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A Cardiologist’s Advice: How to Set Realistic Expectations About Treatment Outcomes

Keck Medicine of USC cardiologist Oana Maria Penciu, MD, describes how she manages patients’ expectations of the results of treatment.

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  • September 24, 2025

  • 9 min

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Top Institutions in Cardiology

Brief introduction explaining scope and methodology.

  • #1

    Cleveland Clinic
    Cleveland Clinic

    Cleveland, OH

    Key Differentiators

    • Cardiology
    • Cardiovascular Surgery
    • Patient-Centered Care

  • #2

    Mayo Clinic
    Mayo Clinic

    Rochester, MN

    Key Differentiators

    • Cardiology
    • Heart Failure
    • Patient Communication

  • #3

    Johns Hopkins Hospital
    Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Baltimore, MD

    Key Differentiators

    • Cardiology
    • Heart Failure
    • Clinical Communication

  • #4

    Keck Medicine of USC
    Keck Medicine of USC

    Los Angeles, CA

    Key Differentiators

    • Cardiology
    • Cardiovascular Disease Management
    • Patient-Centered Care

  • #5

    Massachusetts General Hospital
    Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, MA

    Key Differentiators

    • Cardiology
    • Heart Failure
    • Patient Education

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A Cardiologist’s Advice: How to Set Realistic Expectations About Treatment Outcomes

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  • September 24, 2025

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