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Introducing Myself
Hi everyone, I wanted to introduce myself. I've been caring for my mum for several years now. She is 93 and she has arthritis and had heart surgery about 6 years ago. Recently she has deteriorated and, although I'm familiar with the care system and its limitations, I find myself struggling. I work
Hi everyone, I wanted to introduce myself. I've been caring for my mum for several years now. She is 93 and she has arthritis and had heart surgery about 6 years ago. Recently she has deteriorated and, although I'm familiar with the care system and its limitations, I find myself struggling. I work
Simswim
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Care Community
1 year ago
ibuprofen gel
Currently unable to contact a pharmacist or doctor. Does anyone know of a topical pain killer gel I can take whilst on anticoagulants? Apparently, ibuprofen gel is a no-no. Thanks Thanks everyone, pharmacist confirmed I can use Deep Heat, Heat Patches and or, paracetamol.
Currently unable to contact a pharmacist or doctor. Does anyone know of a topical pain killer gel I can take whilst on anticoagulants? Apparently, ibuprofen gel is a no-no. Thanks Thanks everyone, pharmacist confirmed I can use Deep Heat, Heat Patches and or, paracetamol.
Fight-the-good-fight
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
11 months ago
Something new for bank holiday
Suddenly felt heart going funny and thought I was about to go into Afib. Checked with kardia after a few minutes and it said tachycardia. Over the last 2 hours I’ve fluctuated between brief Afib attacks (about 4 times), all in the mid 80 hr for only a few minutes with tachycardia 112-120 the rest of
Suddenly felt heart going funny and thought I was about to go into Afib. Checked with kardia after a few minutes and it said tachycardia. Over the last 2 hours I’ve fluctuated between brief Afib attacks (about 4 times), all in the mid 80 hr for only a few minutes with tachycardia 112-120 the rest of
Frances123
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AF Association
2 years ago
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Any advice on how to gain weight after heart surgery
Almost 6 weeks post surgery and still not gaining weight. Around 63kg and 177cm tall. It is really getting me down. I eat alot but just not making any difference on the scales. Any ideas?
Almost 6 weeks post surgery and still not gaining weight. Around 63kg and 177cm tall. It is really getting me down. I eat alot but just not making any difference on the scales. Any ideas?
Pefki
in
British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
T3 Heart failure
I have been taking 10mcg T3 Liothyronine 7am & 2pm & 50mcg Levothyroxine 7am.I have felt so much better on the Liothyronine. I have been diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse & ectopic & Bi-Gemini & couplet beats in the past & had ejection fractions in the 40s but I have been diagnosed with heart failure
I have been taking 10mcg T3 Liothyronine 7am & 2pm & 50mcg Levothyroxine 7am.I have felt so much better on the Liothyronine. I have been diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse & ectopic & Bi-Gemini & couplet beats in the past & had ejection fractions in the 40s but I have been diagnosed with heart failure
Topaz21
in
Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Helping a parent through post op recovery
Hi, 1st post. As I travel home from London St Thomas's I reach out to anyone with advice as to how to best support and help my mum. We are four days into double heart bypass surgery and the sadness and anxiety about what lay ahead as well and truly kicked in (along with the AF)!!! I rack my brain
Hi, 1st post. As I travel home from London St Thomas's I reach out to anyone with advice as to how to best support and help my mum. We are four days into double heart bypass surgery and the sadness and anxiety about what lay ahead as well and truly kicked in (along with the AF)!!! I rack my brain
JoSmith145
in
British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
New diagnosis of hf
Hi 1st post for me My brother had a heart transplant at 39 due to severe heart failure (he is now 2 years post op and doing amazingly) so I went to see to the Dr to get checked after his team suggested it. I'm 39 and just been diagnosed with hf, my ef is 32%, I am asymptomatic so far. I have been prescribed
Hi 1st post for me My brother had a heart transplant at 39 due to severe heart failure (he is now 2 years post op and doing amazingly) so I went to see to the Dr to get checked after his team suggested it. I'm 39 and just been diagnosed with hf, my ef is 32%, I am asymptomatic so far. I have been prescribed
Forrest14
in
British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
AF and leaking heart valves.
I have just received the results of my echocardiogram which show that I have a leaking Tricuspid valve ( mild - moderate) and mild leakage in the mitral and aortic valves.I have had AF for many years now and I just wondered how one problem might affect the other? I have noticed that breathing is a
I have just received the results of my echocardiogram which show that I have a leaking Tricuspid valve ( mild - moderate) and mild leakage in the mitral and aortic valves.I have had AF for many years now and I just wondered how one problem might affect the other? I have noticed that breathing is a
linc2u
in
AF Association
1 year ago
Back from EP after Cardioversion Failure
Now EP wants to try another Cardioversion in conjunction with amiodarone . I am concerned because I already have neuropathy in feet and fingers and I have read this medicine can worsen that. Anyone with experience with it?
Now EP wants to try another Cardioversion in conjunction with amiodarone . I am concerned because I already have neuropathy in feet and fingers and I have read this medicine can worsen that. Anyone with experience with it?
bigking
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AF Association
1 year ago
Still breathless after 3 years of open heart surgery
end of 2019 I had open heart surgery to repair my mitral valve, close small hole and do ablation for fibrillation. Not getting proper aftercare or physio after the operation, I had to rely on an app for all that , due to the covid situation. I did my best and after we got back to proper cardio exercise
end of 2019 I had open heart surgery to repair my mitral valve, close small hole and do ablation for fibrillation. Not getting proper aftercare or physio after the operation, I had to rely on an app for all that , due to the covid situation. I did my best and after we got back to proper cardio exercise
Uhrwerk
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British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
"Probable Myocardial infarction of indeterminate age".
