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Statins and PAF meds ... should I worry?
Hi, Wife has just had her annual blood test from GP which shows her cholesterol level as 5.4 mmol/L. This has been flagged as borderline and GP has recommended she goes on statins. She suffers from PAF, but has had no noticeable events since last August when they upped her Bisoprolol following a stay
Hi, Wife has just had her annual blood test from GP which shows her cholesterol level as 5.4 mmol/L. This has been flagged as borderline and GP has recommended she goes on statins. She suffers from PAF, but has had no noticeable events since last August when they upped her Bisoprolol following a stay
DevonHubby1
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AF Association
4 years ago
Hello, I'm new here!
Hi Everyone. Haven't properly introduced myself, how rude! I'm enjoying this forum, as it seems to be so upbeat, which is truly welcome. Newly diagnosed with Coronary Heart Disease, had whopper of a heart attack in September which went undiagnosed, 'cos I'm a woman and that seems to be what happens
Hi Everyone. Haven't properly introduced myself, how rude! I'm enjoying this forum, as it seems to be so upbeat, which is truly welcome. Newly diagnosed with Coronary Heart Disease, had whopper of a heart attack in September which went undiagnosed, 'cos I'm a woman and that seems to be what happens
OldHippy
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
Blockage
I recently had a heart attack, and apparently my artery is completely blocked. Being treated with medication. Isit still possible to have a stent after several months?
I recently had a heart attack, and apparently my artery is completely blocked. Being treated with medication. Isit still possible to have a stent after several months?
Tee2020
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
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Pacing Wires
Hi Guys I wonder if any of you have had issues with retained pacing wires after CABG? Today I have had sharp pain at the site where my pacing wires were cut flush to me skin just before discharge from the hospital. The pain gets worse when I bend. I get this pain from time to time but not always. My
Hi Guys I wonder if any of you have had issues with retained pacing wires after CABG? Today I have had sharp pain at the site where my pacing wires were cut flush to me skin just before discharge from the hospital. The pain gets worse when I bend. I get this pain from time to time but not always. My
Ferrari10
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
Numb Thigh After Heart Bypass
Hi All, Bit odd this but after undergoing a double CABG a month ago I have noticed that my right thigh is partially numb with a reduced ability to feel anything (very similar to the left side of my chest which I was expecting). I didn't have any blood vessels harvested from my legs so it's not due to
Hi All, Bit odd this but after undergoing a double CABG a month ago I have noticed that my right thigh is partially numb with a reduced ability to feel anything (very similar to the left side of my chest which I was expecting). I didn't have any blood vessels harvested from my legs so it's not due to
Hidden
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
Unexpected heart attack Sunday
Hi I’m a 63 year old female who had a heart attack on Sunday, despite living a fairly healthy life and exercising regularly Been discharged from hospital after an angioplasty and stent fitting and find myself at home with what feels like a million tablets. I did have high cholesterol before, but my
Hi I’m a 63 year old female who had a heart attack on Sunday, despite living a fairly healthy life and exercising regularly Been discharged from hospital after an angioplasty and stent fitting and find myself at home with what feels like a million tablets. I did have high cholesterol before, but my
Flitchick
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
Post CABG - when did you have follow up appointment?
Just wondering about others experiences... fiancé had his CABG x 3 just under 5 weeks ago and has just received his first post op follow up cardiologist appointment for a check up on surgery and his atrial fibrillation which he is currently on medication for, the appointments not until the end of May
Just wondering about others experiences... fiancé had his CABG x 3 just under 5 weeks ago and has just received his first post op follow up cardiologist appointment for a check up on surgery and his atrial fibrillation which he is currently on medication for, the appointments not until the end of May
Chickenlou
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
URETERAL STRICTURE IN FEMALE
Just wondering if any other female like me suffering from ureteral stricture, after the stent placement what could be the next step, thank you so much, I really hope that there is someone out there that have the same case as me. Worried sick since my diagnosis last January.
Just wondering if any other female like me suffering from ureteral stricture, after the stent placement what could be the next step, thank you so much, I really hope that there is someone out there that have the same case as me. Worried sick since my diagnosis last January.
Djst
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Early CKD Support
4 years ago
NHS Health Check
I went for my NHS health check today and although I am still at a much higher risk of developing heart disease than women my age with a healthy BMI, the nurse was very encouraging about the steps that I am taking to reduce it and get myself fitter. My cholesterol is normal and my blood pressure is a
I went for my NHS health check today and although I am still at a much higher risk of developing heart disease than women my age with a healthy BMI, the nurse was very encouraging about the steps that I am taking to reduce it and get myself fitter. My cholesterol is normal and my blood pressure is a
Leeleepuss
2020 January
in
Weight Loss Support
4 years ago
Headaches
Hi I'm hveng dreadful constant headaches had 3 stent in on August headaches constant at temples back ears on all usual tablets 0fir stents had 2 blood tests done showng nothg anyone think it could b any of tablets ? Paying massage 3 time week no make any difference any help would b good
Hi I'm hveng dreadful constant headaches had 3 stent in on August headaches constant at temples back ears on all usual tablets 0fir stents had 2 blood tests done showng nothg anyone think it could b any of tablets ? Paying massage 3 time week no make any difference any help would b good
Truesta123
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
Stomach bleed following heart medication
Hello all, me again - my mother had the very painful arm following the stent procedure. That has (somewhat)settled down after four weeks. On Saturday she started passing black stools and was taken to hospital with a stomach bleed. She had a blood transfusion yesterday. Waiting for an endoscopy today.
