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Abnormal ECG

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susie74530
susie74530

I have just had a phone call from the clinic who say that my ecg reading was abnormal and they are wanting me to go to RUH for another reading, which could take months.  This is odd, because I had an ecg taken in December, and it was normal, but was read by the GP, not a cardiologist.

By the time the ecg at the clinic was taken, I was feeling pretty stressed, and uncomfortable because of the central heating, which I reat to ver badly.  I had already been seen by two other staff members, and the physiotherapist, who was the second person, was quite bullying and upsetting, leaving me feeling very stressed out.  The ecg was the last thing to be done, before the lung exray.

Very upset, as this could prolong things by months.

Right now, it looks as though my surgery is going to be put off by months. although they say the abnomal reading does not show any life threatening situation.  They just need to know how to manage it if it ctually exists at all!

 

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  • Lorna020247
    Lorna020247 susie74530

    Posted

    Sorry to hear that Aussie I sympathise it happened to me and put everything on hold it took another 2 months before new op date.  Turns out I have irregular heart patterns and will need pacemaker in time to come.  But I feel fine, do hope perhaps you can push things along they got fed up with me chasing for things to be done.

    Good Luck Lorna

    • Lorna020247
      Lorna020247

      Posted

      Sorry I typed your name and Aussie came up no idea why x
    • susie74530
      susie74530 Lorna020247

      Posted

      Many thanks:  They wont tell me anything, but have sent the ecg reading through to my GP.  Reading at surgerylast December was normal.  So, I have no idea what they have found.  Told me I may have to wait several months for an appointment at RUH in Bath.  Trying to get hold of the various people I need to talk to, but nobody is around.  Typical!  No history of heart problems in my faily, either!
  • tracyhipLA3UK
    tracyhipLA3UK susie74530

    Posted

    Hi Susie,

    don't know the answer to your question - but if its any help at all I have a heart murmour (Mitalvalve prolapse - think thats how you spell it!!) this can cause many different symptoms especially heart rythum but it doesnt stop them operating on us! They just need to be aware of it I think.

    hope this helps

    Tracy

  • helen56309
    helen56309 susie74530

    Posted

    So sorry to hear your news hope it can get sorted out pretty quick

    Keep your chin up things are not always what they seem

    You will be very upset with this setback but remember that is all it is a

    set back

    Thinking of you take care

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