Well, I visited with my PCP last week, and explained to him about what I had been told by my Cardiologist.
That I have a Congenital Heart Defect, Coronary Artery Anomaly, whereby the RCA (Right Coronary Artery) travels in a path between the heart and aorta, so with each heart beat, the RCA is temporarily pinched.
I also explained to him (PCP), that my Cardiologist immediately sent me to visit with a Heart Surgeon.
The Surgeon, looked at my CTA and performed a physical exam, he stated that since he could see no ischemia (significant blood flow stoppage), other than what had been seen during the Heart Stress Test, and follow up, Heart Cath., he saw no need for surgery.
My PCP, stated that he trusted this Heart Surgeon (with his own Father's life), and that the Surgeon had basically turned down business, so if he (meaning the Surgeon) suggested no surgery was needed, then I probably didn't need it, at least, as this time. He also asked, if I would like him to send me for a "2nd Opinion", and I agreed.
Now, I go to see this 2nd Cardiac Surgeon, on Wednesday, and it makes me a little leery, taking into account what my PCP had told me. Surgeons make money, by performing surgery, so how will I know if he does suggest surgery, if he is just wanting to make money, or if I truly need the surgery? After all, my PCP trusts the 1st Surgeon, and his suggestion of not having surgery.
Any thoughts?
-- Socrates2k1 (aka Stan)