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First Visit to a Cardiologist

- Summary
- Before the first visit
- Arrival at the office
- History and physical exam
- Feedback
- After the first visit
- Questions for your doctor

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

Summary

If you or a loved one has been scheduled for a first visit to a cardiologist, you may have a number of questions. Does a referral to a cardiologist mean that a serious heart problem is present? What is the cardiologist going to do? Is any preparation necessary? These concerns are all valid and normal. To make the process easier, it is often helpful to gain some background and understanding of a cardiologist’s role in heart disease management before your first visit.

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Review Date: 11-30-2006

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