hi was just wondering anybody who has had a new valve either mech or tissue can tell me how often they see there cardio? and if you have yearly echos etc, thanks for your help
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Implant Date June 1, 2009: SJM 27VAVGJ-515
2010- annual cardiology check-up- I had to twist her arm to do a echo.
2011- annual cardiology check-up- question her about yearly echo test. She said no need since mech valve don't break down. :rolleyes2: She listened to my heart and done a EKG and said everything sounded good.:thumbup: High five and she said see you next year.
2012- New Year's resolution: cardiologist searching
Implant Date June 1, 2009: SJM 27VAVGJ-515
2010- annual cardiology check-up- I had to twist her arm to do a echo.
2011- annual cardiology check-up- question her about yearly echo test. She said no need since mech valve don't break down. :rolleyes2: She listened to my heart and done a EKG and said everything sounded good.:thumbup: High five and she said see you next year.
2012- New Year's resolution: cardiologist searching
"annual cardiology check-up- question her about yearly echo test. She said no need since mech valve don't break down."
!?!?!?!?!? They mostly don't break down. They are subject to other problems though, which can impair their function!
Sorry, I'm also not British. In Canada, I had a Cardio appointment @ 6 months, and I've had two annuals since then. Last annual he told me there's no need for 3 years if I don't have any problems since I'm doing so well. I am entitled to (under my provincial insurance plan) an annual 'graduates stress test' at my rehab centre though, and they like to see an echo, so I'm sent for one by my 'family' (primary care) physician.
!?!?!?!?!? They mostly don't break down. They are subject to other problems though, which can impair their function!
Sorry, I'm also not British. In Canada, I had a Cardio appointment @ 6 months, and I've had two annuals since then. Last annual he told me there's no need for 3 years if I don't have any problems since I'm doing so well. I am entitled to (under my provincial insurance plan) an annual 'graduates stress test' at my rehab centre though, and they like to see an echo, so I'm sent for one by my 'family' (primary care) physician.
Allisoninoz
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Australian here...
I had my surgery almost a year ago (22 Feb ...!). I saw my surgeon and cardio six months post-op, and am seeing my surgeon again next week. Then, all being well, I believe I'll continue to see my surgeon every year as keeps a close watch on his 300 or so Ross Procedure patients. I'll also be seeing my cardio every year. I think I need to have an echo every year too.
All's good in sunny Melbourne
I had my surgery almost a year ago (22 Feb ...!). I saw my surgeon and cardio six months post-op, and am seeing my surgeon again next week. Then, all being well, I believe I'll continue to see my surgeon every year as keeps a close watch on his 300 or so Ross Procedure patients. I'll also be seeing my cardio every year. I think I need to have an echo every year too.
All's good in sunny Melbourne
thanks for all the above posts,is there any brits about who can tell me about there echos and if there get them annually or not?
Madsometimes
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I'm due to see my surgeon, or probably her registrar, in a few weeks for the first time since my surgery three months ago. I'm hoping i will be discharged to my cardiologist, and I anticipate that I will have annual echos, but I do not know for sure.
I will also need regular pacing checks. My last pacing check showed that I was mostly in flutter, but the pacemaker means that I do not have any symptoms. I may need follow up or treatment for this, depending on what I am told at my next appointment.
I will need regular follow up because of my connective tissue disorder. I think the schedule for follow up depends on your specific condition, and the NHS does not specify how often you are seen.
I will also need regular pacing checks. My last pacing check showed that I was mostly in flutter, but the pacemaker means that I do not have any symptoms. I may need follow up or treatment for this, depending on what I am told at my next appointment.
I will need regular follow up because of my connective tissue disorder. I think the schedule for follow up depends on your specific condition, and the NHS does not specify how often you are seen.
Sarah_Louise
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Hi Neil,
If from the UK-treated up at the Freeman,
I see my cardiologist at least once a year for the full MOT-ECG, echo & chest x ray. Have done since i was a baby (born with a complex CHD).
I've had both a mechanical and now i have tissue valves in, but atm getting seen every 3 months ish (lately been seen September, end of november and next appointments middle of March) as i'm waiting for a pulmonary valve replacement, but normally it would be once a year.
Love Sarah xxxxxx
If from the UK-treated up at the Freeman,
I see my cardiologist at least once a year for the full MOT-ECG, echo & chest x ray. Have done since i was a baby (born with a complex CHD).
I've had both a mechanical and now i have tissue valves in, but atm getting seen every 3 months ish (lately been seen September, end of november and next appointments middle of March) as i'm waiting for a pulmonary valve replacement, but normally it would be once a year.
Love Sarah xxxxxx
By chance I have two cardiologist at present - one in Wythenshawe Manchester (where I had my AVR) and the other in Blackburn (where I was rushed in with SVT before my AVR). I see each one once a year and have had one echo done by each. I am due to go to Wythenshawe next week. I now see a "specialist nurse" rather than a cardiologist.
Madsometimes
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I had my post op appointment with my surgeon today - it is nearly three months once my operation. I was quite surprised by the follow up which I am going to have. I was expecting to be discharged to my cardiologist for annual echos, but in fact my surgeon wants to me to see her registrar every year. I will alternate between having an echo and a CT scan every other year. I guess that means I will not necessarily need to see my cardiologist, which is a shame because she has a very holistic view of my condition. The registrar said that I could see her, but I think that would be a duplication. I have also been referred to an EP for my flutter, which is no surprise.
acr
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Hi Neil,
Liverpool here, mine was done at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. Cardio annual check up last week, all ok. Didn't even do an ECG, just listened, did BP. He's requested an Echo which is next week I think. Next check-up Feb 2013.
Liverpool here, mine was done at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. Cardio annual check up last week, all ok. Didn't even do an ECG, just listened, did BP. He's requested an Echo which is next week I think. Next check-up Feb 2013.
