πQuestions to ask your doctor?
Getting answers to these questions will give you important information about your cardiac health and what can you do to improve it.
You may want to bring this list to your doctor’s office.
[CARDIAC HEALTH ASSESSMENT]
1. What is my risk for heart disease?
2. What is my blood pressure? What does it mean for me, and what do I need to do about it?
3. What are my cholesterol numbers? (These include total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein bad cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein good cholesterol, and triglycerides.) What do they mean for me, and what do I need to do about them?
4. What are my body mass index (BMI) and waist measurement? Do they indicate that I need to lose weight for my health?
5. What is my blood sugar level? Does it mean I’m at risk for diabetes?
6. What other screening tests for heart disease do I need? How often should I return for checkups for my cardiac health screening?
7. For smokers: What can you do to help me quit smoking?
8. How much physical activity do I need to help protect my heart? What kinds of activities are helpful?
9. What is a heart healthy eating plan for me? Should I see a registered dietician or qualified nutritionist to learn more about healthy eating?
10. How can I tell if I’m having a heart attack?
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