Talking to Your Doctor About Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
by
Michelle Badash, MS You have a unique medical history. Therefore, it is essential to talk with your doctor about your personal risk factors and/or experience with CAD. By talking openly and regularly with your doctor, you can take an active role in your care. General Tips for Gathering InformationHere are some tips that will make it easier for you to talk to your doctor:
Specific Questions to Ask Your doctorAbout CAD
About Your Risk of Developing CAD
About Treatment Options
About Medication
About Lifestyle Changes
About Outlook
References:Heart-to-heart. Talking to your doctor. American Heart Association website. Available at: ...(Click grey area to select URL) Updated October 26, 2015. Accessed March 5, 2018. Preparing for medical visits. American Heart Association website. Available at: ...(Click grey area to select URL) Updated January 8, 2018. Accessed March 5, 2018. Talking to your doctor. National Institutes of Health website. Available at: https://www.nih.gov/institutes-nih/nih-office-director/office-communications-public-liaison/clear-communication/talking-your-doctor. Updated November 27, 2017. Accessed March 5, 2018. Tips for talking to your doctor. Family Doctor—American Academy of Family Physicians website. Available at: https://familydoctor.org/tips-for-talking-to-your-doctor. Updated May 2014. Accessed March 5, 2018. Last reviewed March 2018 by
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