I have had back pain for a few years . I have been getting progressively short of breath . I am getting more immobile . Aug. 20-21 I had hives in my fingers . Aug 22 the hives left .Aug. 23 I had pain in chest ; felt like something was stuck in my neck area. Went to hospital ER / stayed over night and on Aug. 24 there was a lot of testing and when tests were over , I came home against their advice. Aug .25 I tried to call a heart doctor but everyone seems to be on vacation. I did finally hear from my family doctor office today. Last night Aug 28 , I had what feels like swollen glands in my neck , below and under jaw on right side. It is leaving now but still a little stiff and soreness. I am a diabetic and my sugars are spiking high and coming back down gradually. My blood pressure has also been high . They tell me that I have valve regurgitation (mild aortic, mild mitral, mild tricuspid, mild pulmonic ) with the left ventricle has low normal systolic function . The estimated ejection fraction is 50-55%.. I realize that this is a short description but can you tell me if I can wait for two to three weeks to see a cardiologist ? I am feeling fine now .