I am suffering from a cold/ flu type infection. I felt I was going to pass out and my heart was 124. As I have cardiac issues, I called an ambulance. The paramedics done an ECG that showed an anomaly in my heart beat and after several more checks I was taken to A&E at the Royal Infirmary.
Another ECG was done, and I was taken to a treatment pod, where I saw a Dr who talked me through what happened, examined me and arranged for blood tests. I was offered a drink and sandwich while waiting for the results.
The Dr spoke to me about the results and said that due to the level of Traponin in the sample that a 2nd test should be done. When the results came back, she informed me that the tests were in line with my previous tests, and that this episode was attributed to the infection I have, but she said that should this happen when I was clear of the infection that I should see my GP or come to A&E immediately.
I cannot thank the Paramedics, Doctors, Nurses and all the staff involved in my care. I truly appreciate the care, respect and professionalism shown by them all, especially as they are so extremely busy just now. I do not know what we would do without all of you.
"Care, respect and professionalism"
About: Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at Little France / Accident & Emergency Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at Little France Accident & Emergency EH16 4SA Scottish Ambulance Service / Emergency Ambulance Scottish Ambulance Service Emergency Ambulance EH12 9EB
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