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bisoprolol

hi Matt. I’ve been on bisoprolol since my stent in October 2019x cardiologist cut the dose down to 1.25?as I felt so ghastly. But I react badly to all drugs! I...

hi Matt. I’ve been on bisoprolol since my stent in October 2019x cardiologist cu...

Bartie123

•3 hours ago

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Update after cardiologist appontment

According to my cardiologist I am strange! From an ejection fraction of 23% on an echocardiogram to one of 47% on a MRI in 2 months is unsual. I also did...

According to my cardiologist I am strange! From an ejection fraction of 23% on...

Swimmerb

•3 hours ago

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calcium supplements before zoledronic acid infusion

does everyone take calcium supplement before the infusion, I am due my second infusion tomorrow, I have had a blood test and they said calcium levels ok,they...

does everyone take calcium supplement before the infusion, I am due my second in...

Radars

•4 hours ago

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8 days post 2 stents

I had 3 heart attacks and one major one on 27th march had an emergency stent placed. Came home a few days later but went back in a week after and had 2 more...

I had 3 heart attacks and one major one on 27th march had an emergency stent pla...

Dolly1233

•6 hours ago

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Undiagnosed: Likely stress cardiomyopathy, MINOCA

I'm in my mid fifties and had an ACS event about four weeks ago (chest pain radiating in a band around my chest and back, weird electrical feelings down both...

I'm in my mid fifties and had an ACS event about four weeks ago (chest pain radi...

Takonoca

•6 hours ago

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Reapplying for driving licence

When applying for return of driving licence, can anyone tell me if the medical declaration is sent to the consultant who then returns it to me or do I send...

When applying for return of driving licence, can anyone tell me if the medical d...

Claytod

•6 hours ago

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Swimming

My husband has some damage to the apex of his left ventricle (ef approx 40-45) + an lvt that is being dissolved with anticoagulant. He's physically well, has...

My husband has some damage to the apex of his left ventricle (ef approx 40-45) +...

Pocketfull

•7 hours ago

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Compliments to this group

Since my husband's 2has + stroke last autumn I have regularly looked at this forum. I have only posted once before. I imagine there are many like me who post...

Since my husband's 2has + stroke last autumn I have regularly looked at this for...

Pocketfull

•7 hours ago

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Call up

Just got my letter from the Royal to go for my pre op for bypass surgery....I don't want it and so stressed about telling them....🙃

Just got my letter from the Royal to go for my pre op for bypass surgery....I do...

Jem64

•8 hours ago

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Mitral valve

Hi, can someone please answer this question. I have been told that if I have my mitral valve replaced they will have to use a mechanical and not a tissue...

Hi, can someone please answer this question. I have been told that if I have my...

Mossy65

•11 hours ago

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recovering after ICD shock - advice about the future

I recently received a shock from my ICD at a mainline station in London and spent 2 nights in hospital. My device went off as I was in tachycardia which was...

I recently received a shock from my ICD at a mainline station in London and spen...

ShaneDullerhit

•11 hours ago

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New to CAD

I’m 48 years old and just recently had a calcium score done. It’s came back as 312. My cardiologist put me on a statin and told me to take a low dose aspirin...

I’m 48 years old and just recently had a calcium score done. It’s came back as 3...

Natas6

•14 hours ago

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Getting the right treatment for left arm pain (not for diagnosis)

As stated really. I posted here a few months ago having had an episode of nausea/clammy/indigestion 2 .5 months ago. This coincidentally happened the week of...

As stated really. I posted here a few months ago having had an episode of nausea...

Toffy76

•20 hours ago

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broken heart syndrome

How high depression and stress must be for broken heart syndrome to occur.For example، every disease has a limit to whether or not a person is affected or......

How high depression and stress must be for broken heart syndrome to occur.For ex...

saghar2

•1 day ago

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Struggling with walking to work

Hi I was just wondering if anyone else struggles with walking in the morning? I walk to work at 8:30am and it takes me 30 minutes. Half of the walk is on a...

Hi I was just wondering if anyone else struggles with walking in the morning? I...

LucyBoo21

•1 day ago

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Blocked fully left arteries

I have fully blocked left side arteries, surgeon said forget them as they are solid, he said the right side is doing the job on its own, yet I have been told...

I have fully blocked left side arteries, surgeon said forget them as they are so...

blackseve

•1 day ago

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tablets

I have just been diagnosed with heart failure. I already am treated for a fib (bisoprolol and warfarin) but I have taken (for years) one 10mg amitriptyline at...

