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Heart Disease (Expert Forum)
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This forum is for questions and support regarding heart issues such as: Angina, Angioplasty, Arrhythmia, Bypass Surgery, Cardiomyopathy, Coronary Artery Disease, Defibrillator, Heart Attack, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Pacemaker, PAD, Stenosis, Stress Tests.
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by Pat__0__0, Apr 15, 1999 12:00AM
Posted by Pat on April 15, 1999 at 19:09:37
I have had reoccuring bouts of pericarditis since 1982. At first they would come once or twice a year, then faster and faster. I had part of the pericardium removed in 1993 during surgery for something else. It was removed because of the scarring. I have been on steriods since May of 1998 trying the second of a slow taper. My doctor suggested removal if this taper does not work. My question is this .... Before I submit to surgery I want a second opinion by someone who is very knowledgeable in this area. Where do I find such a person.
Posted by CCF CARDIO MD - CRC on April 16, 1999 at 10:27:05
Dear Pat,
Thank you for your question. We have several doctors here who are very knowledgeable in this are and would be happy to see you here. Of course it may not be possible for you to come to Cleveland and if this is the case if you tell me where you live perhaps I can recommend someone close to you.
I hope you find this information useful. Information provided in the heart forum is for general purposes only. Only your physician can provide specific diagnoses and therapies. Please feel free to write back with additional questions.
If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to address your cardiac problem.
