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 the Framingham heart study:

1. How do you use the Framingham study with your patients?
   
   
2. How is the study related to the Coronary Risk Profile?
   
   
3. How can the Framingham Study help predict my risk for heart disease?
   
   
4. What lifestyle factors should I change based on this study?
   
   
5. How does family history contribute to my heart disease risk?
   
   
6. According to the study, how would you evaluate my diet and exercise habits?
   
   
7. Am I part of an ethnic group that was included in the study?
   
   
8. Which environmental factors were evaluated in the study?
   
   
9. Does the study have any implications for other medical conditions?
   
   
10. Can the study help predict my children’s risk of cardiovascular problems?