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I have diebetis and has thyroid cancer when should i have a cardiology check up?

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Thyroid cancer not: Related to heart so.. Your primary care can do routine evaluation- high blood pressure, cholesterol issues, but most importantly whether you have symptoms of heart disease- short of breath , extra beats, shipping beats, chest pressure with exertion in absense of symptoms , many most primary care can follow-you until something new that worries them requires referral.

Answered 1/25/2014

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DiabetesCardiologist: Patients with diabetes are at high risk for heart disease and therefore should see a cardiologist regularly. At a minimum once a year to check lipids , a1c and get t least once a stress test. Thyroid supplements also can impact the heart and make it even more important to see both an endocrinologist and cardiologist.

Answered 12/11/2015

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When symptomatic: Even though you have a risk factor, until you have symptoms commonly associated with heart disease, I do not think you need evaluation of your heart. Followup with your primary md and he would be the best judge of whether you need to see a cardiologist.

Answered 3/31/2014

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Well care : There is no need to sera cardiologist unless you are having specific cardiac symptoms. Your pcp can determine if you need to see a cardiologist. Diabetes is a risk factor for CAD but that does not mean you need to see a cardiologist.

Answered 9/29/2016

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