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If a person needs a heart transplant, does the doctor notify Mayo?

Posted by vignalicreations @vignalicreations, Apr 29, 2023

Yes I have a story but not sure what to say. My heart is dieing and I’m gonna be set with a team but not sure when.🥹

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vignalicreations | @vignalicreations | May 4, 2023

I would love to keep in touch!

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vignalicreations | @vignalicreations | May 4, 2023

Here’s a crazy question were you able to work before? Or work out like cardio walking as tolerated? How soon could you do things after. Are u able to work and how soon could u go back. My anxiety is getting bad gotta get to bed. Thank you.😊😊💪🏼❤️

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Kristin Eggebraaten | @keggebraaten | May 4, 2023
In reply to @vignalicreations "I’m not sure which one he’s going too..I will find out at my next appointment because..." + (show)
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I’m not sure which one he’s going too..I will find out at my next appointment because they have been putting more and more into my file.

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@vignalicreations, Welcome to Connect. I work in the Transplant Center at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. Your referral can happen in two ways. You are welcome to call yourself, ask your questions and ask for an appointment. This is fine with Mayo as long as your doctors have given you your records so we can review those. However, you may wish to check with your insurance company to be sure they cover Mayo, and to be sure they don't require a physician referral. In the other instance, your doctors are welcome to call our offices as well to refer you. Our staff can let them know where to send your records for review. Mayo in AZ and FL both work in a similar fashion. You or your doctors can contact us using this information when you are ready: https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/heart-transplant/contact-us/occ-20212193. Best wishes to you!

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Dana, Volunteer Mentor | @danab | May 5, 2023
In reply to @vignalicreations "Omy thank you yes . It stinks because I have a list of other problems besides..." + (show)
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Omy thank you yes . It stinks because I have a list of other problems besides heart issues. I one thing is fixed then maybe the other things will be better . My dr is slow but I just went through right and left cath the end of April. And I have had 2 ablations and dr changed me to ranolazine because I was taking too many nitro. When they do all these tests do they keep ya in the hospital?

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To Answer your question on the tests, I was sent home at first after a few tests but due to another arrythmia with a fast heartbeat I went back to the er and after that they kept me until transplant. But in my case, I was having so many arrythmias like many per day so it was mainly due to treatment of those issues. So, the rest of the testing was done while I was in the hospital. But the normal method is a few days of testing as an outpatient. I'm sure every case is different as I became to sick to go home with how bad my heart had become. I had to be on IV drugs to keep me alive. Mine was not a normal case.
So if your someone that lives out of the area lodging may be needed. Your lucky there that summertime in Arizona is the lowest rates on hotels. I can suggest some hotels that are nice and nearby.

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | May 26, 2023

@vignalicreations, I've been offline and at Mayo Rochester for my annual checkup. I've lost track of time, and I want to check in on you,
Did your doctor make any connection/referral to Mayo Clinic or to any other transplant Center? Has there been any information about a scheduled appointment, yet?

How are you feeling?

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