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Questions for Your Cardiologist
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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
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Before a procedure
- Why is this procedure being recommended?
- Are there any risks associated with this procedure?
- Are there any less invasive procedures that could accomplish the same thing?
- How is the procedure performed?
- Will this procedure be painful? Will an anesthetic be provided?
- How long will the procedure take?
- Should I bring someone with me for the procedure? Will I need someone to drive me home?
- Should I do anything differently before the procedure (e.g., change in eating/drinking or medications)?
- Will further treatment be necessary after this procedure?
- Will I need to be admitted to the hospital and, if so, for how long?
- How soon can I go back to work after this procedure?
- How soon can I have sex after this procedure?
- How soon can I lift heavy objects after this procedure?
- How soon can I drive, cook and perform regular chores after this procedure?
- Will I need to enroll in a cardiac rehabilitation program after this procedure? Where do I find one?
- Will this procedure be covered by my insurance company?
- When should I schedule my next appointment?
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