Due for annual echo & cardio visit

Next week I'm scheduled for my annual echo and appt with my  cardiologist. It was almost a year ago that the echo showed a significant decrease in my EF (which was done 2 weeks after a flu virus) which led to my Claria MRI Quad CRTD and AV Node ablation at the beginning of September.  It took me almost to Christmas to feel normal again (dealing with PVCs, fatigue etc). Normal being what I was at prior to September.  I was having a big case of "Buyer's Remorse" the first 3 months post-procedures, and a big thank you to this group for the great information that my EP Cardiology team didn't bother to fill me in on.  You all kept me from getting despondent.

I was feeling pretty good and hopeful about a week or 2 prior to Christmas.  2 days after Christmas I came down with a terrible head cold that I'm finally feeling is past.  Unfortunately I also feel like it's put me a month or two back in my recovery.

Finally my question - should I consider rescheduling the annual echo and appointment until I've recovered more from the virus?  Or should I go ahead because it will give a picture of what shape my heart is in after an illness?

Thanks much!!

Karlynn

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by Lavender - 2024-01-22 18:28:22

You say you're feeling ok now. I would go for your test while you're well. You know there are so many illnesses flying around these days so you want that echo while you're feeling fine💕 and before anything else comes along 🙄

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