Private cardiologist

[Maltise]

Hi I saw your posts re private cardiologists . I am struggling with angina probably vasospastic . I was unable to tolerate meds and now I am waiting for results of CMRI after 1 year wait . Thru INOCA I heard of a specialist in the UK . I guess I cannot mention his name , but I would like to know if any of you have seen him . I contacted his secretary and my fee for virtual consultations 350 or 600 $can.

[Lowerfield_no_more]

Hopefully Milkfairy will be along soon, who can advise on vasospastic angina and consultant specialists in the UK.

[Tos92]

Hi Maltise,

I have sent you a PM. I believe I know which Professor you are asking about.

Tos

[Milkfairy Heart Star]

I believe you are in Canada?

There are some knowledgeable Cardiologists in Canada and US.

I believe you say you have been offered a functional angiogram in the past?

I have seen 3 world leading experts in caring for patients living with vasospastic angina in the UK over 11 years. One is probably the Prof you are asking about.

Despite their input my vasospastic angina is still resistant to treatment. They couldn't fix me so they ran out of ideas, I got passed on as they retired a bit like playing pass the parcel.

In the end I decided that what I needed was some local to me whom I could establish a trusted relationship of mutual respect.

I have found this with my Cardiologist at my local prestigious north London hospital. He's the very best. He's an Interventional Cardiologist, a researcher, experienced, listens and respects my expertise as an expert patient by experience. I trust his advice and judgement.

He's the one that comes to see me on the ward, keeps his colleagues informed of how to care for me and I can contact when necessary.

Another thought. The system in the UK is different how will you be able to take up any recommendations of an overseas Cardiologist? Will you be able to ask the UK Cardiologist and your Canadian Cardiologist to liase with one another?

This link may help to find a north American based Cardiologist.

microvascularnetwork.com/

Good Luck!

[Maltise in reply to Milkfairy]

Thank you so much . Yes I was questioning also the followup in Canada with a UK treatment plan . I am glad you found a cardiologist that is so caring and respects your knowledge. Unfortunately I haven't yet . I will look at your link . Yes I was offered a functional angio , but as I cannot toleratethe treatment there doesn't seem to be the answer . The interventional cardiologist said "it is a goog question ".

[Milkfairy Heart Star in reply to Maltise]

It took me many years to find my present Cardiologist. I certainly appreciate his care. I know he'll be retiring in a few years, so I am on the look out for his successor.

I hope you are able to find the support you need. Living with vasospastic angina is not easy if you can't take or the medication doesn't work.