awaiting appointment

[bunnyhutch]

I was told 2.5 months ago that I have severe aortic stenosis and referred to see cardiologist

To date not been given appointment

Is this the norm

[BowlerA1]

Hi. It depends on where you live as to the time it takes to see a cardiologist. Normally when you have a definite diagnosis you would see a cardiologist straight away. If you are concerned, especially if you are getting tired, contact the cardiologist secretary. I always found them to be very helpful and they should be able to give you some idea of your appointment time.

I was also diagnosed with aorta stenosis and had surgery on 27th January. I was out of hospital on the 1st February and I am making a slow but steady recovery.

You, of course, may not have to have surgery but whatever treatment you have you are in safe hands.

Regards

[bunnyhutch in reply to BowlerA1]

thank you so much for your informative reply

My diagnosis was made by a consultant consequent to another illness that required an echocardiogram She then referred me to the next available cardiologist

I contacted appointments after a month but was told to wait

I will take your advice and try and speak to a secretary

Once again thsnks

[NotanAstronaut]

that’s outrageous. Hassle the hospital and ask your doctor to chase. Go privately just for a consultation if you can afford it. You will probably need to see a surgeon soon after the cardiologist and that’s another wait so get the first wait over with as fast as you can. Don’t exercise while you wait. See my blog: shaunoconnell.com/2023/08/1...

[bunnyhutch in reply to NotanAstronaut]

Thank you for your reply I have scanned your blog and will read more fully

I must admit I am worried because the referral was from a Consultant in emergency A&E when I experienced Transient Global Amnesia to Cardiology in the same trust

At the time December 2024 as fit well and independent 79 Indeed at this time I was weight training swimming walking and yoga I got advice from GP who told me to stop

I am now experiencing bad sleeping and last few days bad dizziness

Will contact GP tomorrow hopefully he will have better luck getting response from cardiology I am grateful for your advice

[Sunlover2009]

I was diagnosed in September saw a cardiologist in end of October,saw surgeon late December he requested a angiogram asap I had the angiogram last week seem to be chasing them all of the time ,so stressed out with it all

[bunnyhutch in reply to Sunlover2009]

You have my sympathy I must admit it’s very worrying to hear your experience

I tend to be a layed back person but will need to push things