Patient question
How can patients with rheumatic heart disease reduce missing information when transferring to a new hospital?
Answer reviewed by Li Yan, Chief Physician
Professional answer
Prepare previous diagnostic records, imaging and test reports, hospitalization or surgical documents, current medication list, allergy information, and a recent symptom timeline. You can ask the new hospital in advance what imaging formats they accept and whether referral documents are needed; do not rely only on verbal recall or omit old records on your own.