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Just thought I’d give a little update! So I’d had a stent fitted to relieve a 90% blockage in my LAD artery in November 2021. I was therefore started on Prasugrel (antiplatelet med) in addition to the 75mg daily aspirin I was already taking. They then found I have a moderately leaky aortic valve. Being
Just thought I’d give a little update! So I’d had a stent fitted to relieve a 90% blockage in my LAD artery in November 2021. I was therefore started on Prasugrel (antiplatelet med) in addition to the 75mg daily aspirin I was already taking. They then found I have a moderately leaky aortic valve. Being
simplysal
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Newbie and nervous
Afternoon from sunny Wales :) My husband had a heart attack 7 weeks ago, just unlucky they said, as hes normally fit, no diabetes, no family history. But he had a stent fitted. We've had another echo last week, and his ejection fraction had gone from 32.5% just after the attack, to 40%. He had a call
Afternoon from sunny Wales :) My husband had a heart attack 7 weeks ago, just unlucky they said, as hes normally fit, no diabetes, no family history. But he had a stent fitted. We've had another echo last week, and his ejection fraction had gone from 32.5% just after the attack, to 40%. He had a call
Melz79
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Happy anniversary
Well just thought I’d drop by and say happy 2nd anniversary to me. STEMI with sudden cardiac arrest x2 and luckily only 1 stent, called Bruce, fitted on 27 June 2020. Since my blip I’ve started hiking, completed the great Birmingham 10k, travelled to places I’ve always wanted to go, and generally living
Well just thought I’d drop by and say happy 2nd anniversary to me. STEMI with sudden cardiac arrest x2 and luckily only 1 stent, called Bruce, fitted on 27 June 2020. Since my blip I’ve started hiking, completed the great Birmingham 10k, travelled to places I’ve always wanted to go, and generally living
Slimdaz
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
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Angiogram recovery
Hi I am going to have my second angiogram. If I have a stent how long will it take to recover from? I am really nervous.
Hi I am going to have my second angiogram. If I have a stent how long will it take to recover from? I am really nervous.
Sprit
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Driving
Heart attack and cardiac arrest 8 weeks ago no previous problems was driving when pain started and had to find safe place to stop. Stent fitted Now really anxious and haven't got back into car will this feeling fade.
Heart attack and cardiac arrest 8 weeks ago no previous problems was driving when pain started and had to find safe place to stop. Stent fitted Now really anxious and haven't got back into car will this feeling fade.
Llanne
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Lump on my arm after angioplasty and stent insertion
Hi, I had a HA a year ago and underwent angioplasty where they put 4 stents in. After the op as they were relaxing the clamp on my wrist, I had a large loss of blood under the skin, they put pressure on the bulging area and all was fine. A few weeks later I spotted a small lump at the site of the blood
Hi, I had a HA a year ago and underwent angioplasty where they put 4 stents in. After the op as they were relaxing the clamp on my wrist, I had a large loss of blood under the skin, they put pressure on the bulging area and all was fine. A few weeks later I spotted a small lump at the site of the blood
Brad08
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Can anyone recommend a counsellor following CABG.
I seem to be struggling and it’s been 10 weeks, but I am increasingly anxious. Thank you in advance
I seem to be struggling and it’s been 10 weeks, but I am increasingly anxious. Thank you in advance
Heyjude31
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
ADT options for BCR oligometastesis
Recent Auxmin and PSMA scans show that my husband has BCR oligometastesis (MRI shows nothing). It seems there are two different treatment options/opinions: 1. Lupron OR Eligard OR Firmagon OR Orgovyx for a few months and then radiation, then continue hormone therapy for 1-1.5 years 2. Lupron OR Eligard
Recent Auxmin and PSMA scans show that my husband has BCR oligometastesis (MRI shows nothing). It seems there are two different treatment options/opinions: 1. Lupron OR Eligard OR Firmagon OR Orgovyx for a few months and then radiation, then continue hormone therapy for 1-1.5 years 2. Lupron OR Eligard
TCMG
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Train travel
I’m 6 months post 3x CABG and have just done a long train journey to visit my daughters. I’ve recovered so well from the surgery that I thought ‘I can do this’. At Crewe, due to delay with 1st train, I had 4 minutes to catch my next train, no time to wait for the lift, so I legged it up and over the
I’m 6 months post 3x CABG and have just done a long train journey to visit my daughters. I’ve recovered so well from the surgery that I thought ‘I can do this’. At Crewe, due to delay with 1st train, I had 4 minutes to catch my next train, no time to wait for the lift, so I legged it up and over the
Sewing19
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
CABG Off Pump Lungs
I am due a double CABG next month (Happy New Year?!). It is Off Pump so my heart won't stop (hopefully). But.... what happens to my lungs, do they keep going?
I am due a double CABG next month (Happy New Year?!). It is Off Pump so my heart won't stop (hopefully). But.... what happens to my lungs, do they keep going?
