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Open heart surgery
Hi, I had surgery on the 11 of this month to repair my mitral valve, fix small hole in the heart and do ablation at the same time. Op went well but here we are nearly 3 weeks later and I still have pain , especially in my left side, with taking painkillers it wakes me up after about 5 hours sleep.
Hi, I had surgery on the 11 of this month to repair my mitral valve, fix small hole in the heart and do ablation at the same time. Op went well but here we are nearly 3 weeks later and I still have pain , especially in my left side, with taking painkillers it wakes me up after about 5 hours sleep.
Uhrwerk
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
Newly diagnosed with cardiomyopathy
Hello everyone. I was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy last week and am pretty shocked and disappointed as I had open heart surgery (aniloplasty) to repair my mitral valve in June 2018 and my cardiologist has always said I was doing very well at my regular checkups since then. Last week's FEVI was 41%
Hello everyone. I was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy last week and am pretty shocked and disappointed as I had open heart surgery (aniloplasty) to repair my mitral valve in June 2018 and my cardiologist has always said I was doing very well at my regular checkups since then. Last week's FEVI was 41%
Velena
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
Heart rate problem.
Hi folks, had heart surgery 14 months ago. Mitral valve repair. Felt great for 9 months then ectopics, 22%. Lasted about 2 months then gradually faded away to almost nil. So that's great, except that now occasionally when I lie down in bed to sleep my heart rate suddenly ups a gear to around 100 per
Hi folks, had heart surgery 14 months ago. Mitral valve repair. Felt great for 9 months then ectopics, 22%. Lasted about 2 months then gradually faded away to almost nil. So that's great, except that now occasionally when I lie down in bed to sleep my heart rate suddenly ups a gear to around 100 per
Shawrie
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
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Laying here in the ER waiting to be admitted. Had been having pains in my heart last 3 days. One of my side effects from Eliquis is angina but it comes and goes. Not often. But this didn't want to go away. Yesterday I switched my Eliquis for an aspirin. And the pain seemed to get better. But this morning
Laying here in the ER waiting to be admitted. Had been having pains in my heart last 3 days. One of my side effects from Eliquis is angina but it comes and goes. Not often. But this didn't want to go away. Yesterday I switched my Eliquis for an aspirin. And the pain seemed to get better. But this morning
belindalore
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AF Association
4 years ago
Lung clogging up.
My right lung clogs up am on Fusimide. Since open heart operation. Should I adjust my diet.
My right lung clogs up am on Fusimide. Since open heart operation. Should I adjust my diet.
London88
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
Shoulder pain following open heart surgery. One year on!
Good morning, I had open heart surgery over a year now. I was made aware at the time that I would experience some 'uncomfortable' pain in my back and shoulders for some months after the op, from where my body is manipulated during the procedure. It has since been over a year and I am suffering with terrible
Good morning, I had open heart surgery over a year now. I was made aware at the time that I would experience some 'uncomfortable' pain in my back and shoulders for some months after the op, from where my body is manipulated during the procedure. It has since been over a year and I am suffering with terrible
Lisp27
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
Ablation update: 5 days
I had my ablation at Barts on Monday done by Prof Schilling and his team. As advised I have been very lazy this week and not done much at all apart from watch daytime tv! (My god that is torture! Lol) I’m a teacher and normally racing around so I find it hard to just ‘sit’. Anyway I’ve felt quilt well
I had my ablation at Barts on Monday done by Prof Schilling and his team. As advised I have been very lazy this week and not done much at all apart from watch daytime tv! (My god that is torture! Lol) I’m a teacher and normally racing around so I find it hard to just ‘sit’. Anyway I’ve felt quilt well
Diamondcat
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AF Association
4 years ago
After an ablation
I have read the article on Recovering from an ablation’. had my ablation 3 weeks ago and it seems to go ok. I have been breathless at times but then went into AF for 3 days last week. Now back in sinus rhythm and seeing my EP tomorrow. I’m not on any medication at the moment to stop AF. I do get very
I have read the article on Recovering from an ablation’. had my ablation 3 weeks ago and it seems to go ok. I have been breathless at times but then went into AF for 3 days last week. Now back in sinus rhythm and seeing my EP tomorrow. I’m not on any medication at the moment to stop AF. I do get very
maria68
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AF Association
4 years ago
Very Scared
I have to admit that I have avoided this forum because I am still so scared of my condition. I have my first Cardiologist appointment on Thursday and I am absolutely terrified of what will happen and feel like a complete coward. I have possible heart failure of which afib is only one symptom. I had other
I have to admit that I have avoided this forum because I am still so scared of my condition. I have my first Cardiologist appointment on Thursday and I am absolutely terrified of what will happen and feel like a complete coward. I have possible heart failure of which afib is only one symptom. I had other
Grigbey56
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AF Association
4 years ago
What do I do?
