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is this usual?
morning all, in April last year I had a hospital admission for suspected heart issues, in September I was told I have a significant narrowing in an artery, not a main one, they tried to start me in a whole heap of meds and suggested a stent, I wanted a chance to avoid all this so for 6 months I have
morning all, in April last year I had a hospital admission for suspected heart issues, in September I was told I have a significant narrowing in an artery, not a main one, they tried to start me in a whole heap of meds and suggested a stent, I wanted a chance to avoid all this so for 6 months I have
Nes71
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British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Arteries or electrics of my heart? Which one is causing me problems or are they both? Or is it gastric?
My heart history is quite extensive . Had ablation 2019, stent 2019, coronary spasm 2020, pacemaker for complete heart block 2022. Plus prostate cancer 2021 and bleed on brain as the result of collapsing due to blood thinners.Before Christmas was doing hour and half in gym, felt fine. Since January have
My heart history is quite extensive . Had ablation 2019, stent 2019, coronary spasm 2020, pacemaker for complete heart block 2022. Plus prostate cancer 2021 and bleed on brain as the result of collapsing due to blood thinners.Before Christmas was doing hour and half in gym, felt fine. Since January have
Bradshaw278
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British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Which scan or test?
I'm writing on behalf of a friend. They had a stent nearly 10 years ago. Very overweight, on blood pressure medication, statins, aspirin and spray under the tongue. Just lately they've been getting a lot of chest pain, using spray more and unable to walk far without getting breathless. Blood pressure
I'm writing on behalf of a friend. They had a stent nearly 10 years ago. Very overweight, on blood pressure medication, statins, aspirin and spray under the tongue. Just lately they've been getting a lot of chest pain, using spray more and unable to walk far without getting breathless. Blood pressure
Kathleen4
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British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
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Are My Arteries Getting Worse?
Anyone diagnosed with atherosclerosis/heart disease, who has had a heart attack, stroke, a bypass or a stent, or indeed anyone who has had any kind of heart problem due to plaque in their arteries, will surely have asked themselves this question. We're told by the NHS and the BHF that we can't remove
Anyone diagnosed with atherosclerosis/heart disease, who has had a heart attack, stroke, a bypass or a stent, or indeed anyone who has had any kind of heart problem due to plaque in their arteries, will surely have asked themselves this question. We're told by the NHS and the BHF that we can't remove
Chappychap
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British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Omeprazole and Clopidogrel
Had a stent a month ago today and cardiologist wanted me to go back on omeprazole but I insisted on Pantoprazole. I need the omeprazole long term due to severe GERD. He told me that the interaction advice was an old Canadian study and that there have been ample studies to confirm that Ompeprazole did
Had a stent a month ago today and cardiologist wanted me to go back on omeprazole but I insisted on Pantoprazole. I need the omeprazole long term due to severe GERD. He told me that the interaction advice was an old Canadian study and that there have been ample studies to confirm that Ompeprazole did
wischo
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British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
A newbie to the group but not new to HU
Hello, a quick introduction .66 year old runner and administrator on the HU 'Couch to 5k' and 'Bridge to 10k' Running forums. And now a reluctant member here following a heart attack on 27th Feb this year . Work done on 3 coronary arteries. One had a large stent fitted . 2 days later 2 more stents fitted
Hello, a quick introduction .66 year old runner and administrator on the HU 'Couch to 5k' and 'Bridge to 10k' Running forums. And now a reluctant member here following a heart attack on 27th Feb this year . Work done on 3 coronary arteries. One had a large stent fitted . 2 days later 2 more stents fitted
Instructor57
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British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Anxious
Hi I’m Nicky, I’m 49 and had a heart attack on 23.03.23. I had a stent fitted. I’m feeling anxious and frightened. My lifestyle wasn’t great and I had huge amount of stress at work. I’m so grateful to still be here.