ChoochSiesta
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Low blood pressure
Hi all, 1 year on from my stent and all going well, however for the past week, I've been getting dizzy spells. I went to my gp who diagnosed low BP and told me to keep hydrated and rest, which I have done but still getting the dizzyness. It feels like a very mild electric shock in my head sometimes
Hi all, 1 year on from my stent and all going well, however for the past week, I've been getting dizzy spells. I went to my gp who diagnosed low BP and told me to keep hydrated and rest, which I have done but still getting the dizzyness. It feels like a very mild electric shock in my head sometimes
Bonham123
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Slight swelling and pain in right hand one week post angiogram procedure. Should I be worried?
My procedure went well and I didn’t require a stent which is good news. I’m only needing to take statins. However 5 days post procedure I noticed the swelling on my forearm just above wrist ( opposite side of wrist to the wound site which is healing well). I did rest it post procedure followed all guidance
My procedure went well and I didn’t require a stent which is good news. I’m only needing to take statins. However 5 days post procedure I noticed the swelling on my forearm just above wrist ( opposite side of wrist to the wound site which is healing well). I did rest it post procedure followed all guidance
sickandsore
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Monomil after stent?
Hi all, I had a stent fitted yesterday and the pharmacy discharge letter says that my monomil has now been discontinued. Is this normal? Will it do any harm if I continue to take it until I get clarification from the cardiologist? Cheers.
Hi all, I had a stent fitted yesterday and the pharmacy discharge letter says that my monomil has now been discontinued. Is this normal? Will it do any harm if I continue to take it until I get clarification from the cardiologist? Cheers.
1959DarkBurst
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Just got CPAP
Just received a CPAP this week after several months wait. Tried it the first night using a full mask. Stopped using after 1 hour because of sore throat, sore nasal lining. Too dry! Will try to use on a Friday night with higher humidity setting. My history: major LAD heart attack with complications 23
Just received a CPAP this week after several months wait. Tried it the first night using a full mask. Stopped using after 1 hour because of sore throat, sore nasal lining. Too dry! Will try to use on a Friday night with higher humidity setting. My history: major LAD heart attack with complications 23
Haresear55
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Sleep Matters
2 years ago
Do I need to be checked out
Hi I had an AF episode a week ago and then went into fast Sinus with a heart beat of 140. 6 days later I went into Kings for a routine endoscopy for my 3 yearly verecies check for my liver cirrhosis. My heart was still tackicardic. First they could not get the camera down my throat due to severe swallowing
Hi I had an AF episode a week ago and then went into fast Sinus with a heart beat of 140. 6 days later I went into Kings for a routine endoscopy for my 3 yearly verecies check for my liver cirrhosis. My heart was still tackicardic. First they could not get the camera down my throat due to severe swallowing
MalcolmCClark
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
The National Cardiac Audit Programme published today by Health Quality Improvement Partnership HQIP
"The National Cardiovascular Audit Programme (NCAP), brings together six major cardiovascular domains into one national clinical audit. The programme covers six domains; Adult Cardiac Surgery, Congenital Heart Disease, Cardiac Rhythm Management, Myocardial Ischaemia National Audit Project (MINAP), Heart
"The National Cardiovascular Audit Programme (NCAP), brings together six major cardiovascular domains into one national clinical audit. The programme covers six domains; Adult Cardiac Surgery, Congenital Heart Disease, Cardiac Rhythm Management, Myocardial Ischaemia National Audit Project (MINAP), Heart
Milkfairy
Heart Star
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Energy Drinks post Stent
I had a heart attack in 2016, and a stent fitted the week after. Been on standard meds ever since. I've had no angina, no issues and I train hard in the gym 6 days a week doing both hard cardio and weight training. I can cycle miles with no issues, and train with weights for 3 hours with no issues,
I had a heart attack in 2016, and a stent fitted the week after. Been on standard meds ever since. I've had no angina, no issues and I train hard in the gym 6 days a week doing both hard cardio and weight training. I can cycle miles with no issues, and train with weights for 3 hours with no issues,
JimmyJayLeVzi
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Lipitor
My husband's was prescribed 20mg Lipitor per day following the fitting of a stent. He was informed that whilst his cholesterol was "low" this was required to protect the stent. He has been taking this dose for many years. However, in February he was admitted into hospital suffering from confusion
My husband's was prescribed 20mg Lipitor per day following the fitting of a stent. He was informed that whilst his cholesterol was "low" this was required to protect the stent. He has been taking this dose for many years. However, in February he was admitted into hospital suffering from confusion
Hullensian
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Heart attack and stent
Hi I had a heart attack the 2nd of June where I had a stent fitted I'm just wondering what food I can and can't eat and when I will be able to go out for walks.
Hi I had a heart attack the 2nd of June where I had a stent fitted I'm just wondering what food I can and can't eat and when I will be able to go out for walks.
Jodiematty9
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Blood pressure
I had a heart attack stent fitted and went into cardiac arrest had CPR and paddles 4 weeks ago in hospital was conscious throughout it all and now getting flashbacks is this normal Also pulse showing 104 and 84 resting is this okay
I had a heart attack stent fitted and went into cardiac arrest had CPR and paddles 4 weeks ago in hospital was conscious throughout it all and now getting flashbacks is this normal Also pulse showing 104 and 84 resting is this okay
Llanne
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
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