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Why have I developed an arrhythmia after having stents put in ?

Is it possible that the beta blockers that I was prescribed (bisoprolol) to help with my arteriosclerosis could be the cause of my recently diagnosed...

Is it possible that the beta blockers that I was prescribed (bisoprolol) to help...

albertcamus

•4 days ago

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clusters of ectopics

I have finally had my call with cardiology today and I have now been discharged apparently I have been having lots of clusters of ectopic heartbeats. I’m sure...

I have finally had my call with cardiology today and I have now been discharged...

Blondie12345

•9 days ago

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Implantable Loop Recorder

Hello everyone, I’m sort of new here but not new to heart issues. VT was found when I was about 26, had a failed ablation within 3 days on the NHS - those...

Hello everyone, I’m sort of new here but not new to heart issues. VT was found ...

Bramble2000

•1 month ago

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First post on her for some advice please

Hello, I've been diagnosed with Bradycardia & Long QT syndrome. I am having an implantable loop recorder (ILR) inserted in a couple of weeks. I was wondering...

Hello, I've been diagnosed with Bradycardia & Long QT syndrome. I am having an ...

KiwinLondon

•1 month ago

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AFIB help

My husband who is only 40, has been in constant atrial fibrillation for almost 9 months. He had 2 cardioversions, both unsuccessful, only lasting a few days...

My husband who is only 40, has been in constant atrial fibrillation for almost ...

ConcernedWifeyy

•1 month ago

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Driving Licence Surrender Experience's

I am now nearly 3 weeks post ICD procedure and trying to decide the best option regarding my driving licence. Today I received a letter and medical forms from...

I am now nearly 3 weeks post ICD procedure and trying to decide the best option ...

Saruman

•2 months ago

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Tachycardia with Aortic Stenosis?

I’m 72 and was diagnosed with aortic stenosis 3 years ago. At that time I was mild to moderate. I haven’t had a cardiologist for 2 years, so that was my last...

I’m 72 and was diagnosed with aortic stenosis 3 years ago. At that time I was mi...

DianaElaine

•2 months ago

7 Replies

Magnesium and potassium, cure to Bigemini and Trigemini PVCs?

Friends, I recently reported on my bad bout of ectopics, mainly bigemini and trigemini, nearly permanently now. I started a dose of magnesium and potassium and...

Friends, I recently reported on my bad bout of ectopics, mainly bigemini and tri...

mallard16

•3 months ago

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Ventricular Tachycardia

I have been diagnosed on various occasions with Ventricular Tachycardia, likely arising on the outward tract of the right ventricle. I have an absolutely...

I have been diagnosed on various occasions with Ventricular Tachycardia, likely ...

mallard16

•3 months ago

4 Replies

Bigemini and Trigemini PVCs

I am 46 and have suffered from VT and Bigemini and Trigemini heart rhythm for the better part of my life. At last week’s visit to the cardiologist I was put on...

I am 46 and have suffered from VT and Bigemini and Trigemini heart rhythm for th...

mallard16

•3 months ago

8 Replies

Bisoprolol alternative

I cannot tolerate Bisoprolol due to severe headache, I would therefore be grateful if you could please advise me an alternsive option instead of Bisoprolol to...

I cannot tolerate Bisoprolol due to severe headache, I would therefore be gratef...

pravinlaladia

•3 months ago

20 Replies

Recently found I am likely to have ARVC

Hello all, I’ve recently found out I’m likely to have ARVC. I’ve had an episode of AF in past that very almost required a cardioversion and my latest heart...

Hello all, I’ve recently found out I’m likely to have ARVC. I’ve had an episode ...

Hami_14

•4 months ago

4 Replies

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

•5 months ago

1 Reply

mobitz 2 and ASD but no treatment?

hi everyone, I am new here, following recent diagnosis of a couple of conditions. I am 34 years old and in Jan 2024 I suffered what we believe were two...

hi everyone, I am new here, following recent diagnosis of a couple of conditions...

Almondsky

•5 months ago

3 Replies

Just been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. Worried!

Hi. I’ve just been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and am so worried. The cardiologist has recommended blood thinners and a pill in the pocket for when...

Hi. I’ve just been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and am so worried. The car...

Joeyy06

•5 months ago

19 Replies

LV Fibrillation & SCA

First time posting, thankyou for accepting me.My partner had a sudden cardiac arrest on 6th Dec 23, I found him unconscious and did the CPR , ITU for 5 days ,...

First time posting, thankyou for accepting me.My partner had a sudden cardiac ar...

Gazania27

•7 months ago

12 Replies

Sleeping with ectopics

I have been getting ectopic beats for the last three weeks. At times it can be as many as 1 every 30 normal beats, at other times I don’t get one for hours. No...

I have been getting ectopic beats for the last three weeks. At times it can be a...

Westlancs1

•8 months ago

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I had a quadruple bypass in 2016. Now recurring episodes of fluctuating heart rate and blood pressure.

