Good article at Orlando Health about the things to ask your new Cardiologist on your 1st visit. A brief overview (read the whole thing at the link, or by clicking here)
- How does my family history affect my heart health?
- What role does my blood pressure play?
- What is my cholesterol level and how does it affect my heart?
- Am I experiencing problems because my age, gender, or weight?
- How would I know if I’m having a heart attack?
- Are my eating habits affecting my heart?
- How does exercise affect my heart symptoms?
- Is my level of stress/anxiety increasing my risk of heart complications?
- What are my treatment options for the heart symptoms I am having?
- What should I do if my symptoms don’t go away?
