Well, finally after a couple of cancellations my husband had his cardioversion yesterday. Apparently he was told it had been successful (š¤it will continue)
The frustrating thing is that his GP wasnāt taking him seriously - the fact that he was in persistent AF, causing extra strain on his heart - hence heart failure. GP just gave him more medication.
He decided to consult privately with a cardiologist (who also works for the NHS). ECGās done and a discussion with his NHS colleagues, and few weeks later he had his procedure done on the NHS.
Why couldnāt his GP arrange for a review with a cardiologist is beyond me. Medication seems all they will give now via a telephone consultation. We shouldnāt have to fight/pay to be taken seriously.
I am just interested to hear your thoughts.
Best wishes Ally
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Iām really glad heās doing well now, after his cardioversion. Long may it continue.I was wondering (like you did) why he didnāt get a specialist referral.
This post probably wonāt be any comfort to you. Sorry if thatās the case. But Iāve been reading about Govt Advice to GPs about how to keep referrals to Hospital specialists down. He may have been effected.All v worrying.
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Thanks for your reply. I did suspect that this was the case. Itās all about funding. The NHS has never been under so much pressure & of course the pandemic has added to it ā¹ļø
Yes, itās a sad state of affairs. Vacancies are high, and you are right, the pandemic isnāt helping at all.. Like most workplaces, the very high rate of Covid infections ( 1 in 16 in the UK) is making Hospitals terribly short of staff, too.
Same thing with me since last September I have i firmed the doctor Iām tired and breathless only to constantly told itās my asthma and weight . I new it wasnāt I had a pulse rate if 170 in May and next month I am having cardioversion. I do feel let down and really upset with my GP
You really do have to persevere to be taken seriously these days with all the cut backs. Good luck with your cardioversion - you should feel so much better when your heart is not overworking so much. Four months on from my husbandās cardioversion & his heart rate is still nice & regular. Fingers crossed for you too.
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