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Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: 6 days ago | Replies (50)
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I will feel much better when I have an appointment with a cardiologist. Right now I have a good idea of what is needed but I am so frustrated by the lack of empathy and response from my doctor and the cardiology department. I am well aware of the implications of no treatment and that makes it all the more frustrating. I will keep you posted and will hope for the best.
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Afib is the "common cold of cardiology" and there are a lot of people with it. That is no excuse for a lack of empathy. Look up your CHADS2VASc score or CHADS2DS2VASc
https://clincalc.com/cardiology/stroke/chads.aspx
https://clincalc.com/cardiology/stroke/CHADSVASC.aspx
That can either help you relax a bit (if risk is low) or perhaps get more attention if it is higher. You may still be low risk. Not there isn't a need to hurry, with you going away....