I also noticed some transitional challenges due to the fact that my surgery was done out of town. It took some drive on my part to get things squared away here locally (things like INR/Coumadin dosing, rehab, stitch removal, etc...). Since my procedure was a bit different than the local team was schooled on, they were kind of learning too, seemed to almost not feel ownership of my recovery. I had to go back and see my surgeon 30 days after surgery where he did review Echo and CAT results with me just a couple of hours after the tests were run. Likewise, with my local Cardio - we set up an echo test 90 days after my surgery for the morning, and an appointment with my local Cardio that same day in the afternoon to review the results. I liked the way that rolled.
My suggestion is to be CEO of your own health, and "encourage" a scenario your comfortable with (ie when setting up your Echo ask to set it on the same day of your appointment with your Cardio - this worked for my Cardio because they did the Echoes right in his office). I actually had my surgeon provide me my own copies of my surgical report, as well as test results imagery on CD's so that I could hand carry them to my GP and my Cardio to ensure they had copies (turned out to be un-necessary as my surgeon had already supplied it to them - but was an interesting read nontheless.)
One of the things I learned through this whole process is, as a patient we do need to take an active role in our treatment. It's ok to question, challenge, and even recommend based on your 'perspective'. We may not be granted our wishes, for good reason - but don't just assume you won't be granted. You can start the whole communication process, by communicating your desires and concerns throughout the process, and improve the probability of your comfort.
