Cardiologist review

[Gussy121]

hi folks I am getting a phone consultation with the cardiologist tomorrow I’m 16 weeks post op for mitral valve repair .I’m not really good at asking questions on the phone and really prefer a face to face but this option is not available .any suggestions on what sort of questions he will ask me and what should I be asking him .any help will be great .thanks in advance

[Hidden]

Hello

I would think he will ask the basic questions how you are feeling and so on but you just never know what they will ask till they phone but take your time and answer honestly

Meanwhile write down anything you want to know or are concerned about have it next to the phone and as this is your appointment and you want to make the most of it ask all the questions on your list you make to

Hope if you have time you will let us know how it goes x

[10gingercats in reply to Hidden]

I was offered a telephone consult. with cardiologist and asked for a face to face instead. I got it without a squeak .Worth asking,nothing to lose.

[Gussy121 in reply to 10gingercats]

thanks for replying.I have already asked but told that it will be done over the telephone .what sort of thing did your cardiologist discuss with you

[10gingercats in reply to Gussy121]

We discussed issues related to my own heart condition. She spoke first in relation to an excho I had had.She also examined me,checked liver externally and referred to more general health issures. My check with her is always individualistic.

[Hidden in reply to 10gingercats]

Well done and you are so right nothing to lose by asking x

[Gussy121 in reply to Hidden]

I’ll make a list of general questions and hope for the best .thanks for getting back to me and yes I’ll let you know how I get on

[Hidden in reply to Gussy121]

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[Gussy121 in reply to Hidden]

hi Bekind just an update .been stressed all day about cardiologist call however their was no need to be everything turned out ok it was really easy talking to him and he won’t need to see me again till next year so glad .they are just going to monitor the repair for the next couple years .thanks for all your help take care

[Hidden in reply to Gussy121]

Hello

It is human nature for some of us to worry but so pleased that it went so well

You must feel relieved now at the call been so successful and the outcome to

Thank you for letting us know how it went x

[Anon2023]

hi. The cardiologist will probably want to know if you are symptomatic such as breathing problems etc and perhaps mention the pains in your chest that you had. Maybe ask the cardiologist what you can expect from your ongoing care such as the timing of scans and reviews etc. good luck. X

[Gussy121 in reply to Anon2023]

fantastic thanks for that it’s really helpful I’m going to write this down

[Anon2023]

no problem. Hope it goes well. I would definitely try and pin them down in terms of timing of reviews etc and who your point of contact should be. I hope it goes well.

[Gussy121 in reply to Anon2023]

thanks I will .and I’ll let you know how it goes .much appreciated