Experiences with

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

my blood pressure was really high 18 months ago and I was prescribed 5mg Amlidopine which reduced it but not enough , so was given extra medication of ramipril 1.25mg to get to a decent level . I was going through a lot of stress at the time my highest readings were 189/119 over a few weeks . My ECG

So I have more information- turns out my gp had been instructed to act regarding a ischemia ecg finding,.... he did not act- I was getting my records for my private appointment next week - I shouldn't do this but I really feel iv found the person to help me, I found my hero - but its clearly to late.

I was diagnosed with PMR in 2020 and felt that I was tapering successfully until I had a full reverse shoulder replacement in February this year. i struggled with an immense lethargy so my GP organised various tests. These showed I was anaemic which I couldn’t understand as I eat quite well . After a

Wow! Hard to believe that it’s been a year since I had quadruple bypass heart surgery following an Nstemi heart attack. I am so grateful. This last month has been pretty eventful too. I got the opportunity to thank two people that really contributed to my path of treatment and therefore my rebirth

possible Atrial fib 4 weeks after CABG just waiting for a ecg monitor Has anyone else experienced AF after bypass surgery seems like just something else to worry about

After a vasovagal syncope in Feb.2024 I was sent for brain MRI scan. And a ECG .The result was scar evidence of a small stroke on left side of my head. The ECG was clear. My blood pressure was back to normal around 132/72. I was put on Candestarten clexitel 8 mg daily , atorvastatin 20 mg and Clopidogrel

I was diagnosed with atrial flutter/afib almost two years ago. Currently, it's paroxysmal, mostly presenting as flutter episodes lasting about 30 minutes, occurring roughly three times a year. I understand atrial flutter/afib can sometimes progress to more frequent or longer episodes over time. I know

Hi all, I got diagnosed with AF about a year ago now, I’ve been into A and E countless times ending up in the majors and resuscitation wards staying over night and it’s all been fairly scary I’ve had one cardio version and have been scheduled for two more both times I went back to have the ECG I was

Good afternoon all, I am posting this because I had a stress echo done about 3 1/2 weeks ago and everything went fine; as according to my cardiologist. However; upon reviewing my test result on my patient portal the ECG stated amongst other things " Possible interior myocardial infarction, or indeterminate

Hi Ladies- maybe you can help? In just two days, I am due for my 3rd infusion of Doxil… which started out hard but last month was fine. The problem now is that my Apple Watch keeps alarming… well by that I mean it alarms and notifies me each time my heart rate dips below 40 beats per min for 10 solid

Hello all, love this forum, it’s been so incredibly helpful to me! ❤️ I am a 48 year old man. I am fit and healthy (well I thought I was!) 5 months ago, (March 2024) after some chest pain whilst running, I got diagnosed with coronary artery disease in my LAD and I was booked in for a stent fitting.

this is my reading yet saying no AF. I can feel things aren’t right so what is it?

I am using a 24 hour Wellue device. I am an ER Nurse and well versed in ECG readings. My Wellue is interpreting Atrial Fibrillation, but I am skeptical. I have frequent PACs, Atrial Tachycardia in 2-7 beat runs, and blocked PACs. Have any of you had this experience? Being educated in reading them, do

This site doesn't make it easy!

Hello everyone. Very new to all this and feeling very lost and confused. Following initial diagnosis back in January of seronegative RA I have recently been diagnosed with SLE. I am taking 200mg Hydroxychloroquine daily and 20mg Methotrexate weekly. My symptoms are ever present, painful joints with

anxi spikes blood pressure to dangerous levels. Dr did ecg and blood work. Everything ok. Doubled medication for blood pressure. Any experience this? Some please answe

anxi spikes blood pressure to dangerous levels. Dr did ecg and blood work. Everything ok. Doubled medication for blood pressure. Any experience this? Some please answe

Hey Everyone. My heart rate has been concerning me lately. I am on Seretide, Tiotropium, Azithromycin 3x week، Montelukast omeperazole, Prednisone 10mg . I have noticed that my heart rate spikes around 101 bpm after using seretide and does not go away 3-4 hours after its use, and after meals. ECG is

Following on from my post yesterday, I have been encouraged by Pennyannie to share my story to the wider community. I have some questions listed below and am very grateful for anyone’s contribution. I was diagnosed late last year during annual blood test and was mostly asymptomatic. I didn’t have

Hi everyone, I’ve just received a diagnosis after a crazy past 3 days. I have a new housing estate being built in the field adjacent to my house. The work has been ongoing for a couple of years but started at the furthest end. Last autumn as the work became viewable from our home I noticed I was suffering