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Aortic Valve replacement, + pacemaker and Hip replacement

Posted By Grateful1946

"Aortic Valve replacement, + pacemaker and Hip replacement"

About: Forth Valley Royal Hospital / Acute assessment unit Forth Valley Royal Hospital / Cardiology Forth Valley Royal Hospital / Clinical assessment unit Forth Valley Royal Hospital / Discharge Lounge Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at Little France / Cardiology & Coronary Care Unit

(as the patient),

I was admitted to Forth Valley Royal Hospital in mid-December 2022. I had severe pain in my Kidneys. After examination, they discovered my heart was firing out clots and 1 had hit my kidneys and another my spleen. It was also established my body was riddled with infection and I was put on a course of Intravenous antibiotics. In January I was transferred to Edinburgh Royal for an operation replacing my aortic valve and a pacemaker fitted. I was transferred back to Forth Valley to complete my course on intravenous antibiotics. I was released in mid-March and had been in hospital for a total of 10 weeks.   I should have had a right hip replaced in March, but this was delayed until August and I have just had my 6 weeks review.  I  cannot thank all in the NHS enough, from the domestics through to the surgeons the care service and commitment were outstanding. It was a difficult time for me and my family, but without a doubt, I would not be alive today without the care and attention given to me by the NHS staff. They are working under extreme pressure, but their commitment and compassion shine like a beacon.  They are a credit to the medical profession and deserve all the praise they receive. I will be ever grateful to all of them and I will be able to remain in contact with both Coronary and Angioplasty as I have been issued with helpline numbers if I require further assistance. Thank you  all, I will continue to sing  your praise.

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Response from Michelle Jack, Associate Nurse Director, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, NHS Lothian nearly 2 years ago
Michelle Jack
Associate Nurse Director, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh,
NHS Lothian

Submitted on 03/10/2023 at 17:53
Published on Care Opinion at 17:53

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Thank you so much for your feedback which I'm sure the team will be most grateful for. I will ensure I share it with them.

I hope you are recovering well. Thanks for taking time out as it seems like this has been a rough journey for you and I am pleased we helped make it slightly easier.

michelle

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Update posted by Grateful1946 (the patient)

It was my pleasure, I cannot praise all the staff of the NHS seen or unseen who work so hard and do not always get thanked and appreciated as they should.

Response from Catherine Mondoa, Consultant Nurse/Cardiology Manager, Cardiology Deparment, Forth Valley Royal Hospital nearly 2 years ago
Catherine Mondoa
Consultant Nurse/Cardiology Manager, Cardiology Deparment,
Forth Valley Royal Hospital

English

Submitted on 04/10/2023 at 10:27
Published on Care Opinion at 10:27

Dear Grateful1946

Thank you very much for taking the time to provide an account of the significant journey you have had and of course to convey your appreciation of the Health Care Teams involved.

I hope you are recovering well.

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