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Hi All,
Just back form my 3month post avr op review with my cardiologist in RVH Belfast. I had my surgery in Mater Hospital in Dublin on 19th June on referral from that hospital. My cardiologist didn't have up to date details that I had even had my operation and hadn't heard about the On-x valve (I couldn't believe that). Granted he is not a sugeon and he stated they use the St. Jude but you'd think he'd have a basic knowledge of what valves and procedures are out there. Is this ignorance common in your experience?
This has made me a bit wary of advice given to me.
I also asked him how long it takes a heart to recover from the effects of surgery - he stated around 3 months is this right? I wish to get back running and he told me to leave it for a month or 2 - should I?
Just back form my 3month post avr op review with my cardiologist in RVH Belfast. I had my surgery in Mater Hospital in Dublin on 19th June on referral from that hospital. My cardiologist didn't have up to date details that I had even had my operation and hadn't heard about the On-x valve (I couldn't believe that). Granted he is not a sugeon and he stated they use the St. Jude but you'd think he'd have a basic knowledge of what valves and procedures are out there. Is this ignorance common in your experience?
This has made me a bit wary of advice given to me.
I also asked him how long it takes a heart to recover from the effects of surgery - he stated around 3 months is this right? I wish to get back running and he told me to leave it for a month or 2 - should I?