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unstable angina

Hi I have had previous heart attacks and now have 5 stents. I am now diagnosed with unstable angina and have had recent angina attacks I would like to know...

Hi I have had previous heart attacks and now have 5 stents. I am now diagnosed...

Emsabcdefgh59

•1 month ago

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does gtn stop non cardic chest pain?

hi everyone.It has been suggested that the chest pain i have is not to do with blocked arteries or my heart. that its because of stress and ptsd. the only...

hi everyone.It has been suggested that the chest pain i have is not to do with b...

Spedyrecovry50

•3 months ago

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Don't accept the first answer

I wrote here a few months ago after I'd had an MPI (Myocardial Perfusion Imaging) scan showing mild damage to the anterior wall of my heart. I was told I had...

I wrote here a few months ago after I'd had an MPI (Myocardial Perfusion Imaging...

Ayecan

•3 months ago

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What is it??

Hi im 3 years removed from having a stent, I am on Ramapril 2.5mgBisoprolol 1.25mg,Aspirin 75mg,Omeprozole 20mg, Atorvostatan 80mg, Amiodipine 5mg Ever...

Hi im 3 years removed from having a stent, I am on Ramapril 2.5mgBisoprolol...

LezMets

•4 months ago

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Angina in tongue

Hello everyone, I have had atypical angina for over 5 years, had CABG just over 2 years ago. Angina symptoms were in the throat before procedure, but after...

Hello everyone, I have had atypical angina for over 5 years, had CABG just over...

CalvinHb

•4 months ago

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MV Angina - Beaty fluttery heart when eating and drinking

I was diagnosed last year with MV angina and put on tildium and aspirin with GTN spray as a side order to use when needed. All has been relatively ok until...

I was diagnosed last year with MV angina and put on tildium and aspirin with GTN...

DorsetBlue2002

•6 months ago

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Unstable Angina

Hi all Ok, I had a heart attack 3 years ago and had just one stent inserted, my problem comes from work. I always get a heavy feeling in my chest from...

Hi all Ok, I had a heart attack 3 years ago and had just one stent inserted, ...

LezMets

•6 months ago

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Angina at rest but not when exercising

Hello , does anyone else get Angina at rest when anxious/stressed, but not when exercising? If so , was there any medication/therapy that helped you? I have...

Hello , does anyone else get Angina at rest when anxious/stressed, but not when ...

Justdoit2015

•6 months ago

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microvascular angina result/reading query

Hi all ! I had an angiogram that looked at Micro Vascular issues and had an IMR reading (index of microcirculatory resistance IMR) of 30 - which means a...

Hi all ! I had an angiogram that looked at Micro Vascular issues and had an IM...

Nicola06

•8 months ago

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Microvascular Angina - I have so many questions

Hello, I was clinically diagnosed with coronary microvascular angina / disorder by my cardiologist a few days ago. I had a HA in August & he placed a stent in...

Hello, I was clinically diagnosed with coronary microvascular angina / disorder...

bee_bear

•1 year ago

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Struggling with Angina

Hi, Have had two nstemis within two years followed by two angiograms with clean arteries. Default diagnosis small artery disease. Ongoing, relentless chest...

Hi, Have had two nstemis within two years followed by two angiograms with clean...

Arizona18

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Angina Lying Down

Does anyone have insight into Angina arising when lying down that abates on sitting up? I experience this from time to time, it’s milder but definitely that...

Does anyone have insight into Angina arising when lying down that abates on sitt...

70Percent

•1 year ago

14 Replies

Aortic stenosis and angina

Last night I thought I was having a heart attack and went to A&E on nhs 111/paramedic advice. It did ease off so clearly, I assume, wasn't a heart attack. I...

Last night I thought I was having a heart attack and went to A&E on nhs 111/para...

alvida15

•1 year ago

17 Replies

So confused! Angina? Early heart failure?

Hi all. I wanted to vent and speak to someone who understands. My story goes like this. 39/yo make. Have had slight pericarditis on 2 occasions over the...

Hi all. I wanted to vent and speak to someone who understands. My story goes ...

Divisionagent

•1 year ago

14 Replies

Do long acting nitrates affect sleep?

Hi, hoping someone that has experience with taking long acting nitrates can help answer my question. I was prescribed Isosorbide Mononitrate 25mg by my GP for...

Hi, hoping someone that has experience with taking long acting nitrates can help...

Skykitty1

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Microvascular angina drugs

I was started on isosorbide mononitrate 10 mgs twice a day and diltiziem retard 90mgs twice a day for Microvascular angina. Been on them 7 days and the...

I was started on isosorbide mononitrate 10 mgs twice a day and diltiziem retard...

Caradomben

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Angina

I've had chest pain for the last 10 years and using nitro glicerin to relieve the pain which was recommended by a paramedic, up until recently in march 2021...

