Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians about their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctors the following questions related to plaque ruptures:

1. How can I tell if I have a plaque rupture?
   
   
2. Is there any way to tell whether the plaque in my blood vessels is stable or unstable? What is the difference?
   
   
3. What sorts of conditions or events does a plaque rupture put me at risk for?
   
   
4. Am I at greater risk from a plaque rupture occurring due to my weight?
   
   
5. How much danger does a plaque rupture put me in?
   
   
6. What should I do if I think a plaque rupture has occurred?
   
   
7. Are there any lifestyle changes I can make to reduce the chances that a plaque rupture will occur?
   
   
8. Do you recommend any medications or therapies to reduce my chances of having a plaque rupture?
   
   
9. Are there any activities that I should avoid?
   
   
10. Am I at increased risk of plaque rupture while I am pregnant?