As I write I’m in hospital waiting for echo cardiogram and to be honest getting very worked up.
Long story short breathlessness put down to a chest infection is probably angina, ECG shows change and I had raised BNP levels... GP sent me straight here earlier this week.
I am breathless on exertion, heart slightly enlarged but no change from 2 years ago so something amiss.
I’m frightening myself with scenarios and would welcome any reassuring words or advice x
You could call the BHF Heart Helpline on 0300 330 3311 and talk to a cardiac nurse about it. I had 4 CABGs in 1997 and I am still alive, so your chances are good. Try to keep positive. You will go through bad days but those make you appreciate the good days. Good Luck! 🤗 A hug is on it's way!
Thank you both I am still sat quaking but realise that this is necessary to help identify and help resolve the problems I’m having.
The staff in the hosp are very kind and supportive it’s just the shock I suppose and overload of ifs and ands.....
An updat...
After the post above echocardiogram was OK but cardiologist decided on angiogram - outcome not so good!
One major blockage and a fuzzy area - things moved quickly and angioplasty took place on Tuesday one stent fitted and other area explored (no treatment). Discharged home with a bag full of medication a bit overwhelmed and exhausted and trying to convalesce.
I am thankful for their intervention and all help and advice in reality it has been a positive but I’m struggling to appreciate that at the moment.
Again advice and thoughts welcome
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It will take a little time for things to settle down and I don't doubt one of the next ports of call will be the Rehab Clinic. Just make sure you do as you are told and take things a little easier for now. If you go to the BHF website itself there are a great array of pamphlets & brochures you can download. Onwards & upwards as they say.
You are concerning yourself without a diagnosis - The one and only fact is that you are in hospital and there is no safer place to be. If you were at home and concerned about something, I could understand but whilst in hospital remember you could not be in a better place. My only worry would be that they send you home without any answers, which I assure you, they will not do. Enjoy the TV and stop winding yourself up over worrying about everything. Think of the Monty Python song - "Always look on the bright side of life"
thanks but I am home - my update was to say what happened next - angioplasty 4 days ago.
They kept me ther until that was done at a different hospital so my concerns are based on what has happened since my original post
Thank you - small steps x
Overwhelmed
New and Overwhelmed! 
Anxious 
So many meds! Overwhelmed!
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