British Heart Foundation
Our vision is of a world in which people do not die prematurely of heart disease. Find out more at http://www.bhf.org.uk

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Jeff Nixon

Jeff Nixon at 48 i had a double bypass and a mitral valve fitted in 1-05-2007it took me about 11 months to get back to work since then i have never looked back taken up cycling and walking altered my diet and try to stickto itthe best i can plenty of fruit and very little fat , had a problem with my statin it was making my shoulders really stiff changed to another type and back no normal .big thanks to the BHF for all the useful tips and info .

British Heart Foundation

British Heart Foundation We've just put together a new Q&A answering some of the key points about swine flu for anyone who has a heart condition - or knows someone who does - and is worried about it. It's also a pretty useful read even if you don't have a heart condition...
http://bit.ly/XRb1B

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Swine Flu info
Salma
Salma
i am worrried bout swine flu now 2 b honest!!
Shepherd Philip

Shepherd Philip Is anyone else taking a combination of Clopidogrel and Lansoprazole as part of your daily medication? I got a letter from my GP with a new perscription for Ranitidene 300 twice a day and stop taking Lanzoprazole as this effects the Clopidogrel just thought I would pass this on as I was at the Hospital this morning having my Coronary Rehab and this was news to the nurse as well,Better to be safe than sorry

British Heart Foundation

British Heart Foundation Why a good night's sleep may be more important for women than men http://bit.ly/uA3wJ

Joan
Joan
yes i always like a good sleep! now can tell hubby its good 4 me lol
Stuart Myers

Stuart Myers I am raising money for BHF for my GCSE Citizenship Competition

Rachel
Rachel
Good luck - hope you raise lots :o)
British Heart Foundation

British Heart Foundation Statins are in the papers today, read more about what they are and how they can keep your heart healthy...

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Statins help to reduce cholesterol and prevent heart disease in people at high risk and those who have already had a heart attacks or stroke. Find out more about these protective drugs.
British Heart Foundation
British Heart Foundation
Hi Lorraine, our Senior Cardiac Nurse has confirmed that there's no link between statins and osteo-arthritis.
Lorraine
Lorraine
thanks 4 the reassurance & prompt reply BHF, u've put my mind at ease x
British Heart Foundation

British Heart Foundation Stay safe in the sun, our latest info for heart patients and others in the current hot weather spell...http://tinyurl.com/m8t9es

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Stay safe in the sun
Joan
Joan
yes agree! i had 3 stents wen i was 46, they holdin well! walked miles last week in the gower, felt great
Jeff
Jeff
I had double by-pass back in july 07,just had 4 stents in right artery have not felt well ever since.Oh god wish i did?
British Heart Foundation

British Heart Foundation If you have a heart condition - or care for or know someone who does - and are looking for holiday insurance and travel info, here's some tips and a podcast for you...
http://tinyurl.com/m5yckq

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Clare Cann

Clare Cann Hi everyone
My life has changed so much in the last 3 months , i have gone from very fit on the go allday , living life to the full .. to where iam now in bed not being able to walk very far without being totally out of breath ( can walk for about 5 mins ) .
I know im lucky it could be alot worse and i should not complain but its getting me down i have Arrthythmia / super venticular eptopics... with tachycardia / found a hole in my heart which is quite large i have been told ... my symptons are passing out almost daily , sweats,tired all the time , breathlessness , headaches/migraines , chest pains , low blood pressure average 80/43 .
I ve been in hospital twice already they are going to operate on my heart and im seeing a neuro consultant and cardio consultant to get on top of this .
I have come on here to get some support heart disease is scary , when i go to the clinics
and when im admitted to hospital im the youngest normally by 30yrs as im only 39
Thanks clare x x

Rachel
Rachel
Hi Clare,
I real feel for you (and everyone else who has replied). I have no idea what it must be like for you, but what I just wanted to say is try not to let it scare you too much. Doctors can do amazing things. My daughter, who is 7 now, was born with a congenital heart defect. If she had been born 30 years ago, she would not have been so ... Read Morelucky, but there are so many treatments nowadays and operations that can be done,that people with heart disease have a much better chance of leading a normal life. She had an operation at 10 months and things are going well - to look at her you would have no idea there was anything wrong - she can run around, ride her bike and play for hours. I'm sure after your operation you will feel great again. Good luck with everything. xxx
Deborah Noble

Deborah Noble I am a district nurse, who worked in the cardiac unit at our local hospital for more than 10 yrs. If it wasnt for the BHF and supporting groups, would we have all the equipment and support today. I really dont think we would. people are now aware that the feeling of indegestion or heart burn may not be just eating to fast or to much This is because of the BHF adverts on TV, and we now know it just does not effect the old ( even though my kids think 40 is old). So well done BHF and i really hope the donations keep coming because we need people like you for support and to keep us all aware.

