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Waiting - impatiently
After 15 months of tests and waiting and waiting and tests I was told back in February that I needed CABG. In March is saw the surgeon, who ordered more tests, which were done by first week of May. It went quiet until July - I had preop of 9th and another round of tests (blood, ecg, xray). Its all gone
After 15 months of tests and waiting and waiting and tests I was told back in February that I needed CABG. In March is saw the surgeon, who ordered more tests, which were done by first week of May. It went quiet until July - I had preop of 9th and another round of tests (blood, ecg, xray). Its all gone
OldaYoda
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British Heart Foundation
2 months ago
Need GTN despite meds
I'm almost 85 & had a 2nd heart attack on 3/2/24. Needed defibrillator in ambulance, local hospital not available, so taken to another one. Existing stents ballooned. Recovering well but 3 weeks later, hospitalised for 10 days with low sodium. Only just stabilising with medication and restricted fluids
I'm almost 85 & had a 2nd heart attack on 3/2/24. Needed defibrillator in ambulance, local hospital not available, so taken to another one. Existing stents ballooned. Recovering well but 3 weeks later, hospitalised for 10 days with low sodium. Only just stabilising with medication and restricted fluids
Hidden
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British Heart Foundation
2 months ago
Chest pain during AF after stent
I am 75 year old female. I have had PAF for 10 years and it is now segueing into something more continuous - 3-4 times a week for 12 hours or so. Here's my problem. 2 weeks ago I had a N-STEMI, and an angiogram revealed a severe blockage in my right coronary artery. .... up to 94% at one point. A stent
I am 75 year old female. I have had PAF for 10 years and it is now segueing into something more continuous - 3-4 times a week for 12 hours or so. Here's my problem. 2 weeks ago I had a N-STEMI, and an angiogram revealed a severe blockage in my right coronary artery. .... up to 94% at one point. A stent
Singingforever
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British Heart Foundation
2 months ago
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7 month cardiologist review done
Well I had my 7 month face to face chat with the cardiologist yesterday. I had tonnes of questions which I did email to him a month before the meeting. 1)My Question- At the point of the angiogram what condition were all the other important heart vessels in? They didn't require stents. Was that because
Well I had my 7 month face to face chat with the cardiologist yesterday. I had tonnes of questions which I did email to him a month before the meeting. 1)My Question- At the point of the angiogram what condition were all the other important heart vessels in? They didn't require stents. Was that because
Hidden
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British Heart Foundation
3 months ago
GTN spray
Can anyone explain why GTN spray makes you feel so rubbish. I know it can save your life and you need to use it for chest pain
Can anyone explain why GTN spray makes you feel so rubbish. I know it can save your life and you need to use it for chest pain
Alfie33
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British Heart Foundation
3 months ago
Covid chest tightness.
Hi guys I tested positive for covid 5 days ago after returning from a holiday in Italy and have been from time to time been experiencing shortness of breath and chest tightness. On a couple of occasions had to use my gtn spray. I do have heart history 2 heart attacks 7 stents and atrial fibrillation.
Hi guys I tested positive for covid 5 days ago after returning from a holiday in Italy and have been from time to time been experiencing shortness of breath and chest tightness. On a couple of occasions had to use my gtn spray. I do have heart history 2 heart attacks 7 stents and atrial fibrillation.
