I don't think you can even start thinking about drugs until you get the results of the echo (ultrasound) - see if you can get a copy of the written report.
I'll make sure I get a copy of the report, thanks!
I think the plan was that medication would only be considered if the scan turned up a treatable problem - but that if there was one, Vetmedin would probably be the appropriate first thing to try.
(I always ask about possible treatment options when they recommend scans now, cos some vets will X-ray apparently just so they can nod and tut disapprovingly at the results even when there isn't actually anything they can do. Eg, Mollydog's front leg.)
I have a slightly floppy mitral value. It makes a noise that leads doctors to offer me a seat, ask if I'm prone to collapsing and generally treat me as if I was about to die right there in front of them. Every time someone had to listen to my heart I ended up referred to a cardiologist and was being scanned every 3 years or so.
Finally I happened to see a different cardiologist who said I was actually perfect fine. He wrote a nice letter to go on my notes explaining to concerned GPs that I'm not on my last legs and to save me being referred again when I see a different doctor.
He said the noisy hearts are usually ok, it's the quiet ones you need to watch. I'm glad I was refered to him, because up till that point there had been talk of replacing the valve, despite the fact I had no symptoms other than the noise. Here's hoping Az is like me :-)
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I think the plan was that medication would only be considered if the scan turned up a treatable problem - but that if there was one, Vetmedin would probably be the appropriate first thing to try.
(I always ask about possible treatment options when they recommend scans now, cos some vets will X-ray apparently just so they can nod and tut disapprovingly at the results even when there isn't actually anything they can do. Eg, Mollydog's front leg.)
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Finally I happened to see a different cardiologist who said I was actually perfect fine. He wrote a nice letter to go on my notes explaining to concerned GPs that I'm not on my last legs and to save me being referred again when I see a different doctor.
He said the noisy hearts are usually ok, it's the quiet ones you need to watch. I'm glad I was refered to him, because up till that point there had been talk of replacing the valve, despite the fact I had no symptoms other than the noise. Here's hoping Az is like me :-)
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