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It helped me

I'm 63 yrs old and decided to be proactive as this was the age my father had his bypasses. I ordered cavadex in January. I can say that I feel much better...

I'm 63 yrs old and decided to be proactive as this was the age my father had his...

Jonnyrock

•A few seconds ago

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Travel ins.

I know of two people who took ill on holiday and used their UK health card and it was accepted without question one in Portugal he had a serious chest...

I know of two people who took ill on holiday and used their UK health card and ...

9iron

•5 hours ago

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Looking for advice on recovery after OHS in elderly man

My husband will be 79 when he has his OHS. From the surveys I have read short term outcomes are poor (short term often means over a year). I am hoping there...

My husband will be 79 when he has his OHS. From the surveys I have read short t...

WorriedWife24

•5 hours ago

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Warfarin and hair loss

I've been reading up on warfarin and it's side effects. Does anyone have any experience of hair loss, and any suggestions on how to reduce hair loss or promote...

I've been reading up on warfarin and it's side effects. Does anyone have any exp...

Dimelza66

•6 hours ago

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Why so many have cardiac disease

Greetings all! My family, dad, brother, sister, all had very early cardiac disease. Why? Likely they had elevated Lipoprotein(a). That’s genetic. It was...

Greetings all! My family, dad, brother, sister, all had very early cardiac dise...

LeafLeaf

•6 hours ago

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Update on MichaelJH

Good morning! I rang Michael last night as I saw elsewhere that he was quite unwell. At the start of the week he woke early feeling rather strange and thought...

Good morning! I rang Michael last night as I saw elsewhere that he was quite unw...

Heythrop51

•9 hours ago

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why is there a problem with my replacement aortic heart valve?

I had my aortic heart valve replaced 3 years ago and there is an issue now. The opening is only 0.7cm squared according to an echocardiogram I had done last...

I had my aortic heart valve replaced 3 years ago and there is an issue now. The ...

BernieMB

•10 hours ago

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monitoring post pacemaker?

Hi now starting week 3 post pacemaker implanted and doing ok, but wondering about monitoring after 6 week check. I was told that I would be seen annually for a...

Hi now starting week 3 post pacemaker implanted and doing ok, but wondering abou...

Dragonfish

•10 hours ago

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Update on my statins ..& vit k2 & D3 - which brand & dose?

Hi all, just sharing an update on my latest statin scenario. Had Nstemi and quadruple bypass in July 2023, was rehabbing really well physically. About 4-5...

Hi all, just sharing an update on my latest statin scenario. Had Nstemi and quad...

DWizza

•10 hours ago

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beta blocker. Coming off them

Hello friends I was diagnosed with tachycardia after ending up in the emergency room with a very elevated heart rate I was given a referral to a...

Hello friends I was diagnosed with tachycardia after ending up in the emergenc...

StarryStarryNight19

•13 hours ago

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High, rising Lp(a) and CAC but low LDL

I seem to be falling between the cracks of NHS care. My LDL has never been a problem, but I have calcified arteries. Then, just six months ago I...

I seem to be falling between the cracks of NHS care. My LDL has never been a p...

Wumpmug

•17 hours ago

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To medicate or not to medicate, that is the question 🤔

Following a recent 24 hour ECG I have been told today, by my GP, that I have ectopic heartbeats. She said they are nothing to be worried about and if they are...

Following a recent 24 hour ECG I have been told today, by my GP, that I have ect...

IndieDot

•19 hours ago

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Can heart problems be hereditary ?

I had a dream a few nights ago that one of our daughters had to go to hospital with cardiac symptoms , a few hours later I ended up in hospital too with the...

I had a dream a few nights ago that one of our daughters had to go to hospital w...

Westie2012

•19 hours ago

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Emotional fallout

8 weeks post OHS and I’m doing well physically and mentally. Feeling optimistic and taking on each new challenge with a smile …… but everyone around me seems...

8 weeks post OHS and I’m doing well physically and mentally. Feeling optimistic ...

MissDolittle

•20 hours ago

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possible familial cardiac problems.

Update for my hubby. Well he had his second stage 2 stent angioplasty today, 8 weeks after his HA and first 2 stents. He still has severe left ventricular...

Update for my hubby. Well he had his second stage 2 stent angioplasty today, 8 ...

ShamuCatlover

•20 hours ago

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reconbecting

hi everyone I’ve been thinking a lot about everyone out there with heart issues and while I’m doing g well I know my journey is work in progress. I do...

hi everyone I’ve been thinking a lot about everyone out there with heart issue...

