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Retained pacing wires
I understand most people having CABG or valve surgery these days have pacing wires connected in case of heart block or Afib after the Op. I have found out that in my case the wires were cut at skin level and retained. However I have read that retaining them in the body can cause problems later on there
I understand most people having CABG or valve surgery these days have pacing wires connected in case of heart block or Afib after the Op. I have found out that in my case the wires were cut at skin level and retained. However I have read that retaining them in the body can cause problems later on there
G0dfather
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
Trying to cope after HA
Hi all - new here Had a HA last week (at a young age of 37!) here with 2 stents and a balloon angioplasty on my LAD. Apparently due to my age and lack of apparent risk factors, ,my case was pretty unusual and discussed within the cardio team. Having never been in hospital as an adult (nor even blue-lighted
Hi all - new here Had a HA last week (at a young age of 37!) here with 2 stents and a balloon angioplasty on my LAD. Apparently due to my age and lack of apparent risk factors, ,my case was pretty unusual and discussed within the cardio team. Having never been in hospital as an adult (nor even blue-lighted
eugeneclh
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
Ellfindoe and LotteM please ....
Thank you to Ellfindoe for being patient and explaining so well. I hope you don’t mind, but I have taken what you have said and put it in my own words to try to ensure that I understand what you have said. Here goes ….. The latest model of RLS is that there is a series of factors which lead to RLS
Thank you to Ellfindoe for being patient and explaining so well. I hope you don’t mind, but I have taken what you have said and put it in my own words to try to ensure that I understand what you have said. Here goes ….. The latest model of RLS is that there is a series of factors which lead to RLS
67Waterman
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Restless Legs Syndrome
3 years ago
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getting off a low dose of pramipexole
I was on Permax and Mirapex at .05 mg for rls for about 20 years, before augmentation set in. I reduced the Mirapex slowly, then went off completely for 7 months. Experiencing depression and anxiety, and sleep interrupted by rls , I went back on 3 years ago and have stayed on .125 by taking a 14 day
I was on Permax and Mirapex at .05 mg for rls for about 20 years, before augmentation set in. I reduced the Mirapex slowly, then went off completely for 7 months. Experiencing depression and anxiety, and sleep interrupted by rls , I went back on 3 years ago and have stayed on .125 by taking a 14 day
Cather
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Restless Legs Syndrome
3 years ago
Clarification needed please Ellfindoe, Joolsg and others
I still struggle with the fact that RLS absolutely responds to Ropinirole, which is a dopamine-receptor agonist, but then we are told no to that, and are advised to take Gabapentin, which is an anticonvulsant medication. Stupid question but is that telling me that lack of dopamine causes the nerves
I still struggle with the fact that RLS absolutely responds to Ropinirole, which is a dopamine-receptor agonist, but then we are told no to that, and are advised to take Gabapentin, which is an anticonvulsant medication. Stupid question but is that telling me that lack of dopamine causes the nerves
67Waterman
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Restless Legs Syndrome
3 years ago
Update
HI my friends! I have now seen my MPN specialist twice. I was back to see him in Nashville on November 29. My diagnosis has changed from ET to PV which is what I kept thinking (since April)! My HCT was at 47.5, so I had my first phlebotomy of 500MLs. Yahoo! I had been begging my previous Dr to do this
HI my friends! I have now seen my MPN specialist twice. I was back to see him in Nashville on November 29. My diagnosis has changed from ET to PV which is what I kept thinking (since April)! My HCT was at 47.5, so I had my first phlebotomy of 500MLs. Yahoo! I had been begging my previous Dr to do this
Wewo01
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MPN Voice
3 years ago
Not what I would have thought
So Christmas is behind us. the food we probably should not even think about,let alone eat. Seeing family and friends (and having to show them the'scar') the obligatory mince pies (sorry mr R) and too much vino. And the gifts, a new circular saw from my wife,a 18volt battery for my Makita kit from my
So Christmas is behind us. the food we probably should not even think about,let alone eat. Seeing family and friends (and having to show them the'scar') the obligatory mince pies (sorry mr R) and too much vino. And the gifts, a new circular saw from my wife,a 18volt battery for my Makita kit from my
Rogo23
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
metal vs plastic ureteral stents
I just had removal of bilateral stent placed in Sept.2021-- the urologist mentioned the possibility of stent failure requiring nephrostomies-- he said he didn't have experience with metal ureteral stents which I inquired about thinking they would withstand the cancer should the tumor grow--- I have
I just had removal of bilateral stent placed in Sept.2021-- the urologist mentioned the possibility of stent failure requiring nephrostomies-- he said he didn't have experience with metal ureteral stents which I inquired about thinking they would withstand the cancer should the tumor grow--- I have
nuc1111
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 years ago
Scared again
I was diagnosed with CHD in 2017 and had one stent put in LAD. I had been experiencing very mild exertion chest pain. Since then I have had not pain, that is until very recently. On walking uphill, I get very mild pain which I have only just had the courage to confirm as angina by using my GTN, which
I was diagnosed with CHD in 2017 and had one stent put in LAD. I had been experiencing very mild exertion chest pain. Since then I have had not pain, that is until very recently. On walking uphill, I get very mild pain which I have only just had the courage to confirm as angina by using my GTN, which
Frootbat
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
BY Pass surgery coming in February. Recovery time ?
I am Philip. Britsh but living in Riga, Latvia . 79 Yrs old. Was rushed into hospital in August after heart attack and a Stent was put in on the most serious blockage. Three more to come ! Doc said a week in hospital then probably 3 months gradual recovery to get back to normal. Is this right ?
