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Irregular Heartbeat and Amiodarone
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HiAfter my aortic valve operation my heart beat and rhythm were very erratic and I was given Amiodarone and am still taking it as there seems to be some heart block (electro conductivity).Has anyone…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by wendy williams Jan 19, 2011.
Travel Insurance
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Hi. Has anyone any experience of obtaining travel insurance after having a mechanical aortic valve fitted? I really want to return to travelling to the US next year but will need to get insurance…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by jennifer Pulker Apr 22.
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jennifer Pulker replied to Alex Kirk's discussion Travel Insurance"Hi...
Our solution was to change my husband's bank account to nat west advantage gold, a bulk policy and pay an add odd of £140, total cost circa £400.
Not cheap but with a mini tia, valve and pacemaker it means we can continue to…"
Alex Kirk replied to Alex Kirk's discussion Travel Insurance"Hi
I would agree with the comment from Graeme."
Graeme replied to Alex Kirk's discussion Travel Insurance"Ann,
you can fly without travel insurance but its very risky in case anything goes wrong - and thats not just medical!
cheers
Graeme
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Ann Smyth replied to Alex Kirk's discussion Travel Insurance"going to the uk from canada soon for 2 weeks have a st jude in dec
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Alex Kirk replied to Liz B's discussion Thumping and anxiety.."Hi Liz
I am now 7 months since the operation. A first it made me very anxious and coupled with the effects of the operation and the chemicals made me very nervous and cautious for some time. I did the cardiac rehab classes and a working…"
Alex Kirk replied to Alex Kirk's discussion Travel Insurance"Hi Folks
I started this discussion some time ago and now have travel insurance sorted out. As expected there are restriction around 'aortic stenosis' and sarcodosis but everything else is covered and no additional premium. The…"
John Walters replied to Alex Kirk's discussion Irregular Heartbeat and Amiodarone"I'm on only 1.25 of the beta blocker but I realise this is very low. I'm sure that 2.5 is low too. I wonder whether we might in time be taken off altogether."
"hey alex,
i guess it depends on the beta-blocker.
i take 95mg of one beta-blocker, and 95mg of another beta-blocker a day, so it sounds low to me - but we might be on completely different tablets. i am on metoprolol tartrate and metoprolol…"
Alex Kirk replied to Alex Kirk's discussion Irregular Heartbeat and Amiodarone"Hi Folks
Had my consultation with the Cardiologist and as hoped he has stopped the Aniodarone. He made a few comments about surgeons using this medication with out understanding the effects. Like John I have been told that it will take…"
wendy williams replied to Alex Kirk's discussion Irregular Heartbeat and Amiodarone"bless you kathryn,im still crying after a few months after my op.replacing 2 valves ,i feel like i dont deserve all this.lungs colapstin.strokes after the op..very depresssin indeed.to top it all wen i was in icu ,i seen a man die and ive…"
John Walters replied to Alex Kirk's discussion Irregular Heartbeat and Amiodarone"Well, I stopped the Amiodarone two weeks ago and it doesn't seem to have done me any harm and it was certainly effective in dealing with my irregular heart beats. I remain on a very small dose of beta blocker and I'm hoping that can…"
Lesley Gater replied to Alex Kirk's discussion Travel Insurance"I had an aortic valve fitted 6 years ago and last year my son and his family took me to New York for my 60th
birthday . I had a little difficulty finding insurance , cant remember exactly who with at mo , but in the end got very…"
Graeme replied to Alex Kirk's discussion Travel Insurance"Richard
I too also use Fortis who underwrite Manor Insurance who I insure with. No problems in 7 years of using them now. Have not put them to the acid test (!) but as long as you declare EVERYTHING including your specialist visits…"
Richard Beaumont replied to Alex Kirk's discussion Travel Insurance"Hi. I have taken travel insurance with Fortis Insurance for european travel for myself and all the family for £68. This included full declaration of my heart surgary (5 years ago & Hodgkins Cancer treatment 4 years ago, and my eldest…"
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- At 10:23 on November 25, 2010, Graeme said…
- Hi Alex
and welcome to the Mechanical Heart Valve Group! I am sure the group would love to hear more about you and your experiences - even some advice or wise words for us - so don't be afraid to post on the forums or even do up a blog to tell us all about yourself. Whatever you can add to the group will be greatly appreciated, and above all do not be afraid to ask questions - or pich in anywhere on the forum - as we are here to help you as well as one another!
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- At 23:11 on November 24, 2010,
Richard Deal said…
- hey alex,
welcome to the group! take a look around and if you want to post a bit more about yourself in a blog so that other members can get an idea of who you are. there are a few ongoing discussions in the forums that might be of interest to you, so pop in and have a look. don't be scared about posting comments, questions or starting your own topics - we are all here to help each other!
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