Hi I’m Nicky, I’m 49 and had a heart attack on 23.03.23. I had a stent fitted. I’m feeling anxious and frightened. My lifestyle wasn’t great and I had huge amount of stress at work. I’m so grateful to still be here.
Nik_Nok
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British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Blood test and elevated ALT concerned
Sept last year had multiple stents fitted .on regular medicine of rosuvastatin 40mg, ticagrelor 90 , aspirin 100 and bisoprolol 2.5mg.I had general test after 3 months of stent and my ALT was 48 within a good range. 6 months test shows it is now elevated to 76 . Everything else seems to be normal..slight
Sept last year had multiple stents fitted .on regular medicine of rosuvastatin 40mg, ticagrelor 90 , aspirin 100 and bisoprolol 2.5mg.I had general test after 3 months of stent and my ALT was 48 within a good range. 6 months test shows it is now elevated to 76 . Everything else seems to be normal..slight
Sodp
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British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
111 update
Hey everyone I've listened to you all and called 111 They weren't very helpful, saying it's just a bug, I had to almost scream at them I'VE JUST HAD A STENT" They finally listened and I'm waiting for a call back I've also told Mum and she's trying (but failing) to remain calm V x
Hey everyone I've listened to you all and called 111 They weren't very helpful, saying it's just a bug, I had to almost scream at them I'VE JUST HAD A STENT" They finally listened and I'm waiting for a call back I've also told Mum and she's trying (but failing) to remain calm V x
Valentina98
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British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Running can literally save your life !
A rather dramatic title, but In my case it was probably true ! Ok, so I now feel it is time to bring this out into the open. The Admin team know about this . Thank you to Oldfloss and MissUnderstanding for picking up the slack ! Only a handful of others have known about this And to the ones who knew
A rather dramatic title, but In my case it was probably true ! Ok, so I now feel it is time to bring this out into the open. The Admin team know about this . Thank you to Oldfloss and MissUnderstanding for picking up the slack ! Only a handful of others have known about this And to the ones who knew
Instructor57
Graduate10
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Bridge to 10K
1 year ago
Running can literally save your life !
A rather dramatic title, but In my case it was probably true ! Ok, so I now feel it is time to bring this out into the open. The Admin team know about this . Thank you to Oldfloss and MissUnderstanding for picking up the slack ! Only a handful of others have known about this And to the ones who
A rather dramatic title, but In my case it was probably true ! Ok, so I now feel it is time to bring this out into the open. The Admin team know about this . Thank you to Oldfloss and MissUnderstanding for picking up the slack ! Only a handful of others have known about this And to the ones who
Instructor57
Graduate
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Couch to 5K
1 year ago
Stopping Clopidogrel
I've been told to stop Clopidogrel after 12 months since getting a stent.Just 2 days after stopping, I'm getting severe pain like heart attack. I have unstable angina and glyceryl nitrate spray didn't help .took aspirin too as usual. I'm not sure if withdrawing Clopidogrel has caused this. Anyone experienced
I've been told to stop Clopidogrel after 12 months since getting a stent.Just 2 days after stopping, I'm getting severe pain like heart attack. I have unstable angina and glyceryl nitrate spray didn't help .took aspirin too as usual. I'm not sure if withdrawing Clopidogrel has caused this. Anyone experienced
JuneD53
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British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
post CABG 11 weeks
I was doing so well, going to rehab exercising etc All of a sudden have developed severe new pain in my lower ribs and middle of my sternum, so bad it takes my breath away! I’m still a cocktail of high strength pain relief following the surgery. Saw the surgeon well his junior last week, but he didn
I was doing so well, going to rehab exercising etc All of a sudden have developed severe new pain in my lower ribs and middle of my sternum, so bad it takes my breath away! I’m still a cocktail of high strength pain relief following the surgery. Saw the surgeon well his junior last week, but he didn
Ruf56
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British Heart Foundation
3 days ago
JOINiNG THE DOTS - JUST A THOUGHT 🤔
