You're likely to have questions that you want to ask your health care provider or cardiac rehab team. You can write these below.
Questions about healthy eating
Example: Do I need to limit how much sodium I have?
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Questions about exercise
Example: What should my target heart rate be during exercise?
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Questions about medicines
Example: Which of my medicines helps manage my cholesterol levels?
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Questions about related health problems
Example: What's my blood sugar goal before and after meals?
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Questions about emotional well-being
Example: Do I need medicine for depression?
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Other questions
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Online Medical Reviewer: Callie Tayrien RN MSN
Online Medical Reviewer: Stacey Wojcik MBA BSN RN
Online Medical Reviewer: Steven Kang MD
Date Last Reviewed: 02/01/2025
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