Heart failure: Avoiding triggers for sudden heart failure
Where to go from here
Now that you have read this information, you are ready to start avoiding triggers for sudden heart failure.
Talk with your doctor
If you have questions about this information, take it with you when you visit your doctor. You may want to use a highlighter to mark areas or make notes in the margins of pages where you have questions.
Take your symptoms record with you when you visit your doctor. Be sure to let your doctor know if you are noticing changes in your symptoms.
Talk with your doctor about what might be triggers for you. Discuss ways you can avoid those triggers.
If you would like more information about sudden heart failure, the following resource is available:
Organization
American Heart Association (AHA) 7272 Greenville Avenue Dallas, TX 75231 Phone: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (1-800-242-8721) Web Address: www.americanheart.org Call the American Heart Association (AHA) to find your nearest local or state AHA group. AHA can provide brochures and information about support groups and community programs, including Mended Hearts, a nationwide organization whose members visit people with heart problems and provide information and support. AHA's Web site also has information on physical activity, diet, and various heart-related conditions.
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| Author: | Robin Parks, MS | Last Updated: August 25, 2008 |
| Medical Review: |
Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Robert A. Kloner, MD, PhD - Cardiology |
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