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How can I tell if my cardiologist is accurate in his diagnosis of my heart health?

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bkv34465
bkv34465

Call me a hypochondriac if you will but I am concerned that because I am female and have not had a heart attack that my cardiologist is not really looking at all the information on my tests. I have had 2 Cardiac PET scans, several echocardiograms. I have angina at rest and on exertion. I have been diagnosed with mild pulmonary hypertension and have mild mitral and tricuspid valve regurgitation. Is there anyone who would look at the test I have had done and offer a second opinion? I am 65 and 3 years ago my 1st cousin of the same age dropped dead talking on her phone in the kitchen. She had also been told she had no heart issues. I have a very unhealthy family history of cardiac disease. I just feel that something may be going on that the doctor is not recognizing. I have never had a heart cath-the dr. feels it would be too invasive. Any ideas, thoughts or suggestions would be very much appreciated. Thanks and have a good day.

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  • joshuapryce1987
    joshuapryce1987 bkv34465

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    By obtaining multiple readings. I do just get opinions from one tests but have many done. If you can, by a few doctors instead of just one.

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