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open Heart Surgery
hi. I was born with a hole in the heart but it was not detected until I was 32 namely 34 years ago. I had open heart surgery at Wythenshawe Hospital in 1984. It went well and recovery was quick. It takes time to build up stamina to return to normal. By the time you leave hospital you should be able
hi. I was born with a hole in the heart but it was not detected until I was 32 namely 34 years ago. I had open heart surgery at Wythenshawe Hospital in 1984. It went well and recovery was quick. It takes time to build up stamina to return to normal. By the time you leave hospital you should be able
Jack1616
in
British Heart Foundation
6 months ago
Causes of Afib
I have a question: One of the programs available at the HealthUnlocked "my hub" site from the AFA is entitled: "Atrial Fibrillation and You" It lists common causes of Afib: High blood pressure Coronary heart disease Mitral valve disease (caused by rheumatic heart disease, valve problems at birth
I have a question: One of the programs available at the HealthUnlocked "my hub" site from the AFA is entitled: "Atrial Fibrillation and You" It lists common causes of Afib: High blood pressure Coronary heart disease Mitral valve disease (caused by rheumatic heart disease, valve problems at birth
fibnum
in
AF Association
6 months ago
Ramdom flips from bradycardia to tachycardia.
First Post. Hi everyone I'm a 64 year old male livng in Yorkshire, England. I first became aware of issues with my heart over 40 years ago, my wife noticed my heart would miss a beat every now and again. At some point a doctor told me I had an ectopic beat and that it wasn't anything to worry about,
First Post. Hi everyone I'm a 64 year old male livng in Yorkshire, England. I first became aware of issues with my heart over 40 years ago, my wife noticed my heart would miss a beat every now and again. At some point a doctor told me I had an ectopic beat and that it wasn't anything to worry about,
Trev0red
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AF Association
6 months ago
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Preparing for Open Heart surgery
So last year I was diagnosed with a 2cm ASD and was awaiting surgery on the 5th January via catheter. To my shock I was called on the 3rd to be told there had been a mistake and they had realised I also had PAPVD and was now going to be having open heart surgery. I’m still going through tests and am
So last year I was diagnosed with a 2cm ASD and was awaiting surgery on the 5th January via catheter. To my shock I was called on the 3rd to be told there had been a mistake and they had realised I also had PAPVD and was now going to be having open heart surgery. I’m still going through tests and am
MissDolittle
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British Heart Foundation
6 months ago
ra associated eye ulcers
hi everyone, I posted in this community quite a while ago about an ulcer in my eye which the rheumatologist said was caused by the ra. At the time, I was given some very helpful advice and information by Kags1068. Since then, I have had 4 more ulcers (my eyes take it in turns), and am currently in week
hi everyone, I posted in this community quite a while ago about an ulcer in my eye which the rheumatologist said was caused by the ra. At the time, I was given some very helpful advice and information by Kags1068. Since then, I have had 4 more ulcers (my eyes take it in turns), and am currently in week
Emye343
in
NRAS
6 months ago
The use of thyroid hormone liothyronine in patients with heart failure - Another Pearce-linked Trial
Fascinating seeing these words in the context of a medical trial: [i]
The use of thyroid hormone liothyronine in patients with heart failure
[/i] [i]Liothyronine (T3) is a safe tablet and has few side effects because it is a synthetic version of triiodothyronine, a naturally occurring hormone
Fascinating seeing these words in the context of a medical trial: [i]
The use of thyroid hormone liothyronine in patients with heart failure
[/i] [i]Liothyronine (T3) is a safe tablet and has few side effects because it is a synthetic version of triiodothyronine, a naturally occurring hormone
helvella
Thyroid UK
in
Thyroid UK
6 months ago
Severe Dilated Cardiomyopathy with heart failure - and now AF - anyone else out there like me?
