If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ in HCMA Announcements. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Your Participation in this message board is strictly voluntary. Information and comments on the message board do not necessarily reflect the feelings, opinions, or positions of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association. At no time should participants to this board substitute information within for individual medical advice. The Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association shall not be liable for any information provided herein. All participants in this board should conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner. Failure to do so will result in suspension or termination. The moderators of the message board working with the HCMA will be responsible for notifying participants if they have violated the rules of conduct for the board. Moderators or HCMA staff may edit any post to ensure it conforms with the rules of the board or may delete it. This community is welcoming to all those with HCM we ask that you remember each user comes to the board with information and a point of view that may differ from that which you hold, respect is critical, please post respectfully. Thank you

Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Mayo Clinic is out of the question- if not symptomatic

Collapse

About the Author

Collapse
Margie Find out more about Margie
X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 1
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous template Next
  • #1

    Mayo Clinic is out of the question- if not symptomatic

    Is it unreasonable to expect my dr. cardiologist to push for me to be seen
    at Mayo or Cleveland if I'm doing fine now? I'm just wanting an evaluation
    from a hcm dr. I've had 2-ICDS and new leads and myectomy in the past
    3 1/2 years. It would make me feel better if I could be seen where this is
    seen more often. I like my cardiologists but he doesn't have much
    experience with hcm.
    I'd appreciate any input.

    Thank You,

    Margie
    Tags: None
  • #2
    Margie, I would think that he would want you to been seen by a specialist. If not, it alludes to him not being very secure. (Just my opinion.) I do not think it's unreasonable to refer you to a specialist. Does that answer your question?

    Reenie
    Reenie

    ****************
    Husband has HCM.
    3 kids - ages 23, 21, & 19. All presently clear of HCM.

    Comment

    • #3
      Hi Margie,

      In my case, as long as I thought I was doing fine, my local felt he was treating me OK and never brought up going to a specialist. I was the one who broached the idea. While he did not have a problem with this, he was not actively recommending it either.

      You need to get the kind of care you want. If you want to see a specialist go for it. Even if they just confirm your current status, it will give you a good piece of mind. Be proactive.

      Bob Hartwell
      Cleveland Myectomy Crew
      Member since November 2002

      \"Chance favors the prepared mind!\"

      Comment

      • #4
        Margie, I'm curious. You've had a myectomy so your cardiologist must have referred you somewhere for that. Have they not asked for followup? Ask your doctor about that too. Linda

        Comment

        Previous template Next
        Working...
        X