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Mrs H is also long term T1 and had recent cardio symptoms, shortness of breath etc. A private consult, echo, ekg and angiogram all showed clear which is reassuring but doesn’t get us to a solution or answer 
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More tests to follow but if we were waiting on NHS we wouldn’t have even seen the specialist yet
.More tests to follow but if we were waiting on NHS we wouldn’t have even seen the specialist yet
O/P. I've just stumbled across this post. I'm not going to go into my, long, family cardiac history. But it came to a head about 3 months ago when my (60 y/o) Brother had a heart attack whilst asleep. Fortunately he survived all down to the fast reactions of my Sister in Law & fantastic service he received from 2 NHS Hospitals.
This was the kick up the backside that I needed to get myself checked out. I'm a few years younger then my Brother but exactly the same age that our Dad was when he died from a cardiac arrest.
As a direct result I self funded a private check-up through BUPA. Within 3 days of making an appointment I had a full health scan (including blood tests where the results come back within 30 mins) then straight in to see a Cardiologist. I ended up at the Cromwell Hospital in Central London for a scan the following week and had another (phone) consultation a few days later. Everything was fine but the Specialist has given me some good advice which I have heeded.
The whole thing cost me about £1300. Although I've been with BUPA for many years I got no discount. To me it was a small price to pay. for peace of mind. I was fortunate to be in the position to pay in one go, however I've opted to take advantage of a 0% finance over 6 months.
PLEASE, for you and your Families sake consider going down this path. I promise you will not regret it.
This was the kick up the backside that I needed to get myself checked out. I'm a few years younger then my Brother but exactly the same age that our Dad was when he died from a cardiac arrest.
As a direct result I self funded a private check-up through BUPA. Within 3 days of making an appointment I had a full health scan (including blood tests where the results come back within 30 mins) then straight in to see a Cardiologist. I ended up at the Cromwell Hospital in Central London for a scan the following week and had another (phone) consultation a few days later. Everything was fine but the Specialist has given me some good advice which I have heeded.
The whole thing cost me about £1300. Although I've been with BUPA for many years I got no discount. To me it was a small price to pay. for peace of mind. I was fortunate to be in the position to pay in one go, however I've opted to take advantage of a 0% finance over 6 months.
PLEASE, for you and your Families sake consider going down this path. I promise you will not regret it.
4 months in now, I've increased exercise.
I can maintain a reasonable 3 mph pace on the flat for several hours, most days I keep it down to an hour or so. . Some days easier than others, I'm less fatigued but not back to how I was 12 months ago. I've yet to try any proper hill walking, now the weathers dried up I'll start with some easy short stuff.
Angiogram later today.
I can maintain a reasonable 3 mph pace on the flat for several hours, most days I keep it down to an hour or so. . Some days easier than others, I'm less fatigued but not back to how I was 12 months ago. I've yet to try any proper hill walking, now the weathers dried up I'll start with some easy short stuff.
Angiogram later today.
Edited by PositronicRay on Tuesday 23 April 08:09
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