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 septal myomectomy:

1. What heart defect(s) do I have that require septal myomectomy?
   
   
2. What tests will be used to determine the extent of my defect?
   
   
3. How soon do I need to have this surgery?
   
   
4. Will any other procedures be performed at the time of my septal myomectomy?
   
   
5. Do I have any alternatives to this surgery for treatment?
   
   
6. How effective is the surgery in correcting my defect?
   
   
7. What are the risks associated with septal myomectomy?
   
   
8. How long will it take me to recover from the surgery?
   
   
9. What are my restrictions following this surgery?
   
   
10. Will I need to take any medications after the procedure?
    
    
11. Will I have any heart problems or conditions later in life as a result of this procedure?
    
    
12. How will my heart health be monitored through life?
    
    
13. Do my children have a higher risk of having a congenital heart defect?
    
    
14. How will pregnancy affect my ability to undergo this surgery?
    
    
15. What is my long-term prognosis?