At DocPlus, we encourage all our patients to be proactive when it comes to communicating with their medical care team. Preparing a list of questions to ask before scheduled appointments can help ease concerns and make you feel more confident about your health.

Here is a list of suggested questions to be sure to ask your Primary Care Physician regarding your heart health:

• What is my risk level based on my family history and my personal risk factors?
• Is my blood pressure normal? If not, how can I improve it and how often should I check it?
• How is my current cholesterol level affecting my heart health?
• Do I need any other tests to determine my heart health and how often should I have them?
• Do I need to lose weight to prevent heart disease?
• What level of exercise is right for me to improve my heart health?
• What else can I be doing for prevention and to strengthen my heart?

Print these questions, take a picture of them, or create your list, and be sure to take it with you on your next trip to your providers' office.