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  • I have symptoms, and I'm worried that I might have heart failure.
  • I have heart failure, and this is a checkup or follow-up visit.
  • I have heart failure, and I'm sick or having problems.

I have symptoms, and I'm worried that I might have heart failure.

What to Ask Your Doctor

  1. Could my symptoms be a sign of heart failure?
  2. Are there tests to diagnose heart failure?
  3. If my heart is failing, what's the likely cause?
  4. Will my symptoms get worse?
  5. Should I change my diet or make other lifestyle changes to reduce symptoms?
  6. Can medication or other treatments help ease my symptoms or increase my lifespan?

I have heart failure, and this is a checkup or follow-up visit.

What to Ask Your Doctor

  1. What caused my heart failure, and what can I do to control it?
  2. What medications should I take? How will I know if they are working?
  3. Should I remain active? What's the best exercise for someone like me?
  4. Should I be careful about when and how much fluid I drink?
  5. Will physical rehabilitation or exercise help my heart?

I have heart failure, and I'm sick or having problems.

What to Ask Your Doctor

  1. Are my problems due to heart failure or some other condition?
  2. Should I consider changing my heart failure medications?
  3. What else can I do to reduce the strain on my heart?
  4. Should I consider a defibrillator or pacemaker?
  5. Am I a candidate for an implanted heart pump or a heart transplant?
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