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At the Heart & Vascular Center, we integrate the needs and perspectives of patients and their caregivers directly into our care plans. We are dedicated to a patient- and family-centered philosophy that focuses on communication, comfort and convenience.

We combine the expertise of world-class surgeons, staff and support services with state-of-the-art technology and multidisciplinary teamwork. Our expert physicians and nurses have vast experience in treating all types of cardiovascular conditions, from the common to the most complex. Read more about our heart and vascular team.

All heart and vascular providers are available for in-person appointments and virtual visits. These virtual appointments are available across all cardiac conditions and give you a convenient way to connect with our cardiac care specialists without leaving your home. To request an in-person or virtual appointment, please call 857-307-4000, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm ET or learn about other options here.

If you are a new patient, please have available the following for your first appointment:

  • Copies of imaging CDs/films, related test results and office notes from any outside facilities
  • Insurance card and referral
  • Co-payment
  • Completed intake form
  • Patient safety brochure

If this is a follow-up visit, please have available the following for your appointment:

  • Insurance card and referral
  • Co-payment

Care for the Caregiver

Life does not stop for caregivers because their loved ones are coping with a serious illness or disease. In fact, life gets infinitely more complicated—physically, emotionally and financially.

While caregivers help their loved ones through diagnosis and treatment, they also must go on with their daily activities and responsibilities. Usually, the caregiver must continue to hold down a job.

Caregiving Takes a Toll

Traits that can be found in every loving caregiver are strength and patience, and these are admirable qualities. But to be truly strong, caregivers must give themselves permission to also care for themselves.

Research has shown that family caregivers experiencing extreme stress can age prematurely, and national agencies studying caregiving and health report that nearly 72% of caregivers report not going to the doctor as often as they should. 20% of employed female caregivers over 50 report symptoms of depression, as compared to 8% of their non-caregiving peers.

Caregivers need breaks. Caregivers will hear that time and again, but they might be so overwhelmed that they cannot decipher how to get those breaks. Below are some tips aimed at allowing you, the caregiver, some necessary respite.

Tips for Caregivers

Take frequent breaks

While your loved one is in the hospital, take frequent breaks and let the hospital staff do the caregiving so that when your loved one comes home, you will be up to the task. Consider that it is not your job to stay at the bedside—your job is to prepare for the work that will come when your loved one returns home. Take a short walk outside; read a magazine; eat something healthy while sitting down. Taking small breaks throughout the day is very important to good health sustainability.

Get some exercise

Take a walk in the hospital neighborhood or your own neighborhood; go to the gym. At 天美传媒l, caregivers have access to a nearby gym, where yoga and other classes are offered. Contact Patient and Family Relations at (617) 732-6636 for more information. Caregivers are also encouraged to walk on the central hospital corridor called “The Pike,” which is a quarter mile in each direction.

Talk to other caregivers

Find a support group for caregivers in your area, and go alone to the meetings. Talking about the stress you are under is important and allows some release. It is not a sign of weakness or complaint.

Let others help you

Invite friends and family to visit your loved one so that you can run an errand, read a book or simply get some alone-time for yourself. Give a task to friends and family members who ask, “What can we do for you?” Try to realize that by offering friends and family members a way to help you or your loved one, you are making them feel valued and useful. They want to ease your burden.

Seek company

Invite friends and family to visit you and surround yourself with good company.

Create a personal webpage for updates

Consider using , a free website that allows the creation of a personal webpage, which visitors can then access to check on your loved one’s condition and ongoing treatment. This will relieve you of the burden of making daily phone calls to pass on news. Designate someone you trust who can create this webpage and update it daily.

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