my empathy is with you. Here are some practical tips
For anxiety, which is understandable: Ask your cardiologist for something appropriate.
When they scheduled me for my surgery, the date was 2 1/2 months away. I asked to be on the cancellation list because the waiting was anxiety producing. ( not good for any heart condition ) .
About the internet, it is useful for general information but it cant analyze your specific needs. IT is increasing your anxiety.
Yes, you must be comfortable with your cardiac surgeon. Good Bedside manner is not as necessary but skilled hands of the surgeon ... but with heart issues, your comfort zone is vital to your successful recovery.
Also before going to see your doctor, write your questions down. My husband suggests sending them (email patient portal etc ) to your doctor in advance of the appointment .
Most importantly, record the answers .
It helps to bring someone with you who will listen for you too .
Marilyn B. Rosenhouse
Mobile: (214)850-0655
Original Message:
Sent: 8/24/2020 12:51:00 AM
From: Henry Murphy
Subject: RE: Help me please my Anxiety is peaked
Helo Bill
God help you with the crosses you are carrying. I have some empathy with what you are going through because I will be having surgery soon for a descending thoracic aneurysm and driving myself nuts on YouTube researching what Cleveland Clinic, Mayo etc have to say etc. Cleveland has been named the best Cardio hospital for 24 years running but that does not mean that everyone working for them has a heart, has empathy, really cares. This is your one shot at the brass ring, if yourdoctor does not change her attitude after you and her sit down and talk.....then get a cardiologist that has empathy. Asking for a new Cardiologist might be the jolt of empathy she needs. Good luck
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Henry Murphy
HJM Taxi Management
East Elmhurst NY
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-02-2020 12:37
From: William Platten
Subject: Help me please my Anxiety is peaked
My name is Bill Platten
I have several issues the first and most concerning is Chronic diastolic heart failure (HCC) STAGE III (C). My cardiologist is very she works for The Cleavland Clinic. Unfortunately she never tells me what to do other than take my medications she never tells me what is coming next. I also have LVH (left ventricular hypertrophy) I know it's not good new's but again My Cardiologist really never tells me what to do or what to expect. The third I have a 4.0 aneurysms on my aorta. I am being treated by medications including a 24 hours a day nitroglycerin pill.
I have gone online to the Cleveland Clinic and I looked up each and all have a bleak outcome and my anxiety is out the roof. Can anyone out there Please help if they have the same issues and what I should expect next? Or is there any cure out there for what I have?
Respectfully
Bill j Platten
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William Platten
Retired
N/A
Alliance OH
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