Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Support Group
Atrial fibrillation (AF or afib) is an abnormal heart rhythm (cardiac arrhythmia) which involves the two small, upper heart chambers (the atria). Heart beats in a normal heart begin after electricity generated in the atria by the sinoatrial node spread through the heart and cause contraction of the heart muscle and pumping of blood.
One topic I never see discussed here or any forum is the issue of health insurance and the resulting medical options you have.
While we'd all love to be treated by Dr. Natale or some other "super doctor," the reality is, our insurance policies will ultimately dictate who treats us and what medical treatments we receive. I personally think this sucks, but it is what it is.
That being said, I'm curious how many people here had their medical decisions dictated by their insurance coverage. Maybe you had to settle for a doctor you didn't want to settle with or maybe you wanted an ablation but it wasn't covered so you're taking drugs instead.
Travis
While we'd all love to be treated by Dr. Natale or some other "super doctor," the reality is, our insurance policies will ultimately dictate who treats us and what medical treatments we receive. I personally think this sucks, but it is what it is.
That being said, I'm curious how many people here had their medical decisions dictated by their insurance coverage. Maybe you had to settle for a doctor you didn't want to settle with or maybe you wanted an ablation but it wasn't covered so you're taking drugs instead.
Travis
Only the very, very best and most expensive offer broader options.
Unless you're very wealthy or have work for an amazing company no one can afford this kind of coverage. Hence, (IMO) you take/get what you can.
The whole subject of health care seems to be a very sensitive issue here on DS. In the U.S., it's been debated since FDR's administration and that was a wicked loooooong time ago.
However, the Orthopedic Surgeon I was referred to is not. My cost to see him is $500.00 out of pocket.
I have put off seeing him, because my home care routine is keeping pain to a minimum. PCP agreed, I don't need to see him....yet.
Having a heart that beats right is not very useful if I have to live in a cardboard box.