Your First Cardiology Visit
Thank you for choosing us for your child's healthcare needs. Here are some suggestions to ensure your child receives the best possible care.
Seeing a pediatric cardiologist? Before your visit...
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Need to cancel or reschedule an appointment? Please call us at 773.880.4553 at least 24 hours in advance. It helps us, and it helps other families receive timely care.
- Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment time.
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Complete our cardiology questionnaire and bring it to your child's appointment.
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Gather all the other necessary documents to bring, including:
- Your child's previously prescribed medication.
- Any notes and/or test results from any other cardiologist who has seen your child.
- Your child's medical record. Please fax to 773.880.8111 or mail to:
Division of Cardiology
2300 Children's Plaza, Box 21
Chicago, IL 60614-3363
- Get tips from other parents on how to prepare for an outpatient visit.
- Learn how Family Services helps you navigate your healthcare experience. You can also read more about our unique approach to family-centered care.
Additional cardiac testing...
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If before your scheduled visit the cardiologist determines your child needs an
echocardiogram (ECHO) and/or
electrocardiogram (
ECG), you may be asked to come in before your originally scheduled time.
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An ECG takes about 20 minutes; an ECHO takes about an hour.
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If your visit requires a referral for insurance, please make sure that referral also includes orders for an ECG and an ECHO.
During your cardiology visit...
- Your child may be seen by a pediatric nurse practitioner or a fellow prior to your pediatric cardiologist.
- Your child may need laboratory work completed. As a result, please be prepared to
spend at least three hours with us.
After your cardiology visit...