How Often to be Tested?

Posted by JHawk, Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 03:00 AM by JHawk

I'd like to know how often I need to be tested. With chronic heart problems, sometimes I feel as if I should go in more often. On the other hand, I don't want to endanger my insurance policy coverage. Any thoughts?

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Posted by BHutchinson

March 05, 2008 at 03:46 PM

Throughout all the treatment for congestive heart failure, regular testing still varies from person to person. Some of us can go longer between blood tests. However, a few triggers should probably be reason for further testing. These, I should think, would include any time you change meds and if you contract any type of illness. Your doctor, of course, will decide the best course of action for routine checks.

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