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My 40 yr. old daughter has been told she needs a Coronary Artery Angioplasty right away. Wouldn't a second opinion be a good idea? It's being done in a very small hospital when we have the well know St. Luke's here in Houston.
Heart problems run in my husbands side of the family. His grandfather, and both uncles on Mom's side die around 52 yrs.
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asked Mar 30, 2011 at 07:37AM in Cardiology/Heart Disease
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answered May 02, 2011 at 10:50AMWith any medical treatment or procedure, it is helpful to get a second opinion, especially if there are questions as to the utility, risks, or benefits of the treatment. Obviously, in emergencies, there may not be time to solicit a second opinion. But if this procedure is elective, a second opinion may be helpful.
Make sure and provide all the documentation that has been done, such as catheterization films, etc so you will save your time and the time of the consulting physician. Make sure these records are complete and you will get a better opinion.
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answered Dec 28 at 11:07PMYes, I would always seek a second opinion for something major like this ..... and I always do for my twins. Two brains are better than one!
Sometimes people have a fear of doctors and pushing back -- "my doctor told me this." Doctors are often put into a "godlike" category but they are human too and can make mistakes. So can technicians who conduct the tests ... or read the tests.
If a doctor discourages you from seeking a second opinion, this is when I would seriously begin to worry.
If you have the insurance and resources, you should go to the best hospital possible that has specific experience in cardiac or with the procedure.
Given the history in your family with these problems, I would be taking proactive measures. In some cases with insurance you have no choice -- you are stuck.
Unfortunately, I had to have an angioplasty at the age of 40 because of my twins' genetic cholesterol disease and bad cholesterol tests and weird stress tests. It was elective. Thankfully, I was in the hands of a great doctor -- everything turned out fine.
Report back on what happened!
Thanks!
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