My cardiologist will not release the echo for my 2nd opinion. I want to be certain that the 2nd dr will release all the info necessary if surgery is recommended. Any other comments would be appreciated. Today with the quality of echo available cath is mostly used to check for blockages of the coronary arteries but can still be used to evaluate heart valves. In general most physician will repeat the echo when asked for a second opinion.
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