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blood test readings

i,m on 1.25 bisoprolo took blood pressure reading in the morning and one in the evening ,the one in the evening is higher, could anyone tell me why ?

i,m on 1.25 bisoprolo took blood pressure reading in the morning and one in the...

mobyfool

•21 minutes ago

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Chelation therapy ?

Has anyone had any experience with Chelation therapy ? Relative has no options, had angioplasty then quintuple bypass now the drs say new meds and collateral...

Has anyone had any experience with Chelation therapy ? Relative has no options, ...

Musiclady18

•1 hour ago

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Sunak Sicknote Proposal

Whilst i can appreciate sorting out sick notes notes take up doctors time, to me its for a doctor and patient to decide between them if they are fit to return...

Whilst i can appreciate sorting out sick notes notes take up doctors time, to me...

BaronFrankenstein

•2 hours ago

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How long for the intense pain of an ICD install to ease?

Had my ICD installation this morning. Oh my days, it feels like I have a spear through my shoulder ( or how I imagine that would feel anyway!) Consultant said...

Had my ICD installation this morning. Oh my days, it feels like I have a spear t...

Bruce67

•2 hours ago

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Baruatric surgery

I am currently awaiting bariatric surgery & ive just found out I have angina. Will this rule me out? Would it be advisable for me to go ahead with the......

I am currently awaiting bariatric surgery & ive just found out I have angina. Wi...

Chickencrochetlover

•4 hours ago

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Revaluation

I have found that since my heart attack I dont have the interest that i used to have in collecting fossils and rocks or books. I see them as clutter now and Im...

I have found that since my heart attack I dont have the interest that i used to ...

BaronFrankenstein

•5 hours ago

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ZOLL LIFE VEST PATIENT EXPERIENCE

Zoll Life Vest (ZLV) PATENT EXPERIENCE Background Towards the end of February 2024 I suffered heart failure. Thanks to the Paramedics and the...

Zoll Life Vest (ZLV) PATENT EXPERIENCE Background Towards the end...

JCDBARBRIDGE

•7 hours ago

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Hi - long time no speak

It seems ages since I posted anything. I do read the posts from time to time but don’t seem able to respond at the moment. I’m a bit worried about my mental...

It seems ages since I posted anything. I do read the posts from time to time but...

Maisie2014

•7 hours ago

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Left bundle branch block problems

I was alarmed to read in an earlier post that someone had heart failure brought on by LBBB. I was told when diagnosed with it years ago that it was nothing to...

I was alarmed to read in an earlier post that someone had heart failure brought ...

Mfaepink1973

•8 hours ago

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Ectopic heartbeats

Has anybody else been troubled by episodes of irregular heartbeats, post stent operation or heart attack?

Has anybody else been troubled by episodes of irregular heartbeats, post stent o...

RaffyD

•10 hours ago

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cardiac ablation good experience

hi everyone, I have just had my cardiac catheter ablation for my ventricular ectopic beats ( I have a very high ectopic load) It has gone well and I was...

hi everyone, I have just had my cardiac catheter ablation for my ventricular ect...

Lexi72

•10 hours ago

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Advice please very worried!!

Hello everyone,This post is about my 20 year old son. Here goes, my son has been to A and E twice in March with palpations, the first time he went he had 2 ecg...

Hello everyone,This post is about my 20 year old son. Here goes, my son has been...

Millcroft98

•12 hours ago

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I need help

My Name is [REDACTED], but call me Mero. A [REDACTED] with tetralogy of fallot heart problem in 1992, made a surgery in 1993 ( in UK ) and 2004 (in...

My Name is [REDACTED], but call me Mero. A [REDACTED] with tetralogy of fallot h...

Mero_

•13 hours ago

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Triple Heart Bypass

I would like to say thank you to everyone who has replied to my post. Your responses have been very reassuring and I will certainly take on board all the...

I would like to say thank you to everyone who has replied to my post. Your resp...

metallicalover

•20 hours ago

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New Diuretic (Metolazone (Xaqua))

I have been put on Metolazone (Xaqua). I just wondered if anyone else have tried it and how they got on.

I have been put on Metolazone (Xaqua). I just wondered if anyone else have tried...

Curryandchips

•24 hours ago

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warm flushes

Been using Bisoprolol for a week seem to be getting warm feelings in body every now and then , they only last 30 seconds ,don,t know if i,m stressing my self...

