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My mum's massive heart attack

Posted By Elayneinsane

"My mum's massive heart attack"

About: University Hospital Hairmyres / Cardiac Catherterisation University Hospital Hairmyres / Cardiology University Hospital Hairmyres / Intensive Care Unit

(as a relative),

My mum was treated by Hairmyres CCU staff after suffering a massive heart attack on her 72nd birthday in May.   The doctors spoke to us every step of the way, and went above and beyond to ensure they made us understand what was happening. We nearly lost her several times, and although they felt she was too unwell to resuscitate if it came to it, they spent hours by her bedside bringing her oxygen levels up and getting her stats to a level that would eventually save her life in the coming weeks.   After seven weeks between hairmyres, and crosshouse, she eventually got home.   This was down to the doctors, and nurses at Hairmyres.   I will be forever grateful. Thanks also for the use of the family room, you will never know how much that small gesture helped a family in crisis xxx

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Response from Rick Edwards, Service Manager Surgical & Critical Care, University Hospital Hairmyres, NHS Lanarkshire 4 years ago
Rick Edwards
Service Manager Surgical & Critical Care, University Hospital Hairmyres,
NHS Lanarkshire

Submitted on 09/08/2019 at 13:20
Published on Care Opinion at 13:20

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Dear Elayneinsane,

Thank you for taking the time to recognise the professionalism and dedication of the team in CCU; they do amazing things!

I'm delighted to hear that your mum has got home and I wish her well with her ongoing recuperation and rehabilitation.

I'm glad you were able to make use of the family room and that it was helpful for you. I'll be sure to pass on your feedback to Ann-Marie to share with the rest of the team in CCU.

Kind regards

Rick

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