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Devastated by report.

Posted By Stiffy

"Devastated by report."

About: University Hospital Monklands / Cardiology/Coronary Care Unit (Ward 18)

(as a service user),

I have been advised ( in writing on a discharge letter) that my aortic stenosis is now severe.   I have all the documentation in discharge letters. I have even been talked to by surgeon who agrees op. the right way to go. . Had a night in hospital last week after feeling really bad, heaviness on chest, tightness in jaw. On discharge, I was told it could be years or even never, to get an operation.   How do I cope with this news? A fortune has been spent on tests, angiogram, echocardiogram, Xray, MRI scan, blood tests, urine tests, respiratory tests only to be told no operation for years, if ever 

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Response from Angela Steed, Assistant Service Manager - Medical & Care of the Elderly, UHM, NHS Lanarkshire 2 years ago
Angela Steed
Assistant Service Manager - Medical & Care of the Elderly, UHM,
NHS Lanarkshire

Submitted on 15/07/2021 at 17:27
Published on Care Opinion on 16/07/2021 at 11:59

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Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave a response on Care Opinion.

I can fully appreciate how any uncertainty around this would be a worrying time for you.

In order for us to look into this further, could I ask that you get in touch with our Patient Affairs Team either on 01236 713065 or via e-mail

patientaffairs.monklands@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

Many thanks

Angela

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Response from Patient Affairs Manager, University Hospital Monklands, NHS Lanarkshire 2 years ago
NHS Lanarkshire

Submitted on 02/08/2021 at 16:38
Published on Care Opinion on 03/08/2021 at 17:14

Hi there,

Thank you for taking the time to contact the Patient Affairs Team @ UHM. I can confirm the issues raised have now been resolved.

Many thanks and Best Wishes,

Jo

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