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newly diagnosed valve replacement
Hi, Brand new here. Recently diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis. Saw the cardiologist 4 days ago. Need to have TOE, ct scan, lung capacity test, meet surgeon then put on his list for valve replacement. The waiting is driving me insane. When I had echo 7 weeks ago the chap that did it rushed
Hi, Brand new here. Recently diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis. Saw the cardiologist 4 days ago. Need to have TOE, ct scan, lung capacity test, meet surgeon then put on his list for valve replacement. The waiting is driving me insane. When I had echo 7 weeks ago the chap that did it rushed
Hythe123
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British Heart Foundation
4 months ago
Travel ins
Looking for guidance on who people used for travel ins post valve replacement op.
Looking for guidance on who people used for travel ins post valve replacement op.
Holidayman
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British Heart Foundation
6 months ago
Endocarditis Round 2
Hi Guys Ok, had my first valve replacement last July which was accompanied with my first case of Endo. My recovery has been incredible and I have never been as fit in my entire life until last Wednesday when I fell apart again with the usual symptoms, back in hospital and yes have Endo Part 2.
Hi Guys Ok, had my first valve replacement last July which was accompanied with my first case of Endo. My recovery has been incredible and I have never been as fit in my entire life until last Wednesday when I fell apart again with the usual symptoms, back in hospital and yes have Endo Part 2.
Larson2023
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British Heart Foundation
6 months ago
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Triple heart bypass
My husband is 6 weeks post triple heart bypass pass. He continues to experience pain around his chest and he now has severe pain around the sternum. It doesn't seem to be improving. I'm looking for reassurance. Is it normal to experience severe pain 6 weeks post op. Thank you.
My husband is 6 weeks post triple heart bypass pass. He continues to experience pain around his chest and he now has severe pain around the sternum. It doesn't seem to be improving. I'm looking for reassurance. Is it normal to experience severe pain 6 weeks post op. Thank you.
JazzMiloPoppy
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British Heart Foundation
29 minutes ago
DIGOXIN
Any thoughts on the drug Digoxin please. Currently my drug regime is not controlling my rates, resting rate should be 60 as set by my pacemaker but for the past 6 days it has been erratic, also finding that the diuretic I take is not dealing efficiently with my fluid overload. Due to see cardiac specialist
Any thoughts on the drug Digoxin please. Currently my drug regime is not controlling my rates, resting rate should be 60 as set by my pacemaker but for the past 6 days it has been erratic, also finding that the diuretic I take is not dealing efficiently with my fluid overload. Due to see cardiac specialist
opal11uk
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 hours ago
reverse T3
my reverse T3 test has come back at 42 ng/dl range 10-24 Any help in understanding this would be appreciated. On thyroxine and T3 Thanks very much
my reverse T3 test has come back at 42 ng/dl range 10-24 Any help in understanding this would be appreciated. On thyroxine and T3 Thanks very much
elwins
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Thyroid UK
24 hours ago
i’m due for a follow up but i’m too scared to go
I had a complex case of DORV-TGA with some other issues. I had one open heart surgery in infancy and then one in early childhood. My parents first took to to follow ups but they were all the same(some residue but nothing major and no changes) But i’d always feel so anxious before those checkups that
I had a complex case of DORV-TGA with some other issues. I had one open heart surgery in infancy and then one in early childhood. My parents first took to to follow ups but they were all the same(some residue but nothing major and no changes) But i’d always feel so anxious before those checkups that
whitesportscoat
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British Heart Foundation
2 days ago
WONDERED WHAT YOU THOUGHT
I was first diagnosed with AF in 2021 when I had an ablation. Since then I manage my situation with 50mg Flecainide twice a day and Apixaban. I found some papers today (2022) where my EP said I was doing well with maybe 3 incidents a year. I get my heart checked every year and its of sound structure.
I was first diagnosed with AF in 2021 when I had an ablation. Since then I manage my situation with 50mg Flecainide twice a day and Apixaban. I found some papers today (2022) where my EP said I was doing well with maybe 3 incidents a year. I get my heart checked every year and its of sound structure.
SilverliningsForNow
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 days ago
Persistent AF and Digoxin
Hi all, My dad had paroxysmal AF but since the beginning of June he has persistent AF. Holter monitor heart rate was between 65 and 149 for 24 hour monitoring. He also had an echo and has got a diagnosis of heart failure. On average his heart rate is over 100 most of the time. He was on flecanide but
Hi all, My dad had paroxysmal AF but since the beginning of June he has persistent AF. Holter monitor heart rate was between 65 and 149 for 24 hour monitoring. He also had an echo and has got a diagnosis of heart failure. On average his heart rate is over 100 most of the time. He was on flecanide but
priya_uk
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 days ago
Tranexamic acid after having surgery for a knee replacement when I’m also taking sinthrome
Hi all, I am currently in hospital after having a knee replacement. I have two mechanical valves after having open heart surgery in Feb 2021. I take Sinthrome instead of Warfarin, as I was losing my hair, so was switched by my surgeon. Anyway I am currently recovering from a knee operation. The
Hi all, I am currently in hospital after having a knee replacement. I have two mechanical valves after having open heart surgery in Feb 2021. I take Sinthrome instead of Warfarin, as I was losing my hair, so was switched by my surgeon. Anyway I am currently recovering from a knee operation. The
Julie_O
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British Heart Foundation
3 days ago
stopping bisoprolol
I have been on Bisoprolol, 1.25, for a couple of years but found it difficult to tolerate (nausea and fatigue). I have paroxysmal AF since July 2023 and a history of Tachycardia before that. On Flecainide 2x100, Apixaban, and since last week no longer on Bisoprolol but Veramapil, 2x40. After 3 uneventful
I have been on Bisoprolol, 1.25, for a couple of years but found it difficult to tolerate (nausea and fatigue). I have paroxysmal AF since July 2023 and a history of Tachycardia before that. On Flecainide 2x100, Apixaban, and since last week no longer on Bisoprolol but Veramapil, 2x40. After 3 uneventful
elkewilliams
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
4 days ago
Tachycardia (fast heart rate)
The heart has its own electrical conduction system. The conduction system sends signals throughout the upper (atria) and lower (ventricles) chambers of the heart to make it beat in a regular, coordinated rhythm. The conduction system consists of two areas called nodes that contain conduction cells and
The heart has its own electrical conduction system. The conduction system sends signals throughout the upper (atria) and lower (ventricles) chambers of the heart to make it beat in a regular, coordinated rhythm. The conduction system consists of two areas called nodes that contain conduction cells and
SamAdmin
Administrator
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Heart Rhythm Disorders Support
6 days ago
respiratory failure ..chronic with prednisone
i have chronic respiratory failure. does anyone else have this problem?
