Heart Problems Coping and Support

  • Be proactive: donate time or money to heart advocacy groups
  • Join an existing support group or create one to learn more about the disease and find activities appropriate for your health
  • Assess your lifestyle and have the courage to eliminate factors that do not benefit your heart.
  • Keep a journal, recording your patterns, progress, and things that help or worsen your problem.
  • Celebrate your successes!
  • Remember, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Prevention
Symptoms Heart Disease
Occurrence
Causes
Preparation for Medical Appointment
Support from Health Care Providers
Cultural Attitudes about Heart Health
Psychological Implications
Career/Employment
Tests and Diagnosis
Treatment with Prescription Drugs
Surgical Procedures
Complications
Risk Factors and Warnings
Coping and Support
Resources