I have just been diagnosed with heart failure. I already am treated for a fib (b...

mavisrich

•1 day ago

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Coated v dispersible aspirin?

Getting conflicting advice from GP and pharmacist. Have recently come off ticagrelor and wanting to come off lansaprazole too ( for malabsorption reasons)....

Getting conflicting advice from GP and pharmacist. Have recently come off ticagr...

Heartmum56

•1 day ago

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Bisoprolol and insomnia

Hi, 1st time posting! New to the forum. Please can I ask if anyone has struggled with insomnia since taking Bisoprolol? I have been taking it for 3 years...

Hi, 1st time posting! New to the forum. Please can I ask if anyone has stru...

Picky1703

•1 day ago

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Some Sad News

Often when people asked about lifespan of "hearties" I have mentioned two people; a schoolfriend's mother and a former colleagues father. My schoolfriend's...

Often when people asked about lifespan of "hearties" I have mentioned two people...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•1 day ago

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Flaxseed

Hi there, Been listening to Michael Mosley podcast and benefits of flaxseed. I am taking 90mg ticegrelor, 1.25mg bisoprolol and Aspirin 75mg. Had NStemi 6...

Hi there, Been listening to Michael Mosley podcast and benefits of flaxseed. I ...

Lovesunflower

•1 day ago

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pacemaker incision small black thread or wire poking through ?

Hi All Had a pacemaker inserted 4 weeks ago but today have a very small piece of thread or wire just poking out the end of my incision. Dont know if it is a...

Hi All Had a pacemaker inserted 4 weeks ago but today have a very small piece ...

Gladys23

•1 day ago

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Rate cibtrolled permant AF and tiredness

On 5mgs of bisoprolol, plus digoxin for rate controlled permanent AF feel chronically tired most of the time. Anyone else have these effects with rate...

On 5mgs of bisoprolol, plus digoxin for rate controlled permanent AF feel chroni...

Mat66

•1 day ago

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Rehab after pacemaker fitted?

I'm likely to have a pacemaker fitted in the next few months. Was wondering if I have to go through rehab again or can just crack on with what I've been doing...

I'm likely to have a pacemaker fitted in the next few months. Was wondering if I...

Maradona10

•1 day ago

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yarnold

how often should I take BP while on BP medication . Have been taking it fortnightly and it is fine - can aim now take it monthlyb

how often should I take BP while on BP medication . Have been taking it fortnigh...

Yarnold

•1 day ago

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A quick update for those that remember my recent posts about the Ablation complications!

Ablation 16/3, artery got damaged, 3 outpatient appointments, 2 failed attempts at thrombin infusion under ultrasound, emergency 3 day admission to hospital...

Ablation 16/3, artery got damaged, 3 outpatient appointments, 2 failed attempts ...

AmandaLouise77

•2 days ago

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Bisoprolol

Hi, how long does it take the body to be completely rid of Bisoprolol? I’ve been on 2.5mg daily for about four years for ectopic beats. My doctor has now...

Hi, how long does it take the body to be completely rid of Bisoprolol? I’ve been...

Peachy39

•2 days ago

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Myocarditis

Hello everyone firstly just like to thank you all for you posts on Myocarditis it has raised my spirits. i have been diagnosed about 2 months ago after a...

Hello everyone firstly just like to thank you all for you posts on Myocarditis i...

Highbury87

•2 days ago

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Rehab set backs

Further to my earlier posts and thank you everyone for all your responses - it is very reassuring to receive the feedback. 16 weeks post MVR (OHS) and I have...

Further to my earlier posts and thank you everyone for all your responses - it i...

aviation1

•2 days ago

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

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bisoprolol

Update after cardiologist appontment

calcium supplements before zoledronic acid infusion

8 days post 2 stents

Undiagnosed: Likely stress cardiomyopathy, MINOCA

Reapplying for driving licence

Swimming

Compliments to this group

Call up

Mitral valve

recovering after ICD shock - advice about the future

New to CAD

Getting the right treatment for left arm pain (not for diagnosis)

broken heart syndrome

Struggling with walking to work

Blocked fully left arteries

tablets

Coated v dispersible aspirin?

Bisoprolol and insomnia

Some Sad News

Flaxseed

pacemaker incision small black thread or wire poking through ?

Rate cibtrolled permant AF and tiredness

Rehab after pacemaker fitted?

yarnold

A quick update for those that remember my recent posts about the Ablation complications!

Bisoprolol

Myocarditis

Rehab set backs

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