CNS (Clinical Nurse Specialist), CNP (Certified Nurse Practitioner), or APN (Advanced Practice Nurse) are registered nurses who have their master's degree with clinical cardiology training and expertise. PA-C is a Physician Assistant-Certified who has graduated from a specialized health care program.

Sometimes these professionals are referred as Mid-Level Providers or Nurse Practitioners. They work in collaboration with our cardiologists and they can:
• Obtain medical history and do a physical examination
• Assist in treating your cardiac health problems
• Order and interpret laboratory tests
• Order diagnostic tests
• Provide education about your cardiac health risks, illness prevention and health maintenance
• Coordinate your cardiac care with your cardiologist