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Rapid access chest pain clinic

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panda22
panda22

I have seen my doctor today and he thinks I may have angina.  He is referring me to the rapid access clinic at the hospital.  Can anyone tell me what this involves.

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  • samuels
    samuels panda22

    Posted

    Never heard of it , sorry, Where I am procedure is being seen at our emergency department and if anything is suspected a referral to Cardiolgy ten things are taken from there.
    • samuels
      samuels

      Posted

      that should be *then* and not ten smile Sorry
    • panda22
      panda22 samuels

      Posted

      Thanks. I have had a look at my hospital web site and all it says is that this clinic is in cardiology and the waiting time is 4 days. It does not say what tests are carried out.
  • pat79451
    pat79451 panda22

    Posted

    My doctor referred me to a clinic at the hospital for suspected angina also. I went yesterday and was given an ECG, then saw a cardiac nurse. She was very helpful and said although she thought I was low risk, she would arrange a CT scan just to be on the safe side. I also had a routine  blood test. She said I should get an appointment within 3 weeks. After my doctor said he he suspected angina, I was quite anxious, and my symptoms seemed to get worse, so much so that I ended up in A&E last week. After 12 hours of constant tests, they couldn't find any significant problems with my heart, but advised me to still attend the clinic. However after being reassured by the hospital, my symptoms have subsided a fair bit. I'm almost sure my problem is stress related, and I'm hopeful that the ECG will confirm that I haven't got angina at all. I wish you well.

     

    • panda22
      panda22 pat79451

      Posted

      Thanks and I am pleased that ou are OK.  I'm not worrid about the test or outcome as that doesn't help matters.  I will stay optomistic until I have definite results.
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