twinmaker
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I got an appointment with an electrophysiologist for two weeks from today. His name is Kevin Hsu and he is with Mid Carolina Cardiology Consultants in Charlotte. He will then probably refer me to a regular cardiologist in the practice for my valvular problem. I think because I've got a defibrillator, and it's time for an interrogation of it, they wanted to get me started with the electrophysiologist first. It looks as though there are about 15 cardiologists in this practice. The technician said that they would probably set me up at home so I can hook up to their office for my defib. interrogations in the future. I used to do that in Atlanta with my pacemaker, but when I got to Tampa and they put in the defib, the docs wanted me to come in for the interrogations. I also told the tech that I was on Coumadin, and that I managed that myself. She seemed very impressed. Anyway, please pray that everything falls into place with getting new docs and that we speak the same language (I'm talking about heart language and seeing eye to eye when it comes to heart stuff). I guess I'm just nervous because for the first time, I don't have a personal referral. My docs in Tampa recommended the Sanger Clinic in Charlotte, but they're not "in-network" with our insurance, so that would mean the insurance would only pay 70% versus 85%. And all of us on here know how much money that could/would be with tests, hospitalizations, etc. Anyway, thanks for letting me be a worry-wart. LINDA
