeks ago in Royal Brompton, all good …but my BP is si...

Furbaby9

•1 day ago

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clopidogrel or Asprin… get bruising when taken both

Good morning, I’m taking Atorvastatin 80mg, Amlodipian & Ezetembi for cholesterol / BP. I was also taking Clopidogrel 75mg but getting bruising regularly so...

Good morning, I’m taking Atorvastatin 80mg, Amlodipian & Ezetembi for cholestero...

PhylP

•1 day ago

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bisoprolol

Hi, The doctor gave me the wrong dosage of my bisoprolol on Friday and haven't been able to take any for 3 days now. Is it usual to get chest pain after...

Hi, The doctor gave me the wrong dosage of my bisoprolol on Friday and haven't b...

Cwillson

•1 day ago

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PCSK9 & side effects.

Hi Is anyone on Pradulent? I had my first injection on April 3rd. I was so happy to get started as my cholesterol sky high. Injection was fine (husband is a...

Hi Is anyone on Pradulent? I had my first injection on April 3rd. I was so hap...

Whatnow1973

•1 day ago

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Breathless, palpitations, upset stomach, thirst and unable to sleep

hi everyone I hope someone can help I had open heart surgery 10 months ago to repair my mitral valve. I subsequently had AF and was told my ejection fraction...

hi everyone I hope someone can help I had open heart surgery 10 months ago to r...

Winniesmum

•2 days ago

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Referral to Action heart cardiac rehab at local hospital, what can I expect ?

As the title states I’ve been referred to action heart by my cardiologist . I had a pacemaker just over three years ago, serious complications a few days after...

As the title states I’ve been referred to action heart by my cardiologist . I ha...

Westie2012

•2 days ago

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Can’t switch anxiety off

Hello everyone, I posted a message a few days ago relating to a Cardiac Stress MRI scan I am having on Tuesday and although I had some encouraging responses I...

Hello everyone, I posted a message a few days ago relating to a Cardiac Stress M...

Toffodog

•2 days ago

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Can’t switch anxiety off - update

Short update today

Travel Insurance- no diagnosis

Collapsed vein -another thing to fret about?

👋 April Social Check-in! ❤️

Pacemaker fitted 10 days ago, when active again?

phollers

stent blocked ?

Supporting young children and heart issues

For people who are about to have a bypass..

PVCs experience

Vasospastic angina.

Inspector

Up then down

Bisoprolol and ears

Doggydaycare

Aspirin

introduction

Anxiety about partner likely having CAD.

LVH with NORMAL bp

Extreme Fatigue/beta blockers?

Boston Scientific latitude monitor

Pacemaker -practical tips needed

High bp

clopidogrel or Asprin… get bruising when taken both

bisoprolol

PCSK9 & side effects.

Breathless, palpitations, upset stomach, thirst and unable to sleep

Referral to Action heart cardiac rehab at local hospital, what can I expect ?

Can’t switch anxiety off

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