Who should I have on my healthcare team if I have a heart disease?

Who should I have on my healthcare team if I have a heart disease?

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Having someone help you with rehabilitation and physical exercise can also be very helpful. Sometimes that's done in a cardiac rehab facility. Sometimes it's done within the doctor's office by other members of the healthcare team. And sometimes it's done by referral. Some physicians are well-versed in those modalities and will in fact be able to give you that advice themselves. The key thing is to have a healthcare provider who is accessible, who understands your problem, and is willing to take the time to talk with you about it.