Before you travel
Confirm your appointment time, consultation location, fees and any test preparation with the appointment team. Consultation availability can change; hospital emergency services and routine clinic hours are different.
What to bring
- Previous ECGs, echocardiograms, scans and relevant blood tests.
- Hospital discharge summaries and procedure or device records.
- A current list of medicines, doses, supplements and allergies.
- A referral, if you have one, and your questions for the doctor.
Explain your symptoms
Note when symptoms began, how often they happen and what seems to trigger them. Mention any change in your everyday activity. Bring a companion if their support would help you feel comfortable or remember the discussion.
If a test is planned
Ask for instructions specific to the test, including fasting, medication and transport. Do not stop medicines unless your treating team advises you to. If sedation is expected, confirm escort and driving restrictions before your visit.
Leave with a clear plan
Ask what the findings mean, whether further tests are needed, how to take any prescribed medicines and when to return. Check whom to contact for results and what symptoms should prompt urgent care.
Keep your information private
Use appointment messages for scheduling. Avoid sending medical reports, identification documents or detailed health information through general enquiries. Ask the hospital which secure channel to use for clinical records.
New or severe chest pain, severe breathing difficulty or collapse needs immediate emergency care. Call 112 in India. Do not wait for an appointment or a message reply. Do not drive yourself.