Thatwasunexpected2 years ago

You're over-thinking it.

It's virtually impossible to say there's NO disease in a heart without performing an autopsy, which I'm guessing you'd prefer they didn't.

By saying "no significant" they cover everything from "none" to "a bit but not enough to worry about" without having to cut you open to check

Shado-Straker in reply to Thatwasunexpected2 years ago

Thanks for replying. That makes sense. I’m sure if there was anything untoward I’d know about it! 🙂

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Thatwasunexpected in reply to Shado-Straker2 years ago

Yes. They tend to put the bar for "significant" pretty low so, if there's any doubt they test further.

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Hidden2 years ago

Hi, good that you're normally fit and well, so why the echo?

Shado-Straker in reply to Hidden2 years ago

I started with ectopic beats at Christmas time. Most likely linked to stress, it was a very rough few months personally. I went to a&e as they lasted for more than a week, who then referred me to the cardiologist. I do have postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, but this is well under control.

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Hidden in reply to Shado-Straker2 years ago

Makes sense to me now. You did the right thing going to A&E, my Cardiologist has always told me that should be my first option and don't bother with the GP.

I wouldn't mind coming away from an echo, with no significant valvular disease....😃

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Tessie28 in reply to Hidden2 years ago

yup blowed if I would go to my GP first. Much as I like him he had no clue with the valve disease and operation. I reported back to him a few weeks after OHS that my heart surgeon wants my BP below 140. " oh we would all like that, ho ho" ...Yes but most of us haven't got a new heart valve.

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GWP19522 years ago

This very much sounds like "consultant speak". They cannot give any of us a 100% completely clear bill of health because we live in a litigious society and they won't leave themselves open to legal action. I've found positive news given to me face to face in a consultation has been watered down when put in writing.

Shado-Straker in reply to GWP19522 years ago

That's very interesting! It's almost like they have to part Dr part lawyer these days.

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Tessie282 years ago

Sounds okay to me..... Following my valve replacement in hospital I had a few issues. They had to do two brain scans. when they reported back to me they said "nothing of significance " . I laughed...okay not too much as my scar was new. cheers Tessie

Shado-Straker in reply to Tessie282 years ago

Haha! They could have worded that better..

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