Blum Center Program: An Introduction to Inherited Heart Disease
While heart disease is often thought of as mainly being influenced by lifestyle factors, genetics can play a greater role in some people.
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Massachusetts General Hospital's Fast Track Cardiac Catheterization Program allows appropriate patients to undergo clinical assessment and cardiac catheterization in the same day, eliminating lag time between the initial consultation and the appointment for the procedure.
Once you refer your patient to the program, an access nurse will schedule and confirm the cardiac catheterization procedure with you and your patient. The program is available Monday through Friday.
A typical procedure schedule is as follows:
A Mass General Corrigan Minehan Heart Center cardiologist will follow up with you promptly after your patient’s procedure.
To refer a patient to the Fast Track Cardiac Catheterization Program, please call 866-644-8910. Learn about referring to the Corrigan Minehan Heart Center.
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