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"Excellent Care"

About: The Royal Victoria Infirmary / Cardiology

Has to be one of the most frightening things to hear a doctor tell you that you have had a heart attack. Certainly was for me.

From the moment it happened to me the care I received was first class. I was told every step of the way what had happened, what would happen and the reassurance I got from the staff, particularly the nurses, was so good that I was able to face whatever came. Because of them I put my positive head on and left myself in their hands

In the end the treatment wasn't half as bad as my mind had made me think. I had an angio.. I had a stent put in, I hardly knew it had happened........ was happening. Those doctors / surgeons are just so good.

One day later, yes one day, I was home. One week later I was back at work. Another week and I was driving, could have done it all earlier but kept my sensible head on.

I might have a night out next week, nothing too strenuous, maybe just some break dancing and flip flops. Wouldn't want to overdo it the first time :-)

But the point is, I am better than I was, I always had a healthy diet but it's even healthier now. My problem is a family history of high cholesterol, but because of the skills of these wonderful people and the good advice they gave me, I can carry on with life as I want it to be.

Thank you to all of you

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Response from The Royal Victoria Infirmary 6 years ago
The Royal Victoria Infirmary
Submitted on 08/02/2018 at 10:44
Published on nhs.uk at 11:01


May we take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time to write in and thank the Directorate for the care and treatment you received whilst under the care of the ENT Department at the Freeman Hospital.

It is always good to get positive feedback from patients when things have gone well and we will continue to work hard to provide all our patients with the same level of care. The clinical and administration staff work hard to provide an excellent service and we are sure they will appreciate your kind remarks.

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