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Speaking to your Doctor about Heart Disease

If you have a heart condition, you are probably aware of many of the things you should be doing to manage your health: eating well, getting exercise, and so on. Unfortunately, one of the most important things you can do to stay healthy often does not receive the attention it deserves. For your own sake, it is very important to have an open and communicative relationship with your heart doctor.

Get the Facts

People do not always speak up when they have questions, for fear of appearing foolish or bothering their doctors. Do not fall into this trap. It is a good idea to prepare a list of questions before you see your doctor. Good things to ask about are:

• Your risk of a first or repeat heart attack, and how to reduce it
• Any pains or symptoms you have experienced lately
• Nutritional or exercise advice
• New treatments or other developments in the field

Also, don’t be afraid to ask for clarification or a simpler explanation whenever you need to.

Tell the Truth

We all feel the occasional temptation to not be fully honest with our doctors, especially if we have fallen behind on prescribed diets or activities. Sometimes we consider certain health problems embarrassing.

The truth is there is very little you can say that will surprise or disgust a doctor. They are professionals who have seen and heard nearly everything. More importantly, your doctor needs accurate information about your health to give you the treatment you need.

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