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Do I Need Immediate Consultation For Aortic Stenosis?
I have aortic stenosis. My next appt. with a cardiologist is in June. If I m noticing more tightness in the chest than when I saw him in Feb., should I go back to see him before June? Also, If I m going to need valve replacement, who is the best surgeon in the San Francisco to Sonora or Sacramento, CA area?
Tue, 2 Jun 2015
Hello,I have gone through your history.I need to know severity of stenosis to guide you properly.but there are mainly 3 symptoms which should make us to go for early surgery
1.giddiness or syncope
2.exertional shortness of breath
3.chest pain
In your case it seems that your chest pain is progressively increasing ,so I suggest you to consult your cardiologist before June.
As I am from india I can't guide you about surgeon or hospital .I m sorry for that.
My best wishes
Dr.Teli,MD
1.giddiness or syncope
2.exertional shortness of breath
3.chest pain
In your case it seems that your chest pain is progressively increasing ,so I suggest you to consult your cardiologist before June.
As I am from india I can't guide you about surgeon or hospital .I m sorry for that.
My best wishes
Dr.Teli,MD
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