Been using Bisoprolol for a week seem to be getting warm feelings in body every...

mobyfool

•1 day ago

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Benefits of low carb and heart-health

I know this is a controversial topic, but would like to put it out there anyway and get some views. There is a massive debate about fat vs carb and its merits...

I know this is a controversial topic, but would like to put it out there anyway ...

TasteLessFood4Life

•1 day ago

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CBD and Blood Pressure Medication

Hello I am thinking of trying CBD gummies or spray to help with pain partially caused by inflammation. However, I have controlled high blood pressure and...

Hello I am thinking of trying CBD gummies or spray to help with pain partia...

Jo198919

•1 day ago

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Pacemaker check travel insurance

Hi All Having my 6 week pacing check next week and booked to go to Portugal the following week. My insurers asking for Fit to Travel from my GP and My Cardiac...

Hi All Having my 6 week pacing check next week and booked to go to Portugal the...

Gladys23

•1 day ago

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do I need a calcium supplement after having zoledronic acid infusion.

do I need a calcium supplement after having my zoledronic acid infusion.

Radars

•1 day ago

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Update on looking for advice on recovery after OHS

Now have a date for the meeting with the consultant in early June re triple bypass op Any advice on what questions to put to him would be very welcome . A...

Now have a date for the meeting with the consultant in early June re triple byp...

WorriedWife24

•1 day ago

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Pacemaker response

Hi, Since my pace and ablate I have encountered numerous health issues and now in heart failure with an ejection factor of 40 under the heart failure team who...

Hi, Since my pace and ablate I have encountered numerous health issues and now i...

Nomis21

•1 day ago

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Swimming

Asking those of you that have had a bypass about your experiences with swimming?. I had my 4x bypass last August and so far have focused exercise on daily...

Asking those of you that have had a bypass about your experiences with swimming?...

YorkshireBertie

•1 day ago

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TOE (trans oesophogal endoscopy)

I have just had a TOE, which failed because I could not get the endoscope tube down, so will now have to have one under general anaesthetic. Has anyone...

I have just had a TOE, which failed because I could not get the endoscope tube d...

capercaille

•1 day ago

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Change in dosage of Atorvastin

I have been on Atorvastin 20mg. Since June 2024, and have had no side effects. After my last consultation with my consultant the dosage was changed to 80mg...

I have been on Atorvastin 20mg. Since June 2024, and have had no side effects. ...

saturnBond66

•1 day ago

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Update

Ralph has had a mostly good week. He had an off day on Tuesday and didn't have his shock treatment, but had it on Wednesday and it's his last one today,...

Ralph has had a mostly good week. He had an off day on Tuesday and didn't have h...

Castleview

•1 day ago

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travel insurance

hi I’m trying to get yearly travel insurance but am struggling , I have artrial flutter ,awaiting an ablation , and also have calcification of the arteries ,...

hi I’m trying to get yearly travel insurance but am struggling , I have artrial ...

Lovelib

•1 day ago

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Low statin dose increased lipoprotein a significantly

I have elevated lipoprotein a [lp(a)] and elevated cholesterol levels, am 70 years old and have a coronary artery calcium [CAC] score of 0 (or did before I...

I have elevated lipoprotein a [lp(a)] and elevated cholesterol levels, am 70 y...

Desertflowerchild

•2 days ago

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Triple Heart Bypass

Hello, I am new to this community and am looking to find out if anyone has had the same symptoms as I am experiencing. I had a triple bypass 3 weeks ago and I...

Hello, I am new to this community and am looking to find out if anyone has had t...

metallicalover

•2 days ago

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

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blood test readings

Chelation therapy ?

Sunak Sicknote Proposal

How long for the intense pain of an ICD install to ease?

Baruatric surgery

Revaluation

ZOLL LIFE VEST PATIENT EXPERIENCE

Hi - long time no speak

Left bundle branch block problems

Ectopic heartbeats

cardiac ablation good experience

Advice please very worried!!

I need help

Triple Heart Bypass

New Diuretic (Metolazone (Xaqua))

warm flushes

Benefits of low carb and heart-health

CBD and Blood Pressure Medication

Pacemaker check travel insurance

do I need a calcium supplement after having zoledronic acid infusion.

Update on looking for advice on recovery after OHS

Pacemaker response

Swimming

TOE (trans oesophogal endoscopy)

Change in dosage of Atorvastin

Update

travel insurance

Low statin dose increased lipoprotein a significantly

Triple Heart Bypass

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