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 defibrillation:

1. Am I at risk for ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation? What do these conditions feel like?
   
   
2. Should I learn how to use an AED?
   
   
3. Where can I learn how to use an AED?
   
   
4. Do I need an implantable cardioverter defibrillator?
   
   
5. Do arrhythmias run in families?
   
   
6. Besides defibrillation, if I'm at risk for an arrhythmia, should I be on medication?
   
   
7. Are there are any lifestyle changes I can make, such as diet or exercise, that will reduce my risk of suffering an arrhythmia?
   
   
8. How common are arrhythmias?
   
   
9. Does an ICD hurt when it discharges?
   
   
10. Is it dangerous to receive a shock from a defibrillator if I don't need it?