Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about atherosclerosis:

1. Can my atherosclerosis be healed or reversed?
   
   
2. Does having atherosclerosis mean I'm definitely going to have a heart attack or stroke?
   
   
3. What are the most important things I can do to help my own prognosis?
   
   
4. If I have been having hormone replacement therapy, should I stop?
   
   
5. Should my children be checked for developing atherosclerosis?
   
   
6. If we treat one area, what are the chances that the disease is affecting other organs?
   
   

7. How can I tell if the disease is in other arteries?
   
   

8. What other risk factors for a heart attack do I have that should be controlled?
   
   

9. How can we measure my progress?
   
   

10. Are there any dietary nutrients and supplements I should take? Are there any I should avoid?
    
    

11. How long will I be taking the prescribed medications?