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My twin brother had a heart attack at the weekend, he had 2 stent procedures and is now home. It has scared him and everyone in the family. From being 'fit', to feeling fragile and stunned, little overwhelmed by recovery ahead, looking to see if this community can provide some support, advice etc..
My twin brother had a heart attack at the weekend, he had 2 stent procedures and is now home. It has scared him and everyone in the family. From being 'fit', to feeling fragile and stunned, little overwhelmed by recovery ahead, looking to see if this community can provide some support, advice etc..
HMTwinnie
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
WORKING REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS EQ10. Discrimination Tribunal - legally proving disability, law, HR advice
Rephrased question about CABG and disability. Can anyone who returned to work after their heart event explain what work did to make sure you were properly looked after. Eg Occ Health, gave you few extra days for sickness reviewed your work and added adjustments. OR did you get treated badly ans took
Rephrased question about CABG and disability. Can anyone who returned to work after their heart event explain what work did to make sure you were properly looked after. Eg Occ Health, gave you few extra days for sickness reviewed your work and added adjustments. OR did you get treated badly ans took
Tattylash
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Finally had a face to face with my cardiologist
Yesterday after a long frustrating wait, I finally got a face to face meeting with my cardiologist I also took my wife to try and get through to the cardiologist how bad my issues are and how much it is affecting my day to day life. Got to say it was hard work due to her being so dismissive of things
Yesterday after a long frustrating wait, I finally got a face to face meeting with my cardiologist I also took my wife to try and get through to the cardiologist how bad my issues are and how much it is affecting my day to day life. Got to say it was hard work due to her being so dismissive of things
Challenger2009
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
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NI Chest Heart and Stroke 5k
So,signed up yesterday for a 5k walk at Stormont at end of February . After my heart attack in April last year it amazed me how dr's can go through your wrist and insert a little metal stent into an artery to keep you alive!! Also my son has a bicuspid aortic valve which will probably need replaced
So,signed up yesterday for a 5k walk at Stormont at end of February . After my heart attack in April last year it amazed me how dr's can go through your wrist and insert a little metal stent into an artery to keep you alive!! Also my son has a bicuspid aortic valve which will probably need replaced
Jules2021
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
CABG Disability Discrimination evidence of effect of not taking meds.
I need to find a source of info for emoyment tribunal that outlines the substantial effects on day to day of not taking the medication prescribed post CABG x3. Eg Beta Blockers, aspirin, clopydodryl. Statins... ETc. We know that's to promote optimum health but apart from saying, he'll probably
I need to find a source of info for emoyment tribunal that outlines the substantial effects on day to day of not taking the medication prescribed post CABG x3. Eg Beta Blockers, aspirin, clopydodryl. Statins... ETc. We know that's to promote optimum health but apart from saying, he'll probably
Tattylash
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Sleep Apnea
Hi I had massive heart attack last year March had a stent all seems to be going ok. But I also have Sleep Apnea I what to know if there is anyone else have this has well. Because since my attack every time I use the mask I wake up in the morning I feel awful when you use this machine you suppose to wake
Hi I had massive heart attack last year March had a stent all seems to be going ok. But I also have Sleep Apnea I what to know if there is anyone else have this has well. Because since my attack every time I use the mask I wake up in the morning I feel awful when you use this machine you suppose to wake
Ruby300
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
Confidence knocked
This is my first post. Its now five months since my STEMI and stent fitted. Im 47 and not had any issues withy health, to be told I have coronary heat disease was a bit of a surprise, but the family and I seemed to handle it. The last few weeks though have been tough...ive been feeling tired and weak
This is my first post. Its now five months since my STEMI and stent fitted. Im 47 and not had any issues withy health, to be told I have coronary heat disease was a bit of a surprise, but the family and I seemed to handle it. The last few weeks though have been tough...ive been feeling tired and weak
didntexpectthat
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
Lump on left forearm
Hi everyone. I had a triple bypass 8 weeks ago and am recovering very well. This week i noticed though my left forearm felt bruised, even though i havent bumped it and its not purple. They got veins from my leg and chest, so its not that. It feels like a slight swollen patch under the skin. Now it 'could
Hi everyone. I had a triple bypass 8 weeks ago and am recovering very well. This week i noticed though my left forearm felt bruised, even though i havent bumped it and its not purple. They got veins from my leg and chest, so its not that. It feels like a slight swollen patch under the skin. Now it 'could
Hidden
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Help
I have recently been diagnosed with angina. I have artery disease ( 50-65% stenosis on LAD but my cardiologist says I don`t need a stent as my symptoms are being managed with various drugs including nitrates and statins. Is that a situation that other angina sufferers find themselves in?
I have recently been diagnosed with angina. I have artery disease ( 50-65% stenosis on LAD but my cardiologist says I don`t need a stent as my symptoms are being managed with various drugs including nitrates and statins. Is that a situation that other angina sufferers find themselves in?
Gardensuburb
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
10 weeks post stent and am still experiencing pain /tightness on the left side of my chest
I was treated as an ACS 10 weeks ago, and had a stent inserted as a result of ' moderate /severe mid - LAD lesion'. Everything else was normal and no damage to the heart muscle. I was also diagnosed as 'possible late presentation of takotsubo cardiomyopathy '.I have been recovering quite well with less
I was treated as an ACS 10 weeks ago, and had a stent inserted as a result of ' moderate /severe mid - LAD lesion'. Everything else was normal and no damage to the heart muscle. I was also diagnosed as 'possible late presentation of takotsubo cardiomyopathy '.I have been recovering quite well with less
HedgeHogHome
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
Post angioplasty 'angina attack' - confused.
