I've found that my cardiologist doesn't even read my chart let alone read test results that don't directly deal with his care. I was going for a procedure that required I stop aspirin a week before it. Dr. says ok but when I asked about stopping the ace inhibitor and beta blocker as well he looked puzzled reviewed my chart and said that I can not stop any of the medications as they are necessary for my heart's health. Point is when he told me that I could stop the aspirin he wasn't aware that I had had a heart attack and had 4 stents. So not only do we have to read all the test results we have to make sure the doctor is aware of our medical issues when we go for our appointment.