Hello, I had a N-stemi two years ago needing one stent,i have been doing well. My question is what
yearly bloods do i need to have by my Gp.? Last year i had full range of bloods taken by my Gp ,this
week the gp receptionist said i needed a letter from my consultant to confirm i needed yearly
and what bloods are needed. Very confusing as i tried to explain to them i had bloods taken with
them last year?? .Please help
Do you know who specified to you that you need yearly bloods? I had a MINCOA last year and it hasn’t been specified that I need yearly bloods. I usually only have a blood test if my GP has referred me due to being concerned about something, or if I’ve been to A&E with chest pain for example. Otherwise, my bloods are not taken as routine as I’m not considered high risk I believe.
I hope others come along to share some light on this for you.
All the best.
Tos
Hi Again this does seem to vary across the country. I take a lot of medication so have an annual medication review - part of this is to have a yearly blood screen to make sure kidneys, liver, etc working ok and to check on HbA1C and cholesterol. One or two of the drugs I take can affect kidney/liver function. In the previous surgery I had no bloods done from one year to the next and rarely had a medication review. But I think I am considered high risk.
I have angina and had a stent last year for completely blocked LAD. Had to change G.P earlier this year as my old G.P. Practice closed. It seems new G.P does a yearly heart review as had a questionnaire to fill in and bloods, liver, kidney and fasting cholesterol test. I would have thought they would have wanted to check your meds were not causing any ha rm
I have angina and have my bloods checked every year. My GP's surgery send me a text telling me to pick a blood form up.
The electronic medical records system of my GP's surgery automatically flags up if a medication review or blood test is due when I request a repeat prescription.
If you are on regular heart medications you should have a full blood count, cholesterol levels, HbA1c, liver and kidney function tested at least yearly.
I suggest you talk to your GP or the Practice Manager of the surgery to ask why you're not being monitored appropriately.
I had a heart attack, stents and triple bypass ad get a full blood count, liver and kidney function tests and cholesterol level tests. For some reason HbA1c isn't on my list which I expect is because I am considered low risk as far as diabetes is concerned. I have a blood test once a year. I have had to remind my GP practice on occasion!
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