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

1. Will this affect my medication schedule?
   
   
2. Will any improvement in my condition be immediate?
   
   
3. How long will it take for me to notice improvements?
   
   
4. Will this change my schedule of office visits, or require any special monitoring?
   
   
5. Does this reduce my chances of someday needing a heart transplant?
   
   
6. Am I a candidate for a combined CRT/ICD device? If so, what are the risks of inappropriate ICD firing, and what will it feel like?
   
   
7. If my ICD fires, will it affect the CRT device?
   
   
8. Is it possible that I can begin an exercise program, or will this affect my current exercise program?
   
   
9. What are the first symptoms of complications?
   
   
10. If I think I'm experiencing side effects, should I go straight to the emergency room, or can I wait for a normal office visit?