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How often should I see a specialist if I have Heart Failure?
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How often should I see a specialist if I have Heart Failure?

Heart failure and diabetic patients should often seek to see their GPs every 6 months depending on their symptoms as Dr. Sunthar advises in this video.

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It is absolutely reasonable to see your GP every six months if you have a diagnosis of heart failure and diabetes. You don't necessarily need to see a subspecialist more than that or a consultant in a hospital more than that unless you have other symptoms that are going on or getting worse.

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