Frankston woman Anne Thompson was watching television when her heart went into arrhythmia. Photo: Supplied.
Almost two weeks after an unplanned ambulance trip to the Emergency Department at Frankston Hospital, Frankston resident Anne Thompson can’t wipe the smile off her face.
While watching the evening news, the 66-year-old’s heart suddenly began racing at a faster than normal rate – a type of arrhythmia, known as tachycardia.
“As soon as I arrived in the treatment area, I was being monitored and undergoing a whole series of tests,” says Anne.
“I was so impressed from the moment I came in. The staff were reassuring, calm and professional and the modern Emergency Department gave me, as a patient, a high degree of privacy.”
Following treatment and a period of observation, Anne got help from one of our nurses who organised a taxi to get her home. We’re happy to report she’s doing well and is undergoing a number of follow up tests, to make sure her heart palpitations are managed appropriately.
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