Questions to ask before a heart test or procedure

Ask your doctor or other health care professional:

How will I benefit by having this test or procedure?
What if I don't have it?
What are the risks if I have this test or procedure?
What are my alternatives?

If the person you ask doesn't know the answer, ask him or her to tell you who does.

Related Links

About heart tests

Common tests

Medical tests for heart problems

Cardiovascular disease specialists

Source: Allina Patient Education, Helping Your Heart, fourth edition, cvs-ahc-90648

First published: 10/04/2002
Last updated: 06/01/2007

Reviewed by: Allina Patient Education experts

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