Lisa,
Just left a message for you with Kelly.
Results of my latest Echo:
Septal measurement - 2.0
Resting Gradiant- 35MM
Exertion Gradiant- 90MM
Recommendation from Doctor- Alcohol Ablation
As I’ve already posted, I will not have any procedure until I go through a full day of testing at either the Mayo or New England Medical.
My cardiologist did forward my old tests to the Mayo, but I’ve not yet heard back from them. The Doctor has received them but it appears that the earliest I will hear anything is the week of 11/13.
In the meantime I’m trying to get an appointment at New England. Their only openings this year are for 12/23, but they’re trying to work out something earlier.
In the meantime my main concern would be insurance. I am working with an approach that I’ll have problems, but welcome being pleasantly surprised. New England says they usually have no issues with my carrier.
My insurance company says that they need to be contacted by the doctor who made the diagnosis (my present cardiologist). New England says they would be glad to send any letters or materials that my cardiologist needs to get this ball rolling. I hope it can be that easy.
Should an ablation appear to be the preferred method of treatment, this doctor seems to be experienced enough. I do wonder if I would have any insurance issues should I want to use Spencer.
According to this doctor, there are 3 electrical circuits in the heart. HCM can knock out one or more and the alcohol could knock out one or more, thus the need for a pacemaker. He says my circuits appear to be fine, therefore lowering the odds for me needing a pacemaker if I choose to go this way. Is this viewpoint accurate?
Lisa, if we do not talk, have a productive trip to Orlando. I think you guys can do better than Houlihans. See if you can get into Emerils.
Just left a message for you with Kelly.
Results of my latest Echo:
Septal measurement - 2.0
Resting Gradiant- 35MM
Exertion Gradiant- 90MM
Recommendation from Doctor- Alcohol Ablation
As I’ve already posted, I will not have any procedure until I go through a full day of testing at either the Mayo or New England Medical.
My cardiologist did forward my old tests to the Mayo, but I’ve not yet heard back from them. The Doctor has received them but it appears that the earliest I will hear anything is the week of 11/13.
In the meantime I’m trying to get an appointment at New England. Their only openings this year are for 12/23, but they’re trying to work out something earlier.
In the meantime my main concern would be insurance. I am working with an approach that I’ll have problems, but welcome being pleasantly surprised. New England says they usually have no issues with my carrier.
My insurance company says that they need to be contacted by the doctor who made the diagnosis (my present cardiologist). New England says they would be glad to send any letters or materials that my cardiologist needs to get this ball rolling. I hope it can be that easy.
Should an ablation appear to be the preferred method of treatment, this doctor seems to be experienced enough. I do wonder if I would have any insurance issues should I want to use Spencer.
According to this doctor, there are 3 electrical circuits in the heart. HCM can knock out one or more and the alcohol could knock out one or more, thus the need for a pacemaker. He says my circuits appear to be fine, therefore lowering the odds for me needing a pacemaker if I choose to go this way. Is this viewpoint accurate?
Lisa, if we do not talk, have a productive trip to Orlando. I think you guys can do better than Houlihans. See if you can get into Emerils.
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