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Heart attack

Posted By Reidy

"Heart attack"

About: Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at Little France / Cardiology & Coronary Care Unit Scottish Ambulance Service / Emergency Ambulance

(as a service user),

Had a heart attack at home. Called 999. The paramedics arrived within 10 minutes and I was rushed to CCU. Very quick and thorough attention and treatment. I felt very safe although I was in a lot of pain and very scared. A few hours later, I was  moved to ward 114 and next morning had the procedure of 2 stents put in and a blood clot removed.

I will be forever grateful for the care and compassion given. Home a week later with medication to start my recovery.

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Response from Michelle Jack, Associate Nurse Director, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, NHS Lothian 2 years ago
Michelle Jack
Associate Nurse Director, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh,
NHS Lothian

Submitted on 19/04/2022 at 07:58
Published on Care Opinion at 07:58

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Thank you for your feedback I will share with the cardiac teams on the site. I hope your recovery is going well and we appreciate you taking time out to tell us about your experience.

thanks again

Michelle

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Response from Lesley Kay, Patient Experience Team Leader, Corporate Affairs, Scottish Ambulance Service 2 years ago
Lesley Kay
Patient Experience Team Leader, Corporate Affairs,
Scottish Ambulance Service

Submitted on 21/04/2022 at 10:09
Published on Care Opinion at 10:09

Dear Reidy

Thank you for posting your Feedback here on Careopinion.

I am so sorry to read about your heart attack and can understand how frightening this must have been for you. I am delighted to read our staff managed to reach you in good time and also through to CCU and ward 114 where you received the treatment you needed.

I hope you are feeling much better now and wish you all the very best with your recovery

Kind Regards

Lesley

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