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paroxysmal AF and flying
hi. Can anyone here give me some advice and hopefully some reassurance please. I’ve had AF since being diagnosed August 2022. First episode on the night coming home from a very strenuous and incident filled 2 week motor home ‘holiday’ in Scotland. Our first and probably our last. Not very restful!
hi. Can anyone here give me some advice and hopefully some reassurance please. I’ve had AF since being diagnosed August 2022. First episode on the night coming home from a very strenuous and incident filled 2 week motor home ‘holiday’ in Scotland. Our first and probably our last. Not very restful!
Talking45
in
AF Association
6 months ago
Open heart surgery
After my cardiology review midweek I’m being booked in for an angiogram and it’s been suggested I will be considered for an aortic valve replacement in the next couple of months. It seems the fact I get breathless on exertion and my valve is only 25% of the diameter it should be puts me close to the
After my cardiology review midweek I’m being booked in for an angiogram and it’s been suggested I will be considered for an aortic valve replacement in the next couple of months. It seems the fact I get breathless on exertion and my valve is only 25% of the diameter it should be puts me close to the
Hammerboy
in
AF Association
6 months ago
microbleeds
Hi I wondered if any of you have had micro bleeds in the brain and had to therefore come of warfarin? We’re you put on clexane/fragmin etc? How has that worked for you and what was ongoing treatment? Also have you flown ok post bleeds on a plane? TIA
Hi I wondered if any of you have had micro bleeds in the brain and had to therefore come of warfarin? We’re you put on clexane/fragmin etc? How has that worked for you and what was ongoing treatment? Also have you flown ok post bleeds on a plane? TIA
chelb29
in
Hughes Syndrome APS Forum
6 months ago
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Needing some suggestions to sitting for hours in hospital
I am 26 and on warfarin for a mechanical aortic valve inserted in April 23. I need to be tested very regularly, normally every 2 weeks atleast. It must be a blood test as the pin prick tests proved unreliable in my case. I spend hours and hours waiting at St Barts for a blood test which is where I am
I am 26 and on warfarin for a mechanical aortic valve inserted in April 23. I need to be tested very regularly, normally every 2 weeks atleast. It must be a blood test as the pin prick tests proved unreliable in my case. I spend hours and hours waiting at St Barts for a blood test which is where I am
Pefki
in
Anticoagulation Support
6 months ago
Mitral Valve Af and fed up
hi all, I’ve been diagnosed nearly two years ago with AF. Cardio version worked for 5 days so was put on Amiodarone 200mg along with the usual others, Apixiban, Nebivolol. The Amiodarone messed my thyroid about so was put on a higher dose of Levothyroxine. Fast forward 5 months I get an appointment
hi all, I’ve been diagnosed nearly two years ago with AF. Cardio version worked for 5 days so was put on Amiodarone 200mg along with the usual others, Apixiban, Nebivolol. The Amiodarone messed my thyroid about so was put on a higher dose of Levothyroxine. Fast forward 5 months I get an appointment
Gilly1372
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
6 months ago
Turquoiselover
I am a fit 64 year old and now need a Aortic Heart Valve replacement, l am scared.
I am a fit 64 year old and now need a Aortic Heart Valve replacement, l am scared.
Tuquoiselover
in
Heart Valve Voice
5 days ago
Valve replacement
General advice on what to expect after aortic heart valve surgery please
General advice on what to expect after aortic heart valve surgery please
Tuquoiselover
in
British Heart Foundation
5 days ago
Aortic valve replacement
I was born with a buscupid aortic valve with no issues it was all monitored for years and i am now 51. However I’ve recently been diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis. I’m due a valve replacement at the end of the month and possibly root replacement, however the surgeon is yet to make a decision on
I was born with a buscupid aortic valve with no issues it was all monitored for years and i am now 51. However I’ve recently been diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis. I’m due a valve replacement at the end of the month and possibly root replacement, however the surgeon is yet to make a decision on
cem1234
in
British Heart Foundation
6 days ago
Travel Insurance
Hi I am waiting for unexpected surgery for heart valve replacement. I am going on holiday in June and I wondered if anyone had advice on travel insurance companies who would cover me possibly while I wait for surgery?
Hi I am waiting for unexpected surgery for heart valve replacement. I am going on holiday in June and I wondered if anyone had advice on travel insurance companies who would cover me possibly while I wait for surgery?
Chloebw
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British Heart Foundation
11 days ago
Decision to make
Hi, I’ve been told I need to have a valve replacement and can’t make my mind up between a mechanical valve and Ross procedure. I’m 46 so if I have the Ross procedure I’ll need to get another replacement in 20 years or so. The mechanical valve looks like it will make my diet complicated , I need to reduce
Hi, I’ve been told I need to have a valve replacement and can’t make my mind up between a mechanical valve and Ross procedure. I’m 46 so if I have the Ross procedure I’ll need to get another replacement in 20 years or so. The mechanical valve looks like it will make my diet complicated , I need to reduce
S77Durham
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British Heart Foundation
1 month ago
newly diagnosed valve replacement
Hi, Brand new here. Recently diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis. Saw the cardiologist 4 days ago. Need to have TOE, ct scan, lung capacity test, meet surgeon then put on his list for valve replacement. The waiting is driving me insane. When I had echo 7 weeks ago the chap that did it rushed
Hi, Brand new here. Recently diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis. Saw the cardiologist 4 days ago. Need to have TOE, ct scan, lung capacity test, meet surgeon then put on his list for valve replacement. The waiting is driving me insane. When I had echo 7 weeks ago the chap that did it rushed
Hythe123
in
British Heart Foundation
1 month ago
Heart failure
Hi everyone. I went into heart failure directly after having the Pfizer jab. Turned out I had undiagnosed scarlet fever as a child. Had a mitral valve replacement as a result.Is anyone else struggling to come to terms with what has happened to them?
