Informing your cardiologist about your hospitalization allows them to play an active role in your care, even if they’re not directly treating you at the hospital. Your cardiologist deeply understands your medical history, current medications, and specific cardiac concerns. This knowledge can be invaluable in guiding your treatment plan and ensuring that your hospital care aligns with your overall cardiac health strategy.

We understand that during a medical emergency, you may not be able to contact your cardiologist yourself. This is where your support network can play a crucial role. We encourage you to discuss with your family members or close friends the importance of notifying your primary cardiologist in the event of your hospitalization. Consider adding your cardiologist’s contact information to your emergency contacts or medical ID.

Our Atlanta cardiology practice has established strong relationships with local hospitals to ensure seamless care coordination. When notified of your hospitalization, we can quickly access and share relevant medical records, test results, and treatment histories with the hospital staff. This efficient exchange of information helps prevent unnecessary duplication of tests, reduces the risk of medication errors, and provides the hospital team with a complete picture of your cardiac health.

Keeping your cardiologist informed during your hospital stay also facilitates a smoother transition back to outpatient care. Your cardiologist can work with the hospital team to plan appropriate follow-up care, adjust medications, and schedule any necessary post-discharge tests or procedures. This continuity of care is essential for your recovery and ongoing heart health management.

We encourage all our patients to be proactive in their cardiac care. Don’t hesitate to ask hospital staff to contact your primary cardiologist, even if you’ve already been admitted. Our Atlanta heart doctors are always ready to collaborate with hospital teams to ensure you receive the best possible care. Your cardiologist’s involvement can provide valuable insights and potentially influence your treatment plan for the better.

By staying connected with us during critical moments, you’re ensuring that you receive comprehensive, personalized cardiac care that considers your full medical history and ongoing treatment plans. Heart health is our priority, and we’re here to support you.

Trust your heart health to CVG’s twenty board-certified cardiologists. Equipped with leading-edge diagnostic tools, a wealth of experience, and compassion, our cardiac team provides the highest level of personalized care.

You can review our cardiologists’ pages and explore their exceptional credentials and dedication to providing quality care. You can trust that our doctors genuinely care about you and will do everything they can to ensure you have the best quality of life possible.

To learn more, please call (770) 962-0399 or 678-582-8586. You may also request an appointment online. If you have an emergency, don’t contact us online; please call 911.