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Stroke and heart surgery

Posted By Donna273

"Stroke and heart surgery"

About: Cardiac Rehab and secondary prevention / Cardiac Rehab (Newry and Mourne) Daisy Hill Hospital / Emergency Department Daisy Hill Hospital / Stroke Unit (Level 4) Royal Victoria Hospital / Cardiac surgery

(as the patient),

Took a stroke in 2020 just before Covid hit caused by me having AF then had my mitral valve replaced in 2024. I cant say enough about the emergency and ward staff in Daisyhill or the Royal when I took my stroke.and after the heart surgery. My consultant and surgeon were amazing and the pharmacist at my doctors clinic has been amazing at keeping an eye on my warfarin levels 

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Response from Caroline ONeill, Lead Nurse , CSICU, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust last month
Caroline ONeill
Lead Nurse , CSICU,
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

Submitted on 01/09/2025 at 09:24
Published on Care Opinion at 09:25

Dear Donna273,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience in both Daisy Hill and Royal Belfast Hospitals. I am delighted to hear you have made a good recovery, having been through so much. I am the Lead Nurse in the Cardiac Surgical ICU in the Royal, where you would have been looked after in the immediate post op period following your mitral valve replacement, and I know all the team will be very pleased to hear your positive feedback.

We wish you continued recovery and good health for the future.

Best wishes,

Caroline

Caroline O'Neill

CSICU

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Response from Lisa Small, Ward Manager Emergency Department / Short Unit, Daisy Hill Hospital, Medicine and Unscheduled Care Directorate, Southern Health and Social Care Trust last month
Lisa Small
Ward Manager Emergency Department / Short Unit, Daisy Hill Hospital, Medicine and Unscheduled Care Directorate,
Southern Health and Social Care Trust

Submitted on 01/09/2025 at 10:40
Published on Care Opinion at 10:40

Thank you for sharing your positive feedback about the staff in the Emergency Department. Your appreciation means a great deal to our team.

Best wishes for your continued recovery.

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Response from James Gilpin, Stroke Service Improvement Lead, Medicine and Unscheduled Care Directorate, Southern Health and Social Care Trust last month
James Gilpin
Stroke Service Improvement Lead, Medicine and Unscheduled Care Directorate,
Southern Health and Social Care Trust

Submitted on 02/09/2025 at 08:41
Published on Care Opinion at 08:41

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Hi Donna273,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience about our Stroke Team. The Team work hard every day to ensure that they give the best possible care, treatment and therapy to our Patients.

Take care,

James

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