What’s the difference between a hypertension specialist and a cardiologist?
March 27th, 2008 | by Pressurized |genie_in_disguise99 asked:
I just underwent echocardiogram and was found out I have Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP). My doctor is a hypertension specialist. Some officemates told me that I should also consult a cardiologist. But I think my doctor is already okay for me. Is it really necessary to see a cardiologist?
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I just underwent echocardiogram and was found out I have Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP). My doctor is a hypertension specialist. Some officemates told me that I should also consult a cardiologist. But I think my doctor is already okay for me. Is it really necessary to see a cardiologist?
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5 Responses to “What’s the difference between a hypertension specialist and a cardiologist?”
By rustcat on Mar 27, 2008 | Reply
hypertension is more specialized
By helloooo : ) on Mar 28, 2008 | Reply
hypertension specialist is an expert in dealing wit blood pressure such as high blood pressure but cardiologist is an expert with dealing with the heart. i think it might be necessary just to make sure.
By helmetmouse on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
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By hamid b on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
There is no such thing. HTN specialist? Medicine has created some very specific specialties, but HTN specialist, no.
MVP is quite common in women. About 60% of women have prolapse of the mitral valve. There is really nothing one can do about it. Most doctors won’t put their patients on medication unless the prolapse becomes severe.
Having yourself checked every couple of years or so is just fine.
A cardiologist isn’t going to do more nor is he/she going to give you that much more information.
By maheswari m on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
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