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| - Outstanding team of cardiologists here at Biltmore Cardiology!
I had been experiencing some intense chest/breast pain out of nowhere. You know, just sitting on your couch, laying in bed, sitting at your desk.
Pretty scary when you're a youngin like me. Heck, anyone of any age, but you get the idea.
My Mom has fibrocystic breast condition (easily managed when you dial back on your caffeine consumption or eliminate it all together, no fun), and told me to hit up my OB GYN to make sure there weren't any suspicious lumps.
Well, clearly a mother always knows what's up.
OB GYN was almost positive the chest pain I was experiencing was related to that amazeballs fibrocystic breast condition (aww, thanks for sharing, Mom). But, as an elite level athlete, she didn't want to take any chances.
Out of the office with a referral in hand to Biltmore Cardiology. Boo ... But better safe than sorry.
Saw Dr. Akil Loli and Dr. Harris on my first visit. Teenage like blood pressure, normal EKG, heart sounded great. He also said some of my chest pain could be related to all the torso twisting involved with hammer throw.
Caring, compassionate, respectful specialist, and very easy to talk to. He gets major points for knowing what my sport is. Usually I have to explain it as Track and Field / Hammer throwing isn't too popular in the United States.
Dr. Loli still wanted to go forth with an echocardiogram and stress test because of my lifestyle. Nothing like only making it to Stage 6/7 on the treadmill to make you feel like a fat athlete, no?!
Front desk ladies and the testing team were stellar!
Had Dr. Loli's partner, Dr. Gordon (retired, but occasionally covers for the practice) review my results. Clean as a whistle.
What a relief!
I hope I never have the need to see a cardiologist again. But if I do, I know I'm in good hands with anyone here.
Highly recommended.
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