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A former electrician who underwent a successful triple heart bypass after suffering two heart attacks, is now helping other patients on their road to recovery. Barry Collins (75) completed his rehabilitation at an ESNEFT cardiac rehabilitation clinic, based at Tendring District Scout Centre, in Clacton – after his operation in Basildon – and now works… Read more »
A Colchester hospital patient has become the first person in the world to receive the world’s most advanced heart implant that doctors have likened to as having a “paramedic in your pocket”. David Southworth (pictured, below), who has heart failure, was fitted with the Medtronic Cobalt implant by ESNEFT consultant cardiologist Dr Duncan Field. It can communicate with… Read more »
A much-loved husband who was given just 48 hours to live after suffering a serious heart attack on Christmas Day has praised his care he received at Ipswich Hospital and the “exceptionally good” help he has been given since from a special patient support group. Ivan Spilling was rushed to intensive care in December 2017… Read more »