I'm in CCU

[AndyFin]

I failed an ETT yesterday due to double and triplet VTs, I am fearful as I don't know what is happening or what will happen. What is pain, what is anxiety and what is symptomatic of my condition. I am bewildered and I'm not normally like this. How do I explain this to my family,

[Goldfish_]

The ward staff are usually happy to talk things through if you give consent

[AndyFin]

The ward staff have been brilliant, it didn't help that it was a public holiday weekend so no resident medics just the on cover team seeing the sickest. Full swing today, I'll let you know.

I have a slot for an angio booked today or tomorrow so I'm told.

[AndyFin in reply to AndyFin]

Had angio, it was clear, no defects, no narrowing, no heart disease, obviously delighted but no nearer to why the arythmias occurred.

However, I am hoping other investigation can happen as an outpatient. Will know after ward round this morning.

[AndyFin]

It's been 2 weeks out of hospital, still very anxious, extremely tired, racing pulse all the time, peaking at 115 bpm, at rest, are the palpitations SVT, I have no idea. Back to work on half days next week and travelling should be fun. 24hr holter in 4wks or so, then hopefully more news.