Hi Coffcoff- I took myself to a cardiologist a year ago because I thought with having Bronchiectasis I should see a cardiologist knowing how much pressure we possibly put on our organs with what we have to do and find ourselves doing to clear out the mucus from our lungs and as well because as we know the heart and lungs work together.
Well, needless to say much to my surprise I have found out that I have a leaky valve. As of now I feel fine. Outwardly it does not appear I have any of the symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath etc. etc. I wonder how long I have had this problem and did not know of it since I didn't have anything outwardly indicating heart problem.????
Since the beginning of my journey to find out what was wrong with me, Bronchiectasis, I have learned of problems with my systems that I didn't know I had. Last years visit to a cardiologist was the first time I was tested by a cardiologist. EKG's that were performed by others as a cautionary measure such as before a surgery (gall bladder, hip replacement) always told me I was fine.
With your post I decided to finally look up what the after summary visit report indicated my heart problem is and learned a bit more. I THINK, ha, I am glad I went to the cardiologist to stay on top of it and to now know what else could cause some possible similar problems to BE, shortness of breath, fatigue.
Glad you have had some responses to give you food for thought before the surgery to help you along.
Barbara