Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physician regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to postpump syndrome:

1. How does a heart-lung bypass machine work?
   
   
2. What are the chances I will develop postpump syndrome following my cardiac surgery?
   
   
3. Can I undergo surgery without the use of a bypass machine?
   
   
4. Can I do anything before surgery to reduce my risk of postpump syndrome?
   
   
5. How will I know if I have postpump syndrome?
   
   
6. How quickly might I develop postpump syndrome after surgery?
   
   
7. Is postpump syndrome an emergency condition?
   
   
8. Will the complications from postpump syndrome last my whole life?
   
   
9. Are there treatments available for postpump syndrome?
   
   
10. Can postpump syndrome become worse with time?
    
    
11. How will the condition be monitored after I am diagnosed with post pump syndrome?