Welcome back to Beatwise The Podcast!

In this special episode, we’re tackling one of the most important aspects of managing your heart health - what questions should you ask your cardiologist?

I’m joined by Dr. Kaushika Rautray, who plays the role of a patient eager to learn the top 10 questions that will help you get the most out of your appointments. Together, we break down these key questions, explaining why they’re crucial and offering expert advice on how to ask them.

From understanding heart disease risks to managing medications, and how to ask the right questions that lead to a better treatment plan., this episode is packed with insights that will empower you to take charge of your heart health.

Whether you're preparing for your first cardiologist visit or just want to stay on top of your heart care, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

Episode Highlights:

[00:00] Welcome to Beatwise The Podcast

[00:19] Introducing Dr. Kaushika Rautray

[00:36] Breaking down barriers in patient-doctor communication

[01:51] Understanding heart failure: Symptoms and diagnosis

[05:03] Empowering patients with lifestyle changes and treatment options

[09:08] The importance of medication adherence

[12:23] Should you stop heart medications on your own?

[13:42] Handling acute heart events safely

[16:12] Driving with heart conditions: What to know

[17:36] Staying active while managing heart disease

[20:02] Traveling and holidays with heart conditions

[22:03] Empowering patients to ask the right questions

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