Is there a minimum of information to be included in a Discharge Summary? Mine simply states I was treated for AVNRT of the slow pathway and that it was a success. I asked for more detail for future reference. I am not familiar with all the medical terms so I asked for the "Operation Notes" which I was told were not kept for this procedure. I was given absolutely nothing regarding who performed what procedure (maping vs ablation) - there was a fellow involved. I was provided nothing about the location or duration of RFW application. I was provided nothing on mapping - not even telemetry reports taken overnight. I am really upset about this whole thing. My heart is really a mess - it has never been this bad before. I have premature atrial beats all day now - really strong knocking stuff. It is so upsetting it makes it hard to heal.
1) can you please provide me the technichal name of the reports I need to ask for regarding all computer generated technical equipment? There must be a report for recording all mapping, diagnosis and ablation procdures.
2) Can you please provide me the technical names of all mapping recordings (ie xrays) I might possibly need in the future so I can get copies?
3) For typical AVNRT of the slow pathway - is there an acceptable entry point (right or left). For some strange reason I remember being asked if I cared if they entered the right or left and I had no idea what they mean't, only that one required me taking aspirin prior to the procedure.
4) For the past two mornings I have had atrial fibrillations when I wake up. I have NEVER had them before. Should I be afraid of a stroke. I called my physician who simply said to try to catch it on my event monitor.
Is there anything else you think I should ask for ie types of catheters, types of ablation equip.
Thank you so much for any advice. I am really scared by all this.