Walkswim

•21 hours ago

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Update on Dan

I've been up the hospital since 10, I've only popped home for a shower and some food. The surgery went well but during the night Dan had a couple of seizures...

I've been up the hospital since 10, I've only popped home for a shower and some ...

Valentina98

•22 hours ago

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myocardial infarction

I had an echo yesterday me my hospital has a new system so that info about they tests is available within a day. I looked this morning and it said ‘acute ST...

I had an echo yesterday me my hospital has a new system so that info about they ...

Jadebp

•1 day ago

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Pink marshmallow

After being told I have a leaky mitral heart I am waiting for a cardoliology appt. The hospital rang me a few days ago to say I need to go & have an up to date...

After being told I have a leaky mitral heart I am waiting for a cardoliology app...

PinkMarshmallow

•1 day ago

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Pleased

I have discovered many useful and interesting things here. Sometimes it can feel we are being ignored in all the bureaucracy of current times and this forum...

I have discovered many useful and interesting things here. Sometimes it can fee...

GGER

•1 day ago

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pain killer Ibuprofen or paracetamol HF and AG

Taking Dapaglifloxin , perinopril, Bisoprol and Apixaban …I read somewhere that you should only use one type of pain killer …but which one ..for mild non...

Taking Dapaglifloxin , perinopril, Bisoprol and Apixaban …I read somewhere that ...

Alicant

•1 day ago

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unstable blood pressure

hi every so often,maybe one or twice a week,I get all the symptoms of having a ha again .My symptoms are a lot of dizziness,chest pain and shoulder pain,...

hi every so often,maybe one or twice a week,I get all the symptoms of having a h...

Eddie64

•1 day ago

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setting up Kardia Mobile 6L

hello I have just bought a Kardia Mobile 6L and I am trying to set it up. I am being asked for a code which I don’t have. I have contacted Alivecor on their...

hello I have just bought a Kardia Mobile 6L and I am trying to set it up. I am ...

Hidden

•1 day ago

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post on anxiety taken down?

I could have sworn I saw a post that included a cardiologist talking about anxiety about 20/30 mins ago. Has it been taken down?

I could have sworn I saw a post that included a cardiologist talking about anxie...

Robfromwales

•1 day ago

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Heart Failure

I've had afib for many years now its become permanent despite 3 ablations I have developed heart failure as well Im on Jardiance for this but I'm worried...

I've had afib for many years now its become permanent despite 3 ablations I have...

fairgo45

•1 day ago

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CT Scans

Hello. I had a CT coronary angio scan about 7 months ago to check for general blockages (suspected angina) but everything came back all clear. In the paperwork...

Hello. I had a CT coronary angio scan about 7 months ago to check for general bl...

Lawrence78

•2 days ago

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15% Ejection fraction and feel well.

Hi I saw my cardiologist today who told me my EF had dropped from 47% to 15 % in just under 3 years. This was measured by MRI. I am on the normal drugs...

Hi I saw my cardiologist today who told me my EF had dropped from 47% to 15 % in...

Crochetbaby

•2 days ago

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Tired, but happier!

Hi, fantastic news. Different consultant came today, they've arranged Ralph's care to be taken over by cardiac department, so he can stay in chesterfield all...

Hi, fantastic news. Different consultant came today, they've arranged Ralph's ca...

Castleview

•2 days ago

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Having a STEMI in mid 40's...the search for underlying causes / answers for premature CHD.

Hi Everyone, My husband had a major STEMI in March 2023 with a full blockage of his circumflex artery. He was 44 years old and playing 5-a-side football in a...

Hi Everyone, My husband had a major STEMI in March 2023 with a full blockage of...

Fortunate1

•2 days ago

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British Heart Foundation

It helped me

Travel ins.

Looking for advice on recovery after OHS in elderly man

Warfarin and hair loss

Why so many have cardiac disease

Update on MichaelJH

why is there a problem with my replacement aortic heart valve?

monitoring post pacemaker?

Update on my statins ..& vit k2 & D3 - which brand & dose?

beta blocker. Coming off them

High, rising Lp(a) and CAC but low LDL

To medicate or not to medicate, that is the question 🤔

Can heart problems be hereditary ?

Emotional fallout

possible familial cardiac problems.

reconbecting

Update on Dan

myocardial infarction

Pink marshmallow

Pleased

pain killer Ibuprofen or paracetamol HF and AG

unstable blood pressure

setting up Kardia Mobile 6L

post on anxiety taken down?

Heart Failure

CT Scans

15% Ejection fraction and feel well.

Tired, but happier!

Having a STEMI in mid 40's...the search for underlying causes / answers for premature CHD.

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