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anxiety with taking heart attack
im 65 last may i took a bad angina attack that felt like a heart attack, i was diagnosed with unstable Angina, type2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, 4 blockages were found on angiogram, they were going to do triple heart bypass but when cardiology team discussed me they decided stents
im 65 last may i took a bad angina attack that felt like a heart attack, i was diagnosed with unstable Angina, type2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, 4 blockages were found on angiogram, they were going to do triple heart bypass but when cardiology team discussed me they decided stents
Laworders
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British Heart Foundation
3 months ago
Post surgery
Hello. I am 3 weeks after open heart surgery to repair my mitral valve. I am still wearing compression socks but for the last 3 days one of my ankles has been swallen. Is this normal weeks after surgery? Getting a GP appointment is almost impossible so wanted to know if anyone else experienced this.
Hello. I am 3 weeks after open heart surgery to repair my mitral valve. I am still wearing compression socks but for the last 3 days one of my ankles has been swallen. Is this normal weeks after surgery? Getting a GP appointment is almost impossible so wanted to know if anyone else experienced this.
Charlieandcoco
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British Heart Foundation
3 months ago
Dentists
Hi everyone-I am due to have CABG July/August. I have a routing check up at dentist this month. I have read somewhere of a link between teeth/gums and heart disease. What are the risks, if any? Is there any chance of dental treatment delaying the heart operation? Thanks
Hi everyone-I am due to have CABG July/August. I have a routing check up at dentist this month. I have read somewhere of a link between teeth/gums and heart disease. What are the risks, if any? Is there any chance of dental treatment delaying the heart operation? Thanks
OldaYoda
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British Heart Foundation
3 months ago
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An EP’s view on atrial fibrillation after his own experience
The lecture of EP John Mandrola’s testimonial made a huge difference when I was first diagnosed with the condition. The man knows what he’s talking about, because not only is he an experienced electrophysician, but he also experienced AF himself. I love to share his thoughts with this wonderful group
The lecture of EP John Mandrola’s testimonial made a huge difference when I was first diagnosed with the condition. The man knows what he’s talking about, because not only is he an experienced electrophysician, but he also experienced AF himself. I love to share his thoughts with this wonderful group
Model52
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
heart anxiety
hello, I’m 31 (M) I had open heart surgery 3 years ago, I had what’s called a David’s procedure! A valve repair. I’d been doing really well until recently. I’ve recently undergone a couple tests and I’ve been informed I have heart block grade 2 & a regurgitated mitra valve, I’m due to have yearly
hello, I’m 31 (M) I had open heart surgery 3 years ago, I had what’s called a David’s procedure! A valve repair. I’d been doing really well until recently. I’ve recently undergone a couple tests and I’ve been informed I have heart block grade 2 & a regurgitated mitra valve, I’m due to have yearly
Curpy
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British Heart Foundation
3 months ago
open heart surgery for close my hole in heart ASD
I have up coming open heart surgery next week . I just if someone can give some advice what would I expect after surgery and during surgery. There are any high risk.
I have up coming open heart surgery next week . I just if someone can give some advice what would I expect after surgery and during surgery. There are any high risk.
Shahali
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British Heart Foundation
3 months ago
how do I wash my hair?
silly question I know but I’m due to have open heart surgery very soon. I’m a 38 year old woman with long,blonde, curly hair. Can anybody give me some advice on how you washed your hair post surgery? I have a good support network so can get help if needs be. Thanks in advance for any advice.
silly question I know but I’m due to have open heart surgery very soon. I’m a 38 year old woman with long,blonde, curly hair. Can anybody give me some advice on how you washed your hair post surgery? I have a good support network so can get help if needs be. Thanks in advance for any advice.
I-smile-at-dogs
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British Heart Foundation
3 months ago
Recent HF diagnosis
Hi, I was diagnosed with heart failure a couple of months ago when I woke up one morning struggling for breath with fluid in my lungs, having had virtually no previous symptoms. Looking back, maybe I was a bit short of breath over the last few months but did a sprint-distance triathlon 6 months ago so
Hi, I was diagnosed with heart failure a couple of months ago when I woke up one morning struggling for breath with fluid in my lungs, having had virtually no previous symptoms. Looking back, maybe I was a bit short of breath over the last few months but did a sprint-distance triathlon 6 months ago so
izzibear
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British Heart Foundation
4 months ago
BNP 1800
I have atrial fibrillation and my BNP tests that indicate risk of heart failure was 800 and is now 1700. The stats I have looked at are grim eg 80+% chance of death within 10 years and 50% for 5 years ( at around 2000 BNP near my numbers). Does anyone know if there is a treatment to lower BNP to under
I have atrial fibrillation and my BNP tests that indicate risk of heart failure was 800 and is now 1700. The stats I have looked at are grim eg 80+% chance of death within 10 years and 50% for 5 years ( at around 2000 BNP near my numbers). Does anyone know if there is a treatment to lower BNP to under
Mightnot
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
4 months ago
Hubby feels rubbish 6 weeks after heart bypass
Hi everyone My hubby had a double bypass 6 weeks ago. He did very well initially, but it's 6 weeks now and he feels he's gone backwards. Still in pain with his chest, but now feeling more weak in his arms. Getting in and out of his chair is painful. He feels very unfit - top of the stairs and
Hi everyone My hubby had a double bypass 6 weeks ago. He did very well initially, but it's 6 weeks now and he feels he's gone backwards. Still in pain with his chest, but now feeling more weak in his arms. Getting in and out of his chair is painful. He feels very unfit - top of the stairs and