I've had afib for about a year and a half and it's reasonably well controlled, it seems, by bisoprolol and aPixaban. Consultant advised to leave it alone and will probably need a pacemaker in the future. He did an ECG on me yesterday and the words at the top of the print out were what I have shown at
I've had afib for about a year and a half and it's reasonably well controlled, it seems, by bisoprolol and aPixaban. Consultant advised to leave it alone and will probably need a pacemaker in the future. He did an ECG on me yesterday and the words at the top of the print out were what I have shown at
scout70
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AF Association
1 year ago
Good News Today
I just left my EPS office with good news. I actually thought I was having problems with my new pacemaker but the office it is true. Dr Saini kept raising my ECG print out telling me how wonderful it is and my echo was the same. For all purposes, my heart on there looks the same as anyone with a normal
I just left my EPS office with good news. I actually thought I was having problems with my new pacemaker but the office it is true. Dr Saini kept raising my ECG print out telling me how wonderful it is and my echo was the same. For all purposes, my heart on there looks the same as anyone with a normal
DawnTX
in
AF Association
1 year ago
Heart feels tired. Ramipril increase
Hi all Just thought I would ask..... About 5 weeks ago I noticed (particularly after eating) my heart feeling 'sluggish'. What I call 'mud for blood' - I used to get it often when I came out from open heart surgery in 2017, (two patches and a stent fitted). However it faded away over the course of a
Hi all Just thought I would ask..... About 5 weeks ago I noticed (particularly after eating) my heart feeling 'sluggish'. What I call 'mud for blood' - I used to get it often when I came out from open heart surgery in 2017, (two patches and a stent fitted). However it faded away over the course of a
jimmy-jazz
in
British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Living with a pacemaker after AV Node Ablation
I'm wondering about what others might be or have experienced with being fully on a pacemaker after AV Node Ablation. I've had several adjustments to the Rate Response settings this last year, but still find that not much movement or activity on my part makes me feel like my heart is racing and I'm
I'm wondering about what others might be or have experienced with being fully on a pacemaker after AV Node Ablation. I've had several adjustments to the Rate Response settings this last year, but still find that not much movement or activity on my part makes me feel like my heart is racing and I'm
Ozette
in
British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Dehydration.
I am on Bumetanide twice daily for mild heart failure. We all know what it does but in this weather we are encouraged not to become dehydrated. I am drinking loads of fluids but should I expect more or less loo trips under these circumstances. Still no rain here.
I am on Bumetanide twice daily for mild heart failure. We all know what it does but in this weather we are encouraged not to become dehydrated. I am drinking loads of fluids but should I expect more or less loo trips under these circumstances. Still no rain here.
Tykelady
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
1 year ago
Further to aortic stenosis question.
Hi folks once again. When I saw the cardiologist earlier this month 9th May when he told me I should have either open heart surgery or TOVI depending on what after testing I was suitable for, I could not decide, therefore he has arranged a telephone consultation with me on 7th June to ascertain my
Hi folks once again. When I saw the cardiologist earlier this month 9th May when he told me I should have either open heart surgery or TOVI depending on what after testing I was suitable for, I could not decide, therefore he has arranged a telephone consultation with me on 7th June to ascertain my
YorkiesForlife
in
British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
AV block and possible pacemaker
I had a loop recorder implanted in March 2023 to understand more about my
heart
rhythms. It's picked up
AV
block
2nd degree, I saw a cardiologist on Monday who has now referred me for a cardiac MRI, but is talking about me needing a pacemaker.
I had a loop recorder implanted in March 2023 to understand more about my
heart
rhythms. It's picked up
AV
block
2nd degree, I saw a cardiologist on Monday who has now referred me for a cardiac MRI, but is talking about me needing a pacemaker.
Pachira1243
in
British Heart Foundation
5 months ago
Transplant
Yes I had a liver transplant in October 2018 my liver decease which ended up stage 4 liver decease caused unfortunately by medication for another health issue, prior to my transplant I also had open heart heart surgery I was one of these fitness people who didn't know I had a severe heart condition
Yes I had a liver transplant in October 2018 my liver decease which ended up stage 4 liver decease caused unfortunately by medication for another health issue, prior to my transplant I also had open heart heart surgery I was one of these fitness people who didn't know I had a severe heart condition
Bellarman
in
British Liver Trust
1 year ago
Bicuspic Aortic Valve Experience
During the operation the surgeon damaged my
AV
node causing a complete
heart
block
.. I am finding it very difficult living with the trauma and also knowing that my heart is being ran by batteries and a circuit board. I also find it hard to sleep as it is very prodomenant due to me being thin..
During the operation the surgeon damaged my
AV
node causing a complete
heart
block
.. I am finding it very difficult living with the trauma and also knowing that my heart is being ran by batteries and a circuit board. I also find it hard to sleep as it is very prodomenant due to me being thin..
Completeheartblock
in
British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
jancam1
has anyone had av node ablation for afib and also has copd?
has anyone had av node ablation for afib and also has copd?
Jancam1943
in
AF Association
1 year ago
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