Ho hum, woke up this morning around 4:30am. Went for wee and by time I got back into bed had quite bad chest and upper back pain as well as into forearms.Followed procedure with gtn spray but pain not subsiding. Ambulance arrived very quickly. Usual checks done and because of history taken in for more tests.
Straight into RAT bay. ECG, BP and initial blood taken and canula inserted. Pain subsided a bit but still there. Been given morphine and some anti-nausea drug through canula and had chest xray
All very quick so far but now waiting starts. At least relatively comfortable on a trolley.
I should be getting loyalty points at this rate.
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Frustrating more than anything. 3 weeks ago all was well with my recovery. I almost wish the tests would show something that would help get to the bottom of why this has all started.
Telmisartan 80mg, Felodipine 5mg, Clopidigrel 75mg, Isosorbide 60mg, Aspirin 75mg, Famotldine 20mg and Atorvastatin 40mg2nd trop has come back slightly raised at 21 so A&E Drs are nagging cardiology to get involved
Not really, another question to ask. Just been moved to AAU (acute assessment unit). Been here before, probably should qualify for frequent flyer awards.
I really need to get a chest wax done. Lost a few hairs when the nurse ripped off the ecg tabs the paramedics used. She did ask if I wanted to do it myself but I'd put my big boy pants on this morning so let her do it.
To be fair, they are moving pretty quickly. I actually followed the chest pain protocol the hospital gave me after my NSTEMI this time. Ambulance turned up quickly and straight in for assessment. 1st result has come back with trop at 16, waiting on result from 2nd. Had quite a few ecgs as well. Should be moved to ward soon to wait on cardiology to decide next steps. Whilst not seeming overly concerned, well outwardly anyway, about current results sounds like his pushing cardiology for action as he says there is obviously something ongoing. Glad it was nothing too sinister when the paramedics arrived. Couple of heaviky built chaps I wouldn't fancy pummeling my chest 🙃
Aw mate so sorry to hear. Good they keeping a good eye on you can't be too careful and better to be safe then sorry. Hope you don't have to be in too long. I was in CCU for 2 weeks 🙈. Take care mate and keep us all updated.
Wow that's cool. Sorry to impose on your convo with hrty but that's really good that you can email your consultant. I can email a nurse help line and have a special number for emergencies so I will definitely call that next time I have any issues sending me to A&E. I aslo thought of taking a hospital letter explaining my heart problems and copies of my ecgs which I wasn't aware was quite odd looking.Hope your keeping well.
Always a good idea to keep a copy of your last ECG with you. Hopefully you won't have to visit A&E again but should you have to then the hospital/paramedics/dr's etc will immediately be able to see if there's any change if you're given another ECG. We've had to call the paramedics out a few times this year & each time they've asked if we have a copy of a previous ECG, which fortunately we have had xx
Aww that's good I guess it speeds things along which is brilliant when it's super busy. It's good to be prepared would of saved myself a very long night 😅. I've only ever had one and that wasn't helpful it was taken when I was very ill 3 years ago resting heart rate was 106! Hope you and hubby are well how's swelling xx
Aww you poor thing glad they taking it seriously honestly oh so tropinin levels were a bit elevated so they keeping you in then. Keep us updated mate. Hope it's nothing serious x
Still in CCU. They have suggested another drug to prevent angina, trouble is i can't remember name atm. They were suggesting take that and then go home but have dug our heels in so will be given drug and monitored overnight pending seeing cardiologist on morning rounds. Ready for a fight as it's all very well saying my bloods, ecgs etc aren't showing any concerns but not really explaining why I get the pain. I've had some liquid paracetamol via canula which helped a bit bit been a bit uncomfortable most of the day.I am scared to do much in case it triggers another attack and each one seems more intense than the last in spite of increased ISMN and taking spray this morning. I don't wont to keep coming to hospital and just want to get back to where I was 3 weeks ago. Barely been out the house other than trips up here.
Aww mate glad you stood your ground wish I had the guts to do that! Hope your feeling better by the morning sleep well (best as you can in hospital with all the noise) 😉. You have another medication to add to the list aswell. Please keep us updated with how your feeling and hope you get to see and speak to cardiologist mate. Take care. 👍😊
Has anyone considered unstable angina? I am given IV GTN and morphine when my angina becomes unstable.
I am also prescribed nicorandil and a calcium channel blocker along with isosorbide mononitrate to help relax my blood vessels.
You do need to stick to your guns. I live with a rare form of angina. My coronary arteries are unblocked but go into transient contrictions causing a lack of blood supply to my heart.
It took me sometime to get a diagnosis.
The staff often under estimate the impact of living with pain and angina on our mental well being.
Me too, I know it can take a bit of trial and error to get the drug dosages and combinations right but what I don't understand is why it was all ok until 3 weeks ago. Milkfairy summed it up well, they may be the experts but until you are a patient you won't understand the mental and physical impact this has on you and your loved ones.
Hope you can get some answers instead of being sent home again , knowing it will probably be just a matter of time before you have an other episode of chest pain and end up back in hospital .
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Another long night , no sleep 😴 