I've had chest pain for the last 10 years and using nitro glicerin to relieve th...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Worrying little signs

I've had this lingering head cold for ages now... about 4 to 6 weeks. It seems everyone is getting it, but I just can't shift it. Blocked sinuses are giving...

I've had this lingering head cold for ages now... about 4 to 6 weeks. It seems e...

DeepFriedMarsBar

•2 years ago

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Stable Angina or Microvascular? Should I ask for further tests?

Hello Was diagnosed with stable angina on Monday after a couple of episodes running (chest pain, clammy, shaky). I've had an ECG today (all clear) and bloods...

Hello Was diagnosed with stable angina on Monday after a couple of episodes run...

MuffinTop99

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Angina and treatment of tooth pulpitis

Where can I get right treatment for my tooth pain, because of pulpitis. I use Bisoprolol and aspirin but these have interaction with Lidocaine( main painkiler...

Where can I get right treatment for my tooth pain, because of pulpitis. I use Bi...

RYTHMT

•2 years ago

2 Replies

I’ve lost my faith in the NHS altogether.

I put a post up 4 months ago about Isosorbide Mononitrate regarding unstable angina. I had to wait 3 months to see my cardiologist. As my unstable angina was...

I put a post up 4 months ago about Isosorbide Mononitrate regarding unstable ang...

Leszo

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Why won't doctors do anything?

Hello. I have suffered heart palpitations since my 20's, only in 2019, they got MUCH worse, literally out of the blue. They've gotten progressively worse...

Hello. I have suffered heart palpitations since my 20's, only in 2019, they got...

dani777

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Newbie: is it normal to feel like you're going bonkers whilst awaiting a diagnosis?

I spent yesterday morning at A and E awaiting a troponin blood test to see if I'd had a heart attack in the early hours of Sunday morning. I hadn't thank...

I spent yesterday morning at A and E awaiting a troponin blood test to see if I'...

Tray4321

•2 years ago

16 Replies

possible angina ?

Today I was rushing a bit more to get my daughter to school on time , it’s up a steep hill which is getting more of a struggle to walk up , I’m putting it down...

Today I was rushing a bit more to get my daughter to school on time , it’s up a ...

Westie2012

•2 years ago

14 Replies

angina

hello all, I’m on 3 different meds to help dilate my arteries to east angina, but still having issues and having to use GTN spray too. Just wanted to see who...

hello all, I’m on 3 different meds to help dilate my arteries to east angina, b...

Andy_Childs

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Left chest pain/cramp at night for 4+ years - late 20’s

Hello, I have been suffering from cramp like chest pain when lying on my left side or front. It occurs at night, most frequently around 3/4 am onwards but can...

Hello, I have been suffering from cramp like chest pain when lying on my left si...

ChemRower

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Angina Diagnosis, hospital diagnosis

Hi, My husband has seen his dr, been given blood tests and has suspected angina. His first appointment was about two weeks ago. He’s been off work since...

Hi, My husband has seen his dr, been given blood tests and has suspected angi...

Mermaids80

•2 years ago

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Worsening symptoms

Have been diagnosed with coronary heart disease where two of the 3 arteries have blockages and one of them being blocked by 69% Have been losing weight...

Have been diagnosed with coronary heart disease where two of the 3 arteries have...

Neil7587

•2 years ago

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Isosorbide Mononitrate… is it the devil?

I started on Isosorbide. Mononitrate 10mg twice a day 3 days ago. The pharmacist advised to take them at 8am and 2 pm which I have been doing. However I feel...

I started on Isosorbide. Mononitrate 10mg twice a day 3 days ago. The pharmacist...

Streakingcarrots

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Travel insurance

Do you have to declare unstable angina on your travel insurance ( micro vascular) even though pills are keeping it controlled?

Do you have to declare unstable angina on your travel insurance ( micro vascular...

Robinhood9999

•3 years ago

3 Replies

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Angina posts

unstable angina

does gtn stop non cardic chest pain?

Don't accept the first answer

What is it??

Angina in tongue

MV Angina - Beaty fluttery heart when eating and drinking

Unstable Angina

Angina at rest but not when exercising

microvascular angina result/reading query

Microvascular Angina - I have so many questions

Struggling with Angina

Angina Lying Down

Aortic stenosis and angina

So confused! Angina? Early heart failure?

Do long acting nitrates affect sleep?

Microvascular angina drugs

Angina

Worrying little signs

Stable Angina or Microvascular? Should I ask for further tests?

Angina and treatment of tooth pulpitis

I’ve lost my faith in the NHS altogether.

Why won't doctors do anything?

Newbie: is it normal to feel like you're going bonkers whilst awaiting a diagnosis?

possible angina ?

angina

Left chest pain/cramp at night for 4+ years - late 20’s

Angina Diagnosis, hospital diagnosis

Worsening symptoms

Isosorbide Mononitrate… is it the devil?

Travel insurance

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