Brenda ~ I'm sorry you are struggling with lingering doubt and suspicion. I can relate. Had a comprehensive physical and received a clean bill of health. 2 weeks later I was hospitalized with severe heart disease. It's easy to lose confidence sometimes. In my opinion, the only path forward for you is to follow your instinct and get a second opinion from a Cardiologist you have confidence in. Get recommendations then seek the best out for a second opinion. And yes, any good doctor will evaluate the records and give you a second opinion. Make sure there is no relationship between your current cardiologist and the new.
Good luck and let us know how it goes
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Warren
TucsonAZ
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-23-2021 13:22
From: Brenda Fuller
Subject: Is my doctor sure about my heart health?
Call me a hypochondriac if you will but I am concerned that because I am female and have not had a heart attack that my cardiologist is not really looking at all the information on my tests. I have had 2 Cardiac PET scans, several echocardiograms. I have angina at rest and on exertion. I have been diagnosed with mild pulmonary hypertension and have mild mitral and tricuspid valve regurgitation. Is there anyone who would look at the test I have had done and offer a second opinion? I am 65 and 3 years ago my 1st cousin of the same age dropped dead talking on her phone in the kitchen. She had also been told she had no heart issues. I have a very unhealthy family history of cardiac disease. I just feel that something may be going on that the doctor is not recognizing. I have never had a heart cath-the dr. feels it would be too invasive. Any ideas, thoughts or suggestions would be very much appreciated. Thanks and have a good day.
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Brenda Fuller
retired
Hernando FL
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