Not knowing where to go next

[Passes]

Hello new to this had heart attack and 2 stent fitted 10 weeks ago all seemed ok but after first week at rehab they decided due to tightness in left side chest I needed to see cardiologist again. I’ve not been given follow up appointment and gp have not been helpful just now given me a self book which has just come back to till November, was taken off Hrt now having flushes about 20 day as well as fatigue and tightness was given gtn spray but that makes me feel worse,don’t know where to turn for help haven’t heard from cardiac nurse in fact have had the stent and really been left any advice

[Hidden]

I think I would be changing my doctor.

[Passes in reply to Hidden]

It’s not only doctor even the hospital discarded me with no follow up appointment don’t seem to matter who i phone just getting the brush off

[Prada47 in reply to Passes]

Hi Passes

I had stents 22 March and have follow up appointment 28 August so don't feel to upset it does take time for follow up appointments. That's not to excuse your GP they become first line contact when you leave Hospital Care. A little surprised that the Rehab Nurse didn't follow up on your tight chest, did she stop any further classes until you have seen a Cardiologist ?? I do think you should maybe contact Rehab again to see if they can speed up an appointment.

regards

Frank W

[Shoshov in reply to Prada47]

I'm with frank. I'd call rehab team. They told me that was they're job when I apologised for annoying them. Cardiology departments all over the country seem to be bursting at the seems and as iv found out you have to fight your own corner but my rehab team have been great. So be proactive give them a call and discuss all your concerns. Good luck. Shiona

[Karenpr]

I’m with the others contact your rehab team, that’s what they are there for.

[Passes in reply to Karenpr]

Thank you for all your comment, yes I will get back in contact with cardiac rehab and see whether they can help

[Qualipop in reply to Passes]

I would go to A&E then they have to see you

[Qualipop in reply to Qualipop]

A problem when I'm not allowed to drive. Our closest A&E is 45 minutes away or £20 each way by taxi IF I can persuade a taxi to take my mobility scooter.