Heart attacks are one thing.
Drugs to manage the heart is another matter. And it is those drugs which need to be carefully watched.
Heart Attacks
I have had three viz:
- February 2012 - two stents inserted in the Jubilee. Recovery in the Old Victoria.
- February 2014 - two stents inserted in Hairmyres University Hospital. Recovery in the Old Victoria.
- November 2017 - two stents inserted in Hairmyres University Hospital.
History of Kidney Failure
April 2026 Blood Tests delayed by Khan Medical Practice [Shia Muslim]
Once taken, matter referred to New Victoria Hospital
Khan issues revised prescription. NO communications. Ignored.
Moved from Khan Medical Practice to Castlemilk Group Practice [Christian]. Tested, Referred again to New Victoria. Prescription adjusted.
Wednesday 9th September 2026: New Victoria Renal Clinic. Blood Tests.
On 10th advised that bloods results were bad eGFR of 14. Appointment for the 15th made at the QEUH.
Tuesday 15th September 2026 Scan at QEUH.
Catheter inserted. Kept in hospital - "do not get off the trolley" syndrome.
Taken OFF Ramipril. Cannot remember exact date but guess 17th September.
Discharged on Monday 21st September at 15:55 as eGFR had risen to 20.
The urology ward doctor who handles medication [in a wheel chair] suggested that I remain OFF Ramipril, but continue with
1st October 2026, District Nurses visited. Checked me out, brought some catheter supplies, stated a "Fittleworth Account" would be set up for more supplies
5th October 2026 Pelvic Area [Prostate] Scan. [Requested by Dr Patel of Renal at New Victoria]
6th October 2026 Heart Scan. [Requested by Dr Patel of Renal at New Victoria]. As the young lady said - a knackered heart but working Ok.
7th October 2026 Blood Test for eGFR at home visit. Result was 24.
8th October 2026. Text from Castlemilk Health Center which read: Good afternoon, yesterday's kidney test is back ro baseline (your normal so I recommend restart Ramipril 5mg daily + your other 2 medications. Dr Kerr GP.) eGFR reported as 24.
22nd October 2026. Conversation with Dr Kerr. Noted that Dr Patel has not released Pelvic Scan or Heart Scan to GP. Also noted that Dr Patel advised Dr Kerr that Ramipril should be minimised to 2.5mg daily. Superseded by QEUH. Agreed that if resting BP about 20 then taker Ramipril [5mg]