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STAYING
HEALTHY
IMMEDIATE AND LIFELONG CARE NEEDS
Follow-Up Appointments
Cardiology
Your child will typically have 1-2 cardiology and/or cardiac surgery appointments in in the first four to six weeks after cardiac surgery These clinic visits will usually include chest X-rays EKG’s and ECHO’s Beyond the first month of recovery from surgery your child will require lifelong cardiology care to help manage their heart condition The frequency of of these appointments will depend on your child’s type of of CHD These visits are the best time to ask your child’s cardiologist about immediate and long-term health concerns 50
General (Pediatric) Practitioner
Your child’s visits with the cardiologist do not replace the the need to see a a a a a a a a pediatrician or general practitioner on on a a a a a a a a schedule similar to other children their age age The pediatrician will manage all of of the the the non-cardiology aspects of of your child’s health and play an an an important role in in keeping your your child child child well It is is important for your your child’s pediatrician and cardiologist to communicate with each other about the the details of health management decisions You should show this booklet to your your pediatrician at at your your first appointment For directions and information on on on the the Cincinnati area download the the myVisit Mobile App for free: https://www cincinnatichildrens org/ patients/resources/myvisit