I have severe dilated cardiomyopathy and heart failure but had been doing well despite the inner chaos. I played tennis 5 times a week, kicked a football with my children, took long walks, and was able to run up the stairs to my flat. After the metapneumovirus triggered AF 6 weeks ago I stopped being
I have severe dilated cardiomyopathy and heart failure but had been doing well despite the inner chaos. I played tennis 5 times a week, kicked a football with my children, took long walks, and was able to run up the stairs to my flat. After the metapneumovirus triggered AF 6 weeks ago I stopped being
Jishuang44
in
AF Association
6 months ago
Aortic Stenosis and Angina
hi I had an echocardiogram in August and got the result in September . The local hospital has been tasked with doing further tests and paperwork before handing me over to Leeds which is apparently the best hospital around for cardiac care . I have now had 48 hour ECG plus a CT angiogram which included
hi I had an echocardiogram in August and got the result in September . The local hospital has been tasked with doing further tests and paperwork before handing me over to Leeds which is apparently the best hospital around for cardiac care . I have now had 48 hour ECG plus a CT angiogram which included
Vms49
in
British Heart Foundation
6 months ago
Mike H
CABG operation feb 2023, ablation carried out during open heart surgery also mitral valve clip installed, have had AF for as long as I can remember, on amioderone plus edoxaban and a cocktail of other meds, waiting for a electral cardioversion to get my heartbeat in to sinus rythem
CABG operation feb 2023, ablation carried out during open heart surgery also mitral valve clip installed, have had AF for as long as I can remember, on amioderone plus edoxaban and a cocktail of other meds, waiting for a electral cardioversion to get my heartbeat in to sinus rythem
Georgeorwell1959
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
4 months ago
stopping apixaban
I’m due to have a procedure (balloon dilation) to help my swallowing next week and the ENT consultant wants me to stop my apixaban for three days prior to this, it’s not a surgical procedure but there is a chance of bleeding. I have recently had a cardioversion and as far as I’m aware I’m still in NSR
I’m due to have a procedure (balloon dilation) to help my swallowing next week and the ENT consultant wants me to stop my apixaban for three days prior to this, it’s not a surgical procedure but there is a chance of bleeding. I have recently had a cardioversion and as far as I’m aware I’m still in NSR
Patchwork123
in
AF Association
6 months ago
heart bypass graph
I’m still on the virtual ward. It’s been 3 weeks now. I’m waiting for a bypass graph. Has anybody been on a virtual ward and how long where you on it . I still got no news of my bypass graph. I’m just wondering how long people have had to wait for theirs. I’ve got a 99 per cent blockage in my left artery
I’m still on the virtual ward. It’s been 3 weeks now. I’m waiting for a bypass graph. Has anybody been on a virtual ward and how long where you on it . I still got no news of my bypass graph. I’m just wondering how long people have had to wait for theirs. I’ve got a 99 per cent blockage in my left artery
Lemon31
in
British Heart Foundation
6 months ago
Shaking Body & Cold Clammy Hands
Hi all Fortunately my AF episodes are few & far between 🤞, therefore I just take Flecainide as PIP when it kicks off, which it did at 1am this morning. I got up to go to the loo & when I got back to bed I couldn’t stop shaking, I was so cold, then the AF started. My question is does anyone suffer
Hi all Fortunately my AF episodes are few & far between 🤞, therefore I just take Flecainide as PIP when it kicks off, which it did at 1am this morning. I got up to go to the loo & when I got back to bed I couldn’t stop shaking, I was so cold, then the AF started. My question is does anyone suffer
heartmatters1
in
AF Association
6 months ago
Palpatations
I attended emergency dept on sunday with palpitations i had all night . But while i was there they stopped . Lots of blood tests but 1 raised a bit ? Heart failure . Ecg showed ectopic beats. Doctor reassured me x said wouldnt change medication bisoprolol 5 mgms twice aday x edoxaban once aday .
I attended emergency dept on sunday with palpitations i had all night . But while i was there they stopped . Lots of blood tests but 1 raised a bit ? Heart failure . Ecg showed ectopic beats. Doctor reassured me x said wouldnt change medication bisoprolol 5 mgms twice aday x edoxaban once aday .
