Voicing your feelings
Speak to your cardiologist about your angina
Voicing your feelings to your cardiologist about the impact that angina has on your
life is very important. It is helpful for your cardiologist to know not only about
the symptoms you are experiencing, but also about any activities you have limited
or given up. Share how you are feeling and the impact your angina has on you both
physically and emotionally.
Speak from the heart. Tell your cardiologist:
- How your angina attacks feel
- How often attacks occur
- How long attacks last
- If you have had to cut back on activities
Write it down
People experience angina differently. You can help your cardiologist better understand
your angina symptoms and how angina is affecting your life. Keep a log of your angina
attacks. Record:
- The time of day an attack happened
- What you were doing at the time of the attack
- How long the attack lasted
- What the symptoms were
- How severe the symptoms were
- What you did to relieve the attack
Prepare for your cardiologist appointment
It is important to prepare before your cardiologist visit so you have everything
your cardiologist needs and so that you will get all your questions asked and answered.
Download the Cardiologist Discussion Guide:
Be prepared for your cardiologist visit and help get the conversation started
