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Stents V Bypass -Update
Firstly thank you to all those who replied to my original post. I have just seen the surgeon who has indicated short of saying it that I should have a bypass and a mechanical valve. Quoting the better option to prolong life and limit further procedures in the future. The stent consultant feels he
Firstly thank you to all those who replied to my original post. I have just seen the surgeon who has indicated short of saying it that I should have a bypass and a mechanical valve. Quoting the better option to prolong life and limit further procedures in the future. The stent consultant feels he
Bubbler99
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British Heart Foundation
10 months ago
What do constitutes heart failure?
If you have a stent inserted. Does this mean I have what is called heart failure. My specialist has never used these words but now I’m wondering. So what exactly does heart failure mean?
If you have a stent inserted. Does this mean I have what is called heart failure. My specialist has never used these words but now I’m wondering. So what exactly does heart failure mean?
Caledonia1944
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British Heart Foundation
10 months ago
Aviva Critical illness , anyone claimed following heart attack & CABG ?
My wife and I took out a policy years ago , critical illness , it covers heart attacks and CABG. I’ve contacted the insurer and in the process of providing information regarding my heart attack. The policy was something we’d forgotten about after all the years. I wondered if anyone else has remembered
My wife and I took out a policy years ago , critical illness , it covers heart attacks and CABG. I’ve contacted the insurer and in the process of providing information regarding my heart attack. The policy was something we’d forgotten about after all the years. I wondered if anyone else has remembered
DWizza
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British Heart Foundation
9 months ago
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Ablation for VT
I had my first heart attack 15 years ago and had a CABG - have been fine since apart from a reduced EF and heart failure, so have been on meds with regular check ups. More recently. following another heart attack, I had a stent fitted then they put in an ICD. Frustratingly, the ICD was fitted as a
I had my first heart attack 15 years ago and had a CABG - have been fine since apart from a reduced EF and heart failure, so have been on meds with regular check ups. More recently. following another heart attack, I had a stent fitted then they put in an ICD. Frustratingly, the ICD was fitted as a
wilberwoo
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British Heart Foundation
9 months ago
When to start exercise?
Caveat: I understand I am not asking for or receiving medical advice. Simply canvassing opinion from those with similar experience etc. I had a stent inserted a month ago. It wasn't a planned procedure. I haven't been contacted by NHS cardiac rehab for my initial assessment yet. This could take some
Caveat: I understand I am not asking for or receiving medical advice. Simply canvassing opinion from those with similar experience etc. I had a stent inserted a month ago. It wasn't a planned procedure. I haven't been contacted by NHS cardiac rehab for my initial assessment yet. This could take some
Maradona10
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British Heart Foundation
10 months ago
insurance
I wish to find a suitable insurance for a trip to Japan next year I have COPD/heart stent/angina/low thyroid take meds for all Thank you Paula
I wish to find a suitable insurance for a trip to Japan next year I have COPD/heart stent/angina/low thyroid take meds for all Thank you Paula
Pnut
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COPD Friends
10 months ago
heart attack
Hi if people have been following my story you will know I’ve been waiting on a stent to be fitted to a 100 per cent blocked lad artery. After being cancelled 3 times I had my date of the 31st August but unfortunately I couldn’t wait any longer . I had a heart attack on the 29th August 2 days before my
Hi if people have been following my story you will know I’ve been waiting on a stent to be fitted to a 100 per cent blocked lad artery. After being cancelled 3 times I had my date of the 31st August but unfortunately I couldn’t wait any longer . I had a heart attack on the 29th August 2 days before my
Lemon31
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British Heart Foundation
10 months ago
Radial artery graft
Hi, I was just wondering if there are others on here who have had their radial artery used for CABG and wondered how long it took for pins and needles to subside in your arm. I am 8 months post op and still experiencing wierd sensations in my arm.
Hi, I was just wondering if there are others on here who have had their radial artery used for CABG and wondered how long it took for pins and needles to subside in your arm. I am 8 months post op and still experiencing wierd sensations in my arm.
APC65
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British Heart Foundation
9 months ago
Life after 3 Stents
Hi I am new to forum like to share my story and I like to how do I move on in my life with 3 stents in my ❤️ heart. I tell you about my physical fitness I am keep walker love walking 10 to 20km a day with bmi of 23 , I got high triglacirides levels around 400 to 600 it depends but that's the range and
Hi I am new to forum like to share my story and I like to how do I move on in my life with 3 stents in my ❤️ heart. I tell you about my physical fitness I am keep walker love walking 10 to 20km a day with bmi of 23 , I got high triglacirides levels around 400 to 600 it depends but that's the range and
Triple_stent_UAE
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British Heart Foundation
10 months ago
Milla
My ex husband had a triple by-pass and not very long afterwards a major stroke. He survived for another 10 years but lost the use of his left side. Had no idea at the time that apparently it is an associated risk. He had high blood pressure but would not get treatment for it so I think this must have
My ex husband had a triple by-pass and not very long afterwards a major stroke. He survived for another 10 years but lost the use of his left side. Had no idea at the time that apparently it is an associated risk. He had high blood pressure but would not get treatment for it so I think this must have
milljo
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British Heart Foundation
10 months ago
Can coughing irritate a new stent & how bad should chest pain be before I use GTN?
