Heart Failure and Cardiology Doctors

By ironant

1 min read

Last updated: February 2023

I was with a VA doctor for years. As my heart became more of a problem I realized my doctor was just not keeping me informed and was not really telling me anything. I felt disrespected and so I made up my mind I was changing doctors.

I did and what a great difference. My new doctor keeps me abreast of how my heart is progressing for the good or the bad.

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Zaira Soto Member
It sounds like you may have had a negative experience with a doctor and may be seeking a new one. It's important to have a doctor you trust and feel comfortable with to receive the best care possible.
Leslie Castro Moderator
Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m sorry to hear that you didn’t have the best experience with the VA cardiologist. I’m glad that you are receiving better quality care from your new cardiologists. It is very difficult to have a happy medium especially when you want to be aware of your heart health symptoms to be able to maintain a good healthy lifestyle. Glad the outcome turned out for the best. Leslie (Community Moderator).
CommunityMember93bd75 Member
I too am having difficulties with my Cardiologist. After several times, months of asking questions without answers, or brushing my concern off to a different Cardioligist within the group I have my second opinion with UofM June 2 and June 13th. 🙏 
1. JessicaL Community Admin
 <inline-mention username="CommunityMember93bd75" user-id="8318884"/> Please let us know how it goes with getting a second opinion! I know that many in this community have found better care by finding a different doctor. Best of luck! -Jessica, Team Member
Latoya Johnson Keelen, PhD
<inline-mention username="ironant" user-id="3935675"/> some people get so accustomed to their doctor that they forget they have options. It's almost like car insurance. You stay with a company for so long, you forget to see if you get equal or better service for less. Sadly, i stayed with my initial cardiologist longer than i should have and my condition worsened. When I finally accepted that i was not getting the care i deserved, i changed doctors. Since then, I'm on my 4th cardiologist, completely by choice, and am very happy. If i become dissatisfied, I'll change again - because i matter. Thank you for sharing your story.
Rico440 Member
Hello! I completely understand you. I too had trouble at the VA. I think it's because we see a different "Attending" each time that it almost feels like we are starting over. I'm not sure why they feel that type of system works, but for something as significant as heart trouble, they need a better system.

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