Hi everyone. I went into heart failure directly after having the Pfizer jab. Turned out I had undiagnosed scarlet fever as a child. Had a mitral valve replacement as a result.Is anyone else struggling to come to terms with what has happened to them?
Chinaski1
in
British Heart Foundation
2 months ago
Tricuspid regurgitation and mitral valve regurgitation and afib
Just had the results of my exho and inhave moderate mitral valve regurgitation and moderate tricuspid valve regurgitation to.
I had the echo because I am experiencing breathlessness.
However the letter said there was nothing on my scan that would cause breathlessness. I was under
Just had the results of my exho and inhave moderate mitral valve regurgitation and moderate tricuspid valve regurgitation to.
I had the echo because I am experiencing breathlessness.
However the letter said there was nothing on my scan that would cause breathlessness. I was under
Sunnyann
in
AF Association
6 months ago
Mitral Valve replacement (open heart) post op' questions
Hi everyone - Discharged Xmas eve I am now 14 weeks post-0p after Mitral Valve replacement (open heart) ..... I walk at least 4 miles everyday at a reasonable pace and feel like I could start doing a little cardio with my own body weight - are there any tutorials please? Also, I still experience nausea
Hi everyone - Discharged Xmas eve I am now 14 weeks post-0p after Mitral Valve replacement (open heart) ..... I walk at least 4 miles everyday at a reasonable pace and feel like I could start doing a little cardio with my own body weight - are there any tutorials please? Also, I still experience nausea
aviation1
in
British Heart Foundation
2 months ago
Mechanical valve
Thanks for your replies! You are correct, I think I got my terminology wrong, sorry. I will have a mechanical valve not a biological valve, thus the need for warfarin. I was also hoping to use the self testing kit for warfarin, as we spend much time in Africa, which could be rather tricky. Good to
Thanks for your replies! You are correct, I think I got my terminology wrong, sorry. I will have a mechanical valve not a biological valve, thus the need for warfarin. I was also hoping to use the self testing kit for warfarin, as we spend much time in Africa, which could be rather tricky. Good to
Dimelza66
in
British Heart Foundation
2 months ago
Synthetic mytral valve
Hello, Soon I will have mytral valve replacement. I'm 56 female and lead a very active life. My concern is not so much getting back to fitness after surgery but more how much warfarin really affects day to day life. Also I was wondering, are there still no other alternatives to taking warfarin when
Hello, Soon I will have mytral valve replacement. I'm 56 female and lead a very active life. My concern is not so much getting back to fitness after surgery but more how much warfarin really affects day to day life. Also I was wondering, are there still no other alternatives to taking warfarin when
Dimelza66
in
British Heart Foundation
2 months ago
Night sweats
I have noticed this week I have woken up with water on my back and chest. My hair is wet and my bedding is too. I am in my sixth week of recovery since having open heart surgery, valve replacement. Has anyone else experienced this, I have only noticed it this week.
I have noticed this week I have woken up with water on my back and chest. My hair is wet and my bedding is too. I am in my sixth week of recovery since having open heart surgery, valve replacement. Has anyone else experienced this, I have only noticed it this week.
AH31
in
British Heart Foundation
2 months ago
Heart failure
Had valve replacement 2 years ago and started to improve. Now struggling with fatigue and breathlessness again. Also get random episodes of feeling very unwell.
Had valve replacement 2 years ago and started to improve. Now struggling with fatigue and breathlessness again. Also get random episodes of feeling very unwell.
Pubman
in
British Heart Foundation
2 months ago
Mt Thomas
Hi everyone, I'm a 45 year old male with a background of heart disease. At the age of 7 I was diagnosed with rheumatic fever and was diagnosed with heart failure at the age of 9. I had my first heart valve replacement surger in 1992 and in 1996. I was fine for awhile then 2003 I had another one. I have
Hi everyone, I'm a 45 year old male with a background of heart disease. At the age of 7 I was diagnosed with rheumatic fever and was diagnosed with heart failure at the age of 9. I had my first heart valve replacement surger in 1992 and in 1996. I was fine for awhile then 2003 I had another one. I have
oyithomas77
in
British Heart Foundation
2 months ago
Mitral valve (moderate)regurgitation and AF.
Has anyone with AF been diagnosed with MVR? What is the treatment, can you still have an ablation or perhaps......this may not be needed if the valve is repaired? To me it does seem pointless having an ablation if the Regurgitation is the cause of AF and this is not addressed first. On the plus side
Has anyone with AF been diagnosed with MVR? What is the treatment, can you still have an ablation or perhaps......this may not be needed if the valve is repaired? To me it does seem pointless having an ablation if the Regurgitation is the cause of AF and this is not addressed first. On the plus side
sunlovah
in
Atrial Fibrillation Support
6 months ago
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