@twocents: My local cardiologist doesn't bother reading the echocardiograms regarding the aortic root and ascending aorta. That's why my primary care got me the recommendation to Mayo. If the cardiologist is going to see my once a year and not evaluate the situation before hand, what is the point? His idea is control the blood pressure, hope for the best and go to the ER if something happens before Jan 5th 2025. If it was an LAD issue needing a bypass or stent, he would be great. Aortic aneurysms, not so much. I had changes from Oct 31 to May 10 with the same tech and radiologist evaluating the echocardiogram. A recommendation of a CT Aortography and aortic valve leak due to aortic root dilation was either missed or ignored by the local cardiologist with the only cardiology group in Tallahassee. I am not going to gamble until there is a train wreck.

@twocents I agree regarding a local cardiologist. I was only diagnosed a week ago, and I was able to get in to see a cardiologist this week in Miami. I could not get an appointment locally. One office took my number to call me back with an appointment time and then never called back. I'm sure there will be testing to be done and other follow-up appointments, which I am hoping can be done locally. Thank you for your help!