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 about when a loved one has heart disease:

1. What are the best ways I can help a loved one with heart disease?
   
   
2. Do I have any health issues that can hinder my caretaker role?
   
   
3. Do you recommend any support groups or other sources of help?
   
   
4. Do other family members have increased risk of heart disease?
   
   
5. If so, what preventive measures can help?
   
   
6. How much responsibility should I take for my loved one's treatment?
   
   
7. Can you recommend a resource that I can use to better educate myself on my loved one's condition?
   
   
8. Is there someone I can talk to if I have questions about my loved one's condition?