Posts - STARS | HealthUnlocked

STARS

1,270 members • 669 posts

Sort posts by:

Have you experienced unexplained faints or loss of consciousness?

How many of us are aware that syncopal attacks can often be mistaken for epilepsy? One reason for confusion is convulsive syncope, which is when a loss of...

How many of us are aware that syncopal attacks can often be mistaken for epileps...

Partner•5 days ago

Be the first to reply

Did you know low blood pressure can cause health problems just as much as high blood pressure ?

It is important to recognise that low blood pressure (BP) can have no symptoms and is normal in athletes and young people. Unfortunately, for some, low BP...

It is important to recognise that low blood pressure (BP) can have no symptoms a...

Partner•10 days ago

Be the first to reply

Never assume a slipper is the cause of a fall !!!

An elderly person who has in fact fainted, will only recall falling and not realise they lost consciousness. A doctor may not investigate any further,...

An elderly person who has in fact fainted, will only recall falling and not real...

Partner•15 days ago

Be the first to reply

Want to take advantage of all our features? Just log in!

or

Leftover Easter treats? Why not bring them along to our next Patient Services ‘Online’ Coffee Morning!

Throughout the year we host ‘Online’ Coffee Mornings covering a range of topics, in which we give patients, caregivers and family members the opportunity to...

Throughout the year we host ‘Online’ Coffee Mornings covering a range of topics,...

Administrator•17 days ago

Be the first to reply

Have you ever read a patient’s story and thought ‘that’s me’?

If YOU have been helped or reassured by an individual’s experience, could you share your story and help another? We would love to hear from you. It need not...

If YOU have been helped or reassured by an individual’s experience, could you s...

Partner•22 days ago

Be the first to reply

There is still chance to register for STARS Patients Day On-Demand now!

STARS Patients Day On-Demand now! Join us from the comfort of your own home – hear from experts in PoTS, syncope/fainting and so much more. View the agenda...

STARS Patients Day On-Demand now! Join us from the comfort of your own home – h...

Partner•1 month ago

Be the first to reply

Celebrating all Women throughout March!

With International Women’s Day, Mother’s Day and Women’s History Month all being celebrated in March, there is no better time than now to discuss the power of...

With International Women’s Day, Mother’s Day and Women’s History Month all being...

Partner•1 month ago

Be the first to reply

Celebrating all Women throughout the month of March!

With International Women’s Day, Mother’s Day and Women’s History Month all being celebrated in March, there is no better time than now to...

With International Women’s Day, Mother’s Day and Women’s History Month all being...

Partner•1 month ago

Be the first to reply

Has your child been diagnosed with reflex anoxic seizures (RAS)?

Were you advised that although it is frightening to witness, it is not life-threatening? Did you know that some children have very sensitive hearing and...

Were you advised that although it is frightening to witness, it is not life-thre...

Partner•1 month ago

Be the first to reply

Syncope; loss of consciousness, blacking out or fainting is called Syncope

You may dismiss Syncope or self-diagnose as ‘nothing to worry about’ but you should always report an episode to your doctor, if you are experiencing a number...

You may dismiss Syncope or self-diagnose as ‘nothing to worry about’ but you sho...

Partner•1 month ago

Be the first to reply

What is PoTS?

Do you or someone you know have Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS)? Do you struggle with PoTS? If so, do you exercise? Do you find physical effects...

Do you or someone you know have Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS)? Do you st...

Partner•2 months ago

Be the first to reply

Today is Pulse Day!

We are really pleased to welcome heart societies from around the globe who are joining us to raise awareness of the importance of Know Your Pulse to Know Your...

We are really pleased to welcome heart societies from around the globe who are j...

Partner•2 months ago

Be the first to reply

Did you know?

STARS has a delightfully illustrated booklet Jack has RAS to help you explain to a brother or sister why a younger sibling faints. The book provides the...

STARS has a delightfully illustrated booklet Jack has RAS to help you explain t...

Partner•2 months ago

Be the first to reply

Do you have a cough syncope story to share?

Do you have a cough syncope story to share? If so, have you experienced an episode whilst driving? A very distressing condition, and topical, which could be...

Do you have a cough syncope story to share? If so, have you experienced an episo...

Partner•2 months ago

Be the first to reply

STARS Patients Day On-Demand now!

Join us from the comfort of your own home – hear from experts in PoTS, syncope/fainting and so much more. View the agenda and register here:...

Join us from the comfort of your own home – hear from experts in PoTS, syncope/f...

Partner•2 months ago

Be the first to reply

STARS Patients Day On-Demand now!

