severe leaky valve

[Cat121]

Hi I had a mitral valve repair and triple bypass 12 years ago. I have now been diagnosed with a severe leaky valve. My cardiologist says surgery after several usual test my surgeon says it’s not too bad. I’m awaiting a BNP blood test. This is very stressful with contradictory opinions

[Hidden]

Hello

When I had an angiogram along with other tests my Cardiologist said it looked like I needed a triple Bypass

Then what happens here is that the Cardiologist sends all the results over to the Surgeon who seems to have the final say if they think it needs to be done which in my case the Surgeon did say yes

So I wonder if something similar happens with how it works in your case maybe the Cardiologist thought it should be done but for whatever reason the Surgeon disagrees but what you do need is an explanation as to why the difference of opinion between them both and I would if you have not already ask for an appointment to speak to your Cardiologist and hopefully they will explain it all to you

Please let us know how you get on x

[Cat121 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for your reply I’m due to see the surgeon following my BNP results. Then I want answers I can’t go on like this. Too stressful not knowing what is going to happen

[Hidden in reply to Cat121]

Hello

Yes I agree the waiting and not knowing is always the worse and is very stressful

Hopefully you will have the answers soon

Maybe make a list of all the questions you want to ask so on the day you don't forget any as sometimes we do x