Saw the Cardiologist today!

[kitchengardener2]

Regulars will know that I have been having investigations for possible AFIB since an accident at home in June. So today I finally got to see Cardiologist. Such a lovely lady doctor. She ordered an Echocardigram and blood pressure tests and then we sat and talked. She read my notes and was the first to agree with me that my irregular heart rhythm, after the accident was caused by shock. Added to that she thought the large doses of morphine and paracetamol wouldn't have helped.

I have agreed to continue with the Apixaban because it seems to be helping my varicose veins.

The only thing she has suggested is a check for thyroid problems, she didn't think there was anything but I had blood taken to be sure.

I just feel so much relief now.

[SofiaDeo]

Glad that it was a transient thing, and not super serious, you must be so relieved!

[cllady01 Former Volunteer]

Good to hear. It is always so nice to have a communicative Dr. who will take the time to talk and not just send you for tests. Best wishes for that scare being behind you.

[Sushibruno]

🥳🥳👍👍

[Walkingtall62]

sounds like you had a good consultation. You must be relieved. All the very best

[Mtk1]

Great news Alice, glad your heart is ok and you seem to have a nice cardiologist.

Dave xx

[kitchengardener2 in reply to Mtk1]

Hi Dave, feel much more relieved now. She was really lovely.

Stay safe

Alice x

[Agfar]

So nice to hear your doctor was so reassuring. You must feel so much more relaxed now.

[Spiritlove11]

So glad you have had such a good appointment 😊 you must be so relieved xx

[studebaker]

Great 👍🏻 To have doctor who is understanding and good to talk to feels being supported

and listened to. Stay safe.

Dana

[kitchengardener2]

Thank you, she was lovely

[tola2222]

I got Afib after my Covid booster shot, and I attributed the cause to Ibrutinib I was taking. My specialist said it could've also been the shock triggered by the vaccine that cause Afib. That was news to me.

[Fran57]

So good to hear your happier news. A weight must have been lifted.

Stay safe,

Fran 🤗

[kitchengardener2 in reply to Fran57]

Sure was, can go on holiday in a happier mind now.

Is all OK with you two? xx

[Fran57 in reply to kitchengardener2]

That’s good 😊

Yes, thanks. We are loving our new house and the location. I’m still very aware of the Covid risk, but we are out of the house a lot and doing normal things now, seeing our sons and grandchildren which is great…

Paul’s bloods are good on Venetoclax… I just wish none of us had the horrible Covid threat in the back of our minds 🤦‍♀️

Keep safe and enjoy the holiday!

Fran 😊

[kitchengardener2 in reply to Fran57]

You stay safe and enjoy your family time. xx

[kathymac52]

such a lovely experience with a compassionate doctor.....

[Stamphappy]

Wonderful news after such scare! Hope you can relax a bit and enjoy the holiday season. Wishing you all the best!