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Why did the dr say this??

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Thesethingshappen · 20/02/2025 14:49

Just wondered if anyone could make sense of this

i was an inpatient in hospital and had a test done (echo on my heart). I was told afterwards by the doctor (not a consultant, I think a speciality cardiology dr) that the results seemed generally ok, however there was part of it that was suspicious and the septum of my heart was sluggish. They said it could potentially be artifact on the echo but that I would need a cardiac mri to be sure. They said if the mri showed the same results then they would take it from there. I remember discussing it with the nurse later who said ‘oh sluggish is a good way to describe myopathy’. Later that night, I had some more questions about it and went to ask the nurse (different nurse) however she went and checked and couldn’t find any note of what I was told and instead she said it was just recorded as normal. Since then I’ve been in and out of hospital for my heart (an unrelated arythmia) and my discharge letter always says echo 2024 normal.

im sure it is normal, im just not quite sure why I was told it wasn’t initially and now there’s literally no trace of that. Does anyone know what could have happened? Is it possible the first dr jumped the gun a bit and then the consultant reviewed it later and put it as normal? Just so confused about it all and deep down slightly worried in case i did need to get a cardiac mri to double check it and I haven’t had that

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Mischance · 20/02/2025 15:09

I feel your anguish. I have 2 heart problems and between outpatient appointments with 3 different consultants and admissions to the ward from A&E where I saw 3 more different consultants I do not know whether I am coming or going - they all say different things and I have no idea where to turn.

This morning I have had to ring about a heart problem and the GP receptionists just fobbed me off and told me to contact the consultant (which one?!) and the hospital said to talk to the GP and the the surgery said they would get a doctor to ring me and someone rang but it was a nurse who told me to talk to the consultant .........

Having one doctor tell you there was a problem that needed an MRI and then being told by another that it was normal is so frustrating.

Two possible courses of action:

  • contact the consultant's secretary about it and say you need clarification. They will email the consultant for advice and get back to you. I have found this route to be the most useful and they are always pleasant and helpful.
  • organise a private echo - I did this once and it was not too expensive.

I am sorry that you have this uncertainty to deal with - I do know this scenario only too well.

Thesethingshappen · 20/02/2025 15:12

Mischance · 20/02/2025 15:09

I feel your anguish. I have 2 heart problems and between outpatient appointments with 3 different consultants and admissions to the ward from A&E where I saw 3 more different consultants I do not know whether I am coming or going - they all say different things and I have no idea where to turn.

This morning I have had to ring about a heart problem and the GP receptionists just fobbed me off and told me to contact the consultant (which one?!) and the hospital said to talk to the GP and the the surgery said they would get a doctor to ring me and someone rang but it was a nurse who told me to talk to the consultant .........

Having one doctor tell you there was a problem that needed an MRI and then being told by another that it was normal is so frustrating.

Two possible courses of action:

  • contact the consultant's secretary about it and say you need clarification. They will email the consultant for advice and get back to you. I have found this route to be the most useful and they are always pleasant and helpful.
  • organise a private echo - I did this once and it was not too expensive.

I am sorry that you have this uncertainty to deal with - I do know this scenario only too well.

You literally summed up exactly what I’m experiencing right now too!! Being stuck between different doctors all saying different things, never knowing whether I’m coming or going. Please feel free to DM me if you ever need a rant!!♥️

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hopeishere · 20/02/2025 15:19

I was told by a non-consultant I probably had angina. After many private tests this was discounted so it could be they jumped the gun.

Mischance · 20/02/2025 17:24

Thesethingshappen · 20/02/2025 15:12

You literally summed up exactly what I’m experiencing right now too!! Being stuck between different doctors all saying different things, never knowing whether I’m coming or going. Please feel free to DM me if you ever need a rant!!♥️

I might just do that!! 😀

Apart from the sheer frustration of not being able to get straight and clear answers it is such a waste of NHS time. Giving clear answers saves them time and me! I spoke to about 5 different people this morning whilst trying to get what was needed and it was a waste of all their time as well as mine. And did my blood pressure no good.

BobbyBiscuits · 20/02/2025 17:27

Write down all the questions you have about the confusion and ask them tomorrow morning when the docs come round. If it relates to a different type of doctor request that they come to you. They rush so much that I always feel flustered and don't get enough time to ask the things I need.
I'm sure it's nothing terrible though. Wishing you a swift recovery. I know how boring and frustrating it is in hospital! X

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