As your caregivers, family members may want to attend your doctor appointments with you. They can help you by:

• Organizing all of the informational materials you receive from your cardiologist or surgeon
• Assisting with appointment scheduling
• Accompanying you to your appointments and taking notes on what the doctor is telling you and the treatment plan
• Providing transportation to and from the clinic and hospital
• Making arrangements for your recovery at home
• Watching for signs of complications
• Helping to keep your spirits up

With the help of friends and family, you may feel better informed and may recover more quickly.