i have chronic respiratory failure. does anyone else have this problem?
Romolo55
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
7 days ago
Lung volume test
My appointment for my Feno test finally arrived on Friday but I didn't know that it included a whole range of other tests too including a lung volume test. I didn't realise how badly my respiratory failure back in April had affected me but as soon as they closed the door of the compartment I felt sheer
My appointment for my Feno test finally arrived on Friday but I didn't know that it included a whole range of other tests too including a lung volume test. I didn't realise how badly my respiratory failure back in April had affected me but as soon as they closed the door of the compartment I felt sheer
Coughingalltheway
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
7 days ago
Insurance following CABG
Hi, just looking for advice please. Following my triple heart bypass operation back in March I contacted my car insurance company as advised , who confirmed that my condition, heart attack followed by CABG, would not impact upon my car insurance. So I'm wondering why the same doesn't apply to my
Hi, just looking for advice please. Following my triple heart bypass operation back in March I contacted my car insurance company as advised , who confirmed that my condition, heart attack followed by CABG, would not impact upon my car insurance. So I'm wondering why the same doesn't apply to my
Artemlos
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British Heart Foundation
7 days ago
One step, two step cha cha cha 💃 (atrial trigeminy - PAC)
Hey you lovely lot! It has been a while, but I keep popping in from time to time to see what is going on in the AF community. Quick update. After an unsteady (PAF diagnosis ) 2020, I made some adjustments & settled back into life with PAF popping up now & then. My Pill in Pocket flecanide works for
Hey you lovely lot! It has been a while, but I keep popping in from time to time to see what is going on in the AF community. Quick update. After an unsteady (PAF diagnosis ) 2020, I made some adjustments & settled back into life with PAF popping up now & then. My Pill in Pocket flecanide works for
Pigleywigley
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
7 days ago
Critical illness insurance refusal
Has anyone had any experience with critical illness insurance being refused? I have paid for a policy for 15 years and after my open heart surgery made my claim, only for Legal and General to say I didn’t have the ‘right kind of heart surgery’. I want to appeal or maybe even get legal advice, but if
Has anyone had any experience with critical illness insurance being refused? I have paid for a policy for 15 years and after my open heart surgery made my claim, only for Legal and General to say I didn’t have the ‘right kind of heart surgery’. I want to appeal or maybe even get legal advice, but if
MissDolittle
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British Heart Foundation
8 days ago
Critical illness insurance refusal
Has anyone had any experience with critical illness insurance being refused? I have paid for a policy for 15 years and after my open heart surgery made my claim, only for Legal and General to say I didn’t have the ‘right kind of heart surgery’. I want to appeal or maybe even get legal advice, but if
Has anyone had any experience with critical illness insurance being refused? I have paid for a policy for 15 years and after my open heart surgery made my claim, only for Legal and General to say I didn’t have the ‘right kind of heart surgery’. I want to appeal or maybe even get legal advice, but if
MissDolittle
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British Heart Foundation
8 days ago
First AF episode in 18 months
Hi all, so went into AF 12 hours ago with heart racing over 200bpm. Got it down under 100 with bisoprolol but my Flecainide that I take daily anyway hasn’t converted me. I’ve increased it to 150mg last night and done same this morning. First episode in 18 months but have had ectopics instead. Last few
Hi all, so went into AF 12 hours ago with heart racing over 200bpm. Got it down under 100 with bisoprolol but my Flecainide that I take daily anyway hasn’t converted me. I’ve increased it to 150mg last night and done same this morning. First episode in 18 months but have had ectopics instead. Last few
Bailey2004
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
8 days ago
12 months since my ‘funny turn’
Well that’s been quite the 12 months! Exactly a year ago on August 16th 2023, I had an ‘episode’ that changed the trajectory of our lives. It was what can be described as a ‘funny turn’ and one that made me pick up the phone to the GP. A visit to the Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic, a CT scan, diagnosis
Well that’s been quite the 12 months! Exactly a year ago on August 16th 2023, I had an ‘episode’ that changed the trajectory of our lives. It was what can be described as a ‘funny turn’ and one that made me pick up the phone to the GP. A visit to the Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic, a CT scan, diagnosis
scottypg
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British Heart Foundation
8 days ago
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