Join us from the comfort of your own home. Hear from experts in PoTS, syncope/fainting and so much more. View the agenda and register...

Join us from the comfort of your own home. Hear from experts in PoTS, syncope...

Partner•2 months ago

Be the first to reply

Do you have a cough syncope story to share?

Do you have a cough syncope story to share? If so, have you experienced an episode whilst driving? A very distressing condition, and topical, which could be...

Do you have a cough syncope story to share? If so, have you experienced an episo...

Partner•2 months ago

Be the first to reply

Have you checked your pulse this #HeartMonth?

Tune into BCB Radio Bradford to hear our Founder and Chief Executive, Trudie Lobban, talk about #HeartMonth! ❤️ 📻 106.6 FM...

Tune into BCB Radio Bradford to hear our Founder and Chief Executive, Trudie Lob...

Partner•2 months ago

Be the first to reply

STARS Patients Day On-Demand now!

Join us from the comfort of your own home. Hear from experts in PoTS, syncope/fainting and so much more. View the agenda and register here:...

Join us from the comfort of your own home. Hear from experts in PoTS, syncope...

Partner•2 months ago

Be the first to reply

Patient Day coming to Baltimore, Saturday March 02

Unique opportunity to meet local experts to find out more about your heart health and in particular, heart rhythm conditions, such as SVT and AF You will also...

Unique opportunity to meet local experts to find out more about your heart healt...

Partner•3 months ago

Be the first to reply

Arrhythmia Alliance Patient Day coming to Baltimore

Unique opportunity to meet local experts to find out more about your heart health, and, in particular, heart rhythm conditions. You will also have the...

Unique opportunity to meet local experts to find out more about your heart healt...

Partner•3 months ago

Be the first to reply

No such thing as a simple faint!

Did you know fainting is often caused by an underlying potentially fatal heart rhythm disorder? #WearRed today to raise awareness. 👉...

Did you know fainting is often caused by an underlying potentially fatal heart r...

•3 months ago

Be the first to reply

Have you seen STARS new PoTS Discussion Guide?

We have produced the discussion guide specifically to help you and your Doctor understand and appreciate some of the debilitating symptoms that you are...

We have produced the discussion guide specifically to help you and your Doctor u...

Partner•3 months ago

Be the first to reply

Have you visited the STARS (Syncope Trust And Reflex anoxic Seizures) website?

If you are new to the Forum, or would like updated information relating to a new medication, a scheduled procedure? an information booklet? Make a donation?...

If you are new to the Forum, or would like updated information relating to a new...

Partner•3 months ago

Be the first to reply

Do you think your patient story can help others?

Did you know that your words can offer comfort, support, reassurance and hope to people who may be newly diagnosed, or caring for a loved one with Syncope,...

Did you know that your words can offer comfort, support, reassurance and hope to...

Partner•3 months ago

Have you downloaded the Syncope Discussion Guide?

There is no such thing as a simple faint. To understand syncope (fainting) and the main reasons for an unexplained loss of consciousness, visit our...

There is no such thing as a simple faint. To understand syncope (fainting) and...

Partner•3 months ago

Be the first to reply

Happy New Year!

Happy and Healthy New Year, from all at STARS (Syncope Trust And Reflex anoxic Seizures)! We have exciting plans for 2024 to share with you for the year...

Happy and Healthy New Year, from all at STARS (Syncope Trust And Reflex anoxic S...

•4 months ago

Be the first to reply

Merry Christmas!

All at STARS wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

All at STARS wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

•4 months ago

Be the first to reply

Follow the STAR

Be part of your own Nativity story this festive period and follow the STAR to our website. Visit our STARS (Syncope Trust And Reflex anoxic Seizures) website...

Be part of your own Nativity story this festive period and follow the STAR to ou...

•4 months ago

Be the first to reply

Are you putting a STAR atop your Christmas tree?

After the decorations are up and your cosied up, why not take the time to visit our STARS webpage. Patient resources, videos, personal stories, and crucial...

After the decorations are up and your cosied up, why not take the time to visit ...

•4 months ago

Be the first to reply

Write a post or ask a question

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Arrhythmias & the Covid-19 Vaccines - Answering your patient...

Do you know your pulse?

Virtual Patients Day

Have our STARS patient services team helped to answer any qu...

Latest poll

How well do you know your condition?

Topics

All things STARS(17)

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.

Archive

2024

Jan Feb Mar Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

2023

Apr

May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Oct

2022

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct

Nov

2021

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

2020

Mar

Jun

Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

2019

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

2018

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

2017

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Oct

2016

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

2015

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

2014

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

2013

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug

Sep

Oct

2012

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Dec