First cardiology outpatient appointment

[pinkkoala]

My gp has referred me to cardiology as i have been having funny turns, i booked the appointment online with hospital and received confirmation letter this morning. It says about allowing 3 hours to be at the hospital, i am now worrying is as i hate hospitals, to the point i go into panic mode and get tearful. I wasn't expecting to be there 3 hours, i thought just a 10 min appointment. Any ideas why that long and what they will do and can my partner stay with me all the time.

@pinkkoaka - have PM’d you as it sounds a lot like vasovagal syncope - hope you got the message? Stress/anxiety can be a trigger for some people. Episodes whilst sitting are very possible. Feeling drained after also something people report. Have put more in my PM.

Wigeon, i have read your message and have noted it down to ask when i go for the appointment, the symptoms do sound very similar to what i have.