Most of us have a tendency to forget a few important questions we wanted to ask our health care professionals during office visits. Below are some lists of questions related to heart health that you might find helpful to look over and maybe even print out to take with you to your next appointment:

Review the following 'Questions To Ask' about high blood pressure so you're prepared to discuss this important health issue with your health care professional.

1. Do I have hypertension (high blood pressure)? Am I at risk for developing it? Why?

2. Am I taking any medicines that could increase my blood pressure? Should I stop taking them?

3. What are the possible consequences of hypertension? How can I limit my risk for hypertension and its complications?

4. What medications are available to help me if I have hypertension? What are their benefits and side effects? Will these drugs interact with any other medications I am taking?

5. What if I don't like or can't tolerate the side effects of my medication? Is it possible for me to switch to another one?

6. What does my blood pressure reading mean? Why are there two numbers and what do they measure?

7. My blood pressure is high, but I don't feel uncomfortable at all. Why not? Does this mean that my hypertension is not really harmful to me?

8. I would never know I had hypertension except for the blood pressure readings. Should I keep taking my medication? Why?

9. My blood pressure is only slightly above normal. Do I really have to do anything about it?

10. Is there a cure for hypertension?

11. How often should I have my blood pressure checked?

12. Is it possible for me to lower my blood pressure by losing weight and living a healthy lifestyle? Is it possible for me eventually to lower my blood pressure enough to stop taking medication?

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Create Date: 2/9/05 Date Last Updated: 2/9/05