November 2022 I had a stroke and was told it was caused by Atherosclerosis in the carotid artery. In the summer of 2023 I underwent various heart tests and was told I had needed angioplasty and stenting. On the day of the procedure things didn't go to plan, the stenting did not happen because of the
November 2022 I had a stroke and was told it was caused by Atherosclerosis in the carotid artery. In the summer of 2023 I underwent various heart tests and was told I had needed angioplasty and stenting. On the day of the procedure things didn't go to plan, the stenting did not happen because of the
LindaLittleBear
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British Heart Foundation
10 days ago
pre-op
I’m on waiting list for CABG. Just been called for pre-op. Had lung/carotid/echo done. How long have people waited for The Op after pre-op? Going to Wythenshawe if that helps
I’m on waiting list for CABG. Just been called for pre-op. Had lung/carotid/echo done. How long have people waited for The Op after pre-op? Going to Wythenshawe if that helps
OldaYoda
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British Heart Foundation
12 days ago
Cannot sleep after CABG
I've always found it difficult to sleep. Over the last few years I've only ever had 3/4 hours sleep per night. Like all insomniacs I've tried everything, from medication, supplements to CBT-i but nothing really helped. In the end I accepted it and functioned happily enough from day to day. Since
I've always found it difficult to sleep. Over the last few years I've only ever had 3/4 hours sleep per night. Like all insomniacs I've tried everything, from medication, supplements to CBT-i but nothing really helped. In the end I accepted it and functioned happily enough from day to day. Since
stevetheadi
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British Heart Foundation
14 days ago
Orbit trial
Formally discharged from the trial and referred back to G.P. Letter also sent to cardio rehab team. As it's actually six months since I had the stent fitted (although obviously I didn't know that I had had the stent until three weeks ago, it being a blind trial) wondering if I get offered it I would
Formally discharged from the trial and referred back to G.P. Letter also sent to cardio rehab team. As it's actually six months since I had the stent fitted (although obviously I didn't know that I had had the stent until three weeks ago, it being a blind trial) wondering if I get offered it I would
annpavitt250448
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British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
It's all becoming overwhelming
Hi Everyone,It's been 9 months since my 3x Cabg, recovery has been slow. As we came into 2024 I was being investigated for AFib and was supposed to have a loop fitted. This was put off because at the same time I was diagnosed with breast cancer and the loop couldn't be fitted because of the need for
Hi Everyone,It's been 9 months since my 3x Cabg, recovery has been slow. As we came into 2024 I was being investigated for AFib and was supposed to have a loop fitted. This was put off because at the same time I was diagnosed with breast cancer and the loop couldn't be fitted because of the need for
LindaLittleBear
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British Heart Foundation
19 days ago
pending CABG
I’m so inspired by the stories people have shared, and photos! This is my first post so apologies if not all relevant. Being a fit 58 year old male recently diagnosed with angina to just hearing I need a double bypass has terrified me. But the wealth of information on here as well has people’s first
I’m so inspired by the stories people have shared, and photos! This is my first post so apologies if not all relevant. Being a fit 58 year old male recently diagnosed with angina to just hearing I need a double bypass has terrified me. But the wealth of information on here as well has people’s first
Mancunian1
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British Heart Foundation
20 days ago
Coming off Ticagrelor after 2.5 years
Morning everyone. I have been on Ticagrelor, Aspirin, Atorvastatin since my coronary stent procedure in September 2020. Usually Ticagrelor is only prescribed for 1 year but my cardiologist at the time suggested i remain on it for 3 years for some further protection. Recently the bruising and swelling
Morning everyone. I have been on Ticagrelor, Aspirin, Atorvastatin since my coronary stent procedure in September 2020. Usually Ticagrelor is only prescribed for 1 year but my cardiologist at the time suggested i remain on it for 3 years for some further protection. Recently the bruising and swelling
Lizbeth61
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British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
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