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re: Question for OT cardiologists
Posted on 4/1/19 at 3:06 pm to Jim Rockford
Posted on 4/1/19 at 3:06 pm to Jim Rockford
Did the doctor indicate the concern, beyond the irregular heartbeat?
Normally, I'd say that a battery of tests for someone that is asypmtomatic is excessive but if there is something the cardiologist is wary of, i'd definitely have them clarify the concerns before any further testing.
My 45 yr old brother had a massive coronary in February. Fit, active guy with zero heart-related symptoms had a completely occluded widowmaker. Went into afib while exercising and was thankfully in the ambulance on the way to the emergency room when he flat-lined.
He survived but the fact that he showed zero symptoms before the event, was one of the more terrifying aspects of the ordeal for him.
Again, if there is no medical cause, then question the order. If there is a reasoning, then demand the doctor share the reasoning.
Normally, I'd say that a battery of tests for someone that is asypmtomatic is excessive but if there is something the cardiologist is wary of, i'd definitely have them clarify the concerns before any further testing.
My 45 yr old brother had a massive coronary in February. Fit, active guy with zero heart-related symptoms had a completely occluded widowmaker. Went into afib while exercising and was thankfully in the ambulance on the way to the emergency room when he flat-lined.
He survived but the fact that he showed zero symptoms before the event, was one of the more terrifying aspects of the ordeal for him.
Again, if there is no medical cause, then question the order. If there is a reasoning, then demand the doctor share the reasoning.
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Posted on 4/1/19 at 3:06 pm to OWLFAN86
quote:Well, it is when you're here.
this is more of a proctology type of board
Posted on 4/1/19 at 3:37 pm to TigerstuckinMS
cause you homos like looking at my a-hole
Posted on 4/1/19 at 3:41 pm to Jim Rockford
Women don't usually have symptoms of cardiovascular disease like men do.
I know, with their penchant for complaining, this may not make sense, but it is true regardless.
Do what the md wants.
I know, with their penchant for complaining, this may not make sense, but it is true regardless.
Do what the md wants.
Posted on 4/1/19 at 3:42 pm to OWLFAN86
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cause you homos like looking at my a-hole
Right there about 8" above your leaky tits?
Posted on 4/1/19 at 3:56 pm to Jim Rockford
I had the same tests for irregular heartbeat but never recommended an angiogram. I would need a really good reason for that.
Posted on 4/1/19 at 3:57 pm to Jim Rockford
Tell her to ask the doctor why he wants to do these things and she can make a decision.
Posted on 4/1/19 at 3:59 pm to Jim Rockford
Her doctor needs to give her a little more information, in fact he/she is obligated to present her with the facts so she can make a decision. It’s called “Patient’s right to know”
And the information cannot be wish washy BS.
And the information cannot be wish washy BS.
Posted on 4/8/19 at 2:20 pm to Jim Rockford
Had her followup today. Ventricular tachycardia. Cardiologist still wants to do an angiogram. SO is reluctant. As a compromise, cardiologist recommended an arrhthia specialist. That's where things stand right now.
Posted on 4/8/19 at 2:28 pm to Jim Rockford
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Cardiologist still wants to do an angiogram. SO is reluctant.
I'd go with the doctors opinion on this one. Or at least go see another doctor.
Posted on 4/8/19 at 2:40 pm to OysterPoBoy
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I'd go with the doctors opinion on this one. Or at least go see another doctor.
This, from someone beating HF. Beat it again this pass weekend.
Went into a cardo stroke Friday. I was like WTF? Never hear of a cardo stroke. 
Posted on 4/8/19 at 2:48 pm to Jim Rockford
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SO is asymptomatic, normal weight, nonsmoker, and exercises 4-5 times a week. She is reluctant to do another test without any symptoms, particularly an invasive one. Should we be concerned, or is the Dr practicing defensive medicine/Running up a bill? The Dr is very well regarded as best we can tell.
Yes you should be concerned....it is likely an arrhythmia or an irregular heartbeat which is a problem with the electrical circuitry in the heart. Your S.O. is younger I assume so she may not have noticed. It can be a minor annoyance or it can kill you eventually. You can easily form blood clots in the heart's big chamber and it can get thrown out into your circulatory system and lead to a stroke. Your kidneys also do not perform efficiently and can get damaged over time. It also can damage your lungs. These are more sever cases but it can lead to congestive heart failure as well.
Good news is its easily treatable and manageable. however, DO NOT IGNORE IT!
This post was edited on 4/8/19 at 2:51 pm
Posted on 4/8/19 at 3:03 pm to Jim Rockford
I debated getting a 3D heart scan done that my doctor recommended. I had to pay for it out of pocket. I had 70% blockage in the top and 95% blockage in the bottom of the widowmaker. That test saved my life.
Posted on 4/8/19 at 3:22 pm to Jim Rockford
So you took your sports car to the mechanic and he says that even though she runs great, he wants to do a $25k diagnostic machine test.
Humm
EchoCardiogram is far less invasive and far less expensive.
I'm just sayin...
Posted on 4/8/19 at 4:53 pm to Jim Rockford
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Ventricular tachycardia
If this & irregular heartbeat has been showing consistent on tests that’s not something to ignore, but I thought this was more electrical and Dr would be talking treatment. I am guessing blood work for electrolyte issues hasn’t shown problem to fix, and she doesn’t have family members with same issue that would make it more obvious.
Angiogram and the Calcium score mentioned by others are more about blockage (calcium score more about hardened blockage), but maybe exact cause has not been determined and looking for existing heart disease cause now before recommending treatment.
Or Maybe she is just trying to get an Apple Watch4?
Seriously If tests have consistently shown Ventricular tachycardia and irregular heartbeat caused by some kind of electrical problem for some women who otherwise seem healthy the first outward symptom they get with electrical issues they better hope a Defibrillator is near. Also many women with heart problems don’t have the typical signs men do.
Make them explain what has consistently shown up in all tests, and why diagnosis then talk more tests without talking treatment.
This post was edited on 4/8/19 at 5:04 pm
Posted on 4/8/19 at 5:04 pm to Jim Rockford
Ventricular tachycardia is not something to take lightly. Let the experts figure out the underlying cause, without delay, and get it corrected.
Posted on 4/8/19 at 5:08 pm to Jim Rockford
SO is not asymptomatic. She has abdo. issues. Females can have heart issues show up in odd places.
go to the fricking doc and get an angiogram.
go to the fricking doc and get an angiogram.
Posted on 4/8/19 at 5:09 pm to Jim Rockford
V-tach is serious. I wouldn't prolong the workup. Do the cath and see an electrophysiologist.
Posted on 4/8/19 at 5:10 pm to cleeveclever
Practically same story here. straightlined for 4 minutes.
Posted on 4/8/19 at 5:12 pm to Jim Rockford
I highly recommend buying a big life ins policy before she gets diagnosed, cause she ain't getting one after the diagnosis.
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