Cardiac check ups for Men and Women!

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
04/02/2012 00:35

We all seem to focus on Cancer checks these days and I will still be doing the Womens Health Week in March.

In the meantime though i have been to Cyprus Life and negotiated a good price for Cardiac checks for all.

The check includes bloods, Treadmill test, ECG, Echo and consultation with cardiologist.



Normally this is 560tl for the next few weeks it is 370tl.



If interested e-mail me on trnchealthcare@gmail.com or telephone me on 0533 884 5621 between 10am and 4pm weekdays.



Chris

Marion


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Message Posted:
04/02/2012 00:45

wow, I thought 'that is just what I need' and then thought 'I can't afford it' and then thought 'Dare I not afford it?' As far as I know I am O.K, but, big question - when you say 'for the next few weeks', please tell me until when????

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
04/02/2012 00:47

Marion



If enough interest I suppose it could go on for at least a month.



Chris

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
04/02/2012 09:07

To the top as it was posted very early in the morning when very few people on line.



Don't wait for a heart attack get checked now!



Chris

CarrieRBag



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Message Posted:
04/02/2012 09:17

Back to the top for this important post please.

Marion


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Message Posted:
04/02/2012 11:25

Ah well, I will have to wait until next time around, but I am sure there are plenty who would like to/should take advantage of this offer.

swyflot


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Message Posted:
04/02/2012 11:32

Plenty of people out here who think they are fit,but are they healthy?????????????????????????.



Treadmill test, is it supervised all the time

MrsSnakes



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Posts: 1100

Message Posted:
04/02/2012 11:39

Chris (Nurse) whilst this is slightly off topic, I am concerned that when having my chest x-ray at Girne State Hospital yesterday, the door was left open, several young men were waiting in front of me at the open door way. Please could you highlight the dangers if any about this or do you know anyone that can. Kind regards, Mrs Snakes.

roisin


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Posts: 358

Message Posted:
04/02/2012 12:28

Is there any hospital in Girne doing this offer as well ?

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
04/02/2012 13:01

Message 8



There is absolutely no danger to you the door being left open. However it is a very thoughtless and not good practise to do so, as it gives you yourself no privacy.

The amount of radiation from a chest x-ray is not a lot compared to say a CT scan which is approx 400 times more, so repeated exposure to this would be dangerous. It used to be said that the radiation could harm an early fetus but not sure how accurate that info is.



Message 9

Cyprus Life is the only doing this and offering the discount.



Chris

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
04/02/2012 13:02

Message 7.



Yes the treadmill / stress test is supervised at all times.



Chris

MrsSnakes



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Message Posted:
04/02/2012 13:12

Thanks Chris, at least I had my clothes on

cyprustimes


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Message Posted:
04/02/2012 13:55

hi how much full ladies check up and any deals coming up thanks

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
04/02/2012 14:14

message 13



The 3rd Womens Health Week will be in March and usually the hospital give us discount for that.



Chris

swyflot


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Message Posted:
04/02/2012 15:15

Me again, glad it is supervised at all times. Would the blood test check platelets as I have Essential Thrombocytopaenia ?

ozankoymum


Joined: 10/01/2009
Posts: 359

Message Posted:
04/02/2012 19:24

Can you pay for an angiogram (sorry if it spelt wrong) and have a thorough heart check too?

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
04/02/2012 22:23

message 15



I will get a list of the blood tests to you after the weekend and if platelets check not included I am sure it can be added for you.



Message 16



Yes if you want an angiogram it should not be a problem.



Chris

Marion


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Message Posted:
04/02/2012 22:38

nteresting thatwhen I wanted an angiogram in U.K, years ago, I was tld I could not have one as it is too dangerous. Had I a heart attack, then i could have one tocheck upowhat's what, but before that, it was too dangerous. Have hey now improved technique?

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
04/02/2012 23:19

Marion,



I presume that message 16 has a good reason for asking for this, maybe on Doctors advise! Wouldn't think she would want one just for the sake of having the procedure done.



Chris

scoobydoo


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Message Posted:
05/02/2012 07:20

Back to the top.



Well done Chris for organising all these health checks and thank you for all the hard work it takes to run something like this!



Sue

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
05/02/2012 08:55

http://www.pattayadailynews.com/en/2010/03/09/cardiovascular-check-up/



Some additional information for anyone who is thinking of having the checks.



Chris

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
05/02/2012 18:09

Coronary artery disease is the most common cause of sudden death. This disease is caused by the buildup and eventual blockage in the coronary arteries that nourish the heart. A severe spasm can cause a heart attack, which may can result in sudden death.



The danger of this disease is that there may be no previous symptoms or warning signs. So, having a medical check-up is one of the best way to prevent you from having coronary artery disease – before it’s too late to treat.



See link above.



