Last year I had an echo and my cardiologist diagnosed was severe. I went for a catherization it showed moderate. They said I will need surgery at some point ...Read more
Last year I had an echo and my cardiologist diagnosed was severe. I went for a catherization it showed moderate. They said I will need surgery at some point this year. I had another echo and it showed moderate to severe. I ave very minor symptoms when exercising usually balance over the past month. I met with the cardiologist and he told me to come back next year unless I feel more symptoms. I have doubts now about this cardiologist should I get another cardiologist
Valerie Allen Hi James! In my case when I got fairly close to surgery, the cardiologist sent me to a surgeon to dec ... Read more
Valerie Allen Hi James! In my case when I got fairly close to surgery, the cardiologist sent me to a surgeon to decide when the surgery should be. You could ask for a referral or do research to find one if you are not comfortable with what the cardiologist said. Another option.
Rose Madura I think you should get a second opinion. It is old school thinking to wait and watch for symptoms. ... Read more
Rose Madura I think you should get a second opinion. It is old school thinking to wait and watch for symptoms.
Yumiko Ishida I would get a second opinion, and if the first and the second are vastly different, get a third. Be f ... Read more
Yumiko Ishida I would get a second opinion, and if the first and the second are vastly different, get a third. Be forwarned, though - don’t know how old you are, but it is not uncommon to get vastly different opinions if you are in the gray area. I was 54 when I had my surgery, and the options were overwhelming at times. Mechanical or tissue valve? Wait to have surgery so I can have fewer future replacements? etc.
Tiago Rocha Agree with Rose. We are the ones that feel and carry the anxiety. If you don’t feel comfortable see ... Read more
Tiago Rocha Agree with Rose. We are the ones that feel and carry the anxiety. If you don’t feel comfortable seek a second opinion. Get referrals first. However don’t go into the spiral of jumping from a doctor to another.
