Should I seek a second opinion

Mayo Doctors told me to always obtain a second opinion, and if the two treatments are different, get a third. I did and the third opinion was less invasive. Anesthesia can be more dangerous at old age. Many doctors who specialize in one procedure may not always inform you of another method that would be better for you and safer. Good luck

If you were about to get the roof recovered on your house, would you just call one person up and ask them to do it? Or would you ask for two, maybe three quotes, meet them, get a feel for them, and then decide with some hard info?

Absolutely get a second opinion, and even a third. Do some Googling to find the best cardiologists,

Wishing you good luck with this.

@winproc, I am sorry your procedure didn’t go the way you thought it would. A second opinion may end up making you feel more comfortable with your current doctors assessment or offer an alternative diagnosis, even a different treatment option.

This article may help walk you through your decision. https://health.usnews.com/health-care/patient-advice/articles/when-to-get-a-second-opinion

How are you feeling?

GET A SECOND OPINION!
Go somewhere that has good equipment also. I was told i had 2 moderate+ leaky valves. Nope i did not just not good echo equipment. Turns out mild pulmonary hypertension. So, 4 years later off
6 meds and started a new one. I feel better than i have in 4 years!

Many Thanks for your advice and concern.

I have read the link articles which you advised me of and am assembling all the results of previous tests which I have been having prior to making an appointment with a cardiologist at a different hospital.
He has been recommended by an aquaintance who has recently had a bad experience with the surgeons linked to my current consultant.
I also had a Stress Echo two years ago when I was told there was a marker and damage from a previous heart attack.
My present guy says I have not shown any signs of this.

I am not having any strong angina pains, am told I am " to far gone now for stents" and to "come back when you have them for bye pass surgery".

I am 80 next year and fear will have other health problems which, when due for bye pass surgery, may well be either too old or unfit.

Apart from lack of sleep, which I have had since shifts and stress of my 30 years Police service,

I am keeping as active as possible with walks and work in the garden area.

Best Regards,

Winston

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@winproc You are getting good input from members and it sounds like you are doing everything you can to live you best life. You’ve got this, you have the rest of your life to live!

I hope you return to report progress and how you are doing.

Hello @winproc,

I wanted to check in to see how you are doing and to see if you sought out a second opinion? Should you wish to seek a second opinion with Mayo Clinic, you can do so by starting an appointment request here, https://mayocl.in/1mtmR63.

Apologies for the delay in reply I have been dealing with other problems as on my cardiac MRI a possible breast cancer nodule was flagged up. I had Ist class speedy mammo scan and then last month nodule removal operation. This week I am told all removed and not cancer so one problem gone. I had no idea until the MRI.
As the consultant said no further action, stay on the pills till angina pains, decided to do as you say re rest of life and de camp to Spain for some sun for a couple of months and planning cruises to and from US Nov and over Christmas. Perhaps have a visit to a Mayo clinic to see a consultant.
Again can I thank you and all at the Mayo Connect for these very helpful conversations.