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When a Loved One Has Heart Disease

Also called: Supporting Heart Patients, Helping Heart Patients

- Summary
- Putting yourself first
- Learning what to expect
- Giving support
- Young heart patients
- Elderly heart patients
- Questions for your doctor

Reviewed By:
Abdou Elhendy, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA
 David Slotnick, M.D.
 Robert I. Hamby, M.D., FACC, FACP

Summary

This Patient Guide is written for the loved ones of heart patients who are dealing with the short-term stress that comes with a test, procedure or recent diagnosis of heart disease. It explains why support is so important to a loved one with heart disease. It also offers practical strategies on how to support a loved one while also taking care of yourself.

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Review Date: 03-20-2007

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