Sawny15
in
AF Association
6 months ago
Aromatherapy massage
Hi, does anyone know if it's OK to have a massage a year after open heart surgery?
Hi, does anyone know if it's OK to have a massage a year after open heart surgery?
PinkKizzie
in
British Heart Foundation
6 months ago
Open heart surgery
Hi guys I'm 68 year old male and due to have all pre checks soon prior to open heart surgery..Needless to say I'm petrified as I've never had any kind of surgery before...should l be so scared 😱 or are the things I've read on Google etc not to be believed.
Hi guys I'm 68 year old male and due to have all pre checks soon prior to open heart surgery..Needless to say I'm petrified as I've never had any kind of surgery before...should l be so scared 😱 or are the things I've read on Google etc not to be believed.
Audi1955
in
British Heart Foundation
6 months ago
Why I stopped metoprolol
Quick summary: I’ve had one ablation, for A-fib, August 2022. All was well A-flutter began in August 2023. I’ve had five cardioversions since then, lasting from three weeks to three days. I am now in A-flutter awaiting an ablation on February 6. Success rate statistically is around 95%. Fingers crossed
Quick summary: I’ve had one ablation, for A-fib, August 2022. All was well A-flutter began in August 2023. I’ve had five cardioversions since then, lasting from three weeks to three days. I am now in A-flutter awaiting an ablation on February 6. Success rate statistically is around 95%. Fingers crossed
Sweetmelody
in
Atrial Fibrillation Support
6 months ago
Open heart surgery
I had my first meeting with the surgical team at Papworth yesterday . I’m now pencilled in for an aortic valve replacement in June. We discussed my AF , the effects of surgery on episodes after and anticoagulants . Interestingly they stated that oral anticoagulants reduce the risk of stroke by 60/70%
I had my first meeting with the surgical team at Papworth yesterday . I’m now pencilled in for an aortic valve replacement in June. We discussed my AF , the effects of surgery on episodes after and anticoagulants . Interestingly they stated that oral anticoagulants reduce the risk of stroke by 60/70%
Hammerboy
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
4 months ago
Quintuple Heart Bypass (5)
Morning, I've been browsing on here for a month or so since being put on the waiting list for a quintuple heart bypass. (mid Nov).Ive obviously heard of triple heart bypass but not quintuple, does anyone have any experience of this? I originally had a heart attack and stents back in 2019, but have
Morning, I've been browsing on here for a month or so since being put on the waiting list for a quintuple heart bypass. (mid Nov).Ive obviously heard of triple heart bypass but not quintuple, does anyone have any experience of this? I originally had a heart attack and stents back in 2019, but have
Mydog8it
in
British Heart Foundation
6 months ago
I don't know what to do!!
Here is my situation. I have Atrial Tachycardia/SVT. I had a 14 day Holter that showed a 20% average burden of Supra ventricular Ectopy. I had an 11% burden of SVT. I had, on average, 20-30,000 ectopic beats every day, and 6-700 runs of SVT per day. Most of my episodes occur at night. From 10pm
Here is my situation. I have Atrial Tachycardia/SVT. I had a 14 day Holter that showed a 20% average burden of Supra ventricular Ectopy. I had an 11% burden of SVT. I had, on average, 20-30,000 ectopic beats every day, and 6-700 runs of SVT per day. Most of my episodes occur at night. From 10pm
MeganMN
in
AF Association
6 months ago
Blood test after x-ray
Despite having a lingering cough, my mum has had no other systems but decided to see the doctor. They suggested she have an x-ray. Anyway, they've asked her to have a blood test regarding her heart. Her cough seems to be getting better and she doesn't feel tired, had any chest pains or any other
Despite having a lingering cough, my mum has had no other systems but decided to see the doctor. They suggested she have an x-ray. Anyway, they've asked her to have a blood test regarding her heart. Her cough seems to be getting better and she doesn't feel tired, had any chest pains or any other
MarkD6701
in
British Heart Foundation
6 months ago
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