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Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Heart Failure

Medically reviewed by Glenn Gandelman, M.D., M.P.H.
Written by Alison Channon
Updated on November 1, 2021

Heart failure is a serious diagnosis, but it doesn’t mean life is over. There are treatments and lifestyle changes that can significantly improve your heart failure symptoms and quality of life. This printable discussion guide can help you navigate a conversation about heart failure with your doctor. Download the guide and bring it to your next doctor appointment to get the information you need to take care of your health.

References
  1. 2019 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease — Circulation
  2. Heart Failure — Mayo Clinic

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