Good doctor and new procedures

  I was hesitant to post a question but after reading messages I realize
  I am not alone in being scared and confused. Hope I can explain this
  problem so you will understand what I am talking about. Its my Mom,
  problems started about 2 yrs. ago. She will soon be 79 but looks and acts
  more like 60, vibrant and cheerful, worked hard all her life. She first
  notice problems because she could not dance but a few minutes before she
  became tired and out of breath.  Had stress test, showed problems, I took
  her to Charleston for cath, showed 5 blockages, one appeared inoperable,
  to small and completely blocked.  After cath while transferring her to
  hospital bed, they lost her for about 4 min, didn't have monitor on yet but
  she did flatline for 2 min after hookup, did code and got her back. Doc left
  hospital after that (Fri.) and never spoke to her again until Mon. afternoon.
  never explained anything, doc filling in told me to take her home, she
  would not survive surgery, maybe live 3 months. Doctors are in big argument
  and Mom just wants to leave, which we did, without surgery. Many problems
  since, took her to Charlottsville by ambulance (doc's orders, I chose
  Charlottsville this time) Saw doc once, he said her symptoms not bad enough
  for surgery, then interns the rest of her stay, back home. In hospital many
  times since with AF, had pacemaker 3 wks ago, back in hospital as I write,
  heart rate 150. Doc increased bata pace and said if that doesn't do it, then
  surgery. I like and trust him (Dr. Wong, WV) but he is not a surgeon, he
  thinks Charleston but I am scared (Mom is afraid of Charleston) and also, heard many wonderful things
  about Cleveland Clinic (many hrs in waiting rooms) I guess my question, and
  I am sorry this is so long, is, how do I find the right doc there, would
  take Mom anywhere, she is my very best friend and I want a doc who really
  cares and the latest procedure.  She is so scared now after so many
  insensitive doctors, thinks she will just put it in God's hands but I know
  there must be a caring doctor somewhere who will do everything he can for
  her, how do I find him? P.S. Mom has lived 2 more yrs since doc gave her
  3 months,active and amazing. Thanks in advance, sorry so long! Gayle
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Dear  Gayle,
Thank you for your question.  I sympathize with your previous problems which are unfortunately too common.  Without knowing the details of your mothers case I can