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At 70 years old I had an operation for an aortic aneurysm and a quadruple bypass. The bypass was not critical but done while my chest was opened. I have exercised my whole life and they let me out of the hospital two days early. They said it was a first for that hospital let along for a 70 year old. Less than two weeks later I was in rehab and after 10 days they said that I had exceeded the exist metrics the day I entered and didn't think they cold help me any further. Since then it has been down hill with the medication. I have had three cardiologists, one a consultant who said he had no clue what was going on. Between the cardiologist and my GP I have been over dosed at least 4 times. One requiring an ambulance ride to the hospital and after three days in the hospital they said I could go home and didn't really talk about what happened. My cardiologist at the time didn't have the gusts to show up. Oh, while in the hospital the internal medicine doctor gave me a pill that damn near killed me. The next day her response was, "That's why we like to do these things in a controlled environment." *&^%$# If you new me you would know I not making this stuff up. Over five years later while on atenolol and many ups and downs I am having all kinds of side effects from the medication. I go to the gym at least 3 days a week with the exception of this virus. The dizzy spells, balance problems, tinnitus and what I call brain fog are aging me before my time.

What I would like to know is there top rated cardiologist in the South Carolina area that I can consult with and possible get some answers? I am not getting any answers currently.

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That must be so frustrating. I’m frustrated just reading your post! I’m not at any progression with my AA to be able to help with these post op medications.i do know all meds have side effects and some people are unfortunately those that are in the statistics for these. You are so active and that is something very positive and in your favor. Please know that we are all here with AA and will be ,hopefully , a support . Good luck to you. Never Quit, keep positive!

Hi,

My cardiologist for the past 9 years is Dr. Pablo Elizalde in Savannah. His practice is Cardiovascular Consultants. He is extremely thorough and will listen to your entire background and concerns. His demeanor is very quiet, but don't let that fool you. Also, there are many different options than atenolol. Have your doctors not tried anything else?