I am awaiting cardiology appointment for 24 hour monitoring. I am very concerned. Does anybody have similar experience ?

I am awaiting cardiology appointment for 24 hour monitoring. I am very concerne...

DippynDopey

•9 months ago

9 Replies

fourth frontier x2 wearable ECG device for exercise

Hi there I was wondering if anybody has a fourth frontier x2 wearable 24 hour ecg monitor for wearing during exercise ? I have a Kardia Mobile device which...

Hi there I was wondering if anybody has a fourth frontier x2 wearable 24 hour ...

BaileyCat23

•9 months ago

1 Reply

Hypothyroid and repolarization complications

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2021.738517/full I've just come across this article and find it fascinating if like me, you are struggling...

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2021.738517/full I've just ...

GonzalezGirl

•9 months ago

5 Replies

arterial fb

had covid while in hospital they put me on licisna and 2.5 bisoprolol Heart rate about 50 resting Walking 60 to 90 heart rate jumps about between 61 and......

had covid while in hospital they put me on licisna and 2.5 bisoprolol Heart ra...

Capeafrica

•9 months ago

1 Reply

Holter results, bradycardia as predicted...

So, I got my results and as I predicted, it came back with bradycardia. I'm a male, 26 yo, 74kg(160 pounds I think), caucasian. I take levothyroxine 50mg for...

So, I got my results and as I predicted, it came back with bradycardia. I'm a ma...

Tarfk

•9 months ago

11 Replies

Ectopic beats general questions and possible paranoia.

Three days ago, I (male aged 32) had chest pain and a squeezing sensation.I was taken to an accident and emergency where they gave me an X-ray, blood tests,...

Three days ago, I (male aged 32) had chest pain and a squeezing sensation.I was ...

Plumpy90

•10 months ago

11 Replies

scared to take beta blockers

Hello, I’ve been prescribed Bisoprolol because due to my anxiety my heart will race up to 140 for no reason. I’ve got multiple heart checks and my heart is...

Hello, I’ve been prescribed Bisoprolol because due to my anxiety my heart will r...

Darthkaiser

•10 months ago

20 Replies

So called ‘low voltage’ on ECG lead 2 ?

Anyone had this comment - ‘ low voltage’ on an ecg? I think it refers to lead 2. I am a 63 year old male and had OHS for a thoracic aneurysm graft this year. I...

Anyone had this comment - ‘ low voltage’ on an ecg? I think it refers to lead 2....

Robfromwales

•10 months ago

1 Reply

Will the cardiologist listen if I show them my Fitbit heart rate graphs?

I had an overnight ECG a few months ago and the results made the GP refer me to the cardiologist. They only said because of ectopic beats but I now know that...

I had an overnight ECG a few months ago and the results made the GP refer me to ...

oldatheart

•11 months ago

14 Replies

My ICD works: Mind blown and feeling wobbly

Wow. My ICD did its fast pacing (ATP/anti-tachy pacing) earlier this week. I've only had the device for a couple of months. It quickly and safely brought me...

Wow. My ICD did its fast pacing (ATP/anti-tachy pacing) earlier this week. I've ...

EmmJayTea

•11 months ago

12 Replies

Scared…

hi all. hoping for some words of encouragement / reassurance. I am a 31 y/o female, fairly clean medical history - diagnosed polycystic ovarian syndrome....

hi all. hoping for some words of encouragement / reassurance. I am a 31 y/o fe...

Cpr2018

•1 year ago

9 Replies

cardiac ablation.

I have had Atrial Fibrillation for over 30 years. I have a pacemaker fitted and have been offered a procedure called Ablate and Pace I wondered if anyone has...

I have had Atrial Fibrillation for over 30 years. I have a pacemaker fitted and ...

quiltergran

•1 year ago

4 Replies

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

Heart rhythms posts

Why have I developed an arrhythmia after having stents put in ?

clusters of ectopics

Implantable Loop Recorder

First post on her for some advice please

AFIB help

Driving Licence Surrender Experience's

Tachycardia with Aortic Stenosis?

Magnesium and potassium, cure to Bigemini and Trigemini PVCs?

Ventricular Tachycardia

Bigemini and Trigemini PVCs

Bisoprolol alternative

Recently found I am likely to have ARVC

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

mobitz 2 and ASD but no treatment?

Just been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. Worried!

LV Fibrillation & SCA

Sleeping with ectopics

I had a quadruple bypass in 2016. Now recurring episodes of fluctuating heart rate and blood pressure.

fourth frontier x2 wearable ECG device for exercise

Hypothyroid and repolarization complications

arterial fb

Holter results, bradycardia as predicted...

Ectopic beats general questions and possible paranoia.

scared to take beta blockers

So called ‘low voltage’ on ECG lead 2 ?

Will the cardiologist listen if I show them my Fitbit heart rate graphs?

My ICD works: Mind blown and feeling wobbly

Scared…

cardiac ablation.

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