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Questions for Your Cardiologist

Also called: Medical Question, Health Question

- Making a list
- First visit
- Before a test
- Test results/diagnosis
- Before a procedure
- Procedure results/treatment plan
- Follow-up appointments

Reviewed By:
Abdou Elhendy, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA
Robert I. Hamby, M.D., FACC, FACP

Making a list

It is very common for people to leave their doctor’s office with unanswered questions. They may have forgotten a question or felt uncomfortable bringing something up. Because of this very common situation, you might want to prepare as much as possible before you go to your cardiologist's office. This article suggests some questions that you might want to print out and bring with you to your appointment. If you do not feel comfortable asking some of these questions, you can just hand the list to your cardiologist to be sure they are all addressed. When visiting a physician for the first time you should also prepare your family medical history in advance.

First visit

  • Why was I referred to a cardiologist?

  • Are my signs/symptoms serious?

  • What can I expect from this visit?

  • Will this visit be covered by my insurance company?

  • Are there heart-healthy strategies that I can be using?

  • When should I schedule my next appointment?

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Review Date: 04-19-2007
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