26/05/2026
THE UNTOLD STORY OF MY HEALTH SCARE. 6 MONTHS LATER.
The Final diagnosis is confirmed as Congenital Heart Failure.
On the 29th December 2025 I was admitted to the Whipps Cross Hospital A&E. following chest pains( Recurring) and further tests revealed blood clots and water retention around the heart.
Treatment Options
Management generally focuses on easing symptoms, repairing the defect, and strengthening the heart muscle.
Medications: Diuretics (to reduce fluid), ACE inhibitors (to lower blood pressure), and inotropes (to improve heart pumping).
Surgery or Catheter Procedures: Corrective or palliative surgeries to close holes, widen narrowed vessels, or repair valves.
Long-term Monitoring: Routine follow-up care is required throughout a patient's lifetime to monitor cardiac function.