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Going over 130bpm makes me ill

Hi everyone. I was wondering if I could ask for some advise.I have had an echo and 2 24 hour ecgs. I have had 3 normal ecgs. My cardiologist and gp have told...

Hi everyone. I was wondering if I could ask for some advise.I have had an echo a...

Spedyrecovry50

•21 days ago

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How do I cope with exhaustion & chest pain?

Hi I’ve had heart issues for a year now. I’ve had CT scans, stress tests, ultrasound, and an angioplasty in which no major blockages were found. I’m told...

Hi I’ve had heart issues for a year now. I’ve had CT scans, stress tests, ultr...

Oldgimmer66

•24 days ago

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Improving EF

I didn't realise until I joined this forum that EF can be improved upon. I have LV imparement with an EF of 25% and after a failed attempt at a pacemaker...

I didn't realise until I joined this forum that EF can be improved upon. I have...

PinkKizzie

•29 days ago

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New and unexpected diagnosis of an atrial septal defect

I have just been diagnosed (one week ago) with a sinus venosus atrial septal defect after 35 years of no health concerns. This was an incidental finding first...

I have just been diagnosed (one week ago) with a sinus venosus atrial septal def...

DancerRower

•2 months ago

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fibroelastoma near aortic valve discovered on checkup when symptomless

Hi everyone, I had an echocardiogram to assess damage to heart for other drugs for a blood condition. It showed a fibroelastoma 7mm x7mm next to the aortic...

Hi everyone, I had an echocardiogram to assess damage to heart for other drugs...

gset

•2 months ago

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Afib @66 & conversion

i started Amiodarone (AC)200 grs x 3 a day after seen my cardio-logist; more than 20 days with atrial fibrillation, when he saw me the flutter of my heart was...

i started Amiodarone (AC)200 grs x 3 a day after seen my cardio-logist; more th...

Bellisa

•2 months ago

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svt and bisoprolol

hi ! I am 23 (F) and I have svt attacks since I was 12 , maybe 3-4 a year , sometimes less , sometimes more , my conditions never worsened it was the same . 3...

hi ! I am 23 (F) and I have svt attacks since I was 12 , maybe 3-4 a year , some...

Andreeahdhsjsi

•2 months ago

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Myocarditis Chest Pain

For any people that have successfully recovered from myocarditis, how long did chest pains / general discomfort last for you? I was diagnosed over a month ago...

For any people that have successfully recovered from myocarditis, how long did c...

Beachboy1

•3 months ago

6 Replies

Aortic Stenosis I’m so confused!

Hi all, so glad I’ve stumbled across this forum!!!. I was found to have a heart murmur by accident in 2012. I was put under cardiology where they told me I...

Hi all, so glad I’ve stumbled across this forum!!!. I was found to have a heart...

Trynagetfitter

•3 months ago

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Scheduled for OHS for ASD closure

Hi everyone, I am a 30 yrs old female, diagnosed with large Atrial Septum Defect (ASD). After failing device closure in September in a London Trust, I was...

Hi everyone, I am a 30 yrs old female, diagnosed with large Atrial Septum Def...

Mills27

•3 months ago

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Scheduled for OHS for ASD closure

Hi everyone, I am a 30 yrs old female, diagnosed with large Atrial Septum Defect (ASD). After failing device closure in September in a London Trust, I was...

Hi everyone, I am a 30 yrs old female, diagnosed with large Atrial Septum Def...

Mills27

•3 months ago

14 Replies

Undiagnosed Heart Condition

Hi all, I have been suffering with a heart issue since the beginning of April 2023. I had been having a few palpitations leading up to a stag do in which...

Hi all, I have been suffering with a heart issue since the beginning of Apr...

Cookiecutters

•4 months ago

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BAV Valve Replacement

Hello, I'm 36 and I have BAV with moderate/severe regurgitation. I don't suffer from tiredness, or feeling out of breath, but I do sometimes get palpitations....

Hello, I'm 36 and I have BAV with moderate/severe regurgitation. I don't suffer ...

KatieSarah

•4 months ago

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About Last Night !!!!

LASTNIGHT AT 10.40 pm on my last evening in very nice room 25 before discharge todayIts oh so quiet la la la la la Remember Bjork UNTIL THEN Had the most...

LASTNIGHT AT 10.40 pm on my last evening in very nice room 25 before discharge t...

JessicaRed

•5 months ago

15 Replies

Post stents follow up

Hi all 4 years ago I had 3 stents fitted following an NSTEMI . I attended rehab for a few months afterwards, then covid stopped all of that. I’ve kept active...

Hi all 4 years ago I had 3 stents fitted following an NSTEMI . I attended rehab ...

Joliv61

•5 months ago

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ICD fitted

I had an ICD fitted in June of this year and it's nearly time to apply for my driving license, I have a form for my consultant to fill out but not sure if...

I had an ICD fitted in June of this year and it's nearly time to apply for my dr...

SP62BG

•5 months ago

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Open chest ASD closure

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with large Atrial Septum Defect (ASD) last year, after an extremely long diagnostic journey. After my diagnosis I was seen by a...

