Patient Question Checklist

Where/when can I make the decision about testing for heart disease?

Are there alternatives to having tests like an angiogram?

Who should I bring with me to my appointment?

How do I get to my appointment/how do I get home?

Please explain the procedure(s) available to me.

What treatments are available where (i.e. what hospitals)?

What are the risks and benefits of stents (PCI) specific to me?

What are the risks and benefits of open-heart surgery (CABG) for me?

Why wouldn't stents (PCI) OR surgery work best for me?

How long will I live if I have treatment 'X' vs. if I have no treatment?

For how long will this treatment work?

Is there anything I can do instead of medical treatment?

Would other options be as effective as what you are recommending?

Are there treatments that work better for certain lifestyles?

Can allergies to metals/jewellery/foods affect my treatment options?

What are the risks of each procedure i.e. travel time/costs?

What are the costs of the different treatments available to me?

Do doctors prefer certain treatments because it directly benefits them?

What should I do to prepare?

When can I go home?

What will be the home care necessary following the procedure?

Will I feel any pain? If so, where/when?

When can I safely return to my sex life and other regular activities?

When can I travel/take a flight?