Unsure of what your next steps are? Unsure of what to do next?
Follow George’s journey to getting a Heart Valve Disease diagnosis
Recognise the symptoms
George was starting to feel short of breath and finding it hard to do his usual activities. He noticed he was struggling to keep up with his friends, and things he could easily do 12 months ago, like playing golf, were getting harder and harder. He made an appointment with his GP to discuss his symptoms.
Consult your GP and discuss your symptoms
A heart team is usually made up of a group of specialists that might include:
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My biggest regret is waiting six months before I went to the doctor. I could easily have left it too late. We get a warrant of fitness on our car every year, we should do the same for ourselves.
-Ross McGreggor
New Zealand patient and heart disease survivor.
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