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I had a cardiac arrest last year and now have a total of six stents (the first one being in my mid 30's) I have been to hospital 2 or three times since then on referral from 111 and my GP. Since my last visit unstable angina has been mentioned and this is occurring two or three times a week.

My question is how or when should I go back to the doctor or hospital as I feel that I might be wasting their time or bothering them unnecessarily and I have a huge amount of respect for the professionals and others in the NHS.

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If there is any doubt, always go to the pro’s. With heart conditions, they will never complain that you are wasting their time- in fact that’s what they really want, because it means your not at risk etc.

If your not sure they will still love you, take chocolates - always works with nurses😁

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LEE0512 in reply toHectorsDad

Thank-you..

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hi lee. i suffer from unstable angina.this is loosely described as having angina pain at rest.your also at more risk iv been told. my rule is if i take gtn twice and pain is still there i go to a&e.iv always been admitted until they get pain under control. pain can come and go all day.iv twice been kept in until i can get into cath lab which has resulted in stenting both times. so my advice is go get it checked to be on the safe side. good luck❤️shiona

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LEE0512 in reply toShoshov

Thank you , that's reassuring....

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