[Cheers]

I have no one to ask really...so thats out. I really want to find someone who is going to take the time, not rush me, someone I can really trust. Either cardio or electrophysiologist. Suggestions?? I live in WI near Milwaukee.

[DaniRae]

That is tough.... You may want to ask your PC doc? Or else, its just a process of elimination, set up an appt with different docs until you find the one you want. Also, when you call to make an appointment be honest and ask the receptionist.

[dr461]

Originally Posted by Cheers

I have no one to ask really...so thats out. I really want to find someone who is going to take the time, not rush me, someone I can really trust. Either cardio or electrophysiologist. Suggestions?? I live in WI near Milwaukee.

The best way is via referrals. Ask your primary doctor as to whom he/she would recommend as a cardiologist, and get a recommendation for that first. Seeing an electrophysiologist before a cardiologist makes little sense, as the cardio doctor is in a better position to see if you even need the follow up.

[Cheers]

I started with a cardio several years ago and they sent me to an electrophysiologist. So I have only seen EPs since. I have seen 2 cardios and 2 EPs...

8 years ago - Cardio said SVT...but I am fine, ignore it and take Beta Blocker.

7 years ago - electrophysiologist said probably "just IST", I am fine, take Beta Blocker and live with it.

6 years ago - Cardio (new one) said the same thing as first cardio.

1 year ago & now - electrophysiologist (new one) said PACs and short burst of SVT and I should have ablation

Thus, my confusion...

I will ask my GP. However, in this city the medical community is pretty much a monopoly by one hospital and they only seem to recommend each other. But I will ask.

Thanks!!

[dr461]

8 years ago - Cardio said SVT...but I am fine, ignore it and take Beta Blocker.

7 years ago - electrophysiologist said probably "just IST", I am fine, take Beta Blocker and live with it.

6 years ago - Cardio (new one) said the same thing as first cardio.

That says it all. You don't need any more opinions. The electrophysiologist contradicts three other doctors--I'd say the answer of "live with it" makes the most sense. Electophysiologists make money when they do the surgery. Unless it is very necessary, why do it?

[Cheers]

I questioned that too and she said what happened 5, 6, 8 years ago has no bearing on what is happening now. I dont even know if she looked at the tests from back then. She said everything could be diff. now.

See why I am so frustrated??

[dr461]

Yeah, she wants to do surgery. It has "no bearing?" I'd say in plain language that she is full of shit.

[Cheers]

LMAO. It really sucks that everyone is so motivated by greed that no one can be trusted.

[Katie]

I'd still get a referral and get another opinion do you feel comfortable and the reality is things do change over years gone by.

[dr461]

Originally Posted by Katie

I'd still get a referral and get another opinion do you feel comfortable and the reality is things do change over years gone by.

Yes and no. If she's had symptoms for years, chances are that the condition is the same. PVCs and PACs are often the same for years and years. I doubt that the new electrophysiologist looked at the most important thing--the medical history. If she wants a second opinion, go to a new cardio doctor, and let him say that there is an issue that requires the intervention of an electrophysiologist to fix a basically benign condition. We all know what the cardiologist will say.