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Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: Mar 1 8:24am | Replies (260)
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@laverne

Really out of my comfort zone. Small community along the east coat South Carolina. I don't know healthcare here. MUSC in Charleston and DUKE in North Carolina. Really like my internal med Doctor and she has scheduled me with a cardiologist but not until March too. She is very laid back about it. More anxious now:(

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jan 24, 2020

Hi @laverne, There was a time when I was facing vocal cord surgery and I wanted the "best of the best." Well, I live in SE Michigan and I found out that Cleveland Clinic was the best place, however, it too was out of my comfort zone. So, I enlisted the help of a friend and then family members to drive with me (or drive me). It was worth it! Think about who could be supportive of you. You can still keep your internist, just to get a second opinion on the heart issue. Give it some thought. If you are concerned and worried, it is important to be proactive and become your own patient advocate.

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