Experiences with

Heart Health

Hi all, my partner was diagnosed with a bicuspid aortic valve when he was a baby. In October this year he had open heart surgery to replace the valve (he turned 38 years old in December) His recovery went really well but I am concerned about his mental health. I know that depression after surgery is

Regularly eating a healthy diet that includes nuts may: Improve artery health. Reduce inflammation related to heart disease. Decrease the risk of blood clots, which can lead to heart attacks and strokes. Lower the risk of high blood pressure.

However, individuals may require different amounts depending on factors like: General Health: For overall heart health, 1,000 mg of combined EPA and DHA may suffice. Heart Disease: Doctors may recommend higher doses (1,000-2,000 mg) if you're at risk for heart disease.

After 2 1/2yrs with GP adjusting just Amlodipine and Ramipril doses, I insisted on seeing a cardiologist as my faith in GP had waned totally. Today the cardiologist put my mind at a degree of rest in just 20 minutes after a long period of concern and anxiety. Having continually told GP that Amlodipine

I’ve got multiple health problems namely:- Triple Heart Bypass + Mitral Valve Repair Now diagnosed with Heart Failure Severe Lumber Spinal Stenosis - Laminectomy Spine Operation Cervical Stenosis awaiting MRI Scan I was taking liquid morphine Oramorph then also put on 4 x Zomorph tablets which

I'm a 70 year old man. I have been low BMI and physically active all my life, and have always been interested in healthy eating, endeavoring to keep abreast of the latest trends and recommendations. I’ve been following a low carb diet for a number of years now; ever since my doctor told me I needed

Dad past health history, he had a kidney transplant, triple heart bypass 10 years ago, also diabetic but he looked so well now. Was it correct for him to have a cardio version? I just want a answer as can't fathom how this could happen. Thank you Jas

However looking at my family history my mother had the same condition and due to health complication she was not able to have a heart transplant but was given a triple bypass. The doctors are now going to make a referral to the heart transplant team to be considered for a heart transplant.

Too often after eating a small meal between 5:00 & 6:30pm, I’ll notice I have rather frequent bigeminy beats. Most of the time, this is always in the evening, after dinner when I’m relaxing, my body sitting upright but in a comfy chair with my legs up. Is it weird that this occurs mostly and always

I began my Atrial Fibrillation journey in January and have now been on Apixaban and bisoprolol since then. I have noticed a few episodes lately of sinus rhythm with Premature ventricular contraction and one sinus rhythm with Supraventricular ectopy so I am seeing the doctor tomorrow to find out what

Hiya. I have been on 2.5 Mg bisoprolol for 10 years. Recently my blood pressure and heart rate have been low so the doctor said to just stop them. I was a bit dubious about going cold Turkey. It was then decided to wean me off them. I have developed the shakes in my hands. Has anybody else had this.

Ive been on Apixaban for a couple of years with no problem. This week I started noticing dark red blood in my poos! No pain anywhere - but known to have haemorrhoids which occassionally show streaks od bright red blood. I read that apixaban can cause bleeding - anyone else had the problem?

Hi everyone, my anxiety is through the roof again,I'm getting so mixed up with all this, I assumed left heart failure was systolic and right heart failure was diastolic, I now realise that's not the case, I don't know if my heart failure is left or right, all I know is it is diastolic, which is

Hi all had Tripple bypass 5 months ago and recovery appears to be going really well on the cardio side. i am exercising with 7.5 kilo weights following the post procedure rehab exercises what I want to know is when can I start to do press ups and even pull ups? I am obviously concerned and do

My husband has been advised to have open heart surgery, for valve replacement and aortic root aneurysm graft. It is recommended to be done within the next three months. Though he has a growing aneurysm the surgeons were mostly concerned about the severe aortic valve regurgitation. The longer the valve

The New England Journal of Medicine website (NEJM.org) published an article entitled, "The Definition of Failure" on March 22, 2025. The author is a New Zealand epidemiologist who discusses his mum's recent heart failure diagnosis and the deleterious effects the diagnosis had on her life. The author

Just had my appointment with the heart rhythm specialist and my ecg showed I'm having extra beats. The advice given was to see how I got on and take bisoprolol again if I feel I need it. I had an ablation 4mths ago and all seemed fine. Any one else experienced extra beats. 🙂

hey everyone, I’m new to the BHF forum. I’m 51 years old and recently (3 weeks ago) I went to my local A&E and was advised I’d had a heart attack. This was a complete shock to me and one that I’m still trying to process. Whilst at the hospital I also had an angiogram which was unfortunately unccessfull

I had 2 pulse ablations which are supposed to be so much more effective than cryo. I had the ablation, then went home. In a couple of hours rate was in 140s. Tried to cardiovert me 3 times. Unsuccessful. 2 days llater went in for another pulse ablation. It had been 1 month. Having regular flutter and

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