Patient question
A patient with coronary heart disease received a notice from the hospital asking them to return for an earlier follow-up, but no reason was given. How should they verify this?
Answer reviewed by Zhou Kaiyu, Chief Physician
Professional answer
Contact the relevant department through the hospital's published phone number or the original visit channel, and ask whether the notice is genuine, the reason for the earlier follow-up, the recommended arrival time, and what materials to bring. This notice alone cannot determine the severity of the condition. If you cannot reach them for now, you can ask outpatient service staff to help transfer the call; if you are experiencing urgent discomfort, contact local emergency services and do not wait to verify the notice before seeking help.