MamasHealth.com Home Heart Disease Pages Acyanotic Angina Atherosclerosis Arrhythmia Blood Pressure Cholesterol Coronary Disease Cor Pulmonale Cyanotic Healthy Heart Heart Disease Heart Disease Risks Heart Disease Stats Heart Defect Treatments Heart Failure Heart Murmurs Heart Palpitations Human Heart More Bloodpressure Myocarditis Questions to ask your Doctor Rheumatic Heart Disease Links Email Mama Need Medicine? Get it free from Pfizer. MamasHealthBlog.com Heart healthy oils Health benefits of sex	Questions to Ask Your Doctor Having a dialog with your doctor is an important part of your health. Below is a sample list of things to do during your visit to the doctor that will help you have a good dialog with your doctor. Helping your doctor help you:   What is my risk for heart disease?What is my blood pressure? What does it mean for me, and what do I need to do about it? What are my cholesterol numbers? What do they mean for me, and what do I need to do about them? What are my 'body mass index' and waist measurement?Do I need to loose weight?What should my target weight be?What is my blood sugar level? Am I at risk for developing diabetes? What other screening tests for heart disease do I need?How often should I have heart health checkups?How much physical activity do I need to protect my heart?What is a heart-healthy eating plan for me? Should I see a registered dietitian to learn more about healthy eating? How can I tell if I'm having a heart attack? Tests that Can Help Protect Your Heart   Lipoprotein Profile Lipoprotein profile is a blood test that measures total cholesterol and tryglycerides.Test is performed after a 9 to 12 hour fast. Should have this test once every 5 years. Blood Pressure High blood pressure increases your risk of developing heart disease. Fasting Plasma Glucose Fasting plasma glucose is a test used to diagnose diabetes. If you have diabetes, you have a higher risk of developing heart disease. Body Mass Index Body mass index is a measure of your weight in relation to your height. A BMI of 25 or greater increases your risk of heart disease. Waist Circumference Women with a waist measurement of more than 35 inches has increased risk of developing heart disease.	Advertise on MamasHealth.com Your product featured on MamasHealth.com Sign up for our Email Newsletter For Email Marketing you can trust
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