Simon Lewis

Simon Lewis I was diagnosed in 1970 with a leaky aortic valve. Was always told that by the time i was forty there was a strong possibility i would need a replacement valve. Well am 42 and i have a specailist at the Surrey Cardiac clinic and they have now said the leak is quite bad. They sent me for a scan at the the Brompton in London. They now say they will monitor it and control it medically. Have not heard anymore. Of course the whole family have had nearly 40 years to get used to the fact that I will probably be having a major operation. My finance who is a wonderful person has only had a few years and is fretting quite badly. She's been told it's very routine now but is worrying herself sick.

Josephine Milczarek

Josephine Milczarek I had an MI aged 54. I have heard that there is a possible link with with preeclampsia in pregnancy, and high blood pressure and heart conditions in middle age. Have any of you ladies had the same experience?? There is plenty of evidence on the net to corroborate these claims.
If so, shouldn't ladies in this position be classed as at risk. At least a conversation should take place, and preventative measures should be offered.
I believe if I had been aware of this I would have been able to make an informed choice of whether to take preventative medication or not. Too late for me, but not for others.

British Heart Foundation

British Heart Foundation Anyone affected by heart conditions who'd like to speak to someone this weekend can call our Heart HelpLine, see http://tinyurl.com/cgj3gx

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Need to ask a question about your heart condition or health regime? Our nurses and information officers are just a phone call away.
British Heart Foundation

British Heart Foundation We've just expanded our information about cardiac arrests in the light of the news of Michael Jackson's death after reportedly suffering one. Read more here...
http://www.bhf.org.uk/living-with-a-heart-condition/understanding-heart-conditions/types-of-heart-conditions/cardiac-arrest.aspx

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A cardiac arrest happens when the heart stops pumping blood around the body because of a disturbance in the normal heart rhythm.
Laura Edwards

Laura Edwards Is looking for volunteers in Worcestershire on Sunday 5th July to help with marshalling at a bike ride. If anyone can help please contact me edwardsl@bhf.org.uk or call 0121 722 8358.
Thanks!

Donna Gibson

Donna Gibson A great pice of info thanks

British Heart Foundation

British Heart Foundation What is a cardiac arrest? Find out about heart attacks, their symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

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If one of the coronary arteries becomes blocked - for example, by a blood clot - the heart muscle is starved of blood and oxygen, and may be come permanently damaged. This is called a heart attack.
Akintunde Yusuff

Akintunde Yusuff THE BEST BRITISH CHARITY ORGANIZATION.

British Heart Foundation

British Heart Foundation Here's a great prize if you have children into football who want to be a mascot at England v Slovenia at Wembley! http://tinyurl.com/lmo9qw

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Win a chance to walk out at Wembley in our CBHF FA competition
Tony Cashman

Tony Cashman Well done to everyone, especially Simon who dressed up as the heart, I will have a go at trying to better that next year! Chuffed that I managed Ditchling, 10th time in a row, cannot believe (after a lot of training) that when I got to the top I shouted “wheres the rest of it”!

Helena Hamilton

Helena Hamilton It was the first time I'd done it - great experience - should of done some training though - huge sense of achievement. Can't wait for next year.

Aidan Crilly

Aidan Crilly Cycled to Brighton 4 times now. Great day out

Saty

Saty My first time doing the L2B. Did it with 2 mates and we had a wonderful experience ;-)

Caroline Smith

Caroline Smith had a fantastic day! can't wait to do it again!! well done everybody!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nadine Sowinski

Nadine Sowinski My lower half has just about recovered..but awesome day. Respect for those of you who managed ditchling beacon :) Heres hoping the day raised crazy amounts of money.

Melinda Green

Melinda Green What a great day, again! :) can't wait for next year! lol

Gareth Blower

Gareth Blower It's a great ride for a good cause, this makes two years in a row with many more to come. Thanks.

Dan Conway

Dan Conway well done to everyone who took part on sunday-
was a fantastic day!
x dan

Brian Ashton

Brian Ashton Hi i,m a volunteer for the BHF in Lincolnshire we have set up a local FB site for anyone in this area please join and support us local.. fb-BHF-Lincolnshire..many thanks :)

John Beresford

John Beresford Be back later to check out the site!

British Heart Foundation

British Heart Foundation MPs will see our new video podcast on smoking & young people at a special screening at the House of Commons later today, but you can see it right now at http://tinyurl.com/l2yze2

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How easy is it for children to buy cigarettes in pubs? Unchallenged? This British Heart Foundation video podcast lays bare the disturbing facts. It's the latest part of our campaign for an immediate ban on the sale of cigarettes from vending machines. ...
Clare
Clare
BRILLIANT! - let's hope it works!