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Aortic Valve and root replacement - Story of my journey which I hope will help and inspire others who are feeling anxious about surgery.
Hi everyone, I am now 4 months post-surgery and doing really well. I know there are a lot of people who are due to have open heart surgery that are feeling anxious and worried so I thought I would share my journey with you including the daily diary that my wife and I kept during my week in hospital
Hi everyone, I am now 4 months post-surgery and doing really well. I know there are a lot of people who are due to have open heart surgery that are feeling anxious and worried so I thought I would share my journey with you including the daily diary that my wife and I kept during my week in hospital
andgrant1
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British Heart Foundation
9 days ago
Awaiting triple heart bypass op
First thing I know my chiropodist tells me I have an irregular heart beat and should get it checked out. 3 months later, CT scans etc. and an angiogram a few days ago at Papworth and I've been told I require a triple heart bypass operation. Going to Glenfield Leicester as a shorter waiting list I was
First thing I know my chiropodist tells me I have an irregular heart beat and should get it checked out. 3 months later, CT scans etc. and an angiogram a few days ago at Papworth and I've been told I require a triple heart bypass operation. Going to Glenfield Leicester as a shorter waiting list I was
Lincsman1
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British Heart Foundation
10 days ago
Problems with saphenous vein harvesting site
I had coronary artery bypass and aortic valve replacement by open heart surgery. My biggest problem is how uncomfortable my left leg is where they went in to get the vein. The area is tight and feels hard. It’s only been three weeks but I am wondering if my leg will get back to normal. It hurts at the
I had coronary artery bypass and aortic valve replacement by open heart surgery. My biggest problem is how uncomfortable my left leg is where they went in to get the vein. The area is tight and feels hard. It’s only been three weeks but I am wondering if my leg will get back to normal. It hurts at the
Spaghettinana
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British Heart Foundation
12 days ago
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Aspirin and Apixaban
Does anyone take Aspirin and Apixaban. I had a heart attack and was put on low dose aspirin 11 years ago. When I had Atrial fibrillation in October last year they stopped the aspirin and put me on blood thinners Apixaban. My worry is that my arteries have really calcified had a C T scan to check and
Does anyone take Aspirin and Apixaban. I had a heart attack and was put on low dose aspirin 11 years ago. When I had Atrial fibrillation in October last year they stopped the aspirin and put me on blood thinners Apixaban. My worry is that my arteries have really calcified had a C T scan to check and
Myflowers2
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
12 days ago
Not worried about anonymity
As put in yesterday 47 years now Guinness World Record Holder as Longest Surviving Triple Heart Bypass Patient in the World. Put that in on The Guinness World Record Website starting with Longest.My name is Colin Hancock put that in on UTube plus Longest Surviving there is an interesting video of
As put in yesterday 47 years now Guinness World Record Holder as Longest Surviving Triple Heart Bypass Patient in the World. Put that in on The Guinness World Record Website starting with Longest.My name is Colin Hancock put that in on UTube plus Longest Surviving there is an interesting video of
Bigscar
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British Heart Foundation
13 days ago
Pacemaker
I am 71 years old and have had afib for 5 years. I have had 2 catheter ablations and am currently in NSR, but experience ectopics on a regular basis which don't bother me. I recently wore a heart monitor for one week and they detected an episode of complete heart block lasting a few seconds. I believe
I am 71 years old and have had afib for 5 years. I have had 2 catheter ablations and am currently in NSR, but experience ectopics on a regular basis which don't bother me. I recently wore a heart monitor for one week and they detected an episode of complete heart block lasting a few seconds. I believe
nmack
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
14 days ago
Extending My Guinness World Record
My story is on here somewhere I am The Longest Surviving Triple Heart Bypass Patient in the World.When confirmed was 45 years 161 but today however now extended to 47 years so there is hope for all you CABG patients. Was talking to one of my teammates at Walking Football his Grandad now 93 had a quadruple
My story is on here somewhere I am The Longest Surviving Triple Heart Bypass Patient in the World.When confirmed was 45 years 161 but today however now extended to 47 years so there is hope for all you CABG patients. Was talking to one of my teammates at Walking Football his Grandad now 93 had a quadruple
Bigscar
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British Heart Foundation
14 days ago
Apixaban
Does anyone have nausea from Apixaban. I feel sick every morning and get woken up by a pain in the middle of my lower ribs. I went to the doctors today and was given anti sickness tablets. I also take Bisoprolol.
Does anyone have nausea from Apixaban. I feel sick every morning and get woken up by a pain in the middle of my lower ribs. I went to the doctors today and was given anti sickness tablets. I also take Bisoprolol.
