You have your own health past. Talk with your doctor about your risk factors and background with heart disease. By talking openly and often with your doctor, you can make the best choices for you and your family.


  • Bring the list of current medicine with you.
  • Write down the answers you get and make sure you grasp what you are hearing. Ask for help, if needed.
  • How do I best prevent heart disease and heart attack?
  • What medicine is available to help me?
    • What are the benefits and side effects of these medicines?
  • How soon after my heart attack can I begin exercising?
    • What type of exercise is best?
    • How much should I be exercising?
    • How do I get started with an exercise program?
  • Should I stop drinking alcohol?
  • How can I find help to quit smoking?
  • How likely am I to have another heart attack?

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