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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

•29 days 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

•6 months 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

•9 months ago

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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

•9 months ago

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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

•10 months ago

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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

•11 months ago

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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

•1 year ago

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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

•1 year ago

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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

•1 year 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

•1 year 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

•1 year ago

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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

•1 year ago

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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

•1 year 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

•1 year ago

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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

•1 year ago

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

•2 years ago

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Angiogram

I was admitted last Wednesday and had my echo scan today and on the list in the afternoon for an angiogram unless cancelled. Oh I will be glad when it’s done...

I was admitted last Wednesday and had my echo scan today and on the list in the ...

Hope70_

•2 years ago

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I'm new & need help re vasospastic angina

Hi there, I have chest pains (and left arm pain more recently) that started in Nov 21. I have done a number of tests (ECG, CT Angio, Blood Tests, Chest Xray,...

Hi there, I have chest pains (and left arm pain more recently) that started in N...

1Shishi

•2 years ago

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New to Vasospastic/Prinzmetal Angina

I found this community while looking for information on angina pectoris. Looking for anything recent/new on treatments or pharmaceuticals for vasospastic...

I found this community while looking for information on angina pectoris. Lookin...

Bartymus

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Liver function test

Why have my lft's been raised after a mild heart attack and angina episode. I dont drink alcohol.

Why have my lft's been raised after a mild heart attack and angina episode. I do...

No-peep

•2 years ago

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Microvascular Angina Confirmed

Results came back from my Myocardial Profusion Scan last Thursday. A&E had suggested Microvascular Dysfunction/Angina May 2021 after picking up the issue on...

Results came back from my Myocardial Profusion Scan last Thursday. A&E had sugge...

Hidden

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Help

I have recently been diagnosed with angina. I have artery disease ( 50-65% stenosis on LAD but my cardiologist says I don`t need a stent as my symptoms are...

I have recently been diagnosed with angina. I have artery disease ( 50-65% steno...

Gardensuburb

•2 years ago

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Newbe

I have ME and recently diagnosed with angina. Angina a problem in afternoons when the ME is at its worst. In the morning I can walk outdoors 200 yards before I...

I have ME and recently diagnosed with angina. Angina a problem in afternoons whe...

daguero

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Micro vascular angina

Hi all I recently got admitted to hospital with a serious angina attack,had to stay in 3 days and have a angiogram.as I’ve had angina for 2 years that seemed...

Hi all I recently got admitted to hospital with a serious angina attack,had to s...

Blues1977

•2 years ago

23 Replies

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Angina posts

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

Angiogram

I'm new & need help re vasospastic angina

New to Vasospastic/Prinzmetal Angina

Liver function test

Microvascular Angina Confirmed

Help

Newbe

Micro vascular angina

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