Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Congestive Heart Failure

• What is the cause of my heart failure?
• What can you do to determine and correct the cause of my heart failure?
• Can my type of heart failure be controlled with medications?
• Which drugs do you recommend and why?
• What side-effects can I expect from drug therapy?
• What is the role of diet and exercise in my treatment?
• At what point will surgery be considered as an option?
• What are the risks and benefits of surgery for congestive heart failure?
• What are the latest treatment options available for the management of congestive heart failure?