Today I had my annual checkup with my cardiologist, or, actually, one of his NPs. It had actually been about a year and a half since my last heart check up so it was time. Also I had had a couple of brief dizzy spells recently so I decided it wouldn't hurt to just get an exam, especially since my wonder spouse and I are going on a long vacation in about six weeks.
The exam today included an EKG and on Saturday I am scheduled for an Echocardiogram. Meanwhile I am wearing a heart monitor stuck to my chest. It's very small, not obvious at all under clothes. This wouldn't be bad except the heart monitor comes with its own cell phone which I must keep with me at all times so I can record any events like a rapid heart beat or breathlessness. I walked two rooms away from this pesky little phone for about 15 minutes earlier this evening and it sent out an audible message that I was too far away from it.
I must admit, I'm a little surprised, but really very pleased, with how seriously they are dealing with my concerns. I sort of expected someone to listen to my heart, tell me it sounded ok, tell me to keep taking my one a day heart pills, pat me on the head and send me on my way.
I feel quite sure that nothing new and serious will be discovered but I will feel much more confident going on our three week cruise knowing that "all systems are go."
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