I am Philip. Britsh but living in Riga, Latvia . 79 Yrs old. Was rushed into hospital in August after heart attack and a Stent was put in on the most serious blockage. Three more to come ! Doc said a week in hospital then probably 3 months gradual recovery to get back to normal. Is this right ?
Signpost100
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
Advice required pulmonary oedema
I’m new here** Looking to see if anyone has had any help with pulmonary oedema.? My dad is suffering badly with crackle in his chest & breathing. He had out of hospital cardiac arrest in May & an unsuccessful stent operation which led to a further heart attack. He is currently waiting on his ICD device
I’m new here** Looking to see if anyone has had any help with pulmonary oedema.? My dad is suffering badly with crackle in his chest & breathing. He had out of hospital cardiac arrest in May & an unsuccessful stent operation which led to a further heart attack. He is currently waiting on his ICD device
Berum1307
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
Any substitutes for h. r. t, since I have a stent???
I'm Bieng told it's a year's wait for an appointment with a gynecologist, which is needed for a refferal to prescribe an h. R. T. Alternative? Has anyone, does anyone know a safe alternative to hrt as my flushes are frequent and unbearable?
I'm Bieng told it's a year's wait for an appointment with a gynecologist, which is needed for a refferal to prescribe an h. R. T. Alternative? Has anyone, does anyone know a safe alternative to hrt as my flushes are frequent and unbearable?
Makemineadouble
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
Question for Ellfindoe or Joolsg about Gabapentin please
I have written before, but a quick recap. I was on Ropinirole for around 17 years, starting off with 0.12mg nightly (when I have to confess I thought it was the most wonderful drug in the world as it completely stopped my RLS) to more recently when I have been taking 0.50mg and 0.25mg during the day
I have written before, but a quick recap. I was on Ropinirole for around 17 years, starting off with 0.12mg nightly (when I have to confess I thought it was the most wonderful drug in the world as it completely stopped my RLS) to more recently when I have been taking 0.50mg and 0.25mg during the day
67Waterman
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Restless Legs Syndrome
3 years ago
Cabg issues
Hi My dad went in to hospital for cabg last monday. He was so happy about getting it done so quickly. It was all good until he had an episode the following night, we believe a heart attack. He has damage now to his heart. He is still on a ventilator and they are trying to keep him stable. I am so scared
Hi My dad went in to hospital for cabg last monday. He was so happy about getting it done so quickly. It was all good until he had an episode the following night, we believe a heart attack. He has damage now to his heart. He is still on a ventilator and they are trying to keep him stable. I am so scared
Hoxley77
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
Roller coaster mind set
Hi, I am a new joiner, I am 60 and retired from a high pressured and demanding job 2 years ago. I had a heart attack in May 2021 which resulted in one stent. Initially I was very shocked, then the fear, then relief I was fixed. I adjusted very quickly and within one month was back to walking 5 miles
Hi, I am a new joiner, I am 60 and retired from a high pressured and demanding job 2 years ago. I had a heart attack in May 2021 which resulted in one stent. Initially I was very shocked, then the fear, then relief I was fixed. I adjusted very quickly and within one month was back to walking 5 miles
Grenfell37
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
Unstable Angina
Had heart attack in June stent fitted readmitted 3 further times with heart problems and been diagnosed with Unstable Angina- does anyone else have this condition? I feel rubbish lately
Had heart attack in June stent fitted readmitted 3 further times with heart problems and been diagnosed with Unstable Angina- does anyone else have this condition? I feel rubbish lately
Cumberlandman
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
FUMING
Hi. Im 49years old, type 1 diabetic, when I was 42 I was having chest pain had various tests and told I had heart disease and angina I was put on a variety of tablets and given gtn. In 2016 I had another angiogram which showed I needed a double bypass, that got done in 2017. In 2018 I had an mri which
Hi. Im 49years old, type 1 diabetic, when I was 42 I was having chest pain had various tests and told I had heart disease and angina I was put on a variety of tablets and given gtn. In 2016 I had another angiogram which showed I needed a double bypass, that got done in 2017. In 2018 I had an mri which
Padalak6
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
It's back...again
Very briefly: Dad has squamous cell nsclc. He had upper right lobectomy December 2019 and given all clear.. Aug 2020 came back in mediastinal lymph nodes causing SVCO. The tumour was 9cm so he had a stent. He had 4 rounds of carboplatin, paclitaxol and pembro. It reduced to 6cm....so he was put on maintenance
Very briefly: Dad has squamous cell nsclc. He had upper right lobectomy December 2019 and given all clear.. Aug 2020 came back in mediastinal lymph nodes causing SVCO. The tumour was 9cm so he had a stent. He had 4 rounds of carboplatin, paclitaxol and pembro. It reduced to 6cm....so he was put on maintenance
ALCLFC
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The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
3 years ago
I made an angiogram and found out I have 24 calcium score in my LDA without stenosis.
I made an angiogram and found out I have 24 calcium score in my LDA without stenosis, My doubt is , can I never have a problem or later or soon I will have to put an stent ou bypass in the future ??
I made an angiogram and found out I have 24 calcium score in my LDA without stenosis, My doubt is , can I never have a problem or later or soon I will have to put an stent ou bypass in the future ??
Edsonmontibeller
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
Looking back
I am late 60's & have had RLS for as long as I can remember & started out on Pergolide as I was experiencing minor irritation in the autumn/winter months so treated them like I would for any headache - popped a pill when I needed it. Later I was told how great Ropinirole was, so switched & took it
I am late 60's & have had RLS for as long as I can remember & started out on Pergolide as I was experiencing minor irritation in the autumn/winter months so treated them like I would for any headache - popped a pill when I needed it. Later I was told how great Ropinirole was, so switched & took it
joepublic
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Restless Legs Syndrome
3 years ago
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