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Recovering from heart problems

Posted By michael1100

"Recovering from heart problems"

About: Golden Jubilee National Hospital / Cardiac Surgery West Glasgow Ambulatory Care Hospital (Yorkhill) / Cardiac Rehabilitation

(as the patient),

I collapsed while working abroad. I was treated with great care and diagnosed as having a calcified Aorta Valve.

I was moved back to Glasgow courtesy of having travel insurance and was sent to QEUH and then operated on at Golden Jubilee hospital. I was very lucky and treated very well.

While investigating my Valve problem they discovered I had some coronary disease so ended up with a valve replacement and double bypass. I was in my early 60s. I ignored warning signs. I was of the opinion that work and earning came first. I nearly never had the option to do either.

Now I am feeling really well no discomfort or shortness of breath when I exert in any way.I can now walk uphill without stopping desperate for a breath. I have been looked after tremendously well from every angle.

I have enjoyed my Cardio recovery programme which I do once a week At Clydebank Leisure Centre and the staff who run the programme are different class. I can’t thank enough or say enough good things about my treatment, the work done on me and the general care. It is all very humbling,,

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Response from Rachel Jones, Risk, Feedback and Legal Co-Ordinator , Clinical Governance, NHS Golden Jubilee 11 months ago
Rachel Jones
Risk, Feedback and Legal Co-Ordinator , Clinical Governance,
NHS Golden Jubilee

Submitted on 04/11/2024 at 13:14
Published on Care Opinion at 13:14

Dear michael1100,

Thank you for taking the time to post about your recent experience at the Golden Jubilee National Hospital. I am delighted to hear that you were treated well. Our staff are hardworking and committed to providing excellent patient care. I will ensure your feedback is shared with the team involved in your care – I know they will be delighted to hear of the impact they had in your experience with us and that you are recovering well.

We wish you all the best for the future.

Kind Regards,

Rachel

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Response from Karen Ross, Cardiac Rehabilitation Physiotherapist, Cardiac Rehabilitation (Gartnavel General Hospital and West Glasgow ACH), NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 11 months ago
Karen Ross
Cardiac Rehabilitation Physiotherapist, Cardiac Rehabilitation (Gartnavel General Hospital and West Glasgow ACH),
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Submitted on 06/11/2024 at 17:03
Published on Care Opinion on 07/11/2024 at 09:02

Dear michael1100,

My name is Karen and I am a cardiac rehabilitation physiotherapist at West Glasgow Hospital, Yorkhill. I work alongside the team providing exercise and information sessions at Clydebank Leisure Centre.

Thank you for taking the time to share your story on Care Opinion.

Your words are very moving. Needing emergency medical care and undergoing heart surgery will have a significant impact on you. I am very pleased to hear you are now feeling really well and able to enjoy the programme at Clydebank.

Our cardiac rehab team at Clydebank will be delighted to hear their treatment and care have supported your recovery. I look forward to sharing this with them.

Thank you again for taking the time to tell us your experience. Your words will mean a lot to others in similar situation.

Kind regards

Karen

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Update posted by michael1100 (the patient)

Thanks Karen..I am still benefiting from the great help given to me by people that care.

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