Questions for Your Doctor - Newly Diagnosed
What are some questions that you’ve asked your doctors when you were newly diagnosed with heart failure?
I was not expected to live at the time I was informed of my Heart Failure. I was on life support, just fighting to stay conscious.
The prognosis, not expected to live. I simply did my usual fight. My need to challenge myself was my saving grace.
My goodness, this must have been such a scary time for you. I'm glad to hear that you have made it out on the other side and with such a positive attitude. How are you feeling today? All the best, Lauren (team member)
I felt overwhelmed, scared, and confused when my mother was diagnosed with unexpected heart failure. There are lots of questions that come to my mind at that time and some of them are:
What is the cause of heart failure, and is there any underlying illness that we can treat?
How powerful that heart failure was?
What are the treatment options?
What to do if symptoms suddenly get worse?
What lifestyle changes are required to her make feel better?
How will this affect daily activities?
What to do to reduce stress and anxiety?Thanks for sharing your personal situation. What insightful questions! Did you find that your mother's doctor was open to your questions and had helpful/appropriate answers? I hope so. -Lauren (Team member)
