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My husband's heart condition

Posted By Junie

"My husband's heart condition"

About: Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at Little France / Cardiology & Coronary Care Unit Victoria Hospital / Cardiology

(as a relative),

My husband was admitted to ward 21 at the Victoria hospital he then was transferred to Edinburgh royal for a heart valve replacement as he was suffering from endocarditis he was then transferred back to ward 23 at the Victoria where he had 6 weeks of iv antibiotics he was then discharged he became unwell after 3 weeks and was readmitted to ward 21 he was then put into the main ward 23 where he had to get another 6 weeks of antibiotics and in doing so his kidneys became damaged he was discharged home 6 and a half weeks later having to attend the ward for blood tests

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Response from Jamie Gorman, Senior Charge Nurse, Ward 21 & 23, Emergency Care, NHS Fife 6 years ago
Jamie Gorman
Senior Charge Nurse, Ward 21 & 23, Emergency Care,
NHS Fife

Submitted on 09/12/2017 at 15:54
Published on Care Opinion on 11/12/2017 at 10:43

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Dear Junie,

Thank you for sharing the story of your Husband's illness on care opinions. I'm really sorry you had to endure such a worrying time, especially given your husband's readmission and a second six weeks of IV antibiotics. It sounds like your husband is finally making a full recovery and as a nursing team on ward 21&23 we wish you both a merry Christmas and your husband a fit and healthy, happy New Year.

I will pass your story on to the staff to let them know in the summary you said the care and staff were good.

Take Care and all the best

Jamie Gorman

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Response from Simon Dunn, Associate Nurse Director, Royal Infirmary Edinburgh, NHS Lothian 6 years ago
Simon Dunn
Associate Nurse Director, Royal Infirmary Edinburgh,
NHS Lothian

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Submitted on 14/12/2017 at 10:50
Published on Care Opinion at 12:47

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Dear Junie

Like Jamie I am very sorry to read about your husband's experience. Thank you for taking the time to share this with us. I can imagine this must have been a very difficult time for you both.

I hope your husband is making a good recovery and that you are able to enjoy the festive period.

Kind Regards

Simon

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