graemeparsons
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British Heart Foundation
3 months ago
The latest news (part 2)
Dear Friends, I cannot believe that I’m writing this but after so many setbacks we have shared with you, Margaret’s lack of treatment is continuing and as each day passes we have no alternative other than to believe her care for severe osteoporosis has also stopped. Firstly however, an apology from
Dear Friends, I cannot believe that I’m writing this but after so many setbacks we have shared with you, Margaret’s lack of treatment is continuing and as each day passes we have no alternative other than to believe her care for severe osteoporosis has also stopped. Firstly however, an apology from
Angelicspirit
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Bone Health and Osteoporosis UK
3 months ago
Chest pain and using the GTN spray
Hello. I am now 5 weeks in after a heart attack which came completely out of the blue and then angioplasty with aortic stent. I have had chest pain ever since which is generally mild but can get stronger (it can come on at anytime whether I am exercising or not and can last for an hour or more). It feels
Hello. I am now 5 weeks in after a heart attack which came completely out of the blue and then angioplasty with aortic stent. I have had chest pain ever since which is generally mild but can get stronger (it can come on at anytime whether I am exercising or not and can last for an hour or more). It feels
tennis-guy
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British Heart Foundation
3 months ago
Intro
I'm a retired policeman and now retired linguistics professor. I thought I was super fit, walking 14,000 steps a day on average when, just last week, I found even a short walk or physical exertion caused me severe dizziness, and breathlessness. It was extremely sudden. I was referred to my local hospital
I'm a retired policeman and now retired linguistics professor. I thought I was super fit, walking 14,000 steps a day on average when, just last week, I found even a short walk or physical exertion caused me severe dizziness, and breathlessness. It was extremely sudden. I was referred to my local hospital
Dogglebird
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British Heart Foundation
3 months ago
Heart meds problem airport security
I have just read an alarming report of a woman being stopped and questioned by airport security because apparently her heart meds contain traces of an ingredient which is also used in making explosives- nitroglycerin. Anyone else in this position should be aware in case they encounter the same situation
I have just read an alarming report of a woman being stopped and questioned by airport security because apparently her heart meds contain traces of an ingredient which is also used in making explosives- nitroglycerin. Anyone else in this position should be aware in case they encounter the same situation
aardvark68
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British Heart Foundation
4 months ago
Heart
Hi Everyone and thanks for all your replys to my previous post. My Wife ended up phoning for an Ambulance at 01:30 this morning as I couldn't breathe or feel my legs. I used my GTN SPRAY but didn't help. Anyway the Ambulance man was brilliant he did all the checks and was talking to my wife about me.
Hi Everyone and thanks for all your replys to my previous post. My Wife ended up phoning for an Ambulance at 01:30 this morning as I couldn't breathe or feel my legs. I used my GTN SPRAY but didn't help. Anyway the Ambulance man was brilliant he did all the checks and was talking to my wife about me.
Labrador2024
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British Heart Foundation
4 months ago
Running with angina
prior to contracting Covid in April 23 I was very fit and regularly ran up mountains and 2/3 hour runs was my usual at least once a week plus some kind of activity every day.With COVID I developed chest tightness and breathlessness, particularly worse on exertion. I repeatedly said that it felt like
prior to contracting Covid in April 23 I was very fit and regularly ran up mountains and 2/3 hour runs was my usual at least once a week plus some kind of activity every day.With COVID I developed chest tightness and breathlessness, particularly worse on exertion. I repeatedly said that it felt like
Ayecan
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British Heart Foundation
4 months ago
MV Angina - Beaty fluttery heart when eating and drinking
I was diagnosed last year with MV angina and put on tildium and aspirin with GTN spray as a side order to use when needed. All has been relatively ok until past couple of days - when eating or drinking it feels like palpitations(?) a very heavy beaty chest and almost breathlessness sensation. It passes
I was diagnosed last year with MV angina and put on tildium and aspirin with GTN spray as a side order to use when needed. All has been relatively ok until past couple of days - when eating or drinking it feels like palpitations(?) a very heavy beaty chest and almost breathlessness sensation. It passes
DorsetBlue2002
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British Heart Foundation
