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Which option for surgery
My dad has been waiting for open heart surgery for a valve replacement for 2 years. He is now faced with a second option, TAVI, rather than open heart. Does anyone have any experience or helpful advice? We are researching for him so that he can make an informed decision. Any help would be greatly appreciated
My dad has been waiting for open heart surgery for a valve replacement for 2 years. He is now faced with a second option, TAVI, rather than open heart. Does anyone have any experience or helpful advice? We are researching for him so that he can make an informed decision. Any help would be greatly appreciated
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Heart Valve Voice
4 months ago
Back Pain
Can anyone tell me what painkillers I can take for persistent low back pain. I have tried most of them but for some reason nothing seems to work. I have heart failure and CKD, so can’t take Ibuprofen. At the moment I’m on dihydrocodiene and paracetamol which I know is strong but unfortunately it doesn
Can anyone tell me what painkillers I can take for persistent low back pain. I have tried most of them but for some reason nothing seems to work. I have heart failure and CKD, so can’t take Ibuprofen. At the moment I’m on dihydrocodiene and paracetamol which I know is strong but unfortunately it doesn
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
4 months ago
confusion
I have just read the many replies to Hammerhead . His post was about his “ open heart surgery “ in Papworth , due in June. The reples show me how technically “ uninformed” I am . May be that is a good thing for me. But , I have to confess to being slightly jealous of other people’s care. in 2000 I
I have just read the many replies to Hammerhead . His post was about his “ open heart surgery “ in Papworth , due in June. The reples show me how technically “ uninformed” I am . May be that is a good thing for me. But , I have to confess to being slightly jealous of other people’s care. in 2000 I
Luludean
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
4 months ago
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Open Heart Surgery Ahead
Born with a bicuspid valve I guessed this day was coming…just not so soon! I will be 56 when they open my chest on August 15th. I would much rather have the TAVR procedure but at my age the long term planning doesn’t support that method at this time. So, OHD it is. I have significant procedural anxiety
Born with a bicuspid valve I guessed this day was coming…just not so soon! I will be 56 when they open my chest on August 15th. I would much rather have the TAVR procedure but at my age the long term planning doesn’t support that method at this time. So, OHD it is. I have significant procedural anxiety
Jafib
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
22 days ago
Bra tips
Hi, I would like some help. I had some very comfortable supporting bras bought from my heart surgery.Alas these haven't offered much support at all after my breast procedure and became too tight. I had underestimated how big my boob would swell after surgery, the haematoma and seroma didn't help Ideas
Hi, I would like some help. I had some very comfortable supporting bras bought from my heart surgery.Alas these haven't offered much support at all after my breast procedure and became too tight. I had underestimated how big my boob would swell after surgery, the haematoma and seroma didn't help Ideas
LindaLittleBear
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My Breast Cancer Community
4 months ago
A “success story” , finally.
I have been suffering the effects of AF plus the negative side of the meds for many years. Fortunately, after taking me two years considering the last option I went ahead. And in July 2023 I have a pacemaker insertion then in November had the AV Node ablation. It was needed a few weeks/months to deal
I have been suffering the effects of AF plus the negative side of the meds for many years. Fortunately, after taking me two years considering the last option I went ahead. And in July 2023 I have a pacemaker insertion then in November had the AV Node ablation. It was needed a few weeks/months to deal
AVNA
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
6 months ago
Cold leg where vein was harvested
Hello I was wondering if any advice here ,I had quadruple heart bypass 15 months ago and for few weeks I am suffering from a cold left leg where the vein was harvested for my bypass ,its around where the shin bone is an gets very cold when I'm sitting down or driving I have also noted that it's started
Hello I was wondering if any advice here ,I had quadruple heart bypass 15 months ago and for few weeks I am suffering from a cold left leg where the vein was harvested for my bypass ,its around where the shin bone is an gets very cold when I'm sitting down or driving I have also noted that it's started
Charl70
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British Heart Foundation
4 months ago
open heart surgery
Hi there my husband just had open heart surgery three weeks ago and was given a mechanical valve replacement , they are having some trouble with his INR levels and keep changing his dose of warfarin , it was 4.2 so the nurse said he wasn’t to take his tonight and start again tomorrow , has anyone else
Hi there my husband just had open heart surgery three weeks ago and was given a mechanical valve replacement , they are having some trouble with his INR levels and keep changing his dose of warfarin , it was 4.2 so the nurse said he wasn’t to take his tonight and start again tomorrow , has anyone else
SophiaMacie
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British Heart Foundation
5 months ago
Why has my husband been given Candesartan when he hasn’t got high blood pressure . It must be for his stage 2 heart failure I presume .
My husband has been given this drug along with digoxin to add to his other meds , bisoprol , antorvaststin , Lansoprazole, edoxoban and dapagliflozin. He ll be rattling soon . He has been relatively stable . The ecg showed heart rate of 100 so I presume the cardiologist wants to lower it further . Is
My husband has been given this drug along with digoxin to add to his other meds , bisoprol , antorvaststin , Lansoprazole, edoxoban and dapagliflozin. He ll be rattling soon . He has been relatively stable . The ecg showed heart rate of 100 so I presume the cardiologist wants to lower it further . Is
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
5 months ago
post open heart surgery
I had my third open heart surgery two weeks ago. I have noticed positive change to my health already but I have also noticed lack of interest and concentration. I have brain fog, forgetting to do things or hold a conversation for a significant period of time. Has anyone else experienced this?
I had my third open heart surgery two weeks ago. I have noticed positive change to my health already but I have also noticed lack of interest and concentration. I have brain fog, forgetting to do things or hold a conversation for a significant period of time. Has anyone else experienced this?
