AF in Lincolnshire

[genorm]

Is anyone here living or getting treatment in Lincolnshire? I am trying to find a local EP and would appreciate any recommendations or experiences. Thank you.

[Jenbo6]

Hi. I live in Sutton on Sea, Lincolnshire, have PAF and see my EP (Prof Ng and his team) at Glenfield Hospital in Leicester. It is a specialist heart hospital and is a two hour drive away -A158 & A46 all the way. Because of their expertise the journey is well worth it. Looking at the AFA list of EP's, we do not have much of a choice up here. Your GP should be able to refer you to Glenfield.

[genorm in reply to Jenbo6]

Thank you very much for this info - very helpful to me. I am seeing my GP next week with loads of questions (not at all happy with things!). Now this will be another one.

[sann in reply to Jenbo6]

Hi Jenbo6

I too live not far from you at Wainfleet nr skeg,I have had Af for early 14 years now, meds I take are Sotolol and aspirin, I bet you go to the same surgery as me. Beacon Medical although no too pleased with them. I too have seen an EP at Glenfield (Dr Stafford) who gave me a pacemaker doesn't stop the AF but it isn't as bad, have never heard of DR Ng have you seen him before? Nice to speak with you, Sann take care

[Jenbo6 in reply to sann]

Hello Sann. Thanks for your message. I live in Sutton on Sea so go to the Marisco medical practice but getting an appointment is hopeless as they are so short of doctors. I used to live in Leicestershire so continued to see my EP at Glenfield -Prof Ng, one of the top guys. I'm coping on medication at present. I have been offered an ablation but I'm not ready to take such a big step just yet. We are such a long way from proper medical care out here in the wilds of Lincolnshire but I suppose the lovely beaches and sea air compensate for that! I wish you well on your heart journey - we have to have confidence in these great guys at Glenfield. Jenny

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I think your avatar is brill genorm, made me giggle.

[genorm in reply to Hidden]

Thanks, Koll. I would like it if my mate Sooty could 'magic away' all the AF from all the lovely people here

[Japaholic]

I lived along Monks Road before emigrating and was taken care of by Abbey Medical Practice. They didnt really know what to do with my AF, there is a cardiac unit at the county BUT NO EP based in Lincolnshire.

I think Sheffield and Nottingham have them. You NEED a referal.

[genorm]

Thank you for your post. It looks like I'll be heading out of Lincs for an EP, (if I can persuade my GP.) Cheers.

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Hi I'm nr lincoln I'm also soon goin for a pvi abalation at glenfield hospital doctor ng has any body had 1 of these done there info would be helpful thanx oaky big up for lincolnshire