3 weeks after a stent was inserted and all other arteries were stated as 'pristine' , I have had difficulty getting back to full physical activity. Yesterday I was 5 minutes into a short walk when I suddenly felt all energy go and had to stop... there was no pain, very minor breathlessness (if at all
3 weeks after a stent was inserted and all other arteries were stated as 'pristine' , I have had difficulty getting back to full physical activity. Yesterday I was 5 minutes into a short walk when I suddenly felt all energy go and had to stop... there was no pain, very minor breathlessness (if at all
hunterandcrew
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
Can secondary glaucoma worsen even though the eye pressure remains at a normal level?
Hi everyone This is my first post & would greatly appreciate your help & advice, please be gentle with me, my apologies if this question has been asked before. My background: Right eye lazy since childhood Left eye: Chronic Uveitis, Cystoid Macular Edema, Pars Plana/Vitrectomy, Cataract surgery, Secondary
Hi everyone This is my first post & would greatly appreciate your help & advice, please be gentle with me, my apologies if this question has been asked before. My background: Right eye lazy since childhood Left eye: Chronic Uveitis, Cystoid Macular Edema, Pars Plana/Vitrectomy, Cataract surgery, Secondary
Cockerspadge
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Glaucoma UK
3 years ago
Heart Attack
HI I was admitted to hospital 9th December with heart attack could have happened couple of days before inferior stemi and AF diagnosis I was medically treated and discharged 14th December re admitted Boxing Day with different chest pain sensations had angiogram done this time with stent put in the blocked
HI I was admitted to hospital 9th December with heart attack could have happened couple of days before inferior stemi and AF diagnosis I was medically treated and discharged 14th December re admitted Boxing Day with different chest pain sensations had angiogram done this time with stent put in the blocked
Pots11
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
Cabg issues
Here is an update, my dad was in a coma from december to february. He came home in march but very weak. He was discharged from hospital very unsteady on his feet. He has lost a lot of weight, pains in his leg where the veins were taken, still very unsteady on his feet, cannot get in or out the bath,
Here is an update, my dad was in a coma from december to february. He came home in march but very weak. He was discharged from hospital very unsteady on his feet. He has lost a lot of weight, pains in his leg where the veins were taken, still very unsteady on his feet, cannot get in or out the bath,
Hoxley77
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Fatigue and meds
Hi all, I had a heart attack in 2020, given balloon angioplasty and a stent, since then been on a morning dose of bisoprolol 1.25mg. I suffer very bad sleep patterns and fatigue, I read here some take it at different times yet my prescription just says "daily". Is it safe to try an evening slot? My other
Hi all, I had a heart attack in 2020, given balloon angioplasty and a stent, since then been on a morning dose of bisoprolol 1.25mg. I suffer very bad sleep patterns and fatigue, I read here some take it at different times yet my prescription just says "daily". Is it safe to try an evening slot? My other
Hidden
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
Problems with oesophagus closing at join
Is there anyone can help with the following. My wife and I have both had oesophageal cancer, we have both had IV ops. For myself I am 6 years down the line and apart from the usual “new norm” I have been lucky. My wife on the other hand has suffered continually with the closing up of the oesophagus and
Is there anyone can help with the following. My wife and I have both had oesophageal cancer, we have both had IV ops. For myself I am 6 years down the line and apart from the usual “new norm” I have been lucky. My wife on the other hand has suffered continually with the closing up of the oesophagus and
Hidden
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Oesophageal & Gastric Cancer
3 years ago
Raised lump on CABG scar
Thanks to all who replied to my Q, I know that is not keloid and it has already gone, it baffles me! See photo , gone within 3 hours of appearing
Thanks to all who replied to my Q, I know that is not keloid and it has already gone, it baffles me! See photo , gone within 3 hours of appearing
El-Tel1990
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Raised lump on CABG scar
I have a scar on my left forearm where the radial artery was harvested 17 months ago. Every now and then a “ sort of hive” appears in the exact same spot. It can be itchy but not sore in any way. It will go in a few hours. Has anyone else experienced this ?
I have a scar on my left forearm where the radial artery was harvested 17 months ago. Every now and then a “ sort of hive” appears in the exact same spot. It can be itchy but not sore in any way. It will go in a few hours. Has anyone else experienced this ?
El-Tel1990
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Pain under ribs and in abdomen after standing
Hi, I had a stent fitted at the beginning of December. I am still feeling an occasional tugging sensation in my chest that seems to get worse if I stand up for too long, this seems morel likely to happen at the end of the day. I also have found when preparing dinner that if I stand up for more than
Hi, I had a stent fitted at the beginning of December. I am still feeling an occasional tugging sensation in my chest that seems to get worse if I stand up for too long, this seems morel likely to happen at the end of the day. I also have found when preparing dinner that if I stand up for more than
AchyCorazon
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
Balloon but no stent
So a question: A friend has just had an HA with primary PCI (so suffered a STEMI i guess) but has just had balloon angioplasty without a stent for treatment. Reading up this seems uncommon with 80% of cardiac angioplasty procedures appatently resulting in a stent emplacement. I ended up with 6 stents
So a question: A friend has just had an HA with primary PCI (so suffered a STEMI i guess) but has just had balloon angioplasty without a stent for treatment. Reading up this seems uncommon with 80% of cardiac angioplasty procedures appatently resulting in a stent emplacement. I ended up with 6 stents
firstlight40
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
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