Have just had a phone call from my health centre. The doctor is concerned about my cholesterol level. (10). This was the level I had when I was first tested on a whim whilst in holiday over 20 years ago. I watched my diet and got it down to 6 something but doctors said I should go on statins. Was given
Have just had a phone call from my health centre. The doctor is concerned about my cholesterol level. (10). This was the level I had when I was first tested on a whim whilst in holiday over 20 years ago. I watched my diet and got it down to 6 something but doctors said I should go on statins. Was given
Nora-B
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Cholesterol Support
4 years ago
Dressler’s syndrome, a form of pericarditis
Has anyone on here experienced Dressler’s syndrome, this is a form of pericarditis which develops after heart surgery? There is very little information about this condition as it is quite rare nowadays
Has anyone on here experienced Dressler’s syndrome, this is a form of pericarditis which develops after heart surgery? There is very little information about this condition as it is quite rare nowadays
Smudgebuttonjessie
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
Ablation No 4
I had my 4th ablation on Friday at the Royal Brompton and have ended up with a pacemaker due to Sick Sinus Syndrome. Apart from the usual tiredness and bruising I feel fine. Have noticed a few ectopic beats but after being in AF since mid July it's nice to see NORMAL on my Kardia. All the best Tim
I had my 4th ablation on Friday at the Royal Brompton and have ended up with a pacemaker due to Sick Sinus Syndrome. Apart from the usual tiredness and bruising I feel fine. Have noticed a few ectopic beats but after being in AF since mid July it's nice to see NORMAL on my Kardia. All the best Tim
Stinky1953
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AF Association
4 years ago
HEART FAILURE
I would like some advice - I had open heart surgery in June of 2018 with bypass surgery. Since Wednesday, I have been diagnosed as in heart failure due to a calcium build up in a vessel close to the heart causing a lack of BP to my lower torso, and in the first instance causing swollen ankles. Should
I would like some advice - I had open heart surgery in June of 2018 with bypass surgery. Since Wednesday, I have been diagnosed as in heart failure due to a calcium build up in a vessel close to the heart causing a lack of BP to my lower torso, and in the first instance causing swollen ankles. Should
Kelling
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
In Heart Fairure since 17th November
I would like some advice - I had open heart surgery in June of 2018 with bypass surgery. Since Wednesday, I have been diagnosed as in heart failure due to a calcium build up in a vessel close to the heart causing a lack of BP to my lower torso, and in the first instance causing swollen ankles. Should
I would like some advice - I had open heart surgery in June of 2018 with bypass surgery. Since Wednesday, I have been diagnosed as in heart failure due to a calcium build up in a vessel close to the heart causing a lack of BP to my lower torso, and in the first instance causing swollen ankles. Should
Kelling
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Sudden Cardiac Arrest & Heart Attack
4 years ago
Using correct terminology
There is, and always will be debates about the terminology sometimes used on this forum. I think it is sometimes easy for folk to forget that the primary purpose of the forum is to help AF patients to understand their condition better and how best to cope with their symptoms. Cast your memories back
There is, and always will be debates about the terminology sometimes used on this forum. I think it is sometimes easy for folk to forget that the primary purpose of the forum is to help AF patients to understand their condition better and how best to cope with their symptoms. Cast your memories back
Hidden
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AF Association
4 years ago
Scapular dyskinesis post bypass
Hi, After having my heart bypass in Feb and having back and shoulder pain since it was diagnosed today as Scapular dyskinesis. Apparently it's quite common after chest surgery and I have been prescribed physio and acupuncture. Has anyone here had this issue and how long did it take to resolve? I find
Hi, After having my heart bypass in Feb and having back and shoulder pain since it was diagnosed today as Scapular dyskinesis. Apparently it's quite common after chest surgery and I have been prescribed physio and acupuncture. Has anyone here had this issue and how long did it take to resolve? I find
Hidden
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
Can a fib cause angina type pain
Hi all. My cardio has wrote to me confirming a fib, via alive cor readings i sent him.Im very happy that hes scheduled me for a stress with echo test,to also exclude possibility of any obstructive coronary artery disease, despite feeling very anxious. I also have a presumed diagnosis of coronary artery
Hi all. My cardio has wrote to me confirming a fib, via alive cor readings i sent him.Im very happy that hes scheduled me for a stress with echo test,to also exclude possibility of any obstructive coronary artery disease, despite feeling very anxious. I also have a presumed diagnosis of coronary artery
Goldenheart
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AF Association
4 years ago
Mycobacterium chimaera
Hello all, did anyone else receive one of these letters recently? I had my first open heart surgery 2 years ago and now this arrives from the hospital... Some problem with the heating/cooling of blood during bypass... Has anyone had this or suffered from this as a result of open heart surgery?? Thanks
Hello all, did anyone else receive one of these letters recently? I had my first open heart surgery 2 years ago and now this arrives from the hospital... Some problem with the heating/cooling of blood during bypass... Has anyone had this or suffered from this as a result of open heart surgery?? Thanks
Smarticus
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
Foot in the door now
Well, saw my lovely Consultant yesterday. I'm "unusual and very fit" 😁. CT scan and CT angiogram before Xmas. Valve replacement Feb/March. He thinks mechanical but a bit of me would prefer tissue valve. I'm just letting this all sink in. You'll probably see me a lot on here folks wheedling away
Well, saw my lovely Consultant yesterday. I'm "unusual and very fit" 😁. CT scan and CT angiogram before Xmas. Valve replacement Feb/March. He thinks mechanical but a bit of me would prefer tissue valve. I'm just letting this all sink in. You'll probably see me a lot on here folks wheedling away
ITSINTHEBAG9
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
GP Cherry picking their patients
Has anyone else had problems with the GP health provider being slow or awkward when it comes to the treatment of those of us with Heart Failure. Maybe I have been particularly unlucky but I have had one spend 10 years GP treating me for Asthma when I really had Heart Failure. My current Gp service has
Has anyone else had problems with the GP health provider being slow or awkward when it comes to the treatment of those of us with Heart Failure. Maybe I have been particularly unlucky but I have had one spend 10 years GP treating me for Asthma when I really had Heart Failure. My current Gp service has
Curryandchips
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
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