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 heart attacks and women:

1. As a woman, am I at risk of having a heart attack?
   
   
2. Do I have any specific risk factors for having a heart attack?
   
   
3. Do my chances of having a heart attack increase with age?
   
   
4. Are there any lifestyle changes I can make to reduce my chances of having a heart attack?
   
   
5. Would regular exercise decrease my chances of having a heart attack?
   
   
6. Do you recommend any drugs to reduce my heart attack chances?
   
   
7. Could a heart attack have a greater impact on me as I get older?
   
   
8. What are some of the warning signs of a heart attack?
   
   
9. Could hormone replacement therapy help protect me from having a heart attack?