DH heart attack and utterly brilliant NHS

Glad your DH had such a good outcome whitewave and yes, the follow-up care sounds brilliant. You will have to keep him motivated.
Here's to his full recovery
and for you.

That's absolutely wonderful, whitewave!

When my DH had a heart attack (several years ago) all they gave him was a booklet of advice on diet and exercise, and a couple of relaxation tapes (which he never listened to!). No follow-up from the hospital at all.

Just back from visiting ready for bed and supping a glass of red.

DH is doing good with very little damage to his heart - an echo thing showed that apparently. They are not happy w it's his blood pressure though so no doubt something will be done about that.

We are apparently on week one of recovery. I have been given a booklet with masses of information in it.
Week 1 is as follows
Rise and wash and dress every morning
Have a lie-in in the morning and take a nap after lunch
Sedentary interests: reading, music, TV, board/card games
Make tea, coffee, snacks
Lay the table
Up to one hour non stressful paperwork
Mobility exercises ( outlined in book) followed by 5 mins walking once or twice a day
Avoid straining or lifting more than 11 lbs in weight.

Blimey I recognise that as something like my life at times must get moving more.

He is invited to cardiac rehabilitating classes which take place every 2 hrs twice a week. This includes 1hr exercise and 1 hr health education talk. Starts 4-6 weeks into recovery and last for 12 sessions.
After that he gets referred to a long term rehabilitation unit. Phase 3
Then phase 4 kicks in which takes place in a local community centre. The intention is to maintain Changed Behaviour.

Good isn't it?

Good to hear all that, whitewave. Thank heavens for the NHS.
Hope his pacemaker is okay.

How scary for you both but with a marvellous outcome.

Good Luck for your DHs recovery and don't run yourself into the ground - he's on the road to recovery

Sincere wishes your hubby makes a quick recovery whitewave, very frightening for both of you.!

You must be tired but the old adrenolin rush seems to make us all the Duracell bunny doesn't it.

So glad your DH is doing well whitewave and well done to you for spotting the signs.

The NHS can be marvellous sometimes.

The NHS is so marvellous when it works isn't it, my very best wishes to you both .
I hope everything continues to go well.

So relieved the care was good white wave, hope all continues to go well.

So pleased you both had such good care. Take care now and fingers crossed for your DH and a speedy recovery.

Reading this thread again I'm really struggling to understand how our NHS can be so marvellous when the chips are down but for some reason cannot get the basics right? Even down to cleanliness and feeding patients it struggles sometimes.
Its a puzzle for sure.

Glad all is well for you and DH now ww what a shock for you.?
The emergency services and emergency surgery/ treatment within the NHS is still world class.

Glad all went well for DH ww try to recharge your batteries

Great service from something which seems to get an awful lot of bad reporting, hope all goes well for you Whitewave

Glad all went well and your DH is recovering. Yes, our NHS is wonderful as are most of those who work in our hospitals. I have never had anything but kindness and efficiency from them.

Thanks folks - keeping me going this morning.

What a relief Whitewave and I'm so pleased that everything possible was done and so quickly and efficiently.

I know two men who recently had stents fitted in emergency situation such as yours. Both had follow up treatment at health-based NHS clinics to minimise the risk of another heart attack and both are fitter now than for the last twenty years!!! So try not to worry

What a lovely post whitewave! So glad your DH is well. We do have an absolutely NHS when the chips are down. Keep us posted and look after yourself!

OMG! Only just read this! Your poor DH, and what a nightmare for you! Glad it was handled so well and efficiently! Marvellous to hear that.

for you both, and very best wishes.

to you both WW and best wishes for a speedy recovery for your DH. Just don't forget to look after you as you will indeed feel p** when the adrenalin fades.

Bravo to the NHS yet again and my best wishes to you and DH after such a scary night, take care of yourself too Whitewave.

Whitewave, best wishes to you and DH after the drama and wonderful care that he received from our NHS. This happened to me in 2012. I was on my way to my exercise class, and had just got off the bus. I felt as though an elephant was standing on my chest, so made my way to the Dr's surgery. When I told them how I felt, they swiftly took over and within a very short time I was with the paramedics on my way to hospital. I had a stent put in the next day, and have been fine since. I wrote a thank you letter to our Dr's surgery, and received a lovely note back, to say that it was nice to be thanked, as not everyone does this. Hope all goes well with Mr W and his recovery, and that you are OK

How wonderful to receive such service when you need it. Best wishes to you both.

What a night! It is heartening to hear about the NHS functioning at its very best. I hope your DH makes a speedy and full recovery, Whitewave.