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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

Procedure results/treatment plan

  • Did the procedure successfully accomplish what was intended?

  • Did anything unexpected happen or show up during the procedure?

  • Will I ever need to have that procedure performed again?

  • How soon can I return to activities such as work, having sex, lifting heavy objects and regular chores?

  • What can I expect regarding pain and other possible effects of this procedure?

  • Are there any signs (e.g., redness) that I might notice that I should call you about?

  • Please review with me any new medications that I will be taking following this procedure, how to take them, how I can expect to feel on them, potential side effects and what I should do if I experience a side effect (e.g., make an appointment, call you immediately, call 9-1-1 and so forth).

  • When should I schedule my next appointment?

Follow-up appointments

  • How is my overall health (e.g., cholesterol levels, weight, EKG/echo results, blood test results, and so forth)?

  • I have noticed some new symptoms – should I be worried about them?

  • I have noticed some side effects from my medication(s) – what do you recommend?

  • Are there any signs that I might notice that I should call you about?

  • Will my insurance company cover this visit?

  • When should I schedule my next appointment?

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Review Date: 04-19-2007
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