Driving into the hospital grounds the sign said CAR PARK FULL. Great ..... that meant at least a mile walk for me, anyway I was committed to driving into the car park to turn around, so I pressed ahead. There in front of me were six or seven parking spaces. Typical I thought, how many people turned around and went back out of the hospital? The next step was the main reception area. Empty. I asked a passing male nurse where the receptionist was 'it's lunchtime' he replied. I got into the lift and went to Floor 1 and asked directions from the receptionist there.
When I got to my destination I was seen fairly quickly. I asked if I could speak with the Consultant, and to my amazement he agreed and came almost immediately. Together with the nurse they explained the procedure to me, what causes the heart rhythm disturbance and why it is advisable to put the heart back to normal. I was able to discuss the actual treatment and recovery with both of them. This was all good stuff and not what I am used to at this particular hospital. Feeling dreadful now about my uncharitable thoughts about the car park attendants and the admin staff I went off to have my bloods done. Everything okay, even BP normal which is unusual for me in medical surroundings.
So next Wednesday is the day ....Cardioversion day! This is a very safe treatment, with a success rate of approximately 80%. Am I worried? YES!
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