Heart Disease No1

[Nebuchadnezzar]

Genetics aren't on my side so I will need to be careful as I get older. It took a good while for males on my dad's side to live past 60. My grandad died on a driving lesson aged 58, and my dad survived a heart attack aged 56. Hasn't stopped him smoking but what can we do?

I had a very detailed heart scan through my work a few years ago and all looked fine. I intend to have it every 5 years, 70 quid is nothing for peace of mind.

 

[splinter]

City doing wonders for our heart health and mental health these days..:)

 

[GOULDYBOBS]

It is still the no1 cause of death. Heart disease kills more people than all cancers combined plus all chronic respirator deaths. 75% preventable..look after your ticker..

I didn't know that. Cheers blue

 

[dronefromsector7G]

All previous checks on my heart have been clear but my dad died of a heart attack at 54, and my uncle, sister and my mum now have varying heart issues so I need to watch out

 

[Two Gun Bob]

Our Mother had heart issues and she also had her mitral valves replaced in 1962 so presumably I too need to take care. I am carrying timber which is a no no but in my favour I don't smoke and only drink every other day.

I wonder if you can pay for a full MOT heart check or some procedure that checks your arteries for potential blockages? It seems to be the most problem related area and easily fixed with a stent if they catch you quick enough. More than likely cost prohibitive if at all available.

 

[splinter]

Our Mother had heart issues and she also had her mitral valves replaced in 1962 so presumably I too need to take care. I am carrying timber which is a no no but in my favour I don't smoke and only drink every other day.

I wonder if you can pay for a full MOT heart check or some procedure that checks your arteries for potential blockages? It seems to be the most problem related area and easily fixed with a stent if they catch you quick enough. More than likely cost prohibitive if at all available.

Bupa health check ups are available..think they start at around 300/400 quid

 

[snorky]

Girl over the road from me exactly same..morning noon and night.
Early 20s..20 st, can't walk..she won't reach 40

What road is that mate? Just out of interest.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Our Mother had heart issues and she also had her mitral valves replaced in 1962 so presumably I too need to take care. I am carrying timber which is a no no but in my favour I don't smoke and only drink every other day.

I wonder if you can pay for a full MOT heart check or some procedure that checks your arteries for potential blockages? It seems to be the most problem related area and easily fixed with a stent if they catch you quick enough. More than likely cost prohibitive if at all available.

Arrange a GP appointment and explain your concerns.

 

[snorky]

Arrange a GP appointment and explain your concerns.

Trying to arrange a fuckin gp appointment will send your blood pressure rocketing nowadays!

 

[Two Gun Bob]

Arrange a GP appointment and explain your concerns.

Our surgery are still not conducting face to face appointments. I have an upcoming asthma review on the 10th September and even that is to be conducted by telephone.