4 months ago
Angina at rest but not when exercising
Hello , does anyone else get Angina at rest when anxious/stressed, but not when exercising? If so , was there any medication/therapy that helped you? I have confirmed myocardial ischemia during a mycocardial perfusion scan , and unobstructed arteries , confirmed by an angiogram , I do have narrowing
Hello , does anyone else get Angina at rest when anxious/stressed, but not when exercising? If so , was there any medication/therapy that helped you? I have confirmed myocardial ischemia during a mycocardial perfusion scan , and unobstructed arteries , confirmed by an angiogram , I do have narrowing
Justdoit2015
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British Heart Foundation
4 months ago
Not in AF
After having echograms,ct angiogram,48hr ecg over last 5 months, I have a PFO or hole in my heart, apparently from birth,never knew,but my heart has recovered and is now a normal size,I have angina but going to have a long acting gtn tablet instead of spray so can walk better and farther, but apparently
After having echograms,ct angiogram,48hr ecg over last 5 months, I have a PFO or hole in my heart, apparently from birth,never knew,but my heart has recovered and is now a normal size,I have angina but going to have a long acting gtn tablet instead of spray so can walk better and farther, but apparently
sandandkev
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British Heart Foundation
5 months ago
Update to Feeling overwhelmed
Apologies for the long post. I was referred to the Rapid Access Chest Pain clinic by my GP as she is unsure if my chest pain and breathlessness is down to my lung conditions or if I have angina. I attended the clinic 2 weeks ago and was referred for a heart CT angiogram where they inject a contrast
Apologies for the long post. I was referred to the Rapid Access Chest Pain clinic by my GP as she is unsure if my chest pain and breathlessness is down to my lung conditions or if I have angina. I attended the clinic 2 weeks ago and was referred for a heart CT angiogram where they inject a contrast
Roxdale
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
5 months ago
should I go for PIP
hi everyone. I have been thinking about going for pip but I don't know if its a good idea.since Easter Sunday my heart condition has got worse. I am now on bisoprolol, atorvastatin, asprin and I have a gtn spray. I have been having alot of chest pain and breathlessness when doing anything. my gp has
hi everyone. I have been thinking about going for pip but I don't know if its a good idea.since Easter Sunday my heart condition has got worse. I am now on bisoprolol, atorvastatin, asprin and I have a gtn spray. I have been having alot of chest pain and breathlessness when doing anything. my gp has
Spedyrecovry50
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British Heart Foundation
5 months ago
New, A Bit Scared, Would Appreciate Advice.
For background I've got Ehlers Danlos, a genetic connective tissue disorder which causes stretchy joints, skin, dislocations and a whole host of other fun things. Also underactive thyroid and B12 deficiency/ pernicious anemia and asthma. In spite of my issues I've always loved exercise, keeping fit
For background I've got Ehlers Danlos, a genetic connective tissue disorder which causes stretchy joints, skin, dislocations and a whole host of other fun things. Also underactive thyroid and B12 deficiency/ pernicious anemia and asthma. In spite of my issues I've always loved exercise, keeping fit
Sparklingsunshine
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British Heart Foundation
5 months ago
Undiagnosed: Likely stress cardiomyopathy, MINOCA
I'm in my mid fifties and had an ACS event about four weeks ago (chest pain radiating in a band around my chest and back, weird electrical feelings down both brachial arteries) with raised troponin (100, raising to 1000) and spent four days in hospital. EGC showed inverted T on the bottom line of the
I'm in my mid fifties and had an ACS event about four weeks ago (chest pain radiating in a band around my chest and back, weird electrical feelings down both brachial arteries) with raised troponin (100, raising to 1000) and spent four days in hospital. EGC showed inverted T on the bottom line of the
Takonoca
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British Heart Foundation
5 months ago
Can’t switch anxiety off - update
Hi everyone, I just wanted to thank everyone who responded to my message relating to being extremely anxious about my Cardiac Stress MRI scan. You provided some extremely helpful tips and methods and also shared your experiences too. I can say after having my scan earlier today that the advise you
Hi everyone, I just wanted to thank everyone who responded to my message relating to being extremely anxious about my Cardiac Stress MRI scan. You provided some extremely helpful tips and methods and also shared your experiences too. I can say after having my scan earlier today that the advise you
Toffodog
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British Heart Foundation
6 months ago
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