Hello, I've got couple of questions - I know pain is subjective but thought I'd ask anyway! It's about 6wks since my HA & stent. The first few weeks after leaving hospital were tricky, with a few random severe pain events that had me whisked into hospital, despite my protestations, and are now
Hello, I've got couple of questions - I know pain is subjective but thought I'd ask anyway! It's about 6wks since my HA & stent. The first few weeks after leaving hospital were tricky, with a few random severe pain events that had me whisked into hospital, despite my protestations, and are now
bee_bear
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British Heart Foundation
10 months ago
Date brought forward
After a long wait, I was scheduled for cabg x 2 next Monday. Have now received phone call asking my to go tomorrow for surgery on Thursday. Whilst this is great, I am now utterly panic stricken and should be in a mad rush to ensure I have everything sorted, instead I have come to a complete halt! Normal
After a long wait, I was scheduled for cabg x 2 next Monday. Have now received phone call asking my to go tomorrow for surgery on Thursday. Whilst this is great, I am now utterly panic stricken and should be in a mad rush to ensure I have everything sorted, instead I have come to a complete halt! Normal
Rosieapple72
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British Heart Foundation
9 months ago
NHS Stent Treatment
Hi all, At the beginning of August I had the trabeculoplasty treatment. Unfortunately that never worked and my pressure is still really high they are now talking about doing another treatment asap. It’s something to do with putting a stent in my eye and it should help open the drainage and
Hi all, At the beginning of August I had the trabeculoplasty treatment. Unfortunately that never worked and my pressure is still really high they are now talking about doing another treatment asap. It’s something to do with putting a stent in my eye and it should help open the drainage and
Arif_123
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Glaucoma UK
10 months ago
Heart failure and cad
Ive just been diagnosed with heart failure and coronary artery disease having stent/stents fitted tomorrow dont know whether im coming or going.
Ive just been diagnosed with heart failure and coronary artery disease having stent/stents fitted tomorrow dont know whether im coming or going.
Emilyiris12
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British Heart Foundation
10 months ago
Amlodipine for angina
My husband, who is nearly 72, had a heart attack in April last year caused by high cholesterol. He had a stent fitted, told that his heart had no damage and was put on Bisoprolol 2.5mg twice a day, ramipril 2.5mg twice a day (now changed to Losartan 50mg once a day), ticagrelor for a year and aspirin
My husband, who is nearly 72, had a heart attack in April last year caused by high cholesterol. He had a stent fitted, told that his heart had no damage and was put on Bisoprolol 2.5mg twice a day, ramipril 2.5mg twice a day (now changed to Losartan 50mg once a day), ticagrelor for a year and aspirin
lizzieloo2
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British Heart Foundation
10 months ago
First post ! High cholesterol 12.1 Low tryglycerides. Average HDL. Thoughts welcome .
Recent results. Always had high cholesterol so did my parents who lived well into their nineties ,no heart disease . My dad was very slim and active and loved plenty of fat, butter and cream . My brother also has high cholesterol. He's in his mid eighties ,very fit , still runs. They haven't had it
Recent results. Always had high cholesterol so did my parents who lived well into their nineties ,no heart disease . My dad was very slim and active and loved plenty of fat, butter and cream . My brother also has high cholesterol. He's in his mid eighties ,very fit , still runs. They haven't had it
Tassieplatypus
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Cholesterol Support
1 year ago
Side effects
Just wondering if anyone else has experienced what I presume are side effects from my current post stent tablets. The tablets are aspirin, clopidogrel, lansoprazole and atorvastatin. Last week I experienced weakness and breathlessness. This week it's a bit of nausea. Has anyone else encountered any
Just wondering if anyone else has experienced what I presume are side effects from my current post stent tablets. The tablets are aspirin, clopidogrel, lansoprazole and atorvastatin. Last week I experienced weakness and breathlessness. This week it's a bit of nausea. Has anyone else encountered any
bizzy55
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British Heart Foundation
10 months ago
Horac
In reply to Amanda with a father who refused a triple heart bypass and has type 2 diabetes. I had a triple heart bypass in 2017 3 months after my wife died.. I do wonder if my wife dying of a brain tumour brought it on. It was not good as 12 months later I had sternal dehiscence and a epigastric hernia
In reply to Amanda with a father who refused a triple heart bypass and has type 2 diabetes. I had a triple heart bypass in 2017 3 months after my wife died.. I do wonder if my wife dying of a brain tumour brought it on. It was not good as 12 months later I had sternal dehiscence and a epigastric hernia
horac
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British Heart Foundation
10 months ago
sleepless nights and panic attacks
hi everyone. It’s 5months since I’ve had a stent fitted. It’s been a 2 step forward and 1 step back recovery. Recently, 3 times in the last week. I’ve been waking early hours of the morning and not getting back to sleep. During that time I go from trying to control my breathing to a full panic attack
hi everyone. It’s 5months since I’ve had a stent fitted. It’s been a 2 step forward and 1 step back recovery. Recently, 3 times in the last week. I’ve been waking early hours of the morning and not getting back to sleep. During that time I go from trying to control my breathing to a full panic attack
Whatjusthapened
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British Heart Foundation
10 months ago
Cardiac MRI
Hi everyone, Last week I received my MRI result & I’m not sure what to make of it. I’ve got some upcoming appointments to discuss it but they aren’t for a few months yet. It says that I’ve got LVH which I’ve known about for some years, & the ejection fraction has gone up from 45% to 58%, the right
Hi everyone, Last week I received my MRI result & I’m not sure what to make of it. I’ve got some upcoming appointments to discuss it but they aren’t for a few months yet. It says that I’ve got LVH which I’ve known about for some years, & the ejection fraction has gone up from 45% to 58%, the right
Drummer19
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British Heart Foundation
10 months ago
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