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 questions related to cardiac arrest:

1. What caused my cardiac arrest?
   
   
2. How much damage did I suffer after my collapse?
   
   
3. What steps did my medical team take to save me?
   
   
4. Do I need a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator?
   
   
5. What medications will I need to take?
   
   
6. What lifestyle changes do I need to make?
   
   
7. Is it possible to estimate my risk for another cardiac arrest?
   
   
8. What symptoms should I be aware of that might indicate another cardiac arrest is imminent?
   
   
9. Are there are dietary supplements I should take? Any I should avoid?
   
   
10. Can I exercise? Have sex?
    
    
11. How long will my recovery period be?
    
    
12. Is my family at increased risk for cardiac arrest? Is there any test we can take to determine who is at increased risk?