Cat-222
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
16 days ago
Sudden chest pain 3 months post op
Hi, I am three months post op after a mechanical heart value replacement (49 years old) and have had my first ever bit of chest pain today, like tightness where the heart is. I am at rehab tomorrow so will talk to them about what I should do if anything (also seeing a specialist in a couple of weeks
Hi, I am three months post op after a mechanical heart value replacement (49 years old) and have had my first ever bit of chest pain today, like tightness where the heart is. I am at rehab tomorrow so will talk to them about what I should do if anything (also seeing a specialist in a couple of weeks
Summerlavender
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British Heart Foundation
19 days ago
Insanely High PAC Burden
Still fighting with the PACs after my May 10th ablation for SVT. I finally got a Wellue 24 hour ECG recorder and the PAC burden is pretty impressive. I did two different 24 hour recordings and the first one was 44,677 PACs in a 24 hour period with 1,154 short runs of atrial tachycardia. The second
Still fighting with the PACs after my May 10th ablation for SVT. I finally got a Wellue 24 hour ECG recorder and the PAC burden is pretty impressive. I did two different 24 hour recordings and the first one was 44,677 PACs in a 24 hour period with 1,154 short runs of atrial tachycardia. The second
MeganMN
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
21 days ago
Pace and Ablate
I am scheduled for a pace and ablate procedure in October. I've been on multiple rhythm control drugs which sooner or later failed, including Tikosyn, had multiple cardiofversions, and one ablation which failed, I'm told because of my huge left atrium; so I wasn't offered any more ablations. All of
I am scheduled for a pace and ablate procedure in October. I've been on multiple rhythm control drugs which sooner or later failed, including Tikosyn, had multiple cardiofversions, and one ablation which failed, I'm told because of my huge left atrium; so I wasn't offered any more ablations. All of
Franny50
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
22 days ago
afib episode after decrease in metoprolol
Hello! I had an ablation 4 months ago and have been wonderfully Afib free except for a couple of small episodes during the blanking period. At least that was true until a couple days ago. I was told be my EP last week to reduce my metoprolol from 150 mg daily to 50. I did and it took 4 days to have an
Hello! I had an ablation 4 months ago and have been wonderfully Afib free except for a couple of small episodes during the blanking period. At least that was true until a couple days ago. I was told be my EP last week to reduce my metoprolol from 150 mg daily to 50. I did and it took 4 days to have an
cherylttt
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
23 days ago
Sleeping after surgery
can anyone please recommend pillows to use after open heart surgery? Thank you
can anyone please recommend pillows to use after open heart surgery? Thank you
Agoodyear55
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British Heart Foundation
23 days ago
Mitral valve replacement with tricuspid repair
I am trying to come to terms with facing open heart surgery shortly for severe mitral valve disease and moderate tricuspid regurgitation. I am 77 with other health issues and I am concerned about the length of time I'll need to recover. I spoke to my GP today to discuss the consultant's findings and
I am trying to come to terms with facing open heart surgery shortly for severe mitral valve disease and moderate tricuspid regurgitation. I am 77 with other health issues and I am concerned about the length of time I'll need to recover. I spoke to my GP today to discuss the consultant's findings and
Mtym
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Heart Valve Voice
24 days ago
Work and health issues
Hi,Due to ongoing symptoms of permanent AF, heart failure and mild cardiomyopathy I have been signed off work for a month. Struggling but also feel a bit guilty I'm not able to support work (been working from home a lot recently) but the tiredness fatigue and constantly being in AFib is knocking me to
Hi,Due to ongoing symptoms of permanent AF, heart failure and mild cardiomyopathy I have been signed off work for a month. Struggling but also feel a bit guilty I'm not able to support work (been working from home a lot recently) but the tiredness fatigue and constantly being in AFib is knocking me to
Nomis21
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
26 days ago
Trabeculectomy advice please
Hi, I am a newbie to this forum. I am nearly 62, and female. I was diagnosed with advanced glaucoma in June 2024 and told I need to have a trabeculectomy in both eyes. I was completely devastated, especially as 6 months ago I had open heart surgery to have an aortic valve replacement. My consultant
Hi, I am a newbie to this forum. I am nearly 62, and female. I was diagnosed with advanced glaucoma in June 2024 and told I need to have a trabeculectomy in both eyes. I was completely devastated, especially as 6 months ago I had open heart surgery to have an aortic valve replacement. My consultant
Glyndebourne
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Glaucoma UK
26 days ago
PA and family links
i just want to say to the people who have replied to me that i shall be away for a few days - maybe more - as i have to take my husband to Papworth Hospital for open heart surgery. i will get back to you when i can. One thing i really want to know is how close do relatives have to be ,to contribute
i just want to say to the people who have replied to me that i shall be away for a few days - maybe more - as i have to take my husband to Papworth Hospital for open heart surgery. i will get back to you when i can. One thing i really want to know is how close do relatives have to be ,to contribute
24yearsandcounting
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
27 days ago
Happy 1 Year Anniversary
On my 1 year anniversary i went out and completed a 60km cycle ride, i have now cycled over 2,000kms since April. My journey hasnt been easy. Post op first week home i developed large haemotomas in the graft leg which bled out on week 4 had to visit hospital. Week 6 had a chest infection which caused
On my 1 year anniversary i went out and completed a 60km cycle ride, i have now cycled over 2,000kms since April. My journey hasnt been easy. Post op first week home i developed large haemotomas in the graft leg which bled out on week 4 had to visit hospital. Week 6 had a chest infection which caused
davebal67
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British Heart Foundation
28 days ago
Womens Bypass surgery
if you had a heart Bypass for one or more arteries can you let me know - and where was it done and when?
if you had a heart Bypass for one or more arteries can you let me know - and where was it done and when?
Gigi70
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British Heart Foundation
29 days ago
Heart bypass surgery 26.7.24
Hello - just checking in to let you know my partner Frazer had his heart bypass surgery yesterday & is doing well. I visited him last night in ICU and he seemed better than I was expecting. I have found great comfort from reading the posts on here and am extremely grateful to the people on this forum
Hello - just checking in to let you know my partner Frazer had his heart bypass surgery yesterday & is doing well. I visited him last night in ICU and he seemed better than I was expecting. I have found great comfort from reading the posts on here and am extremely grateful to the people on this forum
Bluey73
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British Heart Foundation
29 days ago
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