21-07-2021, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by OldGreyFox
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Aww thanks for remembering Zaphod....
(man hug)Actually, it's due for 18:45 tonight...
That's what made me realise it was urgent. The doctor only does a clinic at the spire on Thursday's as he works in the Leeds General Infirmary as a cardiologist. So I guess he's coming to see me after work. I've made some notes to discuss with him because I always come out thinking 'I wish I would have asked him...'
I think he might be cross when I tell him that I couldn't take the beta blockers....But they make me so ill and grumpy....
Well it's me that's paying, so he'll have to think of something else...
I just need to get running again....
The LGI is the regional cardiac specialist centre for Yorkshire, so I'm sure your quack (another English term for our foreign viewers! - different thread) will be an expert in the field.
21-07-2021, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by OldGreyFox
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Aww thanks for remembering Zaphod.... (man hug)Actually, it's due for 18:45 tonight...
That's what made me realise it was urgent. The doctor only does a clinic at the spire on Thursday's as he works in the Leeds General Infirmary as a cardiologist. So I guess he's coming to see me after work. I've made some notes to discuss with him because I always come out thinking 'I wish I would have asked him...'
I think he might be cross when I tell him that I couldn't take the beta blockers....But they make me so ill and grumpy....
Well it's me that's paying, so he'll have to think of something else...
I just need to get running again....
22-07-2021, 08:55 AM
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HiI hope things went well for you Bob.
This is my Cardiologist.
https://www.keele.ac.uk/pharmacy-bio...le/jamesnolan/
He literally saved my life twice and he can be quite blunt.
By quite, I mean very.
I have a list of things I can't do any more because they will kill me.
I also have a list of things I can still do.
Life is not that bad.
He also has a sense of humour, which is good.
22-07-2021, 10:29 AM
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Thanks JB, Mags and Swim, your support is much appreciated.....
I arrived for my appointment in good time, so good in fact, there was time to take advantage of the Mr Whippy van in Roundhay park just up the road....
The doctor explained how my heart had gone well above the expected rate during the recorded run, and it would be dangerous to continue running until something can be done. Scar tissue following my two heart attacks could be to blame, and an MRI scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) would be needed to investigate further. Done privately it would only be done as a package of treatment and would cost in excess of £15,000 ....
He suggested that I could continue down the NHS route following his recommendation for urgent treatment. All of his findings would be presented to the cardiology team at Sheffield Northern General, where he is sure they would treat it with the urgency it required.
Because of my intolerance to beta blockers, there are a couple of treatments that could be considered. Ablation (recommended); Where the faulty electrical path in the heart causing the irregular heart beat is burned out, Or a Pacemaker and Defibrillator.
The option to do nothing should not be considered....
So I await contact from the Northern General on how to proceed, meanwhile, no running.....However, walking with a heart monitor can be done in reason....
22-07-2021, 10:40 AM
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There's walking and there's walking OGF.I suspect you'll end up Nordic style and push boundaries a little.
Friend of mine at school was born with a hole in his heart and told that he should avoid strenuous exercise. He became an avid football player and won a few local squash tournaments.
Still going strong.
22-07-2021, 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by OldGreyFox
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Thanks JB, Mags and Swim, your support is much appreciated.....I arrived for my appointment in good time, so good in fact, there was time to take advantage of the Mr Whippy van in Roundhay park just up the road....
The doctor explained how my heart had gone well above the expected rate during the recorded run, and it would be dangerous to continue running until something can be done. Scar tissue following my two heart attacks could be to blame, and an MRI scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) would be needed to investigate further. Done privately it would only be done as a package of treatment and would cost in excess of £15,000 ....
He suggested that I could continue down the NHS route following his recommendation for urgent treatment. All of his findings would be presented to the cardiology team at Sheffield Northern General, where he is sure they would treat it with the urgency it required.
Because of my intolerance to beta blockers, there are a couple of treatments that could be considered. Ablation (recommended); Where the faulty electrical path in the heart causing the irregular heart beat is burned out, Or a Pacemaker and Defibrillator.
The option to do nothing should not be considered....
So I await contact from the Northern General on how to proceed, meanwhile, no running.....However, walking with a heart monitor can be done in reason....
that doesn't sound too bad. I have refused an ablation on a number of occasion in spite of being pushed to have one one by 2 Electrophysiologists I won't go into my reasons why I refuse to have it .
I would have a pacemaker if I get to the stage where I can't cope any more on medication.
One word about Ablation. is is intended to improve quality of life it is not a cure and many people have a number performed . If you do go down the rout of having a procedure I suggest doing some research and make sure you have an experienced team doing it someone like Professor Schilling who is hugely experienced in Ablation.
You can ask for a referral from your GP to see him at Barts in London or anyone else with lots of experience.
https://londonafcentre.com/
Good luck Bob whatever you decide
22-07-2021, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Dextrous63
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There's walking and there's walking OGF.I suspect you'll end up Nordic style and push boundaries a little.
Friend of mine at school was born with a hole in his heart and told that he should avoid strenuous exercise. He became an avid football player and won a few local squash tournaments.
Still going strong.
22-07-2021, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by swimfeeders
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HiGood for you OGF.
It is not a disaster and you can have a good quality of life.
Running is not on, but can be replaced with sex three times a day.
Good luck with that Mrs Foxy.
But I'm not cutting down my sex from six times a day to three just because of an over excited heart.....I know what you mean about the hot weather though, I go for my walk as early as I can because I'm not able to do sod all once it gets hot.....
Phew!....
22-07-2021, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by OldGreyFox
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Thanks Dex, that sounds very encouraging. I will go out as often as I can but be sure to wear my heart monitor for the time being....
Anyway, I'd imagine that having to give up something that you've grown to love would create its own adverse effects.
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