Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make an appointment with a specialist at Cincinnati Children’s Heart Institute?
For more information about the Cardiomyopathy and Advanced Heart Failure Clinic or to schedule an appointment, please call 844-201-0463.
Please have the following ready when you call:
- Patient’s name
- Date of birth
- Insurance information
- Referring physician’s office contact information (telephone and/or email)
How long will my visit take?
Plan on your visit lasting a minimum of 3 hours for your first appointment. Follow-up appointments are usually about 2 hours unless additional testing is needed.
Because of the complexity of the patients we see, delays are sometimes unavoidable. We always make every attempt to see you and your child in a timely manner and will keep you informed of any delays.
What can I expect during a visit to Cincinnati Children’s Heart Institute?
Your child will be seeing multiple specialists during the clinic visit. All patients will have a nursing evaluation. Your child may also have an EKG, Echocardiogram, and Exercise Stress test, Laboratory tests or Cardiac MRI. Some patients will see a pharmacist and/or a genetic counselor. Read more about tests that help us diagnose cardiomyopathy.
The physicians will discuss their findings with you at the end of the visit as well as plans for care and continued care.
We will make every effort for you to see the physicians that you have requested. If a staff emergency or illness does occur, you will be seen by another physician on our team.
Can my doctor speak with someone at Cincinnati Children’s about cardiomyopathy?
Our physicians are always very happy to speak with other physicians about cardiomyopathy, and do so routinely. Your doctor can contact the Heart Institute.
What ages can be treated at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital?
Children, adolescents and young adults can be treated by our team, which includes board certified pediatric cardiologists. We also have a Teen Transition Program and an accredited Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program to care for the unique needs of teens and adults who were born with heart defects.