The following links take you to patient-friendly information provided by cardiologychannel.com, a physician-monitored resource:
- Anatomy
- Cardiosmart.org, a patient education website sponsored by the American College of Cardiology
Some Pamphlets we have prepared to help educate you:
- Aortic Duplex Imaging
- Arterial/Venous Duplex Imaging
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Cardiac Stent
- Cardioversion
- Carotid Duplex Imaging
- CT Angiography
- Echocardiogram
- Enhanced External Counterpulsation
- Event Monitoring
- Heart Catheterization
- Holter Monitoring
- Pharmacological Nuclear Stress Test
- Renal Artery Duplex Imaging
- Transesophageal Echocardiogram
- Treadmill Nuclear Stress Test
- Treadmill Stress Test
Conditions:
- Angina
- Aortic stenosis
- Atrial fibrillation
- Chest pain
- Congestive heart failure
- Endocarditis
- Heart attack
- Heart disease
- High cholesterol
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Mitral regurgitation
- Obesity/overweight
- Pericarditis
- Smoking
- Stress and stress management
- Stroke
Diagnostic Tests:
Treatments:
General Resources
- Healthy Diet - NHLBI's "Aim for a Healthy Weight"
- Smoking Cessation
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea - Joslin Diabetes Center
- Diabetes - American Diabetic Association
Do you have a personal health story that you would like to share with others?
Many people, especially when newly diagnosed, find comfort in knowing that others are having similar experiences. This is also helpful for loved ones of those dealing with health-related issues.
* All submissions are reviewed and then published in the appropriate sections across the network of HealthChannels by Healthcommunities.com, Inc. (publisher of cardiologychannel).
Support Organizations
The following links are provided and monitored by Healthcommunities.com, the publisher of cardiologychannel:
Healthcommunities.com, Inc., does not endorse specific organizations. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the following links, which are provided as a courtesy. If any information requires updating, please contact cardiologychannel.
Hotlines
National Child Abuse Hotline
1.800.422.4453 (1-800-4-A-Child)
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
1.800.799.7233 (1-800-799-SAFE)
Poison Control
1.800.222.1222
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1.800.273.8255 (1-800-273-TALK)
Cardiovascular Disease
- American Heart Association
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
- Pulmonary Hypertension Association
- Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM) Support
- Society for Mitral Valve Prolapse Syndrome
Congenital Heart Defect
- Adult Congenital Heart Association (ACHA)
- Children's Heart Foundation
- The Grown Up Congenital Heart Patients Association
Open Heart Surgery
Smoking Cessation
General Health Care Resources
Whether you're getting ready for your first visit or your tenth, it's always important you know what you should do to prepare for your next trip to the cardiologist. After all, you want to get the most from your appointment, and that means preparing ahead of time.
Here are some things to consider before your next visit to our office:
Your Current Medications
Make a full list of all your current medications, including their name, dosage and frequency. This is important information for your cardiologist, particularly when creating a treatment plan. You should also make a list of any allergies you may have. Don't just assume you'll remember it off the top of your head. Having this information written down prior to your appointment will make the process a lot easier.
Your Doctors
It's never a bad idea to have a list of your health care providers available at your visit. It's important to include your doctors names, contact information, and what conditions you are seeing them for. We may need to contact your doctors to discuss your current conditions, medications and treatments. This is done to provide you with a more thorough treatment plan.
Your Medical History
This is one of the most obvious ones, but it's necessary that we know about any preexisting health problems. This includes any surgeries (and their dates) and any major procedures or tests within the last year. Knowing your health history, we can help make a proper diagnosis and also determine the best course of action for treating your condition.
Family History
Just as your medical history is important, so is your family's health history. From siblings and parents to uncles and children, we particularly want to know if there is a family history of heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure or diabetes. Knowing the health issues and illnesses of family members can help us monitor your health and prescribe preventive measures.
Any Questions You May Have
Before your appointment, you may realize you have some questions for your cardiologist. It's a good idea to jot them down so you don't forget. This appointment is about your health, and we will take time out to address your questions and concerns to make sure that you have a productive and valuable visit.
If you need to schedule your next cardiologist appointment, call our office today!
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