Positivepants2022
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British Heart Foundation
4 months ago
Branded Apixaban V generic Apixaban
Well, something strange is happening.I have been bruising on my legs for the the last month or so and my bloods are ok with recent tests. I read an article on how generic brands of drugs can be absorbed by the body differently to the branded version. I questioned my pharmacist who had said it's unusual
Well, something strange is happening.I have been bruising on my legs for the the last month or so and my bloods are ok with recent tests. I read an article on how generic brands of drugs can be absorbed by the body differently to the branded version. I questioned my pharmacist who had said it's unusual
Karendeena
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AF Association
1 year ago
staring to feel better after 12 weeks post open heart surgery
had emergency open heart surgery to replace aortic valve .no family to help or support and no close friend so recovery alone was lonely …now feeling fatigued even though its been 4 months . Joined community groups to help mental state …but at 55 it been quite a journey …
had emergency open heart surgery to replace aortic valve .no family to help or support and no close friend so recovery alone was lonely …now feeling fatigued even though its been 4 months . Joined community groups to help mental state …but at 55 it been quite a journey …
harperB66
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British Heart Foundation
4 months ago
Silent urinary tract infection
hiya -advice/your experiences requested please. I was fortunate to be given open heart surgery mid feb to mend my heart (valve) and put it in good shape for future ops and quality of life. Fabulous surgeon/team. Recovery tough but was doing ok within 3 weeks of surgery - upto 1-1.5 miles walking. Then
hiya -advice/your experiences requested please. I was fortunate to be given open heart surgery mid feb to mend my heart (valve) and put it in good shape for future ops and quality of life. Fabulous surgeon/team. Recovery tough but was doing ok within 3 weeks of surgery - upto 1-1.5 miles walking. Then
bikebabe
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SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer
4 months ago
Night sweats
I have noticed this week I have woken up with water on my back and chest. My hair is wet and my bedding is too. I am in my sixth week of recovery since having open heart surgery, valve replacement. Has anyone else experienced this, I have only noticed it this week.
I have noticed this week I have woken up with water on my back and chest. My hair is wet and my bedding is too. I am in my sixth week of recovery since having open heart surgery, valve replacement. Has anyone else experienced this, I have only noticed it this week.
AH31
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British Heart Foundation
4 months ago
What is normal after surgery and what isn't
My husband had stoma surgery two weeks ago and got home a week later. Since coming home he seems to be deteriorating not improving. On the advice of his stoma nurse, we are going to see the GP to get bloods taken, etc this morning. However, is it normal to go off your food, be scared to eat in case
My husband had stoma surgery two weeks ago and got home a week later. Since coming home he seems to be deteriorating not improving. On the advice of his stoma nurse, we are going to see the GP to get bloods taken, etc this morning. However, is it normal to go off your food, be scared to eat in case
Suebedoo
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Living with a Stoma
4 months ago
Operations after heart bypass
I am interested in knowing about anyone who has had major surgery after a heart bypass even it wasn’t related to the heart and with full anaesthetic
I am interested in knowing about anyone who has had major surgery after a heart bypass even it wasn’t related to the heart and with full anaesthetic
Pollypuss
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British Heart Foundation
4 months ago
Ahhhh well, I guess it could be worse!
A while back, I was seen by a lady at the pain clinic, who said that I have ‘Scoliosis convex to the right with minor anterior vertebral body height loss at T12, L3 and L4. Disc space narrowing at the lumbosacral level with hypertrophy of the lower lumbar facet joints’. The pain is really intense,
A while back, I was seen by a lady at the pain clinic, who said that I have ‘Scoliosis convex to the right with minor anterior vertebral body height loss at T12, L3 and L4. Disc space narrowing at the lumbosacral level with hypertrophy of the lower lumbar facet joints’. The pain is really intense,
DollyDutchGirl_1946
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Pain Concern
7 months ago
open heart surgery for AF
hi My EP says did to my heart having an anatomical variant he was unable to do the ablation as he couldn’t get to the heart through the vein. He is now telling me my only option is open heart surgery. Sounds a bt drastic but has anyone had this procedure for AF. My af has gone from PAF to persistent
hi My EP says did to my heart having an anatomical variant he was unable to do the ablation as he couldn’t get to the heart through the vein. He is now telling me my only option is open heart surgery. Sounds a bt drastic but has anyone had this procedure for AF. My af has gone from PAF to persistent
Henry716
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
4 months ago
Positivity, trust and determination are the key to a good recovery after major open heart surgery.
I am an 86 year old female but my aorta with a 6cms aneurism and the valve were replaced. I kept positive and, touch wood, five months on I am independent and well.
I am an 86 year old female but my aorta with a 6cms aneurism and the valve were replaced. I kept positive and, touch wood, five months on I am independent and well.
survivorsguilt
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British Heart Foundation
4 months ago
Palpitations, chest pain, dizziness
Iv had two heart surgeries for pulmonary valve replacement. Had my last echo a month ago and everything looks normal. About a week after that iv been having heart palpitations every single day and extreme tiredness and slight chest discomfort. Iv had it before but last times was because I was pregnant
Iv had two heart surgeries for pulmonary valve replacement. Had my last echo a month ago and everything looks normal. About a week after that iv been having heart palpitations every single day and extreme tiredness and slight chest discomfort. Iv had it before but last times was because I was pregnant
Spammy123
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Heart Rhythm Disorders Support
4 months ago
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