Chris

ozankoymum


Joined: 10/01/2009
Posts: 359

Message Posted:
05/02/2012 23:55

My step dad died very suddenly on holiday in India on 11th Jan this year of a massive heart attack at the age of 58.



When he was here in June he complained of chest pains and went a grey colour so I took him to the doctors immediately. (Not one related to Nurse Awful or the said health test)



I actually asked if he could pay and have an angiogram and was told he would need blood test first to see if he had been having mini heart attacks then take if from there... His blood tests came back indicating no heart problems so was told there was no need for angiogram and his chest pains were because he was a smoker.. I shouldnt have listened and should have insisted..



I want my mum checked out when she comes here because I know you cant just ask for one in the UK.

Marion


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Message Posted:
06/02/2012 00:02

the reason i wanted one was because of high cholesterol and wanting to know if any damage had been done etc. so sorry to hear about your step Dad, becki. it must have been extremely upsetting, but it is a good warning to all of us to find out what is going on inside. I still don't know and I can't get to this set of tests, but will when I can. if only we had little machiens at home so we could see the inside as we see the zits on our faces. I am sure one day we will, but for now, we have to use what is available.

Jeannie


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Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
06/02/2012 01:07

Marion - cholesterol checking kits are readily available in the UK from pharmacies. They are not particularly expensive. They are also available from Amazon.

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
06/02/2012 09:42

Message 23,



Sorry to hear about your step-father. At the very least the clinic / hospital should have done a 24hour tape on him. http://www.johnsom.com/johnsomauroo/24_Hour_Tape.html



Chest pain of any kind should never be ignored by the medical profession everything possible should be done to find out the cause!



Chris

ozankoymum


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Posts: 359

Message Posted:
06/02/2012 10:10

Yes I know, Looking back through his diary he had recently also booked an appointment with the doctor in the UK for pains in his neck, which he was given anti inflammatries for, when I googled the medication he was prescribed, a contra-indication for the medication was heart problems.. All the signs were there but they looked at everything else first. I now read neck pain is also a sign of heart problems.



I believe these specific tests that you are running are a wonderful thing, its never too early to start keeping an eye on yourself.



Well done and keep up the good work you are doing x

KARY44



Joined: 30/04/2008
Posts: 326

Message Posted:
06/02/2012 11:05

Chris, hi

Would these tests in your opinion detect an underlying problem if i recently suffered an exercise induced ventricular tachycardia

BPM 220 for approx 10 mins.

Thanks

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
06/02/2012 11:39

Message 28,



Yes thats the reason they do the treadmill / stress first (after the bloods) then the ECG and Echo. The echo is a brilliant diagnostic tool and will pick up almost any slight problem.



Chris

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
06/02/2012 17:53

Back to the top for the last time today.



Chris

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
07/02/2012 06:31

Back to the top again.



Chris

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
07/02/2012 14:32

To the top for the 2nd time today for anyone who hasn't seen this.



Chris

scoobydoo


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Message Posted:
07/02/2012 20:10

BTTT please

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
08/02/2012 06:59

To the top please.



Chris

SammieB



Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 142

Message Posted:
08/02/2012 11:37

Thanks for highlighting this very important topic Christine!

I had a heart attack in June this year (at 41 yrs old!) It was an enormous shock to me and my family.

I had warning signs for about 10 weeks before it happened, but dismissed them because they weren't 'text book' symptoms. The main anomaly was all my chest pains moved mainly down the RIGHT side (arm, shoulder blade and jaw) I had always presumed it would be the left, so carried on. The pains were bearable, squeezing pains that reached a crescendo and eased off after about 5/10 minutes (these episodes got longer and longer). Luckily, I saw a cardiologist here who told me I was in trouble and needed to take immediate action. I got back to UK and discovered via 2 angiograms, echo cardiogram, blood tests ETC that I had a blocked and ruptured artery (97%) could have been fatal. Although I was very unlucky to have this happen to me at 41, I feel extremely lucky to have survived. So my message is, please dont think you have to be

SammieB



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Posts: 142

Message Posted:
08/02/2012 11:38

male and over 55 to be at risk.



Go and get checked out! )



Samantha x

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
08/02/2012 13:39

Although not a lot of people taking up this great offer Samantha, the majority are women. Although at a guess the incidence of heart attacks here are mostly men!



Sorry to hear you had problems Sam, glad you are okay now, no doubt you had to make a few lifestyle changes as well!!



Chris

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
08/02/2012 15:14

All e-mails received now answered. If not there please check spam.



Chris

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
09/02/2012 05:50

Back to the top.



Chris

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
10/02/2012 06:55

Back to the top for today.



Chris

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
11/02/2012 06:55

To the top again.