Hello all, me again - my mother had the very painful arm following the stent procedure. That has (somewhat)settled down after four weeks. On Saturday she started passing black stools and was taken to hospital with a stomach bleed. She had a blood transfusion yesterday. Waiting for an endoscopy today.
grandehorizontale
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
Low platlets preventing stent procedure
Hi is there anyone's out there who cannot have a stent because their platletes are too low?
Hi is there anyone's out there who cannot have a stent because their platletes are too low?
JMP81
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Sudden Cardiac Arrest & Heart Attack
4 years ago
Fast heartbeat after triple CABG
I seem to be experiencing a really powerful fast heartbeat, I'm one week on from a triple bypass last Monday and was sent home Friday. I can't seem to slow it down, my booklet says if it lasts more than 2 hours then see my GP. Is this normal? I'm terrified it's not going to stop? Advice on how to slow
I seem to be experiencing a really powerful fast heartbeat, I'm one week on from a triple bypass last Monday and was sent home Friday. I can't seem to slow it down, my booklet says if it lasts more than 2 hours then see my GP. Is this normal? I'm terrified it's not going to stop? Advice on how to slow
Lindaguise
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
Severe arm pain following stent procedure
Dear all, I have just joined this forum. My mother had a mild heart attack three weeks ago tonight. She had a stent put in and all was OK but then two days after she came home from hospital, she developed a severe pain in the arm where the stent was inserted. I am not sure why they did not use the groin
Dear all, I have just joined this forum. My mother had a mild heart attack three weeks ago tonight. She had a stent put in and all was OK but then two days after she came home from hospital, she developed a severe pain in the arm where the stent was inserted. I am not sure why they did not use the groin
grandehorizontale
in
British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
Arm problems after angioplasty
Hi I’m 47 female had a small heart attack on Monday. I had angioplasty on Tuesday & one stent fitted. My right arm is really sore & bruised & it feels like my bicep muscle is flexed. Just wondered if this is normal as finding so uncomfortable & affecting my sleep.
Hi I’m 47 female had a small heart attack on Monday. I had angioplasty on Tuesday & one stent fitted. My right arm is really sore & bruised & it feels like my bicep muscle is flexed. Just wondered if this is normal as finding so uncomfortable & affecting my sleep.
KatyB07
in
British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
Stent pain or angina?
Just returned from hospital and confused! HA on 28th august, 1st stent 1st September and 2nd planned stent 11th november. On thursday had a 'chest ache' is the only way I can describe it, I've had this on going since both stents. Usually goes but it didn't so used my spray and went to a&e. I've got to
Just returned from hospital and confused! HA on 28th august, 1st stent 1st September and 2nd planned stent 11th november. On thursday had a 'chest ache' is the only way I can describe it, I've had this on going since both stents. Usually goes but it didn't so used my spray and went to a&e. I've got to
Debee28
in
British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
Lump in stomach after blood thinner injections?
Hi, recovering after fall on holiday in Tenerife, had to have full hip replacement. Back home now but my question is after having 14 blood thinner injections into my stomach (alternate sides each night) I can feel a lump under my skin on my left side, is this normal, I can’t remember having this after
Hi, recovering after fall on holiday in Tenerife, had to have full hip replacement. Back home now but my question is after having 14 blood thinner injections into my stomach (alternate sides each night) I can feel a lump under my skin on my left side, is this normal, I can’t remember having this after
MydogBrandy
in
Heart Rhythm Disorders Support
4 years ago
Angina post CABG
So, following a CABG 3.5 years ago to resolve a blocked Circumflex, I still seemed to have angina afterwards. I was recently directed back to the Chest Clinic at the local hospital as I felt like my angina had become more frequent. I saw a Cardiologist who, having looked at my history and the resting
So, following a CABG 3.5 years ago to resolve a blocked Circumflex, I still seemed to have angina afterwards. I was recently directed back to the Chest Clinic at the local hospital as I felt like my angina had become more frequent. I saw a Cardiologist who, having looked at my history and the resting
r1chBr
in
British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
Xtandi side effects
7 months back, my 87 year Dad began Xtandi. Because of my advocating, he is only taking one am odd number days of the month and one am and pm even number days of the month. Initially, His Oncologist prescribed 3 tablets, 2 x daily. His prostate surgery was 16 years ago. His history: At 35, he was
7 months back, my 87 year Dad began Xtandi. Because of my advocating, he is only taking one am odd number days of the month and one am and pm even number days of the month. Initially, His Oncologist prescribed 3 tablets, 2 x daily. His prostate surgery was 16 years ago. His history: At 35, he was
Advocatedaughter
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 years ago
Angiogram and stent
I have been told that I need to have an angiogram and a stent fitted. Are these done one after the other or on two separate occasions? Does anyone know the routine that Papworth follows? Also, how long did you wait... And any idea how much it is to be done privately? Roughly. Don't really agree with
I have been told that I need to have an angiogram and a stent fitted. Are these done one after the other or on two separate occasions? Does anyone know the routine that Papworth follows? Also, how long did you wait... And any idea how much it is to be done privately? Roughly. Don't really agree with
Jils
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
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