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with large Atrial Septum Defect (ASD) last year, af...

Mills27

•6 months ago

16 Replies

Aortic valve replacement late onset chest pain

Hi, I am a 57 year old male who, 18 months ago had an aortic valve replacement due to a genetic bicuspid valve. I now have a bovine valve. All going well...

Hi, I am a 57 year old male who, 18 months ago had an aortic valve replacement d...

Wizard_of_Oz

•7 months ago

6 Replies

Post Echo scan and consultant follow up

Hi all Ive recently been moved to 'severe' stenosis with severe regurgitation with my BAV. I went to see the cardiologist today and he said its likely I...

Hi all Ive recently been moved to 'severe' stenosis with severe regurgitation w...

mattmaw1

•7 months ago

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Stent procedure Dec 2022

Been experiencing short breath, ie I need the need to take deep breath quite often, the cardiologist suggested an angiogram as all other tests seems ok. I was...

Been experiencing short breath, ie I need the need to take deep breath quite oft...

RK56

•7 months ago

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LBBB, but my heart has zero damage or issues according to tests.

Hello, I was diagnosed with a LBBB about 5 or 6 years ago. At the time I was a heavy alcoholic and user of stimulant based narcotics (clean and sober ever...

Hello, I was diagnosed with a LBBB about 5 or 6 years ago. At the time I was a...

Murmaiderman

•8 months ago

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High blood pressure reading’s & breathlessness - atrial fibrillation

Hi everyone, Was wandering what symptoms people go through when they have episodes of AF. My mum was diagnosed last year with AF, and also Pulmonary...

Hi everyone, Was wandering what symptoms people go through when they have episo...

Nickybhf

•8 months ago

17 Replies

Struggling with my new "normal"

Hi everyone, I was born with a Bicuspid Aortic valve, hospital visits have always been part of my life. Two years ago at 28 years old I have my aorta...

Hi everyone, I was born with a Bicuspid Aortic valve, hospital visits have alw...

Liss-x30

•10 months ago

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AF, Bigeminy or something current

Last week, I fell over in the garden. I tripped on a brick and fell. I did not feel faint or get dizzy. And I definitely didn't "have a fall", as so many in...

Last week, I fell over in the garden. I tripped on a brick and fell. I did not f...

Munchonko

•10 months ago

4 Replies

Advise with exercise and heart problems.

Hi everyone. I was wondering if someone could give me some advice.I had a heart attack when I was 28. Due to not so good after care I ended up with...

Hi everyone. I was wondering if someone could give me some advice.I had a heart ...

Spedyrecovry50

•10 months ago

15 Replies

Advice plese -Results of Myocardial Perfusion Scan

Hello all, I hope you are well. As you some of you know, I had a Myocardial Perfusion Scan about 3 weeks ago. I got the results this morning, and they...

Hello all, I hope you are well. As you some of you know, I had a Myocardial ...

IamAli_R

•1 year ago

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Why Do I pain in my left ribs?

I would like to thank the BHF Nurse that actually took the bother to call me after I emailed for help and advice, she was very empathetic and gave me good...

I would like to thank the BHF Nurse that actually took the bother to call me aft...

Ls1958

•1 year ago

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pain in back

I had a triple bypass in 2011 lately I’ve had a severe pain behind my left rib at back I’ve been at doctors twice in 4 weeks blood pressure is really high told...

I had a triple bypass in 2011 lately I’ve had a severe pain behind my left rib a...

Ls1958

•1 year ago

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I’ve had enough

So prior to my last post, I thought I’d share my decision to get a private MRI done. The chest heaviness has turned into severe chest pain and I can’t even...

So prior to my last post, I thought I’d share my decision to get a private MRI d...

Sleepybear987

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Bp and my 6 months follow up

I am 6 months post stents (4 stents) on Sept last year. I have been to rehab and following my diet, medicine and exercise. I do walk 7 days a week and...

I am 6 months post stents (4 stents) on Sept last year. I have been to rehab and...

Sodp

•1 year ago

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Heart conditions posts

Going over 130bpm makes me ill

How do I cope with exhaustion & chest pain?

Improving EF

New and unexpected diagnosis of an atrial septal defect

fibroelastoma near aortic valve discovered on checkup when symptomless

Afib @66 & conversion

svt and bisoprolol

Myocarditis Chest Pain

Aortic Stenosis I’m so confused!

Scheduled for OHS for ASD closure

Scheduled for OHS for ASD closure

Undiagnosed Heart Condition

BAV Valve Replacement

About Last Night !!!!

Post stents follow up

ICD fitted

Open chest ASD closure

Aortic valve replacement late onset chest pain

Post Echo scan and consultant follow up

Stent procedure Dec 2022

LBBB, but my heart has zero damage or issues according to tests.

High blood pressure reading’s & breathlessness - atrial fibrillation

Struggling with my new "normal"

AF, Bigeminy or something current

Advise with exercise and heart problems.

Advice plese -Results of Myocardial Perfusion Scan

Why Do I pain in my left ribs?

pain in back

I’ve had enough

Bp and my 6 months follow up

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