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My husband had a heart attack

Posted By aprilbs45

"My husband had a heart attack"

About: Antrim Area Hospital / Accidents & Emergency Antrim Area Hospital / Coronary Care/Medical Monitoring Unit Cardiac surgery / Ward 5A, Cardiac Surgery & Thoracic Surgery

(as a relative),

My husband presented at 12.30pm to the emergency department in Antrim Area Hospital last Wednesday with chest pain; he was taken through pretty quickly and the necessary investigations carried out. The blood results showed that he had had a small heart attack.

He was given Aspirin and admitted at 7 pm onto the coronary care unit. The next day he was transferred to the RVH  by ambulance and on the Friday he had a stent inserted for a blocked artery. 

My husband was home two days after admission. The cardiac rehab nurse has been in contact for advice and education. 

From the receptionists in ED, the emergency department staff, radiographers, porters and ancillary staff, the nurses and doctors in coronary care and the RVH staff and the paramedics, his care was excellent. He felt reassured and in good hands during such a stressful experience- We are truly grateful to all involved in his treatment and care. 

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Response from Joanne Crawford, Assistant Clinical Services Manager, Medicine and Emergency Medicine, NHSCT last week
Joanne Crawford
Assistant Clinical Services Manager, Medicine and Emergency Medicine,
NHSCT

Submitted on 17/09/2025 at 15:03
Published on Care Opinion at 15:03

Dear aprilbs45

My name is Joanne Crawford, Assistant Clinical Services Manager for Cardiology in Antrim Hospital. Thank you for taking the time to acknowledge the excellent care that your husband experienced under the care of Cardiology. I will share your kind words with all those involved.

Wishing him all the best in his recovery,

Joanne

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Response from Donald McWhirter, General Manager, Corporate Support, NHSCT last week
Donald McWhirter
General Manager, Corporate Support,
NHSCT

Submitted on 17/09/2025 at 15:54
Published on Care Opinion at 16:46

Dear april45

My name is Donald McWhirter,General Manager for Portering Services in the Northern Trust.I really must thank you for taking the time to acknowledge the care your husband received from the portering staff in Antrim Hospital.I will ensure that your submission is brought to the attention of my staff in Antrim Hospital.

I hope that your husband recovers fully soon

Donald

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Response from Gerry Gallagher, Assistant Clinical Services Manager, Emergency Department, NHSCT 6 days ago
Gerry Gallagher
Assistant Clinical Services Manager, Emergency Department,
NHSCT

Submitted on 24/09/2025 at 11:32
Published on Care Opinion at 11:32

Hi aprilbs45,

Thanks you for taking the time to post your recent experience. I will share this with the staff in the Emergency Department.

Regards,

Gerry

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Response from Emma Herron, Cardiology Service Manager, Adult Cardiology, RVH,MIH,BCH, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust 5 days ago
Emma Herron
Cardiology Service Manager, Adult Cardiology, RVH,MIH,BCH,
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

Submitted on 25/09/2025 at 16:22
Published on Care Opinion at 16:22

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Dear aprilbs45

Thank you for sharing your feedback. It is heartening to hear that throughout a very stressful time for your family, your husband experienced a high level of care.

I am the Cardiology Service Manager for RVH and would work with the Cardiac Rehab Specialist Nursing Team. The team work extremely hard and have a wonderful relationship with their patients. I will ensure to pass on your lovely comment to them and I know they will be delighted to receive it.

Wishing your husband all the best with his continued recovery.

Kind regards

Emma Herron

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