Chris

cyprusbreeze


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Posts: 91

Message Posted:
11/02/2012 10:26

Can you eat before the appointment?

roisin


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Posts: 358

Message Posted:
11/02/2012 13:13

How do you get to Cyprus Life hopsital from Girne please

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
11/02/2012 14:04

Message 42, Nothing to eat or drink before the blood tests but you will be given time to eat before the treadmill / stress test. Either take a sandwich with you or there is a small cafe on site.



message 43

From Girne head to Lefkosa at the first big roundabout in Lefkosa turn right. Approx 50yards on that road keeping in the right hand lane you will see a slip road crossing the opposite carriageway, take that and hospital approx 50yards on your left just after the Effes sign.



Chris

roisin


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Posts: 358

Message Posted:
11/02/2012 16:07

Thanks Chris. I have made appointment. Just a query. I asked about fasting for the tests.The lady i spoke to said take all regular medications and eat breakfast. No need to fast. Please can you confirm this ?

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
11/02/2012 16:17

Roisin,



I will get back to you on that as I understood it was fasting bloods, will check with cariologist first thing Monday.



Chris

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
11/02/2012 16:20

Roisin,



I have just checked my e-mails and it is fasting bloods!



Chris

roisin


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Message Posted:
11/02/2012 16:21

Thanks Chris

scoobydoo


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Message Posted:
11/02/2012 19:32

Back to the top

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
12/02/2012 09:02

Back to the top



Chris

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
13/02/2012 10:34

Back to the top.



Chris

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
14/02/2012 09:37

Happy Valentines Day, why not treat your nearest and dearest to a discounted cardiac check!



Chris

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
15/02/2012 07:10

To the top for today again.



Chris

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
18/02/2012 23:38

To the top as this is ongoing.



chris

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
20/02/2012 16:10

Still ongoing.



Chris

scoobydoo


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Message Posted:
20/02/2012 21:04

Back to the top

suehowlittle


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Message Posted:
20/02/2012 21:39

Chris, could I ask you would these tests reveal plaqued up arteries or not?

scoobydoo


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Message Posted:
21/02/2012 06:44

Back to the top

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
21/02/2012 07:27

Suehowlittle,



The echo will show anything like that up. The ECG will detect any arrhythmias (irregular beats)



Chris

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
22/02/2012 07:15

Still a week left to take up this offer.



For anyone abroad at the moment and returning here in March if you contact me I am sure we can book you in for your return.



Chris

cyprusbreeze


Joined: 20/08/2009
Posts: 91

Message Posted:
22/02/2012 08:46

Chris - I had mine yesterday - excellent value for money but the treadmill was not working so people going today may want to check beforehand

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
22/02/2012 11:42

Treadmill now fixed so shouldn't be any more problems cyprusbreeze.



Chris

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
23/02/2012 09:14

I have been getting calls from people who have been suffering palpitations, shortness of breath and or chest pain but too frightened to go to the Doctor or didn't know where to go.

If you are in this category don't wait until its too late!



Chris

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
23/02/2012 09:20

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-17116820



I found this on the BBC website very interesting and well worth a read.



Chris

mobags


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Message Posted:
23/02/2012 10:03

I would like to say a huge thank you to the Cyprus Life hospital. My husband went for the heart check up and they found he had 2 serious problems .He is nnow on medication and feels alot better. He has been a fitness fanatic all his life and eats healthly so please go no one is exempt from possible heart trouble. I dread to think what might of happened if we did not go.

Again a HUGE THANK YOU.

ozankoys


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Message Posted:
25/02/2012 08:36

Hi can someone tell me how long the tests take, I have appointment on Monday so would like to know please.

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
25/02/2012 08:39

All going well approx 2 hours shouldn't be any longer.



Chris

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
26/02/2012 00:51

back to the top



Chris

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
27/02/2012 21:56

I am bringing this back to tthe top for one week more only. So far it has been a great success and we have booked people who are not on the island until the middle of March. Thank's to Cyprus Life they are getting the discount when they return.

If you are thinking of doing this I would advise booking this week, don't wait until it is too late.



Chris

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
01/03/2012 00:08

Last chance to book the discounted checks as now booked into March.



Don't wait until you feel ill or have chest pain get booked today.



As always phone 0533 884 5621 or e-mail trnchealthcare@gmail.com



Chris

ozankoys


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Posts: 905

Message Posted:
01/03/2012 08:14

I had the cardiac check this week, very thorough although no treadmill, & I was in & out in 100 minutes!

When will the next cancer check be as my friend wants to go for one please?

Thanks for organising these Chris it does give a lot of us the nudge we need to get ourselves checked out!

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
01/03/2012 08:19

ozankoys,



The Womens Health Week will be this month have still to go and see about it and see what discount on offer!

Should have went yesterday but with the weather decided to stay at home, warm beside the fire. Will let you know as soon as I get the dates and prices.



Chris