AH31
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British Heart Foundation
5 months ago
brachytherapy
my hubbie has just had brachytherapy for stage 3 prostate and has been in great pain since Thursday. He’s been told it’s normal and to suck it up but he’s not sleeping and is struggling to wee without great pain (tears) . Any advice as to what has worked for you to manage post op brachytherapy please
my hubbie has just had brachytherapy for stage 3 prostate and has been in great pain since Thursday. He’s been told it’s normal and to suck it up but he’s not sleeping and is struggling to wee without great pain (tears) . Any advice as to what has worked for you to manage post op brachytherapy please
bikebabe
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Prostate Cancer Network
5 months ago
more episodes
evening all ! Not posted for about 7 years, I have had AFIB for over 10 years now !! I used to get 1-3 episodes a year, unfortunately last few months it’s daily , was thinking to ask my GP. refer me to cardiology again ( re ablation) nervous and not sure if right for me, I take metoprolol when have
evening all ! Not posted for about 7 years, I have had AFIB for over 10 years now !! I used to get 1-3 episodes a year, unfortunately last few months it’s daily , was thinking to ask my GP. refer me to cardiology again ( re ablation) nervous and not sure if right for me, I take metoprolol when have
lingooz
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AF Association
1 year ago
Forum Updates from 29 February 2024
Hello I would like to share the news with you all that our Charity Forums have recently been rebranded and renamed to reflect the condition to which each Forum provides information and support with. The Health Unlocked Team have assured us that all existing members will be unaffected by these changes
Hello I would like to share the news with you all that our Charity Forums have recently been rebranded and renamed to reflect the condition to which each Forum provides information and support with. The Health Unlocked Team have assured us that all existing members will be unaffected by these changes
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
5 months ago
Yoga after heart surgery
Hi All , good to be here in every sense. I had a surprise heart issue over a few days culminating in mitra valve repair 5 weeks ago via sternotomy. Discharged after 5 days on bisoprolol and warfarin both hopefully temporary. Follow up in two weeks I was a very active (59 year old) yoga teacher before
Hi All , good to be here in every sense. I had a surprise heart issue over a few days culminating in mitra valve repair 5 weeks ago via sternotomy. Discharged after 5 days on bisoprolol and warfarin both hopefully temporary. Follow up in two weeks I was a very active (59 year old) yoga teacher before
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British Heart Foundation
5 months ago
T3 Heart Attack?
Hi, I was wondering if anyone can give me any insight on T3 causing a heart attack? I’m reading really conflicting information as to whether it’s even possible. I had a heart attack at the end of January (I’m only 38) and was told it was a type 2 MI secondary to thyrotoxicosis. I wasn’t given the
Hi, I was wondering if anyone can give me any insight on T3 causing a heart attack? I’m reading really conflicting information as to whether it’s even possible. I had a heart attack at the end of January (I’m only 38) and was told it was a type 2 MI secondary to thyrotoxicosis. I wasn’t given the
DownAndDesperate
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
Open heart surgery and home!
So I wanted to say a big Thankyou to everyone who gave advice or has written posts in the past who have given advice on going through open heart surgery. Every single date I’ve had for surgery has been affected by the doctors strike and so I had begun to loose hope, when 12pm last Tuesday St Bart’s called
So I wanted to say a big Thankyou to everyone who gave advice or has written posts in the past who have given advice on going through open heart surgery. Every single date I’ve had for surgery has been affected by the doctors strike and so I had begun to loose hope, when 12pm last Tuesday St Bart’s called
MissDolittle
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British Heart Foundation
5 months ago
clicking chest post open heart surgery.
A heart friend of mine sent me the below message today. Have you guys experienced anything like this? He did have a couple of infections on recovery so I’m wondering if this has something effected things. All advice welcome xx “Hi Rosie. Can I ask you a question about your healing of the breast bone
A heart friend of mine sent me the below message today. Have you guys experienced anything like this? He did have a couple of infections on recovery so I’m wondering if this has something effected things. All advice welcome xx “Hi Rosie. Can I ask you a question about your healing of the breast bone
MarmiteB
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British Heart Foundation
5 months ago
Bisoprolol
Fatigued and VO2 level is very low. Could Bisoprolol be the cause and is it safe to come off it if it is. I take 1.25mg daily for Tachycardia.
Fatigued and VO2 level is very low. Could Bisoprolol be the cause and is it safe to come off it if it is. I take 1.25mg daily for Tachycardia.
Renigidale
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AF Association
1 year ago
Misdiagnosis
I am reasonably new to this site and have found it incredibly useful and informative. However, I recently received a bombshell, in that I have possibly been misdiagnosed with AF. I visited my GP at the end of September in 2023 with severe palpitations and given three ECGs. Two of these were viewed by
I am reasonably new to this site and have found it incredibly useful and informative. However, I recently received a bombshell, in that I have possibly been misdiagnosed with AF. I visited my GP at the end of September in 2023 with severe palpitations and given three ECGs. Two of these were viewed by
Maglyn
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AF Association
5 months ago
Top cyclist having ablation today
Peter Sagan is undergoing a heart operation today after abnormalities were discovered during arecent mountain bike race in which his heart rate exceeded 200 beats per minute. The three-time road-race world champion is undergoing an ablation procedure to correct arrhythmias in the heart. Sagan’s representatives
Peter Sagan is undergoing a heart operation today after abnormalities were discovered during arecent mountain bike race in which his heart rate exceeded 200 beats per minute. The three-time road-race world champion is undergoing an ablation procedure to correct arrhythmias in the heart. Sagan’s representatives